My Unborn Baby Chose My Husband for Me novel Chapter 11

"Ms. Simmons, are you awake?" Susan's voice drifted through the door.

Seraphina responded softly and got up to open it.

Susan stood in the doorway with a warm smile. "Ms. Simmons, Mr. Langford asked me to find out what you'd like for breakfast. The kitchen is fully stocked, so just name it."

Seraphina felt a bit overwhelmed by the attention. "There's no need to go to any trouble. Anything simple is fine."

"That won't do," Susan replied with a chuckle. "You're eating for two now, so you need proper nourishment. Mr. Langford specifically instructed us to prepare a menu tailored for an expectant mother."

Seraphina froze slightly.

Lucian had left instructions?

*Mommy, see? Daddy is actually super attentive!* Little Bean chimed in, practically vibrating with excitement. *He's just the strong, silent type who doesn't say much, but he cares about you!*

Seraphina lowered her gaze, her emotions a tangled mess.

She followed Susan downstairs and found Lucian already seated in the dining room.

He wore a dark gray loungewear set, stripping away the sharp, imposing edge of his tailored suits from the night before and replacing it with a relaxed elegance.

Hearing her footsteps, he lifted his gaze and looked in her direction.

"Awake?"

Seraphina nodded. "Morning."

"Have a seat."

She sat across from him as Susan swiftly served breakfast.

The spread was delicate—a warm bowl of oatmeal, a few savory sides, and a steaming glass of milk.

"I wasn't sure what you preferred, so I made a little bit of everything," Susan said with a smile. "Give it a try. If it's not to your liking, I can whip up something else."

"Thank you. This all looks wonderful."

Seraphina picked up her spoon and lowered her head to eat.

The atmosphere settled into an inexplicably harmonious silence.

*Mommy, look at Daddy!* Little Bean started fanning the flames again. *He looks so handsome today! Look at his side profile, look at his eyelashes, look at his hands...*

Seraphina mentally cut him off: *Can you just let me eat in peace?*

*I don't need to eat!* Little Bean declared righteously. *I'm busy scoping out the enemy for you!*

Seraphina was speechless.

Enemy?

He was right. After today, she would have to face the wolves waiting at her door.

*Don't be scared, Mommy! Daddy is here, and he definitely won't let anyone bully you!* Little Bean's voice chimed in perfectly, brimming with blind confidence.

Seraphina lowered her eyes.

Lucian's gaze lingered on her downcast lashes for a brief second.

"I have a proposal," he suddenly said.

Seraphina looked up, slightly bewildered.

"We enter a contract marriage."

She was stunned.

"Excuse me?"

Lucian leaned back, resting against his chair.

His posture was relaxed, but his eyes were sharp.

"You are pregnant with my child, and I refuse to abandon my responsibilities. However, you know the situation with my family. I need a logical explanation for suddenly having a pregnant woman in my life."