Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“I won’t. The bouquet is dedicated to you, Willow. You should have it,” the man adoringly explained. “It’s been two years. Haven’t you had enough? Instead of wasting your time on me, you should spend it studying. It’ll do you good.” Willow finished her words with a resigned look on her face before brushing past him to leave.
“Willow, even if you said so, I’m not giving up. I believe that one day you’ll change your mind!” the man shouted from behind, a determined look on his face.
Willow could only sigh at his confession. As she was still young, she wanted to spend her time pursuing her dream instead of falling in love with a man.
Even though her family background could provide her with the best educational choices and resources, she chose a different path.
She was now studying to become a cultural relic conservator-restorer in the future, and it was a long way to go. As she came from a wealthy family, she didn’t even need to work to sustain her family. She could have gone after her interests and hobbies to find meaningful and valuable things to do in life.
At first, Elliot disapproved of her dream due to it being a hard and risky job. After all, she was his only daughter and he was reluctant to see her risk her life pursuing her dream.
However, Willow overpowered her parents with her charm. After much persuasion, Elliot and Anastasia gave in and agreed with her.
Willow had to put a lot of effort into her studies to make her dream come true. There’s not enough time to study. I won’t waste time pursuing a relationship!
She happened to be making a trip back to her hometown to study in a cultural relics restoration project. What a coincidence! I can take this opportunity to see Jared and my future sister-in-law. I can’t wait to see them.
The next morning in the Presgrave Hospital, Ellen was told that Elliot and Anastasia would be coming back soon. As such, she was rather nervous about their meeting.
Jared shared his family’s photos with her, and she couldn’t help but be surprised at how they looked. They’re so young! Jared’s sister is beautiful too. She seems like a nice person.
The hospital gave her a check-up. Her child was almost two weeks old, and everything was going fine. In the meantime, Ellen had to consume a balanced diet to provide her child with the necessary nutrition.
Jared decided to hire a nutritionist to keep tabs on her health. Furthermore, they were preparing for their wedding. Trivial details such as trying out their wedding tuxes and dresses had been. on their mind lately. Ellen waited for the day of their wedding to arrive at ease.
After the recent incident, Jared made Ellen his top priority. Even if she only planned for a stroll outside, she had to tell him, so he could assign bodyguards to accompany her. After all, she was now pregnant with his child.
Ellen gladly accepted his gestures. In the past, she worried that she would disturb his work, so she never brought herself to bother him. But now, she could always send him a message whenever she wanted as Jared claimed that she came first no matter what.
Therefore, even if he might be in an important meeting, he would suspend it and deal with her matter first. Ellen has the privilege, Jared thought.
Ellen would never expect morning sickness in the early stage could be that bad. In just a few days, she felt her losing her appetite, and every meal she had tasted so bland.
Besides, she had been craving sour foods the whole time after she got pregnant. Due to that, she lost weight in only a couple of days.
At the same time, she was nervous and anxious as she was about to see her future parents-in- law. It might be due to the television series she watched, but she had the impression that most of the ladies of the house, especially wealthy ones, weren’t friendly.
At 3.30PM, Jared was at the airport, waiting for his family at the exit dedicated to the VIP guests. He raised his hand to read the time on his watch from time to time. I can’t believe we haven’t seen each other in more than a year. He was supposed to live with his parents last year, but a business trip changed his plan, so he spent his days in another country by himself.
Therefore, if his memories served him right, he and his parents had spent more than one year away from each other. I miss my precious little sister too.
After a long wait, a group of bodyguards in suits showed up at the VIP exit. Following them was a couple who walked hand-in-hand, and behind them was an adorable girl who carried a bag on her back. Finally! “Dad, Mom!” Jared waved his hand at them in excitement.
“Jared!” Willow ran past her parents and toward Jared with movements as gentle as a butterfly. Even though the siblings were separated from: each other for a long time, they spent their youth in each other’s company. The moment Jared was in arm’s reach, she nudged him with her head.
Jared raised his hand to ruffle her hair before calling out to her fondly, “Hey, kiddo.” There were reporters all over the airport at the moment. When Elliot and his family made such an entrance, the reporters watched them agape. Then, they all shifted their attention to the couple in the center. Some who happened to know Elliot and Anastasia instantly recognized them.
