Billion Dollar Baby

a's

d my lips. The piercing headache made me

ly. I shifted my gaze to see who was talking

ok in my surroundings. "Where am I? W

the hospital. You fainted, so I

o much for helpin

me. Numerous missed calls from Zoe flashed

egnant woman like you shouldn't be thinking so much that it lead

his position, but it's the situat

arm. "What's the problem? Please, fee

n who doesn't want me. We had a one-night stand, and I just found ou

ed. "I'm sorry about that. I know how men

you," I

a living?" Ethan question

I can work there anymore. It's not h

t work there, what do you

nothing to do and no family or friend

isn't my problem. I'll help shoulder your res

ank you so much. You don't even know me, and you're willing to

ing young women go through hardship when

aya," I

're ready, I can take you h

an walked in. "Oh, she's aw

your help," Ethan replied,

you doing, young lady?" she asked

etter now, than

you don't overthink. It's not healthy for y

. "Here are her drugs. Ensure she t

ly appreciate it," I said sincerely. He s

e whispered, his voice low a

my house. The ride was silent, I felt at peace. Ethan's

rms around my waist. I couldn't help but fe

t with the door. Zoe's eye

You had me worried!" she exclaim

ecovering," Ethan cautioned softly

en't you saying anything?

lped me when I fainted at

helping her, Ethan," Zoe

, guys. Expect me to

plied and wat

f his car driving off. She turned to me, her eyes sparkling

. He just decided to

That's convenient. Are yo

think so. He s

t be careful. You don'

As we settled in, I couldn't shake off thoughts of Et

*

ch television when the doorbell rang, break

"Already? You barely

w, but he said he'd

ne. But remember, I'm watching

h Zoe's support and Ethan's help, maybe I

carrying a bouquet of flowers.

replied, touched by t

a grin on his face. "I thought t

eling a sense of peace wash over m

th documents. "I've made arrangements for you to sta

n? With Ethan? "Are you sure?"

want to help you. Trust me." And with those wo