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

him twice, Christina replied

  1. he led the

impassive that it was as though he did not notice the presence of

stina.

but when her fingers came

that Bailey

wrong with

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

I’m just a bit tired, so I feel like sleeping.”

feels like sleeping?

you home,”

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

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

no choice but to watch helplessly as Bailey drove away.

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

her tense nerves gradually

on a loop, showing her the picture of Julian pushing open e door and stepping

countenance, rendering him like the nlight during winter, distant and blinding. But above it all, the sight that blindsided me the most was the

that thought hit her, tears escaped her eyes uncontrollably..

was not officially dating

that she did not dare tell Christina

Knock! Knock!

her arm as she sobbed softly,

demanded in a hoarse

answered outside the door, but

Than

the tears off her

open the

person outside pulled her into his

at his countenance.

a faint scent of tobacco wafted into her

The world spun around, and she

Julian!” Bailey snarled while struggling away, finally having a

turned a deaf ear to her. Restraining her

them above her

Bailey to the core. She

heartbeat, the man

the ability to put up a fight altogether. Her eyes turned

in a guttural voice as

head to the side. “Aren’t you supposed

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