Mr Billionaires Secret Baby

Chapter 26

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The week had gone by in a flash with all the things that had taken place at work. Between finalizing the new investors contract and the countless meetings, both in person and virtual, had taken a lot

out of me.

I hadn’t seen much of Adam for the week but I knew that he was busy with his own business that brought him along with me to New York to begin with. All I wanted to do this weekend was relax and unwind at home. Perhaps test out the pool with Hayley and just have some mother–daughter fun before the week kicked off again.

But I was not that lucky.

When Friday had approached, I left the office earlier than usual because Hayley wanted to check out an art store that she had heard of just down the road from the main Street. I was happy to oblige and she was ready when I got home. Nancy helped strap her in the seat and we were off beneath the still bright later afternoon sky.

“I love this store, mama!” Hayley exclaimed receiving a few glances from passerbys that didn’t mind but instead smiled at her innocent enthusiasm.

“I knew you would. Pick a few things that you like. I encouraged her, walking behind her as she looked at all the flashy, artsy things on display.

From paints to glitter, various stationaries, wooden trinkets that needed assembling, Hayley was too taken away with it all.

“Look, I have boogily eyes.” She reached for a pack of big googily eyes and placed them over her

eyes.

I chuckled at her and she smiled. “Those are googily eyes and I find them very funny.” She placed them back then lead me to the next aisle where she immediately reached for a canvas with the black outline of a farm house and an array of animals loitering at the front of it

Hayley looked at it for a moment before giving her head a small nod more to herself than me. “Can I have this one?” She asked fluttering her eyes at me.

“Of course, you can. You will need paint for it.” This lead us to the pain aisle where she carefully chose the colours she needed for the idea she had in mind.

take one more colour.”

any hesitation. any

you want.” Said a strong voice behind me that

I had heard correctly and it was not just a figment of my imagination and, clear as day, ‘Dante stood there dressed in a delectable three piece suit. His hair was tousled from the stresses of the day yet the corners of his eyes remained bright and refreshed. Gone were his dressing and bandages around his head and arm. In fact, he

him there since a man of his appeal and

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all of his arrogant, intruding glory. Did he follow us here? Why else would he be here? His hands were empty and I couldn’t imagine hin dropping by for some glitter

here for office stationary. Knowing Dante and the scale his business ran, he was not seeing to such an errand personally

my hand and the excitement coursing through her was instantly palpable. It made me feel uneasy that she had gotten so sparked up when ever she saw

mama.” Hayley said like she was reminded me who Dante was because

preparing myself for what ever he had

time.

and to be peacefully with out finding some way or the other to meddle

you both today.” He looked at me smugly before shifting his attention to Hayley before a snarkly comment could leave my l*ps. “but I’m happy that I did. It saves

with curiosity. “What ever for?” I questioned him, crossing my arms over my

blazer and retrieved 3 ticket looking rectangular papers. I couldn’t quite see any details from where I stood aside from the large font about an experience of a lifetime.

glad you asked. You see, I managed to pull some strings and get 3 tickets for a full tour of the chocolate factory tomorrow morning” I felt my face fall and my anger bubble beneath the surface,

we go, mama? Please. Please. She begged, tugging at my hand and I caught the ghost of a grin before it disappears from Dante’s face like he

plans. I faked a smile ignoring Dante’s raised, condescending

and relax. I’m sure we can do that in the afternoon.” Trust your own kid to betray you like this in your time of need.

about it.” I said trying to calm

the situation until

her that we go some other time together with out Dante’s looming

set then. I will pick you both up tomorrow at 10 am.” Hayley was already vibrating

with excitement.

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