Isn’t the couple over there the president of Presgrave Group and his wife? What a coincidence to meet them here! The reporters snapped some photos even though they could only share the photos among themselves.
After all, the reporters in the country were well aware that they shouldn’t spread the news about the couple without permission. “Look at Jared. Our son has matured a lot.” Elliot gestured for Anastasia to look at Jared.
His words reminded her of a divergence between them back then. He planned to let Jared handle things on his own while she was reluctant to leave her son. At last, she agreed with Elliot only because she trusted his judgment. As she stood before Jared right now, she finally realized that Elliot was right.
“You’re right. Jared is a capable man now. I should stop worrying about him,’ Anastasia. agreed with Elliot. After that, she turned to look around. When her gaze landed on Willow, her heart lurched.
I wonder what kind of man my adorable daughter will meet in the future. When she made sure Jared could take care of himself, her concern shifted to Willow. She’s already twenty.
The siblings got in one of the cars while their parents took another. Once the car rolled down the highway outside the airport, Anastasia was met by the familiar views. Memories flooded her mind and she gladly welcomed them.
The siblings in another car had quite a catching up to do, especially Willow. She was curious about Ellen, but she urged her brother to share the love story between him and Ellen with her.
Since there was enough time, Jared told her the story from the beginning. The shock upon learning that Ellen was the younger sister of Jared’s life savior gradually subsided into surprise. It’s a small world! “Jared, it’s destiny.”
“I agree with you on that. We are meant to be.” He believed that everything happened for at reason. Even though Kevin has passed away, Ellen has me to take care of her and protect her for the rest of her life.
“That’s sweet of you. By the way, Ellen is an amazing woman! I heard she’s a chess champion. Do you remember the time I was learning to play chess? It gave me a headache and I had to give up on it. Thus, you can imagine how much I respect her. She’s practically my idol right now!” Willow was already adoring Ellen..
“I’m sure both of you will become good friends,” Jared remarked as he could tell Ellen and Willow were birds of a feather. Later, he brought his parents and sister back to the villa. Ellen was living in New Town for her convenience.
“Jared, take Ellen with you tonight. We’ll have a family dinner together, Anastasia reminded Jared. “All right. I’ll pick her up,’ Jared replied.
She nodded. After seeing him off, she returned upstairs with Willow in tow. Then, she unzipped her suitcase before taking out two velvet boxes and opening them. In the boxes lay two necklaces made of rare gems.
“Wow, Mom! Did you design them yourself? They look elegant and beautiful!” Willow was surprised because she had never seen them in her mother’s jewelry box.
“You’re right. I designed them myself. Back then, I got two high-quality gemstones by chance. One was blue and the other was red. By the time I received them, I was already thinking about gifting them to my future daughter-in-law and my precious daughter.
Now, it’s time to give them to you.” After that, Anastasia grabbed one of the boxes and gave it to Willow. “Here, this one is yours.” Willow happily took it before wrapping her arms around her mother and pressing a kiss to Anastasia’s cheek. “Thanks, Mommy!”
“Still calling me ‘mommy’, huh? You’re already a big girl.” Even though Anastasia teased her daughter, she was secretly enjoying it. She remembered the days back when Willow was just a toddler. The chubby cheeks and the sweet voice calling out to me! I miss them so much!
After Willow was slightly older, Anastasia even thought about getting another child. However, she gave up on that thought right after because taking care of Jared and Willow alone took up a lot of her energy. Therefore, she would rewatch their childhood videos from time to time.
Willow hugged her mother and smiled sweetly.
“Mom, did you know my future sister-in-law is the sister of the guy who donated his heart to Jared?!” Willow couldn’t help asking as she didn’t hear Anastasia bring the topic up the entire journey.
On the other hand, Anastasia was stunned by the revelation. “What? Really?!”
“Yeah!” Willow affirmed. “Jared told me on the road. I thought he would’ve told you guys!”
At that, Anastasia pondered for a quick second. Knowing Jared, he would certainly bring it up.
As for why he didn’t, it wasn’t that he had forgotten but that he wanted to introduce
Ellen solemnly when they officially met. It was an intentional move. That said,
Anastasia was pleasantly surprised that Jared’s beloved was the donor’s sister.
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