Chapter 197 Not Up To You
Chloe returned to the Blake residence with doubts in her mind.
Donovan was sitting on the couch as usual and reading a book. He seemed to never need to socialize or network.
"You're back," he commented.
"Yeah."
"I had someone bring the brochures. Take a look," he said to Chloe.
Chloe was somewhat puzzled, not knowing what brochures he meant.
When she picked them up, she realized they were actually promotional brochures for pregnancy preparations, prenatal check-ups, postpartum care centers, and photoshoots for month-old babies.
Chloe felt a chill down her spine. He was so thorough.
"Which hospital do you want to go to when you give birth in the future? " His tone made it seem as if Chloe had already agreed to have a child.
"W-What do you mean?" she asked.
Donovan's gaze shifted from the book to Chloe. "You mentioned wanting to have a child."
"I never said that!" Chloe panicked, raising her voice. "I don't want to have a child. I haven't even passed my auditor certification. I can't have a child. I still have a career to work on."
"I misunderstood you then," Donovan said.
"Of course!" Chloe hurriedly retorted before rushing to the bedroom to get changed.
Why did Chloe feel that Donovan was somewhat pressuring her to have a child even though he seemed to calm? He even brought back brochures just to test Chloe.
In the evening, after Donovan got into bed, he rubbed his face against Chloe's.
His masculine scent always made Chloe's heart race.
Chloe wondered if she should tell him about his parents returning.
Donovan did not like his parents. If he did not know about their return, it might lead to an awkward situation later on.
"Don't get too close to him. Be careful not to provoke me into doing something that you'll regret," Donovan snuggled into Chloe's neck as he whispered into her ear.
"With whom?"
"You know who!" Donovan bit Chloe's neck.
Chloe instantly understood that he was referring to Brayden.
When Ellie said the words "remain pure", Chloe had briefly locked eyes with Brayden. She now realized Donovan had seen that moment.
He was everywhere.
Donovan suddenly hugged Chloe tightly and laid her flat on the bed.
"What are you doing?" Chloe asked in surprise.
She didn't see him wearing a condom.
She was afraid.
"Sleeping with you!"
Chloe shivered. "No. We have a contractual marriage with a specified divorce date. Having a child is a different matter!"
"A contractual marriage!" Donovan sneered. "It's no longer that!"
"Well, I don't want to have a child with you either!"
"As I've said before, it's not up to you." With that, Donovan was about to start.
"It's not up to you either!" Chloe retorted.
"It's not up to me?" Donovan mocked Chloe. "Is it up to that?"
"I didn't mean that. Can w-we wait until I get my auditor certification before having a child?" Chloe pleaded with him.
She knew that in bed, she was in a weaker position. If she came off too strong, she might push Donovan too far. If that happened, there would be no room for negotiation.
"No negotiation!" Donovan's tone was very firm.
In desperation, Chloe said, "Your parents are coming back!"
Sure enough, Donovan stopped.
"When?"
"In a few days."
Donovan got off Chloe and lay on the other side of the bed.
The next day, Chloe woke up earlier than usual. She also did not know what time he had slept last night.
While Chloe was eating downstairs, Donovan descended the stairs with his sleeves rolled up.
"Don't be smug. We have plenty of time." He stared at Chloe.
Chloe instantly restrained her expressive face. "I'm not smug."
However, from the way Chloe heard him speak, he sounded like he had a cold. Maybe he caught a cold from not covering himself well last night while thinking about things.
Chloe could only eat in silence, hoping that he did not become worse on this.
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