Her Precious Baby

She stammered, “I-I don’t know what you mean.”

She hoped changing the topic would deter Evander from his original line of questioning.

More importantly, she could not put a name to her feelings toward Evander.

That being said, Angeline admitted that her heart fluttered when she was around Evander. However, she was simply not ready to enter a relationship.

Angeline got to her feet, attempting to leave. However, Evander promptly foiled her attempt. He grabbed her elbow and swiveled on the couch, pulling her into his embrace.

“Oof!”

A muffled grunt escaped Angeline’s lips.

Evander stared intently into her eyes, and she fumbled under the heat of his gaze.

He declared, “I’m a businessman, Angeline. I don’t waste my time on frivolous matters.”

Even a fool would understand his intentions. Alas, Angeline had no choice but to respond.

“Why… and that person is me?”

She thought she must be dreaming. After all, Evander could have any wealthy and elegant socialite he wanted with a mere hook of his finger.

Still not breaking eye contact with her, Evander declared firmly, “No particular reason. I just want you.”

I just want you…

His short reply held so much conviction and crumbled Angeline’s defenses completely. He was clearly determined to dispel her doubts about his sincerity.

The room abruptly fell into silence. Angeline could only hear the furious pounding of her heart. Her vision began to blur as tears pricked her eyes.

All these years, she had suffered from humiliation alone and trusted no one. As such, she never imagined meeting a man who would protect and treasure her.

without warning. His kiss was tender and

head up to deepen their kiss. At that moment, she no longer wished to conceal

Knock! Knock!

an indeterminate amount of time when someone suddenly knocked on the door. Then, it opened with a click, and

broke free from the kiss and leaned away

words while apologizing, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I came in after noticing that the door

Golding’s romantic gesture?

one’s surprise, Evander’s expression darkened at the interruption. He demanded,

sent an e-mail saying that there have been some new developments on the tender for Project Serenity, Mr. Golding. Your assistance is

Evander instructed sternly, “Ask the driver to prepare the

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

left after

She did not claim to be a business expert, but she

of despicable tactics to improve his odds of winning

startled

meaning some time later. Her gaze darkened as she replied bitterly, “Why would

now Joseline’s fiancé, which added to Angeline’s

answer greatly improved Evander’s

and said, “I’m still waiting

lips, realizing she could no longer escape his question. After taking a deep breath, she returned his gaze and uttered, “I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. You know my current situation. I haven’t found my child, and Joseline still hasn’t been brought to justice. I

if she carelessly agreed

timid or even plain foolish, but she could not allow herself to love another without considering the consequences like an innocent young woman

settled her on the other end of the couch before

warred in her chest as her gaze eventually landed on the boxes of medicine on the

must be used to getting things his way. My refusal definitely upset

thought she could sympathize with Evander. Just before he left the hotel room, she grabbed the medicines off the table and chased

the boxes

wait for you.” His attractive baritone rang out, and Angeline’s hand

head and shot

just say he would wait