Chapter 311

Back then, in order to get Michael to agree to sign the childbearing agreement, she had transferred all the shares of the Brown Group that Aiden had given her to Michael.

It was also a way to sever her last ties with the Brown Family and Michael.

How could he now want to bring this matter up again and still want to be involved with the child? It was simply wishful thinking.

"Hardship fee?"

This almost made Michael lose his temper.

What did she take him for? A gigolo?

But Isabella didn't think she said anything wrong, "Yeah, I just used one of your sperm, and you got the shares of the Brown Family. Do the math, you won a lot!"

On the contrary, she suffered a loss, being taken advantage of by Michael multiple times.

Michael couldn't help but chuckle. He really wanted to know what was in Isabella's head, how she had become cuter than before.

He had no intention of compromising just like that.

"Since you know how this child came to be, you should be clear that I lost more than just one sperm. Shouldn't the rest also require 'compensation'?"

Michael spoke as if it was a matter of course, even hinting that he wanted more compensation.

"What, what do you mean by this, extortion?" Isabella snorted angrily, "Michael, don't think I don't know basic biology. Your stuff isn't some treasure. It wouldn't survive a week even if you don't use it, so stop talking nonsense and mess with me."

Did he really think she knew nothing and dared to say anything?

There wasn't a single word from Michael's mouth that she could trust.

Fortunately, she had set up this childbearing agreement back then, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to clear things up with him.

Michael's tone was light, as if she couldn't do anything to him.

"Nonsense? Since you mentioned the 'hardship fee,' shouldn't I properly settle the account with you? After all, my 'efforts' were not just once."

They'd spent several passionate nights together.

He didn't believe Isabella could forget.

"Michael!" Isabella, after all, was not as shameless as him. She blushed and shouted angrily into the phone, "Why this call? Get the point!"

If he kept talking like this, she would be infuriated.

Michael was doing it on purpose. She wouldn't fall for his tricks.

"You said it." Michael was waiting for this sentence, afraid she would regret it, he blurted out.

"I want to be there for every check-up of the child from now on."

Ever since the explosion incident, he had secretly vowed never to let Isabella be in any danger again.

No matter what happened, he would protect her and stay by her side.

If the people behind Renee targeted Isabella, they were very likely to make a move in the hospital.

There was a large flow of people there, and Isabella would enter the room alone during the check-up.

He wasn't at ease, accompanying her was the best way.

"I don't need you, and neither does the baby."

Isabella refused decisively.

She had gone to every prenatal check-up alone before, sometimes with Cinda accompanying her.

To be honest, it made no difference whether Michael was there or not.

Moreover, this baby was hers alone. His sudden request to be involved had too strong a purpose, and she didn't want to have endless entanglements with him in the future.

"Michael, if you have other intentions, I can seriously tell you that the baby has nothing to do with you in the future. The baby's future will be with me and the Wilson Family. Do not think about taking it away."

The baby was the only hope for the Wilson Family and Daniel. She would never hand the baby over to Michael.

Since he had promised Indigo to take care of Bianca, and they were about to divorce soon.

They would soon have nothing to do with each other, so how could she possibly hand her child over to him?

Michael was simply dreaming.

Michael only felt confused by her words.

He wondered if Isabella had misunderstood him somewhere or if he had said something wrong.

When did he ever say he wanted to take the child from her?

Not only was the child hers, but he was also hers, if she wanted him.

He now wished he could package himself and present himself to her, letting her beat and scold him, as long as she didn't mention divorce again.

But given the current situation, Isabella only had deep defenses against him, with no affection at all.

If he really showed up, it would only scare her.

She might even think he was there to take the child from her.

The most important thing now was to make Isabella let down her guard against him.

"Isabella, I just want to tell you, I didn't call to take the child from you," Michael said seriously.

Coupled with his deep, magnetic voice, it strangely calmed Isabella's tense nerves.

Although she didn't fully believe him, she wasn't as tense anymore, "Then why did you..."

"Do you think the Brown Family is just me? Ever since Grandpa caught me that time, he's been watching me on the phone every day, telling me to come see you and the child every day, and to perform well in front of you, hoping to bring you back to the Brown Family."

"Moreover, this is his first great-grandchild, he values it very much. If I don't attend every check-up, he will kill me."

Michael had no choice but to bring up Aiden.

Isabella could refuse him, but she wouldn't refuse Aiden's request, who had always been kind to her.

Isabella's eyes dimmed, and her previously furious emotions suddenly fell empty.

So it was Aiden's idea.

No wonder Michael suddenly wanted to accompany her to the check-up, she thought...

But he was Michael. If he didn't want to, even Aiden couldn't do anything about it. Did he really have no other intentions?

"Michael, are you really not lying to me?"

"Why would I lie to you? I'm not idle."

Michael's tone slightly intensified, and he cleared his throat.

"If it weren't for Grandpa nagging me on the phone every day, I wouldn't have called to tell you this. The company is already keeping me busy enough."

He knew Isabella too well.

If he had directly asked to accompany her to the check-up, she would definitely refuse.

But if he said it was Aiden's request and it was about Aiden's concern for her, she wouldn't refuse so decisively.

Outwardly tough but inwardly soft, that was her.

Plus, she felt guilty towards Aiden, making it even harder for her to refuse.

"Since it's Grandpa Aiden's request, I agree."

Isabella's voice was faint, but every word Michael said felt like a knife piercing the deepest part of her heart.

Knowing he wouldn't accompany her for the child's sake, but when he revealed the real reason, she couldn't help but feel heartache.

Not wanting Michael to notice her emotions, she quickly mentioned the time for the next check-up and hung up the phone swiftly.