Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Ren said, “I think we should head back now.”
“Sure.” Ruka nodded.
Claire thought her heart would burst from her chest. She quickly went to the garden in case Ruka and Ren found out she was cavesdropping, even though she didn’t mean to eavesdrop.
Claire was trying to cool down with the breeze, but to no avail. I can’t believe she just kissed Ren! She felt like she didn’t know her daughter. What Ruka did just crossed all the boundaries she set for Ruka ever since Ruka was a child.
How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? She can’t kiss her own elder.
Her chest was heaving. Ruka’s gone too far, but I guess it’s my fault.
Every mother had great expectations for their children, including Claire. She didn’t need Ruka to be successful or anything, but at least she had to be an upright lady.
“That is not how we raised you, Ruka!” Claire felt like she could cry.
At the same time, Ruka and Ren had come back to the dining room, but she was still too nervous to go inside. She said, “I’ll need to use the bathroom.”
Ren knew she was still anxious, so he went inside without her. The moment he took his seat, Sophie looked at him sheepishly. Ren ignored her. He had decided to make it clear that he wasn’t dating Sophie. He didn’t want his parents to keep misunderstanding them.
Sophie shot Ruka a jealous look when she came back. Ruka took her seat, and to her surprise, she didn’t see her mother. Where did she go?
The dinner got a little glum since everyone, apart from Walter, Robert and Harold, was weighed down by their own thoughts. They were having a good time drinking and didn’t get weighed down by anything, maybe except for the booze.
Ruka was halfway through her meal when Claire came back. She was looking happy a while ago, but now it was obvious she was troubled.
Ruka noticed that, of course. She looked at her, and Claire turned around to meet her gaze as well. She heaved a big sigh. “Finish your food. We’re going home soon.”
Ruka was surprised. We’re going home afier this?
They were almost done with their meal after a while. Charlotte invited everyone for tea, but Claire was already saying goodbye. Scarlet wanted them to stay, but Claire insisted on leaving.
“We really have to go, Scarlet. Thanks for inviting us.”
She dragged her tipsy husband out. Ren knew they were leaving, so he came over and said, “Mr. Singed is drunk. I’ll get someone to take you home.”
Claire quickly said, “It’s alright, vice president. Ruka will drive. We’ll go slow.”
Ruka looked at Ren. She was reluctant to leave, but her parents insisted, so she couldn’t stay.
“I’ll be going home then.”
“Drive safely. Text me when you get home,” he whispered.
“Sure.” Ruka nodded.
Sophie was standing in a corner, pretending to make a call. She was delighted to see Ruka and her family leave. Once she leaves, I’ll get the chance to approach Ren.
After they got in the car, Robert complained, “What’s the rush? I wanted to have a few more pints with Walter.”
“Shut it. We’re going home.” Claire was looking upset, and her temper was getting short.
Ruka got into the driver’s seat. She adjusted the seat until she was comfortable in it, then she revved the car up. Claire was in the backseat. She stared at her daughter, and she teared up angrily. The lady looked outside, her chest feeling stuffy. She thought her daughter was corrupted.
Ruka drove ahead. She was feeling a bit nervous too. Her mother would usually love to chat with her, but aside from her father mumbling in his drunken stupor, nobody said anything. Even if her mother did speak up, it was to chide Robert.
Well, this is depressing. Finally, she asked, “Are you alright, Mom?”
“Just drive. We’ll talk when we get home.” Claire held her emotions back. She didn’t want to start anything when her daughter was driving.
Ruka looked in the rear-view mirror. Claire was looking solemn and serious.
Back at the Husson Residence, Angela was feeling bored because Ruka was gone and she had no one to talk to. She just came back to the living room after making a call, but Richard wasn’t there. She asked the servant where he was.
“Master Richard and the young master are in the study,” she answered.
Angela headed to the study, but she didn’t go inside right away. Instead, she leaned her ear against the door to listen. Someone was talking inside, and it was Richard. He sounded surprised.
“You’re giving up the election?”
That shocked Angela. She was holding the doorknob, and now she had opened the door slightly.
Ren answered calmly, “Yes, I am.”
Richard gasped and asked, “Why? Why are you giving it up? Because of Ruka?”
Angela almost leaped in shock. God. Show more iact, Richard!
Ren narrowed his eyes in surprise. “And how did you know about that?”
“Do you really like her?” he asked. Men were used to being straightforward.
Ren headed to the french window. “Yes, I do,” he answered, still as calm as ever.
“That’s why you’re giving up? Because of her? Grandpa won’t accept this, uncle. And neither will my mother. And everyone who supports you. They’re supporting you because they trust you. You’re gonna let them down,” Richard argued. He was quickly moving toward Ren.
Angela was so engrossed by the conversation, she turned the doorknob without noticing, and the door opened. She let out a gasp and fell to the ground. “Ow!” Her knees hurt from the impact.
Richard looked at her, and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to listen in.”
Ren turned around. She was a likable woman, and he thought well of her because of what she did for Ruka back at dinner.
“Are you hurti” Richard took her to the couch and crouched down to check on her.
“No. I’m fine.” I don’t think I should be here. She stood up and limped toward the door. “You gentlemen go ahead. I’ll go now.”
Richard said, “I’ll take her to her room, Uncle.”
“Sure.” Ren nodded.
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