Chapter 23.

Since Cameron's announcement and threat to Georges, they were now alone in the room but the tension Violet felt was palpable and Cameron felt it deep inside.

- Violet, I know what you're thinking but...

- Oh really? So why aren't you saying anything? You've just been told I'm pregnant and you haven't said anything for ten minutes. Or maybe you don't want this...

- I forbid you to say that. Don't finish that sentence.

- So tell me something. I know we only got back together...

- Time has nothing to do with my silence. Even if it's only been two days, believe me, I'll still be the happiest man alive.

- Wait what? You...

- Yes, I'm happy.

- So why weren't you saying anything?

- I was taking the time to digest the news as a happy dad.

- So, no more conquests?

- Sorry?

- No, excuse me, it's the hormones.

- Violet, tell me since we've been together and even since I've been back, have you ever heard from me that I cheated on you?

- No. I'm sorry, I didn't mean that.

Cameron leaned closer to her face and looked at her harshly.

- Do you happen to be afraid that our relationship won't work with the arrival of the baby?

- I never said that.

- So tell me what's going on. Are you afraid, is that it?

- I'd say more panicked.

- Violet, you're a pediatrician but you're afraid you won't know how to take care of our child? Don't you think that's a little strange?

He let out a little laugh to lighten the mood and relax her. Such news had just made him so happy that he forgot all his problems for the moment. - Violet, my love, I'm very sure that we'll do it. I want this child just as much as you do and I want, I'm going to raise him with you. So, everything's fine. Don't panic, I'm here, we're here for you.

- Layla for godmother, what do you think?

- Very good choice. I'm going to go pay a little visit to the mother of the family now. You rest

- I'm doing very well Cameron. I may be pregnant but I'm in great shape.

- It wasn't a question, Violet.

Violet sighed as she watched him leave and straightened up to pick up her phone and call her mother.

- Hello my darling, I'm very happy to hear from you.

- Hello mom, I have something very important to tell you.

- I'm listening, is it serious?

- No, it's rather good news. I'm pregnant.

- Really? But that's great and who's the father?

- Cameron.

- Since he came back, he hasn't visited me once.

- Mom, you know that when you're angry or upset with someone, it's never easy to talk to you or relax. Maybe he just didn't want to reappear in front of you without any good news about us. Maybe he was waiting to get my forgiveness before daring to appear in front of you. You know him, he has too much respect for you to disappoint you with his daughter.

- That's exactly the same thing his mother explained to me. As you both know him very well. Very well, I have to go to work but I'm looking forward to your visit.

- No problem mom. Kisses I love you.

- I love you very much my darling.

She put her phone back on the bedside table and went to the door to open it but Cameron beat her to it by appearing in front of her.

- So?

- The problem is solved.

- What do you mean? Wait...she's...

- Yes, she's in prison Layla and I have finalized the case. And black her mother in that state convinced she was telling the truth. Like what, you only have to see her weakness in the face to falter. As for the mother, she needs to rest well and then she can go home with her son.

- Why does all the juicy things have to happen when I'm not there?!

- I did it on purpose. I want you to rest now and not exert yourself too much. You're pregnant with our child. And I would like to have you both alive when he's born.

- Can you stop saying such negative things? That's certainly not what's going to make me want to sleep.

- Violet.

- But that doesn't mean I won't listen to you.

They stared at each other for a moment before Layla appeared.

- Oh, am I disturbing you?

- No, not at all. What's wrong? I thought you would have already left to join your boyfriend.

- I met the doctor who assured me that you could come home, everything is fine with the baby and you are in good shape.

- You see, she said turning to her fiancé, I am fine and our baby too.

- And no I am not going to see my boyfriend well at least, I don't go anymore.

Both of them stared at her surprisingly.

- But why? What happened?

- I told him about a serious relationship and the future of our couple, and he panicked saying that he was not ready for it yet a serious relationship.

- He really said that? Violet asked as she hurriedly packed her things, eager to get home. Well maybe he just needs time. After all, he just finished his military service. He needs to rest too.

- It's been two weeks since he finished his service. So I think he's had plenty of time to rest.

- Well, if a man's rest time was defined by a woman and also by the woman he loves, I can't imagine how much time he has.

- Cameron! Be nice.

- Fine, I'll talk to him.