Free Web NovelChapter 1554: Chapter 1554: I Want the Child, and I Want the Child’s Mommy Too
Morgan Ashworth came downstairs and at a glance he saw Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling standing in the living room—his future father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law.
As the legendary couple of The Crawford Group, the two of them just standing there in the living room carried a natural poise and aura that lit up the whole place.
In fact, deep down Morgan had a lot of respect and fear for this couple. After all, he and Willow Crawford were together but hadn’t officially gotten her parents’ consent yet. He had originally planned to move them with his sincerity and love, but before he could put any of those ingratiating plans into action, Willow had already thrown him aside.
Morgan truly didn’t want a head‑on conflict with them, because these were all people Willow loved, and he also hoped to earn their recognition and blessing.
But things had already developed to this point, completely out of his control.
Right now, all he wanted was to keep Willow.
He wanted to properly guard Willow, and guard their child.
Morgan walked down the stairs. "Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Crawford, hello."
Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling turned to look at him at the same time. Seeing that there was no one behind him, Serena glanced upstairs. "Young Master Ashworth, where’s Willow?"
"She’s upstairs. Everything is fine."
Serena finally let out a small breath of relief.
Hayden looked at Morgan. "Young Master Ashworth, Willow is already more than nine months pregnant now. She really needs to rest. We won’t hold it against you for sneaking her out while we weren’t home. But now we’ll trouble you to return Willow to us. We want to take her home."
Morgan pressed his thin lips together. "The child in her belly is mine, so I have the right to keep her here."
"Young Master Ashworth, so what you mean is you’re not planning to hand Willow over?" Hayden’s entire aura dropped, and as a tycoon who had been in the business world for so many years, the pressure he exuded was like Mount Tai bearing down.
As a rising star, Morgan met Hayden’s gaze openly and decisively without the slightest retreat. "Mr. Crawford, if I don’t hand Willow over, what exactly do you plan to do?"
The atmosphere on the spot instantly froze into deadlock; anyone could sense the gunpowder in the air and the sparks flying.
Serena immediately reached out and tugged on Hayden’s sleeve. "Don’t argue here, you two. Are you planning to go to war? If you do, the only one who’ll end up hurt is Willow."
Of course Hayden felt sorry for his daughter. Now, being coaxed by his own wife, he let out a disgruntled snort and turned his back.
Hayden had only this one daughter, Willow. In the past he’d never really thought about what kind of man his son‑in‑law should be, but in any case, it definitely couldn’t be someone as disobedient as Morgan Ashworth.
Morgan also knew very well that he had completely offended this father‑in‑law.
At this moment, Serena stepped forward and tried to reason with him gently. "Young Master Ashworth, we’re all doing this for Willow’s good, aren’t we? The child in her belly is yours. We said it beforehand—once Willow gives birth, we’ll hand the baby over to you to raise. We’ve always abided by that agreement. So what are you trying to do now?"
Morgan was silent for a few seconds, then moved his thin lips. "Now I want the child, and I also want the child’s mommy."
"..." Serena paused. "Young Master Ashworth, what about Willow’s wishes? Does she want to go home with us, or stay here with you?"
"Her wishes aren’t important. My wish is her wish."
"..." Serena felt there was no way to communicate anymore.
Just then, Willow appeared upstairs.
