Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
She looked up amidst her panic. She turned around to search for Ethan’s parents only to be stunned the next moment as just a few feet behind her was an awoken Ethan. He was gazing at Josephine while observing her.
Overjoyed, she disregarded everything and rushed toward him. “Ethan!” She bawled as she threw herself into Ethan’s arms. “You’re finally awake!” She cried tears of joy, knowing he would wake up.
Ethan lowered his head and looked at the girl in his arms. Her trembling body pressed tightly. against him due to happiness. However, he felt unsure and helpless. Jacques quickly gestured to him and explained, “Mr. Ethan, this is Miss Jacobson, your beloved.”
Ethan, of course, knew that. He reached out and patted her shoulder to reassure her. Josephine looked up and took a step back. Her eyes examined him from head to toe. “Are you okay? Do you feel any discomfort?”
At that, she looked into Ethan’s profound eyes. Suddenly, her heart squeezed. Why does Ethan’s gaze look so unfamiliar? Amidst her stupefaction, Ethan, too, gentlemanly withdrew his hand and said, “I’m fine. It’s just that… I’ve lost my memory. I’m sorry, Josephine.”
He blinked nervously. I’m not mistaken, right? Her name is Josephine, right
Josephine’s mind went blank for a few seconds. She didn’t want to accept, nor did she want to believe, that Ethan had lost his memories and forgotten all about her. Just then, the nurse came over to get Ethan. “Mr. Quarles, please see the doctor in his office.”
“Lead the way, please,” Ethan said to the nurse. Before he left, he glanced at Josephine. “Goodbye.” He greeted her as if she were a stranger, and coupled with his behavior, it made Josephine feel like something was gripping her heart tightly. She could barely breathe, and her heart ached terribly. Ethan truly lost his memories. He had forgotten all about her, which made them strangers once more.
After Ethan left, Josephine put a hand on her forehead as she felt dizzy. At the side, Jacques hastily supported her and helped her sit on a leisure couch nearby. Then, he comforted her. “Miss Jacobson, we should think positively. First of all, Mr. Quarles finally woke up. Secondly, he’s all right, save for the fact that he lost his memories. Thirdly, you can try to get him to fall for you again.”
Jacques’ words were effective enough. Josephine sighed in her mind. Yes, Ethan’s safety was the single thing she prayed for the most. He injured his head, so it was already a blessing that losing his memories was the only consequence.
Is he truly all right except for the memory loss?” Josephine asked. “Yes. He woke up late last night, and the doctor did a thorough examination on him.”
“What about Mr. and Mrs. Quarles?” “Just like you, they found it difficult to accept at first, but when they saw Mr. Quarles waking up in one piece, they accepted the truth. Even though he lost his memories, he maintained some of his original habits and personality, so I believe that he will regain his memories soon. Miss Jacobson, please give him some time.”
Josephine nodded. She truly couldn’t ask for more. It was good enough news that Ethan woke up and was alive. It wasn’t that important anymore whether he remembered her or not.
Yes, she could get to know him and have him fall for her all over again. Of course, even if he couldn’t love her in the end, she would wish him. all the best in life with a smile. At that thought, Josephine felt tears welling up in her eyes, but she held them back..
Just then, Jacques saw Donna walking over to them. Hence, he said politely, ‘I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now.” Donna sat down beside Josephine. Judging by Josephine’s expression, Donna knew that she: already learned about the situation.
Josephine, I understand that Ethan’s amnesia is a huge shock to you. It is for me, too. He’s the son I raised, after all! He’s my pride, and also my everything,” Donna said emotionally.
Josephine looked at Donna’s reddened eyes, finally realizing that she had only lost her short and passionate romance with Ethan, unlike Donna, who had lost even more than that. Donna must be in even more despair than her. ‘Mrs. Quarles, if you spend more time with him, he’ll return to you,” Josephine comforted. Donna.
“But what about you? Josephine, what is your choice? Will you continue to stay by his side, or will you return to your country and fall in love with someone else?” Donna asked, her heart aching. Josephine’s pretty eyes widened a little. “I’
“I know this is unfair to you, but I don’t know what sort of girl Ethan will fall for in this new state. Of course, I support you staying by his side, but I worry that you’ll get hurt,” Donna said worriedly. She couldn’t guarantee that her son, who seemed to have changed his personality, would fall in love with the same woman again.
“I… I’m not scared of getting hurt. I’m not scared of anything, Mrs. Quarles. Let me stay by his side for three months. If he still can’t remember me by then, I’ll leave,” Josephine begged.
Donna reached out and took Josephine’s hand, saying, “Miss Jacobson, I didn’t mean to chase you away. I’m just worried that you won’t be able to bear the hurt when you spend time with Ethan.”
“I’m not afraid. I want to help him regain his memories. Josephine’s gaze was determined. Donna nodded and said in support, “All right. If you’re determined to return to his side, I promise I’ll help you.
Josephine looked at Donna gratefully. Her fragile heart was filled with a sense of helplessness earlier, but Donna’s words gave her strength and made her feel secure.
Just then, a tall silhouette approached. Although he was dressed in a hospital gown and had his head shaved, his unique aura was as strong as ever. His eyes were on the two women on the couch-one of them his mother and the other the love of his life.
Ethan crouched down and greeted Donna. “Hey, Mom.” Then, he fixed his eyes on Josephine for a few seconds before he greeted her with a faint smile, “Hi.” Josephine kept a lid on her emotions and smiled back. “Hi.”
