Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
After finishing dinner, the two returned to the mansion. Zacharias closed his eyes the entire journey home. He was seemingly resting or possibly even asleep. Upon arrival, Shirley hurriedly followed him and noticed his overcoat. She quickly took it from him, but little did she know that a pair of eyes followed her every move. Seeing she was hanging up the coat carefully for him, Zacharias smiled. He was in a good mood.
“Prepare a cup of coffee for me.” He instructed her before heading upstairs.
“Aren’t you afraid that drinking coffee will keep you awake at night? How about I make you a light tea?” she said and realized that after he found out her identity, she actually became more relaxed. Zacharias turned to her and nodded. “All right.
I’ll go with your suggestion.”
“Good. I’ll bring it to you in five minutes,” Shirley promised. In the study, Zacharias had more tasks and meetings to attend to. Despite the late hour, his work knew no day or night boundaries.
Shortly after, she brought the tea upstairs. He was surrounded by stacks of folders, and she couldn’t help but feel a bit sympathetic toward him as he still had so much work to do even though it was already so late.
“Do you need any help?” she asked.
“Do you know how to give a massage?” he inquired. Shirley was taken aback but remembered her training. “Yes. A bit.”
She nodded..
“Massage my shoulders.” He requested before putting down his pen and leaning back in the chair. Shirley walked behind him and felt his sharp shoulder blades through the shirt. She began kneading and massaging him to help him relax.
Zacharias closed his eyes and seemed to enjoy the massage as he let out a content sigh. As she looked at this man from top to bottom, she couldn’t help but secretly admire him. No wonder Corinne was so determined to stay by his side.
It seemed like his looks were more captivating than his status. She observed him closely-his long eyelashes rested against his sculpted cheekbones. A high and elegant nose bridge led down to sensual yet moist lips. Every contour seemed gentle yet carried an underlying sharpness.
She was openly scrutinizing this man when suddenly, he unexpectedly opened his eyes. In an instant, his gaze shot out like two cold rays and it startled her.
“Am I good-looking?” he asked with a teasing smile on his lips. Shirley wondered if he had a third eye. How did he know she was looking at him even though his eyes were closed?
“The public perception of your looks is indeed quite favorable,” she replied in an official tone. Zacharias smirked. “How am
I compared to the man you like?”
Her hands paused for a moment as she thought of Cole. He might not be as handsome as Zacharias and was not as powerful as Zacharias, but he was the sunshine in her heart. He was warm and irreplaceable.
“It’s hard to compare. Mr. Flintstone, you are undoubtedly outstanding and unmatched by many men in the country.
However, everyone’s preferences are different. Even if the person I like is not as excellent or good- looking as you, he holds a special place in my heart that cannot be replaced,” Shirley replied with a smile.
Zacharias’ smile faded as he sat up. She retracted her hands and felt relieved that she hadn’t offended him.
“Have you confirmed your relationship? Did your parents agree?” He turned to her and looked at her with an intense, penetrating gaze.
Shirley wasn’t fond of discussing her private matters. After all, only Willow knew that she had a crush on Cole. She wasn’t sure whether he liked her or not. She only knew that she liked him.
“Mr. Flintstone, can I not answer that question?” she asked somewhat irritably. Despite being adept at understanding people, Zacharias couldn’t read her mind.
acharias snorted. “Can’t your love affair be made public?” Shirley was rendered speechless. Couldn’t this man hold back his words?
“It’s not that it can’t be made public, but I haven’t announced it yet. So, Mr. Flintstone, please curb your curiosity!” she retorted.
Zacharias glanced at his wristwatch. He had already wasted a lot of his time talking to her, and he still had a pile of work waiting for him.
“You may leave.”
Shirley was about to leave when the man suddenly thought of something and said, “Don’t go to bed yet. Cook supper for me at 10.30PM.”
She blinked. Why did he want to eat supper late at night? She couldn’t help but ask, “What do you want to eat?”
“Anything is fine.”
“I remember there are pierogi and dumplings in the fridge.” Shirley thought that those were easy to make. “Dumplings then!” The man decided.
“Okay. I’ll wait for you until 10.30PM,” she replied. After that, she opened the door and left.
The man sitting at the table found it hard to: immediately focus on work. Another question lingered in his mind-who was the man Shirley secretly admired?
Which lucky guy had captured her infatuation? Shirley returned to her room and took off her coat before revealing a shirt underneath. With her tall and well-proportioned figure, the slightly tight-fitting uniform set showcased her curves perfectly.
She had a perfect body, but she usually wore uniforms at the base and was unable to show it off. She decided to take a bath first as she still had two hours left until 10.30PM. She could rest a bit or read a book.
After a shower and changing into a loose long T-shirt, her long hair, which was now dry, flowed down her waist like a waterfall. She was as graceful as a swan. She lay on the bed, picked up a book, and checked her phone. Her mother had sent a voice message, so she replied to the message.
Since she had coordinated with her grandmother, her parents wouldn’t suspect anything.Her grandmother helped her keep her internship a secret, so if her parents returned unexpectedly, her grandmother would inform her immediately.
During her internship, she might have to take a few days off to spend time with them. As long. as Zacharias was easygoing, it should be manageable.
So, during her internship, she had to serve her boss well so that when the time came to ask for leave, he would be more accommodating..
Time unknowingly passed, and it was already 10.20PM. Shirley got up, went to the third floor, and arrived outside the study. She listened for any voices inside before she knocked and opened the door slightly while asking, “Mr. Flintstone, shall I bring it up for you, or will you come down to eat?”
“I’ll come down,” the man answered her. “All right. I’ll go down and cook for you,” she said before closing the door.
She went downstairs to the kitchen and found the frozen dumplings. They weren’t the packaged ones from the supermarket but specially provided for Zacharias’ household.
She realized she was a bit hungry but decided not to eat to maintain her figure. She ended up cooking twenty dumplings unintentionally. When she realized it, it was already too late. Shirley had no choice but to go with it. She placed her iPad nearby while searching for tutorial videos.
She learned to cook on the spot. She took a bowl, followed the instructions to prepare a fragrant sauce, and sprinkled chopped green onions on top, making it visually appealing. She scooped ten dumplings using a ladle into the soup and felta sense of accomplishment.
Zacharias came downstairs and saw the captivating figure standing in front of the kitchen counter. He narrowed his eyes. Had she taken a shower?
Shirley heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and locked eyes with the man descending the stairs.
“The dumplings are ready. I’ll bring them out in. a moment.” She smiled at him. Under the light, her bright and lively eyes reflected the surrounding crystal lights, making them sparkle.
The man couldn’t tear his gaze away for a moment. Shirley brought out the first bowl of dumplings. Her long, smooth, and black hair. was tied into a simple bun, with a few strands of bangs falling gracefully on her beautiful cheeks. In the man’s eyes, she seemed more appetizing than the bowl of dumplings.
She went back to the kitchen. With her back to the man, her slender legs, which were as delicate and fair as snow, were partially covered by the white T-shirt dress, accentuating her curvy and alluring figure.
His gaze became more intense and he couldn’t help but secretly gulp.
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