Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
We should grab a coffee someday.” “Are you deaf or something?” All of a sudden, Ethan’s gaze turned cold, and his tone was harsh. The ladies were shocked, not expecting the handsome man to have such a terrifying side.
“We’re sorry for bothering you.” The three of them left in a hurry as though they were running away from a disaster.
Engulfed in the lights, Ethan gave off an intimidating vibe. Just as he looked in Josephine’s direction, his expression changed. He was like a predator who was gaping at his prey.
Since Luke wanted to win Josephine’s heart, he decided to invite her to the walkway illuminated with lights. He thought it would be a romantic idea.
Moreover, he was planning on confessing to her. When he wooed the woman back then, she turned him down repeatedly. Given the bright stars in the sky and the relaxing atmosphere, Josephine might agree to be his girlfriend this time.
The deafening music made Josephine feel uncomfortable, so she wanted to go somewhere quiet. Therefore, she followed Luke to the walkway.
When Ethan saw how excited and expectant Luke appeared, he knew that the man was going to confess to Josephine. As expected, Luke picked up a rose from the table and hid it behind him. Ethan’s lips curved into a playful smile when he saw that. He rose from the chair as well.
While walking in front, Josephine couldn’t help but be amazed by the beautiful lights. As she walked along the walkway, she soon moved further away from the bonfire and the clamorous crowd.
Finally, when she rounded a corner, she saw a resting area for the guests. The lights in this area were amazing too as they were soft- looking and romantic.
Behind her, Luke knew that he couldn’t miss the chance, so he called out to her, “Joey, why don’t we get some rest here? This place is pretty quiet.” Josephine dipped her head. When she saw a swing, she joyfully went over and sat on it.
Luke could finally use the rose he had been hiding behind him. All of a sudden, he fell to one knee and confessed to the woman with a loving expression. He declared, “Joey, you know I love you. Please be my girlfriend!”
Josephine was startled, not expecting the man to confess to her in such a serious manner. “Get up right away, Luke! What are you doing? Why can’t we just be friends?” Josephine said anxiously. “No! If you don’t agree to it, I will never get up!” replied Luke with determination written all over his face.
Josephine felt speechless, for Luke was an obstinate person. Over the past year, he had tried confessing to her in all sorts of ways, and she was left embarrassed every time. All of a sudden, a man was heard sneering. “Oh! You’d better not get up forever, then.”
Ethan’s tall figure emerged from the lights as he walked toward Josephine. When she saw the man, she was frustrated. Why does this man always appear when I’m in the middle of something?
“Mister, don’t you see me confessing to the woman I love? Can’t you show some respect and leave us alone?” Although Luke was still kneeling, he was visibly displeased.
Ethan loved destroying romantic moments like this. All of a sudden, he extended his hand and pulled Josephine up from the swing. An unsuspecting Josephine crashed into his embrace as the man wrapped his arm around her waist. “You!” Josephine was vexed. Why is he touching me again?
“Miss Jacobson, why don’t we witness this man’s true heart together? Let’s see if he’ll continue kneeling until the next morning.” With that, Ethan grabbed the woman’s arm and pulled her away. “Hey! Release me! You’re a b*stard, Ethan!”
“Don’t go, Joey! I’m serious!” Luke called out anxiously. At that moment, he wasn’t certain if he should run after them or continue kneeling. Meanwhile, Ethan dragged the woman to the other side of the walkway.
Josephine finally managed to struggle out of the man’s grip after exerting much force. While panting, she snapped. “Stop meddling in my affairs, Ethan!” “I saved you. Aren’t you supposed to thank me?” Ethan questioned with squinted eyes.
“Nobody asked you for help. What does it have anything to do with you, anyway?” Josephine had turned Luke down many times, so she knew what to do. As such, she didn’t need the man’s help.
On the contrary, she would be grateful if the man could stop bothering her. “Are you saying that if I hadn’t dragged you away, you would’ve agreed to be his girlfriend?” Ethan asked curiously.
“This is none of your business. At the very least, I know I will never get together with you.” Josephine snorted and adjusted her dress. A breeze whisked through her just then as her hair flapped in the air, which made her look charming. While she glanced at the sea, her profile was stunning.
Ethan was awestruck as he looked at her. She’s pretty attractive tonight. Finding the atmosphere depressing, Josephine looked around. Since she had decided to return to the villa, she chose a direction and was ready to leave.
“Don’t go. Have a talk with me,” Ethan called out to her all of a sudden. Josephine turned around and demanded, “I charge a fee if you want to talk to me.” “Is that so? How much do you charge per minute?”
15,000. Josephine was trying to intimidate him. “Deal.” The man agreed to it. Hearing that, Josephine was stunned. Is he that wealthy?
