First Visit, Her Brother Tried to Make Me His Dad — Novel

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When Ethan Carter steps into the luxury postpartum retreat for a weekend with his girlfriend Claire, he expects romance and relaxation. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a bizarre family dynamic that turns his world upside down. Claire’s younger brother, Ryan, has plans of his own—plans that involve a hefty bill and an unexpected “practice” parenting arrangement that leaves Ethan reeling. With Claire’s silence hanging heavy between them, Ethan begins to question everything he thought he knew about their relationship.

As tensions rise and familial expectations press down on him, Ethan realizes he is not just fighting for his independence, but also for his identity in Claire’s world. With Ryan’s manipulative antics pushing him further away from Claire, can their love survive this trial by fire? Or was he merely a pawn in a game he never signed up for?

In a whirlwind of misunderstandings, loyalty tests, and unexpected guests, Ethan must navigate a minefield of emotional blackmail and familial pressure. Will he stand firm against the tide, or will he find himself swept into a life he never wanted?

First Visit, Her Brother Tried to Make Me His DadChapter 1

The first time I went to my girlfriend’s home, she took me straight into a Luxury Postpartum Retreat.

As soon as we stepped inside, her younger brother walked up holding a baby in his arms.

“Future brother-in-law, come check out your little nephew. Isn’t he cute?”

“We haven’t had enough fun yet, and you and my sister don’t have kids. Why don’t you take him for two years to practice parenting?”

Before I could even process what he was saying, he shoved a bill into my hands.

“This is the bill for my girlfriend’s stay here—total comes to $50,000. You can help pay for it.”

I stared at him in disbelief. “This is your kid. What does that have to do with me?”

Ryan shot me a glare. “What do you mean it has nothing to do with you? You’re about to marry my sister—this is what you’re supposed to do.”

“Don’t forget my sister is now an investment director. Plenty of men are lining up to marry her. The fact that she chose you is your blessing.”

I was speechless.

If not for me, does he really think Claire could have climbed to the director position this quickly?

…

I turned to look at Claire Moore, who was staring at the floor, avoiding my eyes.