Sebastian New York As I sat in the car with Mia, the memory of her loud and unequivocal "no" echoing in my mind, I couldn't help but feel a strong urge to facepalm myself. I had always heard that being rejected during a marriage proposal was a man's worst nightmare, and now, I was living that nightmare. It was the kind of experience that made a man want to change his name, move to another country, or perhaps even another planet. But of course, it was happening to me, Sebastian Thornton, a man who was used to handling life's obstacles with grace and charm. However, this situation was different, and it involved Mia, the hard-headed woman who was now carrying my child. Mia's rejection hadn't just been a blow to my ego; it had been a stark reminder of the complexities of our situ

