Chapter 597 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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“No need.” He went off the balcony and disappeared into one of the corners. She rushed over only to see his figure sliding on the thin pillar and vanishing toward the large column. She was tensed by the thought, This man likes to take unexpected routes.

Only at midnight that night had Angela been able to drift off to sleep. She heard her phone ring and answered the call after stretching her hand to get the phone. “Hello.”

“Angela, Richard wants to meet me! Goodness! He asked me out!” Annie exclaimed enthusiastically.

She was awakened by Annie’s enthusiastic voice, and she immediately opened her eyes and sat in bed. Then, Annie asked, “What shall I wear? Shall I apply heavy makeup, or will light makeup suffice… Angela, do you know him? Tell me how to dress to make an impression on him!”

Angela answered calmly, “Annie, it’s fine if you just dress normally.”

“Angela, I’m hanging up now. I must be at the restaurant by eleven-thirty, so I must get ready now.” Saying that, Annie ended the call.

Angela looked at the time while fixing her unruly hair and saw that it was 8.30AM. She got up and prepared herself because she had promised her mom to accompany her to the company. She eventually decided on a professional looking suit as her outfit for the day.

Daphne was already waiting downstairs for Angela. After finishing their breakfast, the two of them headed for the company. Although her mom only managed a few dozen real estate properties, she built her business gradually due to her steady and consistent approach to business. As a result, the company’s business performance and reputation were outstanding.

She accompanied her mom to the company, where everyone treated her with respect because they all knew she was the company’s successor. After showing her around the various departments, Daphne led her into a conference room.

Angela discreetly glanced at her watch as she listened in on the conference where her mom and the shareholders discussed the company’s plans. It was already 11.00AM. She became nervous out of nowhere with a guilty conscience. She hoped Annie could accept the breakup of their engagement without being hurt. 11.30AM.

Annie arrived on time at a particular restaurant and was already at the restaurant’s entrance. She chose attractive feminine clothing to present her best self in front of Richard with light and delicate makeup for their date. Any woman would want to look her absolute best while meeting a man she has her eyes on.

Annie finally encountered the man at the table next to the window for the second time. He sat there with the sun streaming through the window, looking like a gorgeous sculpture, radiating its attractiveness and masculinity.

Annie admired and worshiped Richard from the bottom of her heart since he had a significant presence that drew admiration from those around him. She went to see him alone, her breathing hastened with her hands clasped tightly. “Richard.” She greeted the man before taking a seat in front of him.

Breaking away from his thoughts, he gazed at her, who pursed her lips and turned her eyes away since she didn’t dare to look at him. “You’ve come.” He returned her greeting while handing her the menu. “Let’s order.”

“You do it. I’m not particular about my food,” Annie replied shyly.

Richard beckoned the waiter and, after considerable thought, chose four dishes. After placing his order, he poured a cup of tea for her.

She leaped to her feet. “I can do it on my own.”

“Ms. Annie, I have something personal to say to you,” he said as courteously as he could.

“Go ahead.” Annie wanted to hear what he had to say as she blinked expectantly at him.

“I want to cancel our engagement,” Richard remarked, his gaze fixed on her.

The cup held by Annie dropped to the table with a loud crash. Fortunately, it only caused a tiny spillage, and the cup remained intact. She trembled, staring at the table because she had not expected him to break off their engagement after inviting her out. “Why?” She felt an incredible amount of grief, and despair overcame her.

“I’m sorry. I have someone else I like.” Richard frowned. He didn’t know how to tell her politely, so she was bound to be hurt.

“But why didn’t you tell me at the dinner party last time? Perhaps you should have said that you already have someone in your heart at that time.

I wouldn’t have…” Annie made a sorrowful expression with her lips puckered. She had experienced a bitter unrequited love in just three months. Ultimately, their engagement was canceled, which was hard for her to accept.

