Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Tori’s taunt didn’t work on Josephine. Instead, it only told Josephine that Tori was nothing but someone who needed to rely on men to thrive, and women like that were pathetic. They would never be able to withdraw themselves from a relationship once they fell in love, and they would become a people- pleaser. That was something Josephine didn’t want to be.
“Honestly, your taunts don’t work on me. If there comes a day when he falls out of love with me, then I will have to accept it. What matters is that he loves me now. Women are not accessories to men. We’re equals-two independent life forms who get together because they admire each other.”
Tori was shocked to hear that, and she blinked. She herself was a brilliant woman, but even she would fall for a man like Ethan. She would want to possess him forever. The thought of him leaving was terrifying, and yet she couldn’t believe Josephine would be so calm about it. How does she do it? Isn’t she scared he might leave her? “Aren’t you worried he might get tired of you?” Tori asked.
Josephine fixed her hair in the mirror, then she turned to Tori and gave Tori a confident smile that showed she was not afraid. “You might. I’m not. Josephine turned on her heel and left.
Tori saw her off. She envied that part of Josephine, for Tori was scared about losing a lot of things. She was worried she might end up not being able to find a job if she was fired since she wasn’t young anymore. She might lose the source of funds for her bags and beautiful dresses, and she was scared about being abandoned. She was worried, and so she wanted to hook up with a brilliant man and never let him go. “Can you really do what you say?” she muttered.
The moment Josephine came back, Ethan’s eyes lit up. Atticus took the chance to talk about work with Ethan earlier, and Ethan almost fell asleep listening to it. Good thing Atticus stopped the moment Josephine came back.
Ethan took a sip of the fruit wine and gave the glass to Josephine. ‘Here. This one’s good.” Josephine took the glass and had a sip. Yep. This is what I would drink. She nodded. “It’s good. Any more of this?”
“Yes. Here.” Ethan handed her a bottle of that wine. Josephine poured herself a glass and shared the rest with the ladies. Ethan was all smiles about it. He was captivated by Josephine and everything she did, for she radiated kindness and selflessness.
Which was also worrying, because that meant she might disregard her own safety just to save someone in times of danger. He hoped she would care about herself more, for he couldn’t be with her at all times.
Tori went back to her seat, and she held her glass up as she stared at Ethan. There was passionate love in her eyes, but Ethan still wouldn’t give her a moment of his time. All his attention was on Josephine, and Josephine was like a rose in full bloom, beautiful and real.
Eventually, the dinner came to an end. Ethan took Josephine’s hand and stood up to leave. Tori quickly followed them. Her heart still led her toward Ethan even though it seemed hopeless for her.
Ethan led Josephine into an elevator, and everyone else took the other elevators, but Tori followed Ethan. When she realized she was the only one who did it, things got a little awkward, but she refused to leave. “Two glasses of fruit wine. That’s all it takes to bring you down?” Ethan flicked Josephine’s cheek.
“I’m not drunk,” said Josephine stubbornly. “But I like it when you’re tipsy.” Ethan wrapped his arm around her shoulder and offered his shoulder for her to lean against it.
Since Tori was here, Josephine got a little embarrassed, but Ethan still pinched her cheek affectionately. Tori watched them being lovey- dovey in the elevators’ mirror. Ethan seemed like a different person when he was with Josephine. Unlike the usually cool and aloof man he was, he seemed like a beast that would gobble Josephine up at any time..
Tori had a feeling that even if they were to break up someday, Ethan would be the one afraid of that prospect. Eventually, they reached their floor, and Tori emerged from the elevator.. She smiled as she saw the couple off. “See you around, Mr. Quarles, Josephine.”
Josephine didn’t like Tori, but she said, “Thank you.” She then left with Ethan. The driver was driving, while the couple sat in the backseat as they were taken home.
On their way back, Ethan told his assistant to get the concert tickets and that he wanted the best seats possible. Happy, Josephine rested her chin on his arm. She looked like a child who just got her favorite toy. The only men in her life who loved her so much were her grandfather and father. Now, Ethan was added to the list. “Alright, got the tickets. We can see the concert this Friday.” Ethan kissed her forehead.
Jenna and Donna were waiting outside Ethan’s villa. After a lot of persuasion, Jenna finally got Donna to agree to this. Every night Jenna did nothing to break the couple up, Josephine would get to sleep with Ethan, and the thought of that tormented her. Donna was getting upset as well. She was in the backseat and kept checking the time. It’s almost nine-thirty. Why isn’t he home yet?
“Give them a while. They might be on their way home.” Jenna was worried Donna might get tired of waiting. Donna nodded. “I’m alright. I’ll wait a bit more.” “I bet it’s because Josephine’s being clingy,” said Jenna.
Donna’s displeasure toward Josephine mounted. She hated clingy girls. Women like that were obviously dependent on men and would amount to nothing in life. Just then, a black car appeared around the corner, and Donna’s bodyguard said, “Mr. Quarles is back.”
Jenna was starting to get excited. Alright, here goes. I’m going to make her pay for what she did to me. Donna’s going to embarrass her. At the same time, Ethan’s driver noticed a car outside the villa and said, “Sir, there’s a car right outside the entrance.”
It looks like Jenna’s car. He said, “Ignore them. Keep driving.” Just when the car was about to go through the gates, the off-road vehicle suddenly blocked his path. Josephine could guess that this was Jenna’s doing, so she said, “You should say hi to her.”
Ethan reluctantly went to the off-road vehicle’s. backseat and knocked on the window, but when it rolled down, he was surprised to see who was inside. “Mom?” He couldn’t believe his mother was inside the car. Donna shot him a look of displeasure. “You seem unhappy to see me.”
