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.

on Christina, and

replied with a smile,

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

was as though he did not notice the

stina.

but when her

she saw that Bailey was rather pale, ing a stark contrast with the person

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

snapped Bailey out of her thoughts. A faint trace of pain glinted

tired, so I feel like

feels like

I’ll send you home,”

it’s okay. Hurry up and go home. Mr.

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

to convince her otherwise, Christina had no choice but to watch helplessly as Bailey drove

dragged her feet to the uch barefoot

her tense nerves gradually relaxed at long last.

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

blinding. But above it all, the sight that blindsided me the most was the smiling oman on

her, tears

was not officially dating

did

Knock! Knock!

the crook of her arm as she

demanded in a hoarse

door, but

Other Than

wiped the tears off her face with her sleeve. She stood

over to open

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

at his countenance.

that, a faint scent of tobacco wafted into

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

away, finally having a chance to catch her breath.

to her. Restraining her hands

them above her head.

the core. She twisted her waist and kicked her

heartbeat, the man pinned

put up a fight altogether. Her eyes turned red-rimmed,

her gaze, Julian asked in a guttural voice as he

“Aren’t you

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