Things were unpredictable, as usual. His love life was still empty at the last dinner party. However, after barely three months, a woman had wholly captured his heart. “I’m sorry.” He apologized to her.

She raised her head, her eyes reddening, and asked, “What type of woman is she? Is she more talented than I am? Is she better than me?” She couldn’t admit she wasn’t as good as the lady Richard adored. Annie also considered herself a good choice as she was a confident and cheerful woman.

He said hushedly, “She’s not a woman with many talents, but in my heart, no one can replace her.”

Annie reached for the tissues next to her and dabbed her eyes with them as tears slid down her cheek. The waiter arrived and served their food. Richard watched her body tremble without touching the food and sobbing as he attempted to comfort her. “I believe you will meet a man who is better than me.”

She felt sad, but the thought that the happiness and anticipation of her family members over the marriage would be shattered increased her misery. However, she was not someone who clung to the past. Despite her struggle to accept this fact, she maintained her manners. She inhaled deeply, raised her head, and looked at the man across her.

“Mr. Lloyd, I know in my heart that I am not good enough for you, as you are an amazing person. I wish you… I’m sorry… Enjoy your meal.” She then took her bag and left the restaurant while wiping her tears. What she needed right now was a place to cry uncontrollably.

Annie left the restaurant and went to a nearby café. While still crying, she quickly grabbed her phone and called Angela.

Angela was eating lunch with her mom in the office cafeteria when her phone rang. Looking at her phone, her heart skipped a beat as she saw Annie had called.

She answered the phone at once. “Hello, Annie?” Annie’s rapid cries, rather than her voice, greeted her on the other end of the line as if she were too distraught to talk at the moment.

“Ann.” Angela called Annie’s name out of concern.

“Angela… T-The engagement is canceled. Richard called off our engagement. H-He says that he likes another woman.” Annie sobbed in dejection upon recounting that.

“Where are you? I’ll come to you,” questioned Angela in a gentle voice.

“I’ll send you the location.” Annie just needed someone to confide in. She sent the location to Angela as soon as she terminated the call.

Angela informed her mother before hitting the road by car toward the coffee shop. By the time she found Annie, the jilted woman was sitting right there with puffy eyes and a long face.

Angela sat next to her and gave her a hug. At that moment, Annie threw herself into her embrace as tears trickled down her cheeks again.

“Everything’s gonna be fine. Don’t cry. It’s fortunate that he’s honest with you about his feelings before it’s too late.

“Angela, I wonder what kind of girl a rigid man like him left me for. She must be an amazing and beautiful person to have won his heart.” The sorrow in Annie was laced with crumbs of frustration nonetheless.

Angela held her tongue for a moment before offering some comforting words. “Let’s not think about that. Just let him be! You’re not bad yourself.”

“Hmm, but I’m not sure how I’m going to face Grandpa, Dad and Mom. They must be disappointed in me.” Not only Annie had to accept the called-off engagement, she also needed to face her family’s disappointment.

“Don’t worry about it. They’ll understand.” Angela then primped Annie’s messy hair strands. “You must believe that your family loves you the most.”

Annie sniffed and nodded like an obedient child. “Hmm. Angela, I actually sensed his indifferent attitude during the engagement ceremony back then. I’ve texted him numerous times, but he never replied at all. It is true that he doesn’t care for me.”

Angela’s chest tightened as her heart ached for Annie, yet she could not help her sister, which ensued a wave of guilt in her. If I didn’t fall in love with Richard at the base; if I didn’t exist in the first place, would he give it a shot with Annie?

“I asked whether the girl he likes is an outstanding person, but he said that that was not the case. It’s just that no one can take away her place in his heart. Angela, I’m so jealous of that girl!” Annie blinked her teary eyes while she unbosomed her genuine thoughts and sorrow without hiding anything.

Angela’s heart was squeezed by an invisible string and she took a deep breath. ‘Ann, actually- She just wished she could tell the truth.

“What?” Annie stared at her in curiosity.

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