Bound by the Past, Locked by the Heart novel Chapter 284

"No, Nugget was in the bedroom with the nanny the whole time."

Arthur sat down, anxiously rubbing his hands together. It took him a long time to finally speak. "He said... you two were together last night, and that he wants to take responsibility for you."

The blood rushed straight to Willa's head, infuriating her.

Take responsibility? What did he have to offer her?

His own life was a complete disaster.

All she needed was for him to stay away from her, and stay away from Nugget.

She had finally carved out a stable life, and she wasn't going to let him effortlessly ruin it again.

"What else did he say?" Willa's voice turned frigid.

"He said he wants to start over with you."

Arthur hesitated, then asked carefully, "Willa, tell me the truth. Is Nugget... his son?"

"Yes." Willa admitted it without hesitation. "But if you want to keep Nugget with us, you absolutely cannot let him know the truth about the baby. Do you understand?"

Arthur nodded profusely. "I'll listen to you. Whatever you say, I'll do it."

"Did he say anything besides that?"

"No. After he said his piece, he dropped off those things by the door and left. I didn't dare touch them, I was just waiting for you to come home and decide."

"Okay. Dad, do me a favor. Let's move all of that right back to his front door, exactly as he left it."

Arthur didn't ask questions; he just stood up and helped her carry the boxes.

After handing Nugget over to the nanny, Willa went to help too.

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