Chapter 1739
Keaton asked awkwardly, “Have you met someone you like recently?” Winona shook her head. “No p>
“Then what’s the deal with the baby? Was it an accident p>
“Yes p>
Keaton frowned. “Who’s the father p>
Winona turned to look at him. He genuinely hadn’t suspected for a second that the baby was his.
When she didn’t answer, Keaton assumed it was a sore subject and moved on to his next question.
“Does he know about the baby p>
Winona shook her head again. “Not yet p>
Keaton knew she was pregnant, but since he didn’t know the child was his, it technically meant the father was still in the dark.
Keaton pressed further, “Are you not going to tell him p>
Winona neither nodded nor shook her head. “I haven’t figured out how to say it yet p>
Keaton’s expression darkened.
“The baby is his. He needs to take responsibility. Just tell him straight up. What’s so hard about that p>
Winona sighed softly, deciding to be honest.
“I’m worried he won’t want the baby. If he finds out, he might cause trouble p>
Keaton was taken aback. “Why wouldn’t he want it p>
Winona looked right at him and asked, “Do you want kids p>
Keaton froze for a moment. “I’ve never really thought about it p>
“If you accidentally got someone pregnant, would you let her keep it p>
Keaton hesitated. He didn’t say yes, but he didn’t say no, either.
Winona frowned slightly. Seeing his reaction, any urge she had to come clean vanished completely.
What if he demanded she get rid of it?
This was Keaton. He had plenty of ways to force an abortion if he really wanted to.
She wasn’t going to take that risk. Not even slightly.
Winona gently placed a hand over her lower abdomen.
“That man is a bit of a playboy, and there’s no real emotional connection between us
anyway. I plan to have the baby and raise it on my own p>
Keaton’s brow furrowed tightly.
“They say it’s incredibly difficult for a single mother to raise a child alone p>
But Winona looked completely unbothered.
“It’ll be fine. I’m financially secure, and my parents can help me raise the baby p>
Keaton maintained his serious scowl.
“Do you have any idea how much this will destroy your career? You’re an A-list actress at the peak of your fame Getting pregnant out nowhere is career suicide. And being an unwed mother on top of that? The backlash will be catastrophic p>
Winona nodded. “I know. And I’m willing to accept it p>
Keaton couldn’t wrap his head around it.
“You don’t even love him. Why would you make such a massive sacrifice for him?” Winona replied gently.
“The baby is mine, too. It’s not just his. I want to have this child, and it has absolutely nothing to do with him. I’m not sacrificing anything for his sake p>
“But have you considered that having a child might ruin your chances of getting married in the future?” Keaton asked.
Winona smiled and shook her head.
“My last relationship put me through enough hell. I have no intention of ever getting married again. From now on, having my child in my life” be enough. I don’t need a man p>
Will
Keaton fell silent for a long moment before asking, “You’ve fully made up your mind p>
“Yes p>
“It’s not just a momentary impulse p>
“No p>
Keaton let out a heavy sigh.
“Since you’ve made your decision, your friend, I’ll support you. If you ever need help with anything, personal or professional, justask T do whatever I can.” fo
Hearing this made Winona slightly uncomfortable. Because she didn’t harbor any
feelings for him, she couldn’t just easily accept his kindness.
But rejecting him outright would seem too deliberate.
After a long pause, she simply nodded. “Okay p>