Chapter 932 Maria's Atonement

Rudy let out a sigh, his gaze fixed on the road. "I was planning to tell you when the time was right, Maria. I didn't know how to bring it up."

Maria's fury seemed to reach new heights at his explanation. She clenched her fist and punched him on the shoulder with all her might, her frustration evident in her voice. "How could you doubt me like that, Rudy? After everything we've been through, after all the trust we've built between us, how could you even think that I would..."

Confused and taken aback, Rudy interrupted, "Wait, Maria, what are you talking about?"

Maria's voice trembled with a mix of anger and hurt as she shouted, "Why would you need a DNA test confirmation of our unborn baby if you trust my loyalty to you?"

Rudy's brows furrowed in confusion, and he immediately pressed the brakes, parking the car on the side of the road and turning on the parking lights to ensure safety. He turned to Maria, his expression serious. "Maria, calm down. You're misunderstanding something."

Maria's chest heaved with emotions as she continued to glare at him. "Misunderstanding? Rudy, I saw the name of the report. 'Paternity Test'. What more is there to misunderstand?"

Rudy's face was a mix of frustration and concern as he spoke, his tone even. "Maria, did you read the full report?"

Maria's anger hadn't subsided, and she shook her head, her voice sharp. "No, I didn't. I didn't need to. I know who the father is."

Rudy took a deep breath and sighed, his voice softening as he explained. "Maria, the report isn't about our baby. It's about someone else."

Maria's brows furrowed in confusion, her anger fading to confusion. "Someone else? What are you talking about?"

Rudy reached into the compartment, retrieving the report from the envelope. He carefully unfolded it and held it out to Maria. "Read it, Maria. Read the full report."

Maria hesitated for a moment before taking the report from him. She scanned through it, her eyes widening with realization as she read the contents. The anger and hurt that had filled her moments ago seemed to dissipate, replaced by a mix of astonishment and embarra.s.sment.

"Oh..." Maria muttered, her cheeks reddening.

Rudy's expression softened as he observed her reaction. "You see, Maria, I didn't doubt your loyalty. I was trying to get answers to something else. It's a long story, and I was planning to explain it to you."

Maria lowered the report, her embarra.s.sment evident in her expression. "I should have read the full report before jumping to conclusions."

As the car cruised along the road, the atmosphere inside seemed to have lightened considerably. Maria turned to Rudy, her expression softened, and she let out a sigh. "Rudy, I'm really sorry for jumping to conclusions without confirming anything."

Rudy glanced at her with a rea.s.suring smile. "Maria, it's okay. Honestly, anyone would've reacted the way you did. It's not your fault."

Maria's shoulders relaxed, and she nodded, appreciating his understanding. "Still, I shouldn't have let my emotions get the best of me."

Rudy's gaze returned to the road, his tone gentle. "Maria, it's completely normal. Imagine reading about a paternity test result right after a pregnancy check-up. It's enough to make anyone's mind race."

Maria let out a sigh of relief, appreciating his understanding. "Yes! I just saw the words 'paternity test' after a pregnancy checkup, and my mind just jumped to conclusions.I really thought you were doubting me."

Rudy sighed softly. "I understand, Maria. I should've been more transparent about it."

Maria's expression turned thoughtful. "Are you going to tell 'her' about this? About the report?"

Rudy pondered for a moment before responding. "Honestly, Maria, it doesn't matter whether I tell her or not. It won't change anything."

Maria looked at him curiously, her eyebrows raised. "Are you sure about that?"

Rudy nodded. "Yeah, 'She' knows that I'm investigating things, and she trusts me. Whether she knows the specifics or not won't change her trust in me."

"I'm glad to hear that." Maria sighed in relief, accepting his response. "Okay, I understand. I just wanted to make sure."

at Rudy. "Oh, by the way, I'm really sorry for punching you earlier. You can punch me back as punishment if you want."

Rudy chuckled softly. "You're always looking out for me, huh?"

Maria grinned mischievously. "Well, someone has to."

Suddenly, Maria's expression turned mischievous, and she grinned at Rudy. "Oh, by the way, I'm really sorry for punching you earlier. You can punch me back as punishment if you want."

Rudy chuckled, his gaze flickering to her mischievous grin. "Oh really? I have a better idea."

Maria raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "And what's that?"

Rudy's tone turned playful. "I only punish girls in bed."

Maria's eyes widened at his suggestive comment, and she couldn't help but play along. She moved her hand towards Rudy's thigh and gently rubbed it, giving him an alluring look. "Maybe I should try to atone for my mistake before I get punished, huh?"

Rudy's lips curled into a flirtatious smile as he glanced at her. "Is that so?"

Maria leaned in a bit closer, her voice dripping with seduction. "Well, maybe."

As they continued their playful exchange, Rudy couldn't help but be intrigued by Maria's whispered words. He turned to her with a curious expression. "So, how would you atone, Maria?"

Maria's lips curled into a mischievous grin, and she leaned even closer to him. Her warm breath tickled his ear as she whispered her response, her voice low and sultry. "I have a few ideas in mind, Rudy."

Rudy's eyebrows shot up in surprise, his interest clearly piqued by her suggestive comment. He was about to respond when he heard a soft zipping sound. His eyes widened as he realized what Maria was doing, and a soft chuckle escaped his lips as he listened to the slurping sounds.

Maria was giving him a b.l.o.w.j.o.b in the car. The warmth of Maria's mouth made Rudy feel free.

Rudy adjusted himself in his seat, making sure he was comfortable as he continued to drive. His hands moved effortlessly between the gear s.h.i.+ft and Maria's head, guiding it up and down, his focus divided between the road ahead and Maria's playful advances.

Their car came to a stop in a deserted area. And it soon started shaking with occasional moans escaping from the car.