Bai Xiaoche shook her head bitterly. "Does it matter who the father is? What matters is that this child is mine. If you're willing, the child can take the Bai name."
Bai Erru had just parked and arrived home a little late. Hearing Bai Xiaoche say that, he erupted. "Is it that bastard Wang Yue's?"
Bai Xiaoche looked at her furious father and replied calmly, "Dad, why are you making such a fuss? I did what you and Mom wanted. I broke up with Liu Xiangdong and Wang Yue, one after the other. But I'll never meet men better than them again.
"So, since I can't find a son-in-law who satisfies you, why not skip that step? I'll just give you a grandson.
"This child can take the Bai name and inherit our family's assets. You don't have to worry about a Phoenix man taking them from us!"
When Bai Erru heard his daughter say "Phoenix man," his face darkened even more. He felt as if she were mocking him. "What do you mean by that?"
Bai Xiaoche answered frankly, "Dad, you may not know that Liu Xiangdong has returned to Beijing. He met with me and told me why he went back to his hometown in Anhui. So there's no way you and Mom can keep what you did from me."
Bai Erru was taken aback. He hadn't expected Liu Xiangdong to dare come back behind his back. Who gave him the nerve?
He seethed inwardly. So Liu Xiangdong had been putting on an act all along, just like his own cultivated manners. He'd seen right through him!
Bai Mama had no idea what Bai Erru was thinking. Her tone turned a little sharp. "Xiaoche, are you blaming your father and me?
"We only wanted what was best for