Chapter 1

In the seventh year of our long-distance relationship, I secretly quit my job to surprise my girlfriend and propose to her.

When I arrived at her company, the receptionist heard me ask for Summer and said:

"Our CEO is still in a meeting. Please wait a moment."

I was quietly surprised—Summer had never mentioned getting promoted.

Then I heard the receptionist whispering with her colleague.

"He must be Miss Summer's lover!"

"If Mr. Gilbert finds out Miss Summer's cheating on him, all hell will break loose!"

I was about to ask if they'd misunderstood.

Before I could speak, a dignified man walked out.

The employees immediately fell silent, respectfully addressing him as Mr. Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert was on the phone:

"Honey, I'm downstairs. You're coming with me to the prenatal checkup today, no excuses!"

A clear female voice came through the phone:

"Got it. The meeting's almost over. Wait for me in the reception room."

I'd heard that voice for seven years—I knew it all too well.

It was my girlfriend, Summer.