Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Never once in his wildest dream had he ever imagined himself meeting an injured Ellen at the hotel. At that moment, the ambulance arrived. He carried her into the ambulance, and Corey followed along.
In the hospital, Ellen regained consciousness before she was pushed into the emergency room. When the confused girl almost fell off the stretcher, Lambert supported her with nimble moves.
“Mr. Orey? It’s you” The surprise lasted for a sheer moment as she kneaded her forehead due to a headache. He comforted her. “You were hit by a car, Ellen.
You should get a full medical check-up in case of any after-effects.”
She averted her gaze onto the young man behind Lambert, who quickly apologized. I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault. I was on the phone while driving.”
Corey appeared sincere in his apology, but she glared at him. “Be careful next time.” Lambert chipped in. “Did you hear her? Be careful on the road.” “Okay, brother.”
She was baffled momentarily. “Brother? You mean brother by blood?”
“He’s my cousin,” answered the embarrassed Lambert. He donned only a robe, so it was rather uncomfortable to feel the cold air touching his skin underneath.
“Ellen, you should get a brain check-up. You hurt your head.” Lambert then ordered Corey to reserve a brain examination for her. Although it had only been a few days since they last met, she appeared unusually weary to him; her eyes. were glazed over.
“I apologize on behalf of Corey, but why were you alone at the hotel?” He was curious. “I was going to stay there.”
“There’s only a suitcase with you. Did someone drive you out?” Lambert was blaming Jared inwardly for dumping her that quickly.
She felt hot behind her eyes upon hearing that. What happened today was an emotional roller coaster ride for her. When she raised her head, her eyes were glistening with tears.
At that moment, he was certain with his guess that Ellen was dumped. His hands balled into a fist as he cursed inwardly, Jared Presgrave, that scumbag! How can he dump someone as lovely as her? Now, he can’t blame me for claiming her as mine.
Thereafter, Ellen spent some time at the nurse’s station to disinfect the swollen part of her head. During then, some nurses were chuckling on the account that it was their first time seeing someone dressed in a robe at the hospital, a handsome man at that! Thanks to his looks, the robe seemed like a custom- made garment to others.
“Miss, your boyfriend must be worried sick about you. He didn’t even have the time to change out of his robe.” The nurse teased. Ellen shook her head. “We’re just friends.”
A friend who cares this much for you? Just tackle him, you silly girl! The nurses shared the same notion.
After the nurse bandaged Ellen’s head, she underwent a brain check-up. It was nothing serious, but the doctor advised her to take a good rest.
At the same time, Lambert’s secretary had driven a car to the hospital. Corey wanted to hitch a ride, but Lambert thwarted him..
As Lambert entered the car, he grabbed Corey’s shoulder blade and whispered, ‘Bring her luggage to my place, or your parents will know what you’ve done today.”
“You’re brutal, dude, barked Corey. After seeing Lambert off, he hailed a cab to return to the hotel. He did not expect the day he would see his indifferent cousin be infatuated with a woman to come.
Meanwhile, Jared’s face fell upon the bodyguards’ return to the Presgrave Group. “You had one job, and you failed me.”
“There were too many cabs on the road at the same time. We got the wrong one.” The bodyguard felt helpless because it was too late back then.
Jared heaved a heavy breath. “Look into the license number and contact the driver. Find out where she went. Just track her down!”
The authoritative tone proved how distressed he was. She’s way too emotional at the moment. What if she happens to pass by a lake and think of something silly?
He could not bring himself to think further. about it. The Aguirre Family was merciless to sever their relationship without considering. Ellen’s emotions and livelihood.
Through the black box recorder of their car, the bodyguards soon contacted the driver. However, he kept his lips tight. It was not until they revealed that Ellen showed suicidal tendencies that the surprised driver blurted the hotel’s location. As such, the bodyguards dashed to the hotel thereafter.
On the other hand, Ellen, who was in Lambert’s car, thought he was going to take her to the hotel. Yet, he drove the car into the garage of a huge mansion. “Mr. Orey, I thought you were going to send me to the hotel,” she questioned.
“The doctor said you need a few days of rest. The hotel is inappropriate for that. You can stay here instead.” “No, the hotel is better!” She refused.
“Do you think I’m a bad guy? Relax. I’m famous for my chivalry.” He then opened the car door for her. “You don’t have to be afraid, Miss Reiss.”
The second she got out of the car, a pang of dizziness caught her off-guard, after which he held her shoulders. ‘Are you okay?” “I’m dizzy.” Ellen could barely speak.
“It seems like it has been a hard day for you. Your injuries are making it worse. Stay. I’ll look after you. Lambert was too worried to let her go.
She could not leave even if she wanted to as she had nowhere to go, and her circumstances were not helping. In hindsight, she accepted his offer. Ill just stay for two days, Mr. Orey. Sorry for the trouble.”
“I don’t mind you staying for a week or two.” He helped her to the living room. “Let’s go to the couch. You need to rest. Corey will bring over your luggage later on.”
Squirming on the couch like a frail kitten, she shut her eyes to get some rest while he covered a thin blanket on her.
In the meantime, the bodyguards arrived at the hotel to inquire about Ellen’s check-in record, yet her name was missing from the list. “Are you looking for a girl in a white shirt?”
“Yes. Have you seen her?” “She was sent to the hospital after meeting at car accident. A man left with her luggage a while ago.”
‘Do you have any video of the accident? We’re her friends.”
“Yes. Hold on. The receptionist contacted the security guards to obtain the footage that recorded the car accident until the arrival of the ambulance.
The bodyguards called Jared as soon as they acquired the footage. “Mr. Presgrave, Miss Reiss met an accident and was taken to the hospital. I’ll forward the footage to you right now.”
Jared was waiting for updates in the office, never expecting to receive news of Ellen getting hurt. When he saw her faint on the ground after being hit by the reckless driver, his hands formed into fists. Soon, a familiar person appeared in the footage, and he recognized the face at the drop of a hat. Lambert. He’s the first person to carry her into the ambulance, huh?
“Get me his contact number,” he ordered Stanley. Impressively, it did not take Stanley long to obtain Lambert’s contact number. The urgent Jared dialed the number immediately, for he wished to know Ellen’s condition.
Meanwhile, Lambert was basking under the sun in the garden when his phone rang. “Hello? Who is this?”
“It’s Jared. How’s Ellen?” The trembling voice resounded. Lambert was caught off-guard that the mant contacted him in person. “How did you know she’s with me?”
“Cut it out. Just tell me how’s she doing.” Jared snapped. “Her forehead is swollen. That’s all.” “Where is she?”
“She’s resting at my place. Are you going to take her away by force, Mr. Presgrave?”
“Send me your address.” “I’d rather see you try.” Lambert sneered and terminated the call.
Jared cursed under his breath, whereas Stanley began to track down Lambert’s place. Due to Lambert’s feelings for Ellen, Jared believed they should not stay in the same place together, not to mention that she was in a frail state. He might take advantage of her!
“Found it. This is Lambert’s place, Mr. Presgrave. Stanley was a highly efficient employee. In a haste, Jared grabbed the car keys and left the company.
On the other hand, Corey delivered the luggage to Lambert’s place and waved his hand looking exhausted. “Just what is in this carrier? It’s hefty!”
“It’s everything she has left.” Lambert came up to him. “Bro, you must keep this between us, or Mom’s gonna confiscate my car.” “Deal. Now, leave, She’s in the living room, so be quiet.”