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

met him twice, Christina replied with a smile, “Mr.

  1. head a fraction. Then, he led the woman beside him

as though he did not notice the presence of another person beside

stina.

mind, but when her fingers came into contact with Bailey’s hand.

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

swamped her. “What’s wrong with you.

thoughts. A faint trace

a bit tired, so

and feels like

send you home,” Christina

declined, “No, it’s okay. Hurry up and go home. Mr. Hadley

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

choice but to watch helplessly as Bailey

high heels wearily. She dragged her feet to the uch barefoot before

hugged the soft cushion, her tense nerves gradually relaxed at long last.

mind on a loop, showing her the picture of Julian

and blinding. But above it all, the sight that blindsided me

tears

was not officially dating yet was none

she did not

Knock! Knock!

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

her head up, she demanded in a

outside the door, but

Other Than Julian

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

to open the

the door swung open, the person outside pulled her into his arms before she even had

at his countenance.

a faint scent of tobacco wafted into her nostrils.

The

snarled while struggling away, finally having a chance to

other hand, turned a deaf ear to her.

them above her head.

core. She

the man pinned her

Bailey lost the ability to put up a fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed, and she beared

guttural voice as he panted heavily,

“Aren’t you supposed to

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