Chapter 530

s the man? And when are you going to bring him out for me to meet him?”

hardly ever dated, so Christina was exceedingly curious about the remarkable man who managed

her.

all, the Cook family previously went all out to arrange for Bailey to attend blind dates with many

y and handsome heirs to end her singlehood.

she did not take a fancy to any of them.

ristina’s questions, a glimmer of shame flashed across Bailey’s eyes. Biting on the straw, she admitted nurmur, “We’re not officially together yet.”

tina was stunned for a moment, but she composed herself in the next second.

she’s a grown adult, so it’s understandable that she has some physiological needs at times.

two of them did not continue pursuing that subject. Instead, they talked about the television series

dubbed recently.

hey conversed, time flew like an arrow. Out of the blue, the caretaker, who stood a near distance away. ed over and said to Christina respectfully, “Mrs. Hadley, Mr. Hadley just phoned and asked whether ‘d be going back to Scenic Garden Manor for lunch, or you’d like him to come over and eat with you.”

ore Christina could respond to that, such immense shock hit Bailey at the side that her jaw dropped. – you kidding me? It’s only been a while since I’ve last met you, yet Mr. Hadley’s desire for control has ie up another notch, and he’s controlling where you have lunch?”

rsting into giggles, Christina explained, “I’m pregnant, so he’s somewhat anxious.”

egnant?” Bailey’s eyes went wide.

e then glanced at Christina’s flat belly before ascertaining, “I’m going to be a godmother again?”

iristina dipped her head in affirmation. “At that time, don’t forget to prepare a gift.”

that thought of an adorable baby calling her “Aunt Bailey,” Bailey was over the moon. “Never! That’s for re! I’ll prepare a houseful of gifts!”

ailey linked arms with Christina before they both got to their feet to leave.

t that exact moment, a long and slender hand grasped the door handle of the coffee shop and pushed pen the door.

midst a gust of cold wind, a man strode in with a tall and beautiful woman on his arm.

n the narrow aisle, the four of them bumped right into each other.

unfathomable gaze alighted on Christina, and he greeted placidly,

him twice, Christina replied with a smile, “Mr. Forrester.”

  1. Then, he led the woman beside him

it was as though he did not notice the presence of another

stina.

did not pay that detail much mind, but when her fingers came into contact with

lifted her eyes, she saw that Bailey was rather pale, ing a stark

her. “What’s wrong with you. Bailey? Are you

out of her thoughts. A faint trace of pain glinted in her eyes.

tired, so I feel like sleeping.”

feels

case. I’ll send you home,” Christina

Bailey declined, “No, it’s okay. Hurry up and

was in such a state and insisted on sending the latter

no choice but to watch helplessly as

condominium. Bailey kicked off her high heels wearily. She dragged her feet to the uch

soft cushion, her tense nerves gradually relaxed

showing her the picture of Julian pushing open e door and stepping

and blinding. But above it all, the sight that blindsided me the most was the smiling oman on his arm who looked elegant

tears escaped

man whom she was not officially dating yet was none other than

did

Knock! Knock!

her head buried in the crook of her arm as she sobbed softly, an

she demanded in

answered outside the door, but

Other Than

the constant noise, Bailey wiped the tears off her face with her sleeve.

over to open

pulled her into his arms

at his countenance.

faint scent of

that she was left powerless to resist. The

me, Julian!” Bailey snarled while struggling away, finally

other hand, turned a deaf ear to her. Restraining

above

mortified Bailey to the core. She twisted her waist and kicked her legs..

the man pinned

fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed, and

guttural voice as he panted heavily,

side. “Aren’t you supposed to be with

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