She was just trying to deter him. Now that he had agreed to it, she didn’t want to do that. She frowned and said, “Forget it. I’m not interested in talking to you.”
“Have I ever offended you in any way?” Ethan was frustrated. “Mr. Quarles, if you want the company of women, there are a lot of ladies over there. I suppose Miss Aguirre is still around as well,” Josephine said.
“I only want to talk to you.” Ethan arched his brow. His dark gaze looked inscrutable. “I’ll pass.” With that, Josephine turned around and went up the steps. Since it was nighttime, she was unable to see clearly. Hence, she quickly lost her footing.
“Ah!” she exclaimed and fell to her knees. Much to her chagrin, her knees were wounded and started bleeding. “It hurts!” She gasped as her knees were swollen. It was too late for Ethan to save her. He went over and squatted. “Let me take a look.”
“You’re such a jinx! Bad things happen to me whenever I bump into you! Stay away from me!” Josephine held her knees and glared at him with teary eyes.
“How could you blame it on me when you were not careful while going up the steps?” Ethan felt wronged. “It’s all your fault!” Josephine just wanted to be unreasonable at that moment.
“Alright, consider it my fault. Do you need my help now, Miss Jacobson?” Ethan asked. It wouldn’t be easy for her to walk, after all.
Josephine wasn’t a frail woman, and she always considered herself to be tough. She grabbed the railing and said, “I don’t need your help. Go away. I can go back on my own.” “Why are you acting tough when you’re injured?”
Ethan found her rather stubborn. If she pleaded with him, he was willing to carry her to her villa. “Stop being nosy, Mr. Quarles. If you have nothing better to do, go home and sleep!” Josephine retorted.
“Forget it. I won’t settle the score with you,” Ethan said from behind. While Josephine was plodding up the steps, he approached her and lifted her off her feet all of a sudden.
“Hey! Put me down, Ethan!” Josephine didn’t need his help, nor did she want to be carried in such a way. Apart from her father, no other men had ever carried her like this before.
“Stop moving if you don’t want to fall. Stay still,” Ethan warned. Just then, Luke arrived at the place as he had decided to run after them earlier.
*Joey! Joey! Where are you?” Luke’s voice was getting closer. Eventually, he arrived at the steps where Josephine had fallen. When he saw two people on the walkway, he quickly raced after them.
Soon enough, he saw a towering man carrying a woman in his arms under the lamplights. Although he couldn’t make out the woman’s face, he recognized her slender legs and dress. It was apparent to him that the woman was Josephine.
“Put her down!” Luke rushed over in a fury. Dang it! How dare this b*stard snatch my girlfriend from me? He has crossed the line!
When Luke reached the two of them, he didn’t dare to snatch the woman from Ethan. Therefore, he raised his hand and demanded, “Put Joey down.”
Josephine didn’t expect Luke to come. At that moment, she felt bashful. She had to acknowledge that Ethan had a pair of strong arms. While in his embrace, she felt safe and comfortable.
Since her knees were injured, she couldn’t walk back to the villa. Therefore, if Luke didn’t come, she would’ve let Ethan send her back. Now that Luke was there, the situation was rather awkward. “She’s injured,” Ethan said coldly. “I’m sending her back.”
“What right do you have to send Joey back? Since I’m her friend, it’d be more appropriate for me to do so. Hand her over.” Luke extended his hands, ready to whisk Josephine away from the man.
A shocked Josephine instinctively held Ethan’s shoulders tighter. Pleased, Ethan lowered his head and curled his lips. As Josephine looked at him, she blushed. Fortunately, the lights around the area were dim, so she believed the man didn’t see her bashfulness.
“You’d better go back, Luke,” Josephine said. Honestly, she would rather let Ethan send her back. She could just thank him by then, and there wouldn’t be any trouble. However, if she allowed Luke to carry her, she would owe him a favor, and it would be harder for her to turn him down.
“Don’t worry, Joey. I’ll send you back safely. Why don’t I carry you on my back?” Luke realized he didn’t have the confidence to carry the woman in his arms; he rarely worked out, and he was only five-foot- seven. It would be strenuous for him to carry a five-foot-four woman.
Displeased with the man, Ethan snorted. “Get out of the way.” With that, he moved forward with the woman in his arms. “No way! Stop right there! Only I can send Joey home!” Luke charged forward and got in their way again. “I’ll get a driver, Joey.”
“Forget it. I’ll walk.” Josephine felt that she’d better rely on herself. “No!” Ethan insisted all of a sudden. “Why not?” Josephine questioned. “I like carrying you,” the man replied playfully.
While Josephine flushed, Luke’s face turned livid. “Hey! How dare you take advantage of her?! Do you know who her grandfather is?”
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