Chapter 605 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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Blinking in confusion, Annie could not imagine any scenario where a cousin like Angela, who had loved her since they were a child, would ever hurt her.

“Angela, you’re confusing me. What could you possibly do to hurt me?”

“Listen to me first.” Of course, Angela did not want to hurt Annie, but the damage had been done and she had no choice but to come clean.

“Just spill it: Whatever the case may be, I will forgive you.’ Annie was ready to listen.

“Remember the night I got home and you cheerfully called to tell me that Grandpa had arranged for you to get married? I was happy for you, but your didn’t tell me the name of your fiancé when we spoke on the phone. Do you remember that?”

“Of course!”

“I was kidnapped the next day. My father hired a bodyguard to keep me safe. This bodyguard is both powerful and intimidating. He took me to a safe location that night to protect me, but he took away my phone and disconnected me from any external contacts.”

“I know it’s Richard,” Annie stated unequivocally.

“Yes, that’s him.”

“That’s the same night we got engaged.. You know, I tried to text and call you, but your phone was out of service the entire night. I guess that explains why now.”

“Hence, when I was sent to the base for protection, I couldn’t contact my family. and I couldn’t contact you, so I had no idea who your fiancé was from the very start. As a result, I had no idea that the person who had been watching over met for over twenty hours was your fiancé.”

“Yes. I was horrified when I heard my parents say that the world was hunting you down.” All of these events were fresh in Annie’s mind. “But I don’t see how any. of this is hurting me! Why are you taking it so seriously, Angela? You’re terrifying me.” She considered Angela’s words and concluded that they were unharmful.

“There’s one more thing. I told you that the base’s conditions are not that great. The bathhouse is shared and my room barely has any place to shower other than a toilet. I was surrounded by four walls and a window. As a result, I had to take a shower in Richard’s room. Furthermore, he is always at the base and I am with him at all hours of the day and night. We even shared three meals a day.”

“And then what?” Annie’s eyes blinked.

“Then After Dexter cheated on me. I was gloomy and I… I fell in love with Richard.” Angela sighed.

With her eyes widened in surprise, Annie questioned, “Angela, do you like Richard as well?

In response, Angela immediately apologized as she looked at Annie in panic, “I’m sorry, Annie. I really didn’t. mean to. I wouldn’t dare to have feelings for him if I knew he was your fiancé. I’m so sorry… Please forgive me.” At this point, Angela was too ashamed to look Annie in the eyes.

However, what resounded in the air was Annie’s fatal question. “Angela, does he like you too?”

Overwhelmed by guilt, Angela lowered her head and nodded lightly.

On the other hand, Annie was stunned and shocked for a few seconds. The last person she would expect was the woman Richard liked to be her very own cousin! This was an unexpected occurrence that rendered her speechless.

Suddenly, they could feel the atmosphere: tensing up as cold filled the air.

Since Angela was ducking her head all this time to avoid looking at Annie, she had assumed Annie was furious with her at this point. “Annie, if you can’t accept. that… I will break up with him,” she continued while raising her head and inhaling a deep breath.

However, what flashed across Annie’s face. was a smile as she reached out to embrace her cousin. “Angela, don’t feel. sorry for me; I’m overjoyed that Richard has become my cousin-in-law.”

Frozen upon her words, Angela could not help but clutch onto Annie’s shoulders as she looked straight into her eyes. “Annie.. what did you just say?”

“Do you know, Angela? I actually liked Richard solely because of his appearance! I’ve always been after good-looking dudes, as you know. Sure, he’s attractive, but I’m not sure why I feel this constant sense of pressure whenever I am around him; almost suffocating, I should say. To be honest, I don’t have the guts to like him; in fact, I’m even scared of him,” Annie explained as she sighed.

“Is that true?” Angela was surprised.

“Yeah! After some thoughts, I realized that he’s not for me, but he sure is for you! Now, get together! You should not be embarrassed just because I was engaged to him. Grandpa will be thrilled to have the Lloyds as his in-laws!” Annie exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement.

Though her words had perplexed Angela, they also relieved her greatly. “Annie, thank you so much for understanding. I’m truly sorry,” said Angela as she reached out to hug Annie again.

“Angela, be brave and follow your heart! I am so thankful to have such an amazing brother-in-law!” Annie felt embarrassed when she patted Angela on the back and discovered she was in tears.

Angela’s eyes welled up and she pursed her lips, reaching out to wipe the corners of her eyes. The two of them then exchanged smiles.

“Are you worried about what my parents have to say? Relax and leave it up to me. I’ll deal with them.”

“How do you plan to do that?” asked the curious Angela.

“There is nothing they care more about than my happiness. Do you think they’ll be happy if I bring a new boyfriend home tomorrow and tell them he’s my crush?”

This time, Angela could not help but tear up again when she saw Annie trying so hard to help her.

The two talked all the way back to the car and Angela drove Annie home. Indeed, Annie was not a least bit upset with her cousin as she sincerely wished that both Richard and Angela would end up together soon.

In fact, Annie had been feeling a little lost. after her engagement as she believed that she was inferior to others in some ways. However, she now knew that the girl she envied was Angela and she was nothing but convinced.

Furthermore, Richard was unsuitable for her because he was cold and harsh; she preferred a man with a warmer personality.

As soon as Annie entered the door, she fished out her phone, pretending to be on a call with someone. “Hey! I’m home. Please drive safely! Thank you for tonight’s treat,” she spoke sweetly.

This immediately drew Jennifer’s attention, who was watching TV in the living room. Who is Annie talking with on the phone?

“I’m also happy to be with you! Hmm, I love you.” Annie finished her sentence softly as if she was afraid of being eavesdropped.

Just as she planned, Jennifer could clearly hear her voice in the quiet hall. When Annie entered the living room, she was deliberately startled and covered her phone in shock. “Mom, why haven’t you returned to your room?”

Jennifer was compelled to ask, “Who were you on the phone with?”

“I… It’s just a friend!” Annie gave a shy smile.

“What friend? Is it a man or a woman?” Jennifer persisted in her inquiry.

With a straight face, Annie had no choice but to answer, “Mom, it’s a male friend that I’ve had a crush on for two years.”

Jennifer was surprised. Is it true that Annie has had a two-year crush on someone? How is this the first time I’m hearing about it?

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