“Oh, you should’ve called, Mom.” Ethan smiled. at her and opened the door. “Well, come out.” “Come with me, Jenna.” Donna said, “I only want to see you and no one else.”
She doesn’t want to see Josephine? Ethan looked at Jenna. Ah, it must be her. So, Mom knows. “My girlfriend’s in my car. I’d like to introduce her to you.” Ethan wanted to introduce Josephine to his mother..
‘I’m tired. I don’t want to meet any strangers,” said Donna. She wanted her son to know that she was displeased. Well, I can’t force her. If I do, she’ll only dislike Josephine more. “Give me a minute.”
Josephine couldn’t see who was inside the off- road vehicle, but she saw Ethan talking to them. Is it not Jenna? Then, she noticed Ethan coming toward her, so she rolled down the window. Ethan leaned over.
“It’s my mom. She wants to stay over as the flight exhausted her. I’ll arrange for both of you. to meet tomorrow.” Josephine looked at the car in surprise. That’s his mother in there? She nodded. “Sure. I can do that. See you.”
Ethan looked at her apologetically, but Josephine was understanding and smiled sweetly. “Go to your mother. She must be exhausted after the flight.”
Ethan nodded and told the driver to take Josephine home. He then went back to his mother and opened the door, then Donna got out. Jenna noticed the car Josephine was in going away, and she sneered. You’re still inferior compared to me in the end. “Come with me, Jenna,” said Donna. Happily, Jenna held Donna’s arm. “Of course, Mrs. Quarles.”
Ethan led them into the living room, but Jenna’s face fell all of a sudden. She noticed the homely vibe in the living room, but there was also the scent of a woman. On top of that, a lot of stuff was in pairs. Anyone could see that Ethan bought and renovated this place with at woman in mind. The decoration screamed that kind of style.
Donna frowned. He bought this for her? I bet she must’ve nagged him about it. A villa didn’t cost much for their family, but she was still angry at her son for doing this for another woman. “Sit. I’ll get you some tea.” Ethan poured a cup of tea for his mother. Jenna went to help him with a smile. “I’ll help you.”
When Ethan came back with the tea, he noticed that his mother had gone upstairs, so he quickly followed. Meanwhile, Jenna went to sit. on the couch. She spotted Josephine’s laptop, then she turned it on. She didn’t know the password so she couldn’t get into the laptop. but the lock screen wallpaper was a photo of her and Ethan. In fact, it was a slideshow. The sight of them being so in love infuriated her.
Donna took a quick look at the second floor, but before she could go to the next floor, Ethan stopped her. “That’s my room up there. It’s a bit messy, so let me clean it up.”
Ah, the room of a couple. I understand, son. Her son was an adult now so it would be rather inappropriate to ask him about his sex life, but she judged Josephine harsher because of that. Look at him. He wouldn’t even date any woman before this, but now he’s sleeping with that vixen.
Oh, I hope he won’t exhaust himself. Donna looked at the mugs on the table, which. also came in pairs. “Her name’s Josephine, Mom. I met her at the Presgraves’ wedding. We’re in love,” said Ethan.
“Did you do a lot for her? You bought her a villa and a sports car, and you even became her company’s shareholder. You did everything she asked you to?” “Yes, because I love her. I want her to have the best,” said Ethan.
The explanation didn’t work. Despite being a rich woman, Donna still fell for the old trick of ‘knowing someone through the mouth of another’, and she thought Josephine was an avaricious woman. “What did she give you in return?” Ethan shook his head. “I don’t need her to give me anything. What matters is we’re in love.”
Donna had seen a lot in her life, and she knew love could blind the best of men. Her son was obviously in that phase. “You don’t have to arrange any meeting for us. I decide when to see her. If the time comes, we’ll meet,” said Donna. She could see that her son really. wanted to introduce Josephine to her, but she was not interested in that woman.
Donna went downstairs. Jenna was having tea, and the laptop was set aside. “We’ll stay here for the night, Jenna. You don’t have to go back to the hotel,” said Donna.
Jenna quickly said, “Sure thing, Mrs. Quarles. I’m exhausted too. It would be nice to stay for the night.” “That’s not a good idea, Mom.’ Ethan frowned.
“There are two guest rooms on the second floor. It’s fine. Or do you want to kick me out too?” Donna turned around. She hoped her son would give Jenna some attention too.
“It’s alright, Ethan. I won’t trouble you. I just want to stay with Mrs. Quarles,” Jenna pleaded. “He’ll be fine. If I say we stay, we stay,” said Donna bossily, disregarding her adult son’s wishes blatantly. She then sat on the sofa.
Jenna told her bodyguard to pick her stuff up from the hotel, and she told her assistant to take an important thing-her sexy nightdress. She would wear it for Ethan that night. His mother’s creating an opportunity for me. I have to grasp it.
Half an hour later, the bodyguard came back. with Jenna and Donna’s luggage in tow. Jenna took her bag and whipped out a champagne- colored night dress. It was sexy and beautiful.
She was a model, to begin with, so Jenna was confident that her body was alluring enough. She was sure Ethan would look at her. She knew Josephine couldn’t compare to her in. terms of figure.
Donna went to her room. Ethan went over to help her unpack while expressing that he would like her to stay with him, which was what Donnal was already planning to do. Noticing that her son was doing his utmost best to cheer her up, she sat on the couch and asked, “Why do your like her?”
Ethan sat beside her and seriously answered, “I like her personality and how genuine she is. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone like her, and I think it’s love… The mere mention of Josephine made
Ethan’s eyes shine. Donna stopped him. “All right. Now how long have you known her?”
“About six weeks.” “Forty-two days? How are you so sure she’s the one? Donna thought this was unacceptable. He can’t be this frivolous about relationships. ‘Do you believe in love at first sight? Because I found one,” gushed Ethan.
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