Chapter 419: Hannah Convinced by Oscar

"I'll drive you to the office," Oscar said smoothly.

Hannah sighed in relief. She'd thought he wanted her again so early in the morning. Managing her emotions, she replied, "I'm running late, but you're not ready yet."

"I'll be ready in a moment."

"Okay. I'll have breakfast and wait downstairs."

"Mrs. Wells," Oscar said, "I'll only be staying two days. Don't you think you should be with me constantly?"

Hannah was speechless. She longed to be with him constantly, but she couldn't sustain that level of intensity.

"Hurry up. I'll wait here," she urged, avoiding an argument.

"Okay," Oscar nodded, quickly cleaning up and changing in the bathroom. He brushed his hair. Hannah watched, admiring his efficiency. It took him less than ten minutes to get ready; he looked dashing. It would take her at least half an hour, even if she dressed casually.

"Let's go," Oscar said, taking her hand.

Hand in hand, they went to the dining room and sat at the table. Max immediately brought their breakfast.

Hannah eyed the food, surprised by its extravagance. "Max, is this really necessary for breakfast? This chicken broth is incredibly rich!"

"Not at all, Mrs. Wells," Max replied. "You need extra nutrition. Don't worry, I've removed the fat; you won't gain weight."

Who said she needed extra nutrition? She wasn't a teenager. She glanced at Oscar's soup; it looked different from hers.

"Master Oscar's soup is different," Max explained.

"Oh, Max, you treat us differently?" Hannah teased, though she was only joking.

"Mrs. Wells, please understand. They serve different purposes, both beneficial for health," Max clarified.

"What's the difference?" Hannah asked, starting to eat the broth to avoid disappointing Max.

"Master Oscar's soup is to improve… sex life…"

Hannah spat the broth, spraying it onto Oscar's face. He stared at her.

Mortified by her unprecedented embarrassment, she grabbed a tissue, wiping his face. "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Oscar smiled. "No worries, love. Even your drool is tasty to me."

Gross! Couldn't he control himself?

"Mrs. Wells, did I say something wrong?" Max asked sadly, noticing Hannah's reaction.

"No, Max," Hannah said, turning to him after cleaning Oscar's face. "Do you think Oscar can't… perform? Is that why you gave him this soup?"

Oscar looked slightly upset.

"Of course not," Max said emotionally.

"Then why did you make him eat this?" Hannah complained. She imagined she'd die if he continued eating it.

"It improves sperm quality. For a healthier baby," Max explained.

Finally, Hannah understood. Max wanted them to have children. She looked at Oscar, who met her gaze meaningfully.

Hannah knew what he was thinking. "Oscar, tell Max."

"Tell him what?" Oscar smiled lightly.

"Didn't we agree to have kids at 25?" Hannah reminded him.

"Did we? I forgot."

"Oscar!" Hannah exclaimed. "You told my parents we'd have children at 25, a daughter. How can you go back on your word?"

"I haven't."

"Oh really?"

"First," Oscar said seriously, "it takes almost a year to have a baby, right?"

"Yep," Hannah nodded. "Forty weeks of pregnancy."

"So, shouldn't you be pregnant at 24 if we want a child at 25?"

"But I'm 22."

"And you think you can get pregnant whenever you want, living in different cities?"

She hadn't considered that.

"You should have been pregnant a couple of months ago. It's been months, and you're not!" Oscar stated bluntly. He was perplexed. He hadn't used protection, so why hadn't she conceived?

"Because I'm on the pill," Hannah said plainly. They'd agreed on 25, so she hadn't considered getting pregnant.

"What?" Oscar was stunned.

So was Max. Had their attempts been thwarted repeatedly?

"Didn't you say we'd have kids when I'm 25?" Hannah watched Oscar's reaction, unsure.

"Anyway, stop taking the pill," Oscar said firmly.

"Why? What if I get pregnant?"

"Then we'll be parents."

"But we said 25!" Hannah protested.

"What if you can't get pregnant at 24? You'll miss the best time to have a baby," Oscar retorted.

"Oscar, you should keep your word."

"I'm just planning for the future," Oscar said, touching her cheek.

Hannah turned away, angry.

"Don't be mad, sweetie," Oscar said softly.

But Hannah refused to speak. They'd agreed on 25. How could he change his mind?

"Look, you won't get pregnant immediately," Oscar said softly, looking at her angry face. "I'm not that… efficient, after all."

"You shouldn't have promised if you can't keep your word," Hannah said, still upset.

"I didn't know I'd love you this much," Oscar said earnestly.

Hannah turned to look at him.

"I love you so much, I want a baby with you," Oscar said with deep affection.

Damn it! He was so charming; no woman could resist.

"They say couples in love have beautiful babies. I think we can make the most beautiful babies in the world," Oscar said tenderly.

She was defeated. Oscar had convinced her so easily.