When Liam Sterling lost his memory, he forgot I was his sugar baby. He wired me a breakup fee and told me to get lost. I rubbed my pregnant belly and happily ran for the hills. Money? Check. Good genes for the kid? Check. No more catering to a demanding man? Double check. Life was good. But my happiness was short-lived. Every time I went to the hospital for a prenatal checkup, I bumped into Liam. Once, twice, three times... The more we met, the darker and more intense his gaze became. Terrified he might remember our past, I seriously considered fleeing the country. But then, he took a deep breath and strode toward me. After all those chance encounters, he finally spoke: "A man who doesn't accompany his wife to prenatal checkups is trash." "But a child shouldn't grow up without a father." "What I mean is... I fell for you at first sight." "If I may ask... can I be your child's father?" 01 I was Liam Sterling's kept woman. Pretty, obedient, and suspiciously compatible with him in bed. That’s why Liam, known for being indifferent to women, did something that shocked everyone—he kept me around for three years. Just when people started whispering that he might actually be in love with me... He got into a car accident. And forgot only me. Damn you, Liam Sterling. Did you fake amnesia just to save on the severance package? I was fuming silently while his assistant, Wang, relayed the amnesiac Liam's verdict over the phone. He put it delicately. "Miss Summers, after the accident, Mr. Sterling finds his past behavior of keeping a mistress... baffling. He doesn't believe he has any feelings for you and doesn't wish to see you again. I'm afraid you'll need to move out of the villa at Sunset Bay within two days." Sunset Bay was where Liam stashed me. It was also where we’d spent three years tangling in the sheets. After three years, it felt kinda like home. I’d decorated the place with pink lace and filled the garden with sunflowers. So, hearing I had to leave made me a little sad. But hey, his property, his rules. His money, too. I nodded listlessly, ready to pack up and leave empty-handed. Then Wang cleared his throat. "Mr. Sterling isn't heartless. He knows you've been with him for three years. So, he's transferring a breakup fee and gifting you an apartment in the suburbs. The only condition is... you don't contact him again." Ding. A text notification from my bank. Seven figures. My sadness evaporated. Fireworks exploded in my brain. Pew! Pew! Pew! I tried to suppress a grin as I promised Wang: "Don't worry! I'll move out today! I promise never to appear in front of Mr. Sterling again!" I was laughing all the way to the bank. I had money, and I was carrying a baby with top-tier DNA. Plus, I no longer had to service a man with an insatiable appetite. Jackpot. 02 Yes, I’m pregnant. I love kids. When I first found out, I tried testing the waters with Liam. "Do you like kids?" He shot it down instantly. "No. Noisy and annoying." He glanced at me, frowning. "Do you want kids?" His expression was dead serious. Like if I said yes, he'd kick me out on the spot. So, naturally, I lied through my teeth. I shook my head vigorously. "No way! I hate kids. Besides, people in our... situation shouldn't have kids..." No status, no ring. I thought my answer was perfect. It clearly expressed Liam's sentiments. But Liam looked like he’d swallowed a bad mushroom. He snapped. "What situation?" "You don't want to have a child with me?" His reading comprehension skills were clearly lacking. So I mentally flipped him off behind his back. Of course, the dog of a man threw me onto the bed anyway. Luckily, the kid was tough. Even with his dad pounding away like a pile driver all night, he held on. But that just confirmed my decision. So when amnesiac Liam told me to scram... I took the money and ran, happily. 03 I transferred the apartment deed that same day. Moved in overnight. Started my blissful life of incubating. Days were for walks, cooking, and freelance art commissions. Nights were for reading, music, and liking videos of hot guys on TikTok. Back when I was Liam’s canary, life wasn't this good. The psycho had a rule: one like on a hot guy video equaled one round in bed. Sure, he was hot and good in the sack, but my waist couldn't take the abuse. So I had to watch hot guys in secret. Liking? Never dared. Now? I was free. I fell in love with 108 different guys a day. My like button was on fire. And the next video was always hotter. Materially secure, mentally thriving. Life was bliss. Time flew. Soon, it was time for my prenatal checkup. Thinking about seeing my little bean made me giddy with happiness. So giddy, I ignored the tiny sliver of unease in my gut. 04 I never expected to see Liam at a suburban hospital. I spotted him instantly in the crowded lobby. Bandaged head, blue and white striped patient gown. His glorious black hair was shaved into a buzz cut due to the injury. But it didn't dim his looks. If anything, his features looked sharper, more striking. When his gaze swept over, I ducked my head in panic. Feeling his burning stare on the top of my head, I screamed internally. He’s the prince of a business empire! Even if he wasn't at a private clinic, shouldn't he be at a top-tier city hospital? What was he doing at a mediocre suburban public hospital? While I was cursing my luck, the gaze lifted. I peeked up cautiously. Liam’s back was disappearing into the crowd. I patted my chest, exhaling a breath I didn't know I was holding. It’s fine. It’s fine. Everything is fine! He has amnesia. He forgot me. So even if he saw me, it’s fine. To him, I’m just a stranger. comforting myself, I headed to the OB-GYN department. 05 It’s 2025. Not many people are having babies. Getting a number and waiting was quick. The checkup went smoothly. When the doctor handed me the ultrasound and said the baby was healthy... I was nervous and excited. His arrival let me feel a blood connection again after losing my family. He was my miracle in this world. Even though he wasn't born yet. I loved him. I was keeping him. I stared at the ultrasound happily, wondering how to preserve it. First photo! Need to laminate it, get a cute frame... "Oof!" Someone running towards me slammed into me. I couldn't dodge. As I stumbled, a strong arm wrapped around my waist, steadied me, then instantly let go. I stood there, shaken, touching my belly as I watched the ultrasound photo drift to the floor. The person who hit me tossed a half-hearted "Sorry" over their shoulder and kept running. I cursed them silently and bent down to pick up the photo. I blew off the dust and looked up to thank the Good Samaritan. He was looking down at the ultrasound in my hand. When I saw his face, my voice died in my throat. Sharp brows, piercing eyes, high nose... The guy who just saved me and my baby was Liam Sterling? My jaw dropped. The "thank you" stuck in my throat. Liam looked me up and down, then at the photo. His usual icy face had evolved from a glacier to permafrost. I panicked. What if he remembered? What if he dragged me to get an abortion? Or worse, kept the kid and kicked me out? My imagination ran wild with terror. I blurted out: "The kid isn't yours." Regret hit instantly. Liam had amnesia. Why was I confessing? Talk about a self-own. I forced a smile and tried to salvage it: "Haha, just kidding." "Thanks, handsome. My husband isn't here right now. Good thing you caught me, or I couldn't explain it to him. This baby is the heir the Wang family has been waiting for..." I started babbling nonsense. Liam’s face turned darker. Finally, unable to handle my rambling about the "Wang family heir," he turned and walked away without a word. Holy crap. That was scary. Next time, definitely changing hospitals. I patted my chest, watching him walk away.
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