Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 282

"Did you hear? Mr. Ellsworth went on a date!" Mrs. Block leaned in, lowering her voice as she whispered to Little Nina, "Your Miss White heard Mr. Ellsworth was meeting someone, and she was so upset she cried!"

"What's a date?" Little Nina tilted her head, genuinely puzzled.

"It means he's looking for a girlfriend, maybe even a wife. Mr. Ellsworth isn't getting any younger-it's about time he settled down!"

Little Nina frowned. "So... will he still come to work today?"

"Oh, of course," Mrs. Block replied. "Before he left, he told me that if you came by and he wasn't back yet, I should tell you to wait for him."

Little Nina nodded and, just as she turned, spotted her mother stepping over the threshold and heading her way.

She was about to say something when, outside the clinic, she caught sight of a man and woman walking side by side.

The man was tall and lean, dressed in a crisp white shirt and black trousers. The setting sun cast a golden glow over his handsome features, making him stand out even more.

He spotted Little Nina and arched a perfect eyebrow at her.

Even from several yards away, Little Nina instantly understood what he meant with just a look.

Her dark eyes sparkled mischievously. Drawing in a breath, she shouted, "Daddy!"

Briony was startled-before she could react, Little Nina had already darted outside.

"Daddy!"

Ferdinand crouched down to scoop Little Nina into his arms.

unfold, Briony

off unwanted admirers! Standing next to Ferdinand was

at Little Nina, her tone sharp. "She called you Daddy? You... you have

Nina, met her gaze. His warm, handsome face radiated such calm that

is my daughter, Little Nina. Little Nina, say hello to the

and clear. "Don't worry, I'm very well-behaved.

out of my mind to become someone's stepmom!" she snapped. "Liar! Jerk! You could've

her heel and stormed off in

visibly relaxed, tapping Little Nina's nose with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Little Nina. You really

him a cheeky wink. "If you ever

her as he carried her

her head, resigned. "In a small town like this, you keep pulling stunts like that and you can kiss any chance of

at her, his eyes warm and amused. "That's

left it at that. She considered herself just friends with Ferdinand-not exactly close enough for heart-to-heart talks about

Westenmar.

days left until

never let Rosita leave his private estate without permission. Rosita

to think Garry adored her, treating her like

nearly four years, Garry had kept her under virtual house arrest,

this wedding? Garry needed a wife to legitimize

was already three, and his mother had

bringing the boy home for

child, she was to play the

very thought of raising someone else's child made Rosita bristle with