Chapter 127
While Rain had hugged Alexander earlier, his thoughts drifted to how his father had started pestering him and William about marriage and giving him a grandson. His father would often say that he wasn’t getting any younger and that life was short—he wanted to experience being a grandfather before he passed away.
Now, it all made sense. His father’s cancer diagnosis had been the catalyst. That was when he began meddling in their personal lives, something he hadn’t done before. He had hidden his desire for grandchildren behind jokes.
Rain’s suggestions on how to proceed further were perfect, and it was a well-thought-out plan for handling the situation. But all Alexander could think about was making his father happy. He wanted to give his father everything he desired, to fulfill his wishes with all his might.
As he gazed at Rain, he subconsciously decided to give his father a grandchild, with Rain as his wife. Alexander didn’t know what came over him but he blurted out his thought of having a baby with Rain. Maybe it was desperation p>
“What?!” Rain burst out, her eyes wide, lips parted in shock.
“I said, let’s have a baby,” he repeated, his eyes never leaving hers.
Rain stared at him in disbelief. “Alexander, stop saying that like it’s some kind of joke. Do you even realize what you’re asking?” she burst out, still trying to process his words.
“But I’m serious Rain. My father is dying, Rain. I know exactly what I’m saying,” he replied, his voice steady but laced with desperation. “He’s been pushing me to settle down, to give him a grandchild. Now I understand why. Give me a baby, Rain, and I won’t divorce you like you wanted p>
Rain inhaled sharply, frowning at his bluntness.
“Alexander she began, but the words died on her lips.
She was clearly caught off guard, and her expression showed she was struggling to comprehend his sudden demand. But Alexander wasn’t going to take back what he said. He was determined to give his father everything he desired, and when he thought about it, Rain was the only woman he could see himself having a child with. He was already deeply attracted to her, and being around her felt natural.
“You don’t need to give me an answer now,” he said firmly. “Take your time. I’ll do whatever it takes to convince you p>
Rain sighed. “I think you need to rest, Alexander. Go back to your room and sleep. You’re exhausted, and we can talk more about this tomorrow when you’ve had time to clear your head p>
Alexander took a deep breath. He could see that Rain was stunned, but he knew he wasn’t going to back down.
Rising from his chair, he nodded and retreated to his bedroom. There was still so much on his mind. Once inside, he grabbed his laptop and phone, diving into work to distract himself from the emotional storm swirling inside him.
Meanwhile, Rain remained frozen in place even after Alexander had left. “A baby?!” she exclaimed, still reeling from how their conversation had ended with him asking her to give him a child.
“This is so unexpected,” she muttered, resuming her dishwashing, her thoughts spiralling. She had entered this marriage intending to win Alexander over, but having a baby? That hadn’t crossed her mind at all.
She wasn’t sure if she was ready for such a responsibility. Being a mother wasn’t something she could take lightly, especially since she had grown up without a proper mother figure—and with her father being mostly absent, she often felt like an orphan. How could she possibly know how to be a good mother?
“Will it even work out?” she wondered aloud, her mind racing. Then, she recalled how her father-in-law had also joked about wanting a grandchild.
“Seriously,” she sighed, shrugging as she rinsed another dish. Things were getting way too complicated.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of her phone. She glanced at the screen, seeing it was her father-in-law calling. Quickly, she answered.
“Rain, is everything alright? Rico told me you seemed a bit worked up earlier. How’s Alexander? Is everything okay?” Rock’s voice was filled with concern.
Rain’s eyes widened, remembering how she had almost shouted into the phone when speaking with Tyron. “Father, I’m already here, and Alexander just finished eating. Yes, we’ve sorted things out, so don’t worry. I’ll be staying here tonight with him, and I’ll see you tomorrow after work,” she reassured him.
She heard Rock sigh in relief. “That’s good to hear. I was worried, but I’m glad everything’s fine now. You two enjoy yourselves and, well, I hope you work hard on giving me a grandchild!” he added with a chuckle.
Rain’s face turned pale. “I’m just kidding, daughter-in-law. Why are you so quiet? Did I scare you? You know us older folks tend to joke around like this. Don’t take it too seriously,” he said, laughing.
Rain swallowed hard before cautiously asking, “Do you… really want a grandchild soon, Father p>
“Who wouldn’t?” Rock replied. “But I’m not in a rush. I know you want to build a strong relationship with Alexander first, and that’s what matters to me. Just promise me one thing, Rain,” he added, his tone suddenly serious.
“Yes, Father? What is it?” she asked weakly.
“Please, hold on to my son no matter what. He can be stubborn and hard to figure out sometimes, but I know him better than anyone. He’s already starting to fall for you, even if he doesn’t realize it yet. Stay with him. I’m not saying this just because he’s my son—but because you won’t find a man as great as Xander. Don’t let him slip away,” he said earnestly.
Rain chuckled softly. “Hmm, what a biased father. Aren’t you selling your son well? Don’t worry, Father, he’s already trapped with me,” she teased.
“Good to hear! And if you can give me that grandchild sooner rather than later, you’ll make me the happiest grandfather alive!” Rock laughed, then added, “I’m just kidding—but also not. Anyway, goodnight, Rain p>
Rain stared absentmindedly at the wall as the call ended, the beeping in her ear fading. “A baby?” she murmured again, letting out a deep sigh.