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.

Christina, and he

Christina replied with a smile, “Mr.

  1. led the woman beside him further into the

it was as though he did

stina.

her fingers

her eyes, she saw that Bailey was rather pale, ing a stark contrast with the person who was all smiles earlier.

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

of her thoughts. A faint trace of pain glinted in her eyes. “It’s

bit tired, so I feel

feels like sleeping?

case. I’ll send you home,” Christina

Hurry up and go home. Mr. Hadley is waiting

Bailey was in such a state and insisted on sending the latter me. Unfortunately, Bailey was likewise adamant about

otherwise, Christina had no choice but to watch helplessly as Bailey drove away.

condominium. Bailey kicked off her high heels wearily. She dragged her feet to the uch barefoot before throwing herself down on it.

the soft cushion, her tense

on a loop, showing her the picture of Julian pushing open e door and stepping into the coffee shop earlier time and again.

he wore matched perfectly with his regal and aloof countenance, rendering him like the nlight during winter, distant and blinding. But above it all, the

that thought hit her, tears escaped her eyes

officially dating yet was none other than

did not dare tell

Knock! Knock!

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

demanded in a

one answered outside the door,

Than Julian

the tears off her face with her sleeve. She

over to open

the person outside pulled her

at his countenance.

heels of that, a faint scent of tobacco wafted into her nostrils.

her so passionately that she was left powerless to resist. The world spun around, and she carried from the

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

deaf ear to her. Restraining her hands against his chest, he lifted

above her head.

She twisted

next heartbeat, the man pinned her

fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed, and she

guttural

side. “Aren’t you supposed to be with your fiancée?”

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