“You’ll need to be under observation for a few more days, Ethan, and then I’ll take you home.” Donna pushed him into the seat beside Josephine. “You two talk! I’ll look for your father.”
He was a little nervous as he glanced at Josephine. In his eyes, she was like a frail little kitten-as if she would cry over a single misspoken word or unintentional misunderstanding.
“I’m sorry. My memory loss has hurt you greatly. but I know that we were deeply in love. Are you willing to let me be reacquainted with you?”
Ethan had a pleading look in his eyes. His heart was telling him that he needed to get to know her again. Josephine cast aside her sorrows too. She knew that now that things had come to this, her only choice was to face the situation head-on. There was no way she could avoid it.
“Alright. Let’s get to know each other again!” Josephine looked at him with warm, gentle eyes and held her hand out. “My name is Josephine Jacobson. I’m 25 and I currently work as an anchorwoman at a television station.”
Ethan stuck his hand out and Josephine grasped his hand at once. As they held each other’s hand, Ethan could feel the strength emanating from hers. He was studying her intently. There was ‘something so spellbinding about her that made it impossible for him to tear his eyes off her.
I have to regain my memories of her, he thought to himself. I want to know just how much I love her. “I’m sure you know more about me than I do,” Ethan said with a smile, though his eyes were filled with remorse. Josephine smiled. “Yeah.”
Three days later, Ethan was discharged from the hospital. Josephine followed him back to Quarles Residence, and as she stood in front of the massive estate, she realized that she knew nothing about Ethan’s family.
They were rich beyond imagination. Josephine was struck dumb. The light of the evening sun made the dazzling estate glow even more beautifully. The rose garden, the massive Neoclassical structure, and the pretty fountain by the entrance all made the place feel as majestic as a palace.
Josephine followed Donna and the others in. Over a dozen of the household staff were waiting by the entrance to greet them. They were observing Josephine with interest too. She was a pretty young woman standing beside Ethan, and that was enough for them to deduce that she was no ordinary guest.
As members of the household staff, they had to have in-depth knowledge of every member of the family they served. That was essential in ensuring that they could serve the family. without making mistakes.
Meanwhile, Ethan felt a sense of familiarity. He tried to trace his memories as he moved through the place. He had a feeling that the spot he was heading to was the garden, and sure enough, when he got there, it was a lovely little garden. He moved toward what he felt was the bathroom, and when he arrived, it was indeed a bathroom. Ethan was thrilled. Although he had lost his memories, he still had some behavioral memories left in him.
The household staff brought Josephine’s luggage upstairs. She saw Ethan standing by a French window and walked over to him. Ethan heard the sound of footsteps and quickly turned around. “Joey, I have a strange sense of familiarity with this place. All my instinctive assumptions were all accurate.”
Josephine was happy for him. “Perhaps this means you’ll be able to recall your memories soon.” “I hope it’ll come back to me as soon as possible.” Ethan fixed his eyes on Josephine. “I don’t want to make you wait too long.
Josephine blinked, then a smile slowly crept onto her face. The look in Ethan’s eyes, as he stared at her, was somewhat familiar to her. Although it lacked the affection and intimacy. that it used to have, she was happy that Ethan wanted to recover his memories for her sake.
Ethan led Josephine up to the southern corridor of the third floor. That was where Ethan’s room was. The household staff had placed Josephine’s luggage inside the living area of his bedroom suite. Josephine blushed at the sight of it. Does Mrs. Quarles want Ethan and me to share the same room? While Josephine didn’t mind, she didn’t know if Ethan would.
By now, Ethan no longer needed to keep his head bandaged. He had a scar that was less than two inches long and it did nothing to affect his attractive looks, though his shaved head added an air of masculinity to him. Josephine cleared her throat. “Ethan, do you…. want to sleep in separate rooms?”
She knew that in Ethan’s mind, she was still a stranger. It would be quite awkward for him to be so intimate with her when he didn’t have feelings for her! What if he doesn’t like to be disturbed? He might need his space to carry out his private matters. “I’m fine either way.” Ethan shook his head and let Josephine decide.
Josephine mulled it over. Even though she wanted to get close to Ethan as soon as possible, he didn’t know her at all, and she ran the risk of leaving a bad impression on him if she got too physically intimate with him so soon. In the end, she decided that they should sleep in separate rooms.
She was afraid that being in the same room would only make it impossible for her to resist the urge to be intimate with him. She reminded herself to keep her emotions in check for now. Let’s wait until Ethan likes me again.
“I think it’s best if we sleep in separate rooms for now, Josephine said. “Why don’t you take the bed? I can take the couch.” Ethan had no problem with sharing a room with her.
“That won’t do. You should be resting and recuperating. How can I possibly let you sleep on the couch? Let’s just wait until you’ve fully recovered and see,” Josephine declared. Ethan had no choice but to go along with her choice. “Alright. I respect your decision.”
He’s just as gentlemanly as ever. Josephine’s eyes were filled with love and adoration. The warmth and intensity of her gaze made Ethan feel a surprising flicker of bashfulness. He was too shy to meet her gaze.
Josephine chuckled when she saw Ethan getting embarrassed, and that didn’t escape Ethan’s notice. Her clear eyes sparkled like the stars. He wasn’t at all surprised that his past self had fallen in love with her. Even now, he who had lost all his memories was still enraptured by her.
Josephine chose the guest room beside Ethan’s bedroom. They were the only two who stayed in this section of the house so they would not be disturbed by anyone.
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