Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
She observed Jasper’s practiced movements and deduced he was no stranger to such actions. Witnessing him successfully start the car, she promptly sat in the passenger’s seat and inquired, “So, if these people are criminals, does that mean you’re a good person?”
He calmly drove the car ahead and responded indifferently, “What exactly is a good person?”
“It’s… Um…” Willow was momentarily at a loss for words. His seemingly simple question had rendered her speechless. That’s right! What defines a good person? It’s someone who doesn’t steal, rob, kill, or commit arson. Those who refrain from engaging in illegal activities should be a good person, right? But he’s stealing the car with such expertise. He shouldn’t be considered a good person since he committed theft, should he?
“Where are we going next?” she asked.
“Just follow me,” Jasper replied mysteriously. Anxiety gripped Willow, and a delayed sense of fear washed over her. Oh no! Could he be one of the bad guys? Have I unknowingly walked into a den of wolves?
“Wait, Jasper. I need to use the restroom. Let me get off the car.” She decided to escape as she could not afford to jeopardize her safety by staying with him any longer.
“You don’t have to doubt me. At least I can assure you that I won’t harm you.” He unexpectedly saw through her thoughts…
She felt embarrassed but questioned, “How can you prove that you won’t harm me? What if you’re one of the accomplices pretending to be on opposite sides just to deceive me into getting in the car?”
Jasper shifted his gaze toward Willow. “You’re not entirely dumb.” “Who said I’m dumb? I’m clever! Now, I need to know who you are and what your true identity is.”
“I can’t answer them.” He refused to tell her. “If you’re unwilling to share, let me get out of the car. I don’t need your protection.” She was skeptical about following him.
“Willow, if you want to survive, you better stay by my side. Otherwise, the consequence will be worse than just an abduction.”
“Do you know how my family-” Willow brought up her family to bolster her confidence. Jasper interrupted her. “Regardless of your family’s capabilities, it’ll be too late by the time they arrive. Unless they could resurrect you, there’s no escaping death.”
“W-Why do you have to speak so harshly? You’re cursing me, aren’t you?” Willow’s anger burned as she gritted her teeth and glared at him. At that moment, she observed Jasper driving the car through one road after another as if he had a destination.
“You don’t live here, do you?” she asked. curiously.
‘To a safe house,” he answered. “A safe house?” Willow blinked, and a flicker of thought crossed her mind. “Are you an undercover cop? Are you affiliated with Interpol?”
“No.” Jasper denied it directly. “No? Then, who exactly are you?” She persisted in her unyielding questioning.
“I already told you. I can’t reveal my identity, so stop asking.” With that, he abruptly clutched his chest. The steering wheel jerked in a different direction under his grip..
“Hey! Are you okay?” Willow was startled. She noticed him furrowing his brow, a sheen of cold sweat on his forehead.
“It’s nothing.” She nearly forgot that Jasper had been shot the previous night! He had only just gotten out of bed today and had driven all the way here to rescue her. Even if he’s as tough as iron, how much pain can he possibly endure?
“I’ll take the wheel. You should rest,” she suggested. “We’re almost there. I can hold on.” With that, he stepped harder on the accelerator. Willow quickly grasped her seatbelt in fear. Is he trying to re-enact a scene from Fast and Furious? How can an injured man drive at such high speeds?
Finally, the car entered a deserted alley. Once it stopped, Jasper pushed the door open to exit, only to collapse on the ground. Traces of blood stained his gray clothes and concentrated around his chest.
“Y-Your wound must have reopened.” She rushed over to support him. However, her strength proved insufficient, and he had to rely on the car door to help himself up.
“That door. Jasper pointed, and the two walked over. Despite its ordinary appearance, he unexpectedly lifted the lock to reveal a fingerprint scanner. He pressed his finger. against it, and the door swung open with at click.
The sound hinted at a robust iron door concealed behind the wooden entrance. Willow finally grasped that this was the safe house as it exuded a sense of security.
As the door closed and the lights illuminated the room, it revealed a suite designed in a backroom style. It encompassed all the expected amenities, including a row of computers akin to a secret base.
She looked at Jasper, wondering what his identity was. “Where’s the first aid kit? Let me bandage your wound!” she told him. He pointed in a direction. “Over there. In the cabinet.”
Willow hurriedly went to the cabinet and discovered a first aid kit. Carrying it over to the couch where he was seated, she noticed him removing his shirt and the bloodstains from last night’s bandaging.
She quickly retrieved a hemostatic cotton ball from the kit and instructed, “Lie down. I’ll stop the bleeding and reapply the bandage for you.”
Jasper complied and lay down. As she knew first aid, she tore open the gauze and examined the slightly exposed muscle. Frowning, she began to stop the bleeding gently. His gaze settled on her, filled with complexity..
Anxious, Willow bit her lips as she tended to Jasper’s wound, unaware that she had become the focus of his gaze. Her adorable and nervous expressions were observed closely by him. Despite the lingering pain from his wound, he found a way to divert his attention by staring at her face, which unexpectedly brought him amusement..
After she finished bandaging his wound, she let out a sigh of relief while setting down the items. “Okay, it’s done. You need to stay lying down and avoid moving around. If you strain the wound again, you may need stitches at the hospital,” she instructed with a hint of command.
Since Jasper could only rest on the couch, he decided to take a nap there. As Willow sat down and was about to use her phone, his gaze swept over before he ordered, ‘Give me your phone.”
Unaware of his intentions, she handed over her phone, only to be taken aback as he abruptly smashed it against the wall. ‘No! My phone!” Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she struggled