Hidden Romance

How It all Started

The nurse saw she was awake and handed her the papers: “You forgot your pregnancy health results, Dr.

Zack wants you back next week! ”

Rose took the report, smiled sweetly, and carefully put the papers in her bag.

Marvins was still in study abroad, coming back tonight.

Thinking of their meeting tonight, Rose felt her nerves tighten up.

Because Marvins's location was too far, it was only after the child was more than seven months old that she finally reached out to him.

She remembered how shocked Marvins had been when he found out she was pregnant.

Now, Rose was a little nervous.

President Gaus, this… The bar owner felt really confused; he had no idea how this situation had happened.

Gaus looked at the female manager with a cold expression, then glanced up at the ladder above the skylight. It was big enough for a child to go through. He could guess what had taken place here.

He waved his hand to send everyone away, then walked over and picked the woman up in his arms.

In his arms, the soft, cool smell he had noticed before came back, even stronger than before.

Seeing Gaus pick her up, Little Treasure didn’t stop him, but his face showed he didn’t like it. It felt like he was saying he would have done it himself if he wasn’t so small.

…

In the First People’s Republic Hospital in B City.

When Rose woke up, it was already the next morning.

As she opened her eyes, she saw a man sitting on a chair by the window.

His long legs were crossed casually. He was wearing a slim, well-fitted suit that showed off his broad shoulders and narrow waist. His white shirt was buttoned all the way up. He was in the warm morning sun, but his body seemed covered in an old, cold frost. His calm and cool look was like that of a ruler from a bygone era.

The man noticed her looking at him and met her gaze with an intense, ocean-deep look. His look was so cold. It made her bones tremble.

Rose decided to fight back, not wanting to be beaten by this stranger and his uncomfortable stare. She asked impatiently, “Sir, if I may ask, how did I end up here? Oh, and did you see a little boy? He seems about four to five years old, doesn’t talk much, is pale, soft, but really cute! ”

Cute…

The man raised an eyebrow at her description and looked to her right. His voice was as cold as his appearance. “Are you talking about Little Treasure? ”

Rose quickly looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a small, pale, soft little bundle asleep on the small bed next to her.

“Right! That’s him! His name is Little Treasure? ”

Rose let out a sigh of relief and reached over to check Little Treasure’s forehead. His fever had gone down.

Not long after she had helped this child escape, she started to feel a bit of regret. He was still so young, and with a fever in a rough place like that wine bar—what would she have done if something had happened to him?

Rose then turned to face the ice statue. “You’re this child’s…? ”

As soon as she said those words, she realized she didn’t even need to ask.

The man and the child definitely looked like they came from the same family. It was clear they were father and son.

Still, the ice statue replied, “Father. ”

“Hi beautiful, you’re awake. I’m Little Treasure’s Second Uncle! ”

Suddenly, a big face came rushing toward her, making her step back until she saw the man’s face and stopped. “Gerrald… Gerrald.

He was the second prince of Gaus Corporation, the boss of Glory World Entertainment. But aside from his looks and titles, he was a playboy. He had made more scandalous appearances in the media than many celebrities and artists.

She could never mistake his face.

If the ice statue was Little Treasure’s father, and Gerrald was Little Treasure’s second uncle…

Then wouldn’t the ice statue be Gerrald’s older brother, Gaus?

Gaus was known as the king of Fortune in Boston City. His existence was like a king without a crown!

So the child she had saved was the mysterious illegitimate son of Gaus, the sparkling golden prince…

Was it because of the pregnancy making her more sensitive?

Rose felt like Marvins wasn’t as happy as she was about this.

The doctor said men usually didn’t get used to their first child right away.

Their feelings would take time to change!

But… was it really that?

Even when it came to marriage, wouldn’t she have to be the one to take the lead?

The sun blazed brightly as she stepped out of the hospital.

Rose struggled to hold herself up.

Just as she was about to wave down a taxi, a fast red sports car zipped past her.

Her heart pounded, and she took a few steps back.

Then she heard the screech of brakes as the red car barely missed her clothes and came to a sudden stop.

