Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Zacharias allowed to be close to him. Early the next morning, she went downstairs to make breakfast for him. She opened the refrigerator and found everything she needed. In the end, she picked two corn cobs, cut them, and boiled four eggs.
She also warmed a pot of milk while waiting for him to come downstairs. Around 8.00AM, Zacharias came down in a classic black suit. When he sat at the dining table and saw the breakfast Shirley brought him, his pupils visibly contracted.
“Is this my breakfast?” he asked. Shirley nodded. ‘Yes. Just make do with it for now. I’m still learning how to cook.”
He picked up an egg and cracked the shell while she handed him a cup of milk. “I have recipes upstairs; go find them yourself. If you want any ingredients, have Roy bring them in.”
Shirley nodded. “Okay! I’ll definitely learn well.”
After he finished his portion and left, she sat down to have her breakfast. Time passed quickly, and it was already noon.
Zacharias had lunch outside and would return for dinner. All day, Shirley watched cooking videos while studying more earnestly than when she was in school.
She even made a weekly meal plan and listed the menu for each day. Tonight, she would cook dishes based on what was available in the refrigerator.
Due to the early winter season, the days were short in the evening, and darkness fell around 5.30PM. She saw a beam of car lights approaching and immediately opened the door to greet them. Roy opened the car door, and Zacharias stepped out with long legs. He looked visibly fatigued.
“Imogen, Mr. Flintstone is tired today: take good care of him,” Roy instructed before leaving.
Shirley followed Zacharias inside, and the warm room prompted him to take off his suit jacket. She took it from him and then went to prepare a cup of tea, which she placed on the coffee table in front of the couch.
Although it was chilly outside, the indoor atmosphere exuded a sense of stability and peace. Zacharias had been on his feet all day, dealing with various visits and appointments. He was indeed tired now.
“I’ll prepare dinner right away,” she said to him. He held up the teacup. “Are you sure you can cook?”
“I can.” Shirley was very confident; she was a fast learner. The man nodded. “I’ll take a shower. You can start making dinner.”
She got busy in the kitchen, chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients. After an hour, she brought out four dishes and a soup, and the aroma of food filled the air. She succeeded.
The man had also come downstairs. He wore a deep V-neck casual gray sweater, emitting a lazy and sexy vibe. Shirley invited him to the table. “Mr. Flintstone, dinner is ready?”
Zacharias walked to the table, looked at the four dishes, and nodded. “Not bad. It looks delicious.”
Shirley smiled proudly and felt a great sense of accomplishment. She served him a portion and half a bowl for herself.
Zacharias picked up the first plate, which was the pork chop. Shirley stared at him with sparkling eyes while awaiting his evaluation.
“Hmm! Tastes good,” he affirmed. She also tasted it and found it quite delicious. She hadn’t expected to learn cooking while interning here, but it was a worthwhile experience.
Zacharias looked at her captivating big eyes, which were constantly fixed on him like a child eagerly seeking approval.
“You did well tonight.” He praised her. Shirley secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It felt really satisfying to be acknowledged.
“Well… I’ll try to cook even better in the future,” she said with a smile. Zacharias also smiled inexplicably, as at this moment, he thought of a certain situation-one resembling the interaction between a newlywed couple.
“Does your boyfriend know that you’re working for me?” Zacharias suddenly asked out of curiosity. Shirley paused her chewing and looked up. She said, “Mr. Flintstone, we agreed not to discuss my relationship.”
“I’m just worried he might get jealous.” He raised an eyebrow.
“He won’t,” Shirley replied. Cole had no idea she was working here.
“If one day he finds out that you and I spend all day and night together, wouldn’t he misunderstand?” He smiled. He was even more interested now. Shirley was momentarily stunned.
“A man and a woman living under the same roof-it’s hard not to give people the wrong idea!” he continued. She cleared her throat. “We have a professional relationship. There won’t be any romantic involvement. Mr. Flintstone, enjoy your meal!”
Zacharias felt bored. He picked up a piece of food and looked at her with his dark, mysterious eyes. Shirley lowered her head to eat and felt that he looked normal on the surface but had a somewhat unscrupulous mind. Did all men like to flirt?
“Accompany me somewhere tomorrow.”
“Where to?”
“To visit my mother’s grave,” Zacharias said. She nodded. “Okay. Do I need to prepare anything for the memorial?”
“Roy will handle it. We will stay overnight on the mountain, so pack a few sets of clothes.” Shirley didn’t expect him to stay overnight after paying respects to his mother. She nodded. “Okay!”
In the middle of the night, thunder rumbled, and it woke Shirley from her sleep. She saw lightning flashing and heavy rain pouring down outside the window.
She wondered if Zacharias would cancel the trip tomorrow. It wasn’t suitable to go up the mountain in such weather!
The next morning, it stopped pouring, but it was still drizzling. Shirley packed a simple bag and brought it to the door, only to find that Roy was already there.
“Roy, do we really need to go up the mountain in such heavy rain?” she asked quietly. Roy nodded. “Mr. Flintstone insists on going”
She didn’t say anything more. At this moment, Zacharias came downstairs. She handed him a warm windbreaker. He took it but saw her wearing a suit. His eyebrows furrowed. “Go change into something warmer.”
Shirley shook her head. “It’s okay. I’m not afraid of the cold.”
Zacharias turned to Roy. “Get some warmer clothes for her.”
“Understood.” Roy nodded. Shirley didn’t know which mountain they were going to, but she had to follow the team.
After departing from the Flintstone Residence, the convoy drove through the rain. Zacharias remained silent, and his whole being exuded a melancholic aura. She wondered what he was thinking, but he seemed to be immersed in some kind of sorrow.
They left the city and entered the outskirts. The road in the suburbs was broad but sparsely populated. In the distance, the mountains were misty and the rain turned the entire land into a misty state.
As the convoy continued to drive up the mountain, Shirley noticed that the security team’s driving skills were excellent.
Coupled with the high-performance vehicles, the ascent was effortless.
She counted silently in her heart; they had driven up at least four mountains. Finally, they arrived at the top of one mountain. It was desolate, with no signs of human presence.
Someone had built a courtyard here. It was surrounded by high walls and barbed wire to ensure a high level of privacy.
Only Zacharias’ car entered while the convoy parked outside. There were several cottages outside for them to rest in..
Shirley got out of the car and a bodyguard held an umbrella for her. She walked into the corridor filled with fallen leaves.
Zacharias was standing here as well and Roy was moving the necessary supplies.
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