Pregnant With Ex's Babies novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354 Protecting you is my responsibility and duty, and it’s also an instinct.

On the way back, Second sat awkwardly in the passenger seat, feeling completely out of place.

Even though he had accepted the fact that he had a dad now, he still couldn’t get used to it.

Being with a group of people was fine, but being alone with him was just too overwhelming and suffocating for Second.

He really didn’t know what to say!

As he stared out the window, lost in thought, he suddenly spotted a cake shop.

“Stop the car,” he suddenly said.

Hugo, unsure of what was happening, pulled over immediately.

“What’s up?” Hugo asked, looking at him.

Second opened the door. “Fourth loves the cakes from this place. I’m going to get her some!” With that, he jumped out of

the car.

Watching him go, Hugo narrowed his eyes, then turned off the engine and followed him.

Second was in such a hurry that he didn’t notice his surroundings. At that moment, a delivery guy on an electric bike was

speeding toward him.

The delivery guy was going too fast, and by the time he saw Second, it was too late to brake.

“Move, move, get out of the way!” the delivery guy shouted.

Second turned to look, and just then, a force from behind grabbed him, pulling him into a roll to the side.

Second was a bit stunned; everything had happened too quickly for him to process.

Hugo looked at him with concern and asked, “Second, are you okay? Are you hurt?”

Second was dazed, not because he was scared, but because of Hugo’s actions. When they dodged, Hugo had tightly

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shielded him, so he hadn’t felt any pain at all.

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“Second?” Hugo called out again, sounding worried.

Second finally snapped back to reality, looked at Hugo, and shook his head. “I’m fine.”

Just then, Hugo was about to get angry when the delivery guy stopped nearby, looking at them nervously.

“Are you guys okay? I didn’t mean to, I was in a hurry to deliver medicine to an elderly person… Do you need to go to the

hospital for a check–up?”

Seeing their attire and demeanor, which suggested wealth, the delivery guy was frightened. If anything serious had

happened, he couldn’t afford to compensate them.

Moreover, wealthy people often pride themselves on their status and can be intimidating. The delivery guy looked at them,

his face pale with fear.

Seeing his concern, Second spoke up, “Even if you’re in a rush, you shouldn’t drive that fast.”

“I know, I… I really didn’t mean to. How about I accompany you to the hospital for a check–up?”

Second looked at him with a hint of helplessness. “No need, you can go.”

The delivery guy was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at them.

“Aren’t you leaving? Want to pay for damages?” Second asked.

The guy snapped back to reality. “Thank you, thank you!”

After a flurry of thanks and seeing that they really weren’t going to pursue the matter, he rode off on his bike.

Watching him leave, Second frowned deeply.

Meanwhile, Hugo had been watching Second with a slight smile on his lips.

When Second turned around, Hugo was still looking at him with that same amused expression.

Second instinctively avoided his gaze and asked, “What are you looking at me for?”

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“Oh, nothing. Just thinking that you’re a good kid, Second!”

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Second was speechless.

A good kid…

If he knew what they had just done, he probably wouldn’t be praising him like that, would he?

And the term “good kid” felt so distant to him.

Scarlett had raised them all this time and never once used such words to praise him.

Second remained silent, feeling a bit awkward.

Just then, Hugo stood up, and Second’s sharp eyes noticed a red mark on Hugo’s wrist.

“You’re hurt?!” Second immediately frowned, looking at him with concern.

Hugo glanced at his hand and shrugged it off. “It’s just a scratch, not an injury.”

“How is that not an injury? It’s bleeding, and it’s out in the open. It needs to be cleaned, or it might get infected!” Second

insisted.

It was true; since they had reunited, they hadn’t talked this much.

Hugo looked at him with a smile in his eyes. “Alright, after we buy the cake, you can clean it up for me.”

Second was taken aback. “Me?”

“What, you don’t want to?”

“It’s not that I don’t want to…”

“Then it’s settled. Let’s get the cake first!” Hugo said.

With his urging, Second stepped into the cake shop.

Looking back at Hugo, who was outside making a phone call, Second felt a wave of indescribable emotions.

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First, there was awkwardness, then discomfort, and finally, a tiny bit of happiness…

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Thinking about how Hugo had rushed to hold him in his arms during the emergency, that feeling of being protected made

him appreciate having a dad for the first time.

A small, joyful smile crept onto his face.

As First looked away, Hugo turned just in time to catch the smile on his lips.

Seeing him, Hugo couldn’t help but smile too.

On the way back after buying the cake, Second was silent.

Hugo glanced at him, “What’s on your mind?”

Second lowered his gaze and shook his head, “Nothing.”

“You don’t look like it’s nothing,” Hugo said.

Second pressed his lips together, hesitating before asking, “Earlier, why did you… never mind, it’s nothing.”

“Are you asking why I did that?” Hugo asked.

After a moment of hesitation, Second nodded, “Yeah.”

Hugo chuckled and looked at him, “Second, isn’t that a bit of a silly question? I’m your dad. Do I need a reason to protect

you?”

Protect…

Those words felt both unfamiliar and familiar to him.

He used to think about how he would protect Scarlett and Fourth when he grew up.

But it was the first time someone said they would protect him…

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< Chapter 354 Protecting you is my responsibility and duty, and it’s also an instinct.

Even though he knew the reason, he couldn’t help but ask.

It seemed like he wanted to confirm something, or maybe he just wanted to hear him say it.

Looking at Hugo, he saw the certainty in his eyes, “Why, is there a problem with that?”

Second shook his head.

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“Second, I know you all didn’t grow up with me, and it’s normal to feel a bit awkward around each other. It takes time, and

things will get better. But you are my children, and that’s an undeniable fact. Protecting you is my duty and responsibility,

and it’s instinctive for me. So, you don’t need to feel any burden. For me, being able to protect you is a blessing,” he said,

glancing at him. “I’m grateful for this opportunity.”

Second was at a loss for words.

He was never good with emotional moments.

But at that moment, whether Hugo Hodges intended to be sentimental or not, his words truly touched Second’s heart.

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