Her heart almost stopped.

Slowly regaining her balance, she saw a woman in a tight red dress stepping down from the car.

She tossed her long, wavy hair, and said, “Elly, are you crazy?

”

Elly looked at her, laughing with a deep, knowing smile.

She” crossed her arms, as if walking on a runway, and moved forward until she stood in front of Rose. Standing tall on her high heels, she looked down at Rose's big belly with an air of superiority: “What? Are you scared I’ll kill the kid in your stomach? ”

Rose automatically protected her stomach, stepping back, and looked at her warily: “Elly, don’t push it!

Even though Elly had always been an enemy, Rose hadn’t expected her to say something so cruel.

“Pushing it?

You're the one who’s gone too far! You got drunk, slept with some wild guy, got pregnant, and then tried to make Marvins be the father. Tsk tsk… Rose, aren’t you shameless? ”

Rose froze, “What are you talking about?

”

“Hey, don’t tell me you really believe the man you slept with that night was Marvins?

” Elly laughed and leaned back: “You say you grew up with Marvins, that you’re childhood sweethearts, but you don’t even know what he looks like? ”

Rose went pale, even though she was standing in the bright sun, her whole body felt cold.

Yes, that man from that night…

She had only thought… Marvins had grown up to be more fit than she had imagined.

Now with Elly's cruel reminder, she suddenly remembered—besides the body, the man from that night was, in fact, very different from Marvins…

I'll just tell you the truth! That night, you drank the wine I added a little extra to, and out of kindness, I found two strong men for you so you could fully satisfy your desire. Who knew you'd be so drunk? You actually went into some wild man's room and even entered it without any ceremony. . . Elly's voice was full of disgust: Paul is too kind-hearted; he was worried you wouldn't accept the truth, so he said it was him that night! "

"You.

. . " Rose trembled with anger, listening to this, and couldn't hold back anymore. She grabbed Elly's wrist. "Why did you do this to me? Why! Haven't you hurt me enough already? "

At first, Elly frowned in anger and was about to push Rose away, but she saw Marvin standing behind Rose.

She immediately softened her voice, showing a delicate and pitiful face. "Big sister, I know I was wrong. If you want to hit or scold someone, do it to me, not Paul. . . "

Rose froze, and in the next second, she saw Elly suddenly fall to the ground, the way she fell was like she had pushed her.

"Rose!

What did you do——" A scolding voice came from behind her.

Rose turned in surprise and saw Marvin with a cold expression.

Marvin walked past her and helped Elly up.

"Elly, are you okay? "

Elly was clinging to Marvin for support.

"Paul, I didn't do it on purpose, I know I'm wrong. . . I'm the one who should be sorry to sister for causing all this. . . "

"That's enough, I'll handle everything!

" Marvin patted Elly's shoulder and let her get into the car. "I'll explain everything to Rose. "

Rose's mind went blank.

She watched Marvin walk toward her, watching his mouth open and close.

He spoke for a long time.

He told her about their childhood as sweethearts, about his struggle when he fell in love with Elly, about his anger when he found out she had plotted against her, about his shock and guilt when he found out Rose was pregnant. . . He spoke of how he had accepted Elly's apology. . .

Finally, he said: "Rose, I'm sorry, I can't marry you.

It's not because of that night or this child, but it's because I can't let Elly down, and I don't want to deceive myself or my feelings. "

For the past few months, he had taken Elly with him overseas, spending days and nights together, making it even harder to separate.

Although he had admitted that he had been the one to have relations with Rose that night to cover up her pain, in his heart, he had already chosen Elly.

So, when he found out that Rose was pregnant, he couldn't take it anymore and immediately went to the Rose family to explain everything to their parents and reveal the truth to Rose.

"Then.

. . Marvin. . . you knew all along it was Elly who drugged me to ruin my innocence? For the sake of protecting her, you told me it was you that night? " Rose, finally regaining her voice, looked at Marvin as if her soul had left her body.

"Rose, Elly didn't do it on purpose, she's still young and impulsive.

. . "