Nanny and the Alpha Daddy

#Chapter 125: Getaway

Moana

My eyes landed on the TV in the living room, which was already showing clips of Edrick punching the paparazzi.

I felt my blood run cold as I watched it. Not only did the paparazzi spread the clips of what happened so quickly, but I felt as though it was entirely my fault. If I hadn’t made such a stupid decision to go out only a day after Edrick announced our “relationship”, then none of this would have happened. Not only that, but I put Ella in danger by deciding to take her out with me, and now she was terrified.

But when I looked over at Edrick, he didn’t look concerned in the slightest. Without a word, he calmly walked over to the television and shut it off.

“Keep the news off for today,” he said, turning to Selina and the maids. The three of them often liked to play the news on the TV in the background while they worked, but now it wasn’t the best idea after what happened. Not only would it be upsetting for Ella to see clips of her father punching someone over and over again, but it would be upsetting for the rest of us as well.

I opened my mouth to apologize to Edrick, but before I could say anything, he pulled out his phone and retreated to his study. The door slammed shut behind him and I could hear him speaking quickly. I couldn’t help but wonder who he was calling, but the door was thick and his voice was muffled. However, I could only imagine that he was calling the tabloid company like before, to pay them off for the clips. I couldn’t think of anything else that he would be doing, although I wasn’t sure how successful it would be considering the fact that the clips of him punching the paparazzi were already plastered all over the news.

Selina, the maids and I all shot each other concerned looks.

“This is all my fault,” I whispered, feeling my eyes well up with tears. “I shouldn’t have gone out there. Not with Ella, at least. I feel like an idiot.”

guided me over to a chair to sit down. Meanwhile, Ella was sitting on the couch and sniffling. Amy had given her a picture book to

Selina said gently. “You’re not used to this. But let it be a lesson for the future; there’s a reason

and sat down. Selina brought me tea while I breathed deeply, trying not to stress

came out of his study

was surprised to see that he didn’t even seem to be fuming; it almost

now the second time in the past week that Edrick had saved me; first the Rogues, and now the paparazzi. I couldn’t help but feel a bit awed by his strength and ability

my brow furrowed

there’s no need,” he said nonchalantly as he poured a cup of tea for himself. “My PR agency handled it. With a few articles on how the paparazzi were harming a pregnant woman and a child, along with exposing a few other nasty things that those damn tabloids have done in the past, everyone will take our side. And maybe, they’ll leave us alone from now on.” He paused then, sipping his tea, and glanced over at Ella. The stress of it all must have exhausted her, because she was now fast asleep on the couch. Edrick then turned back to me

wouldn’t hurt

by

nice, quiet place to go when the city gets to be too much. If you want to go, I’ll take you

about the situation, but also by the fact that he had just invited me on a small vacation away from the city. Even after I put his daughter and our baby in

I needed to de-stress. If I didn’t manage my stress, I knew it wouldn’t be good for the baby, but I wouldn’t be able to do that if I was cooped up inside this penthouse for days until the media calmed down. Besides, I remembered visiting the mountain estate during my interview; it was stunning there. The mansion was surrounded by nature, the air smelled like pine trees, and the mansion itself was stunning. Maybe I could even bring my painting supplies and my easel so I could paint a bit while I was there. A

over to

“Come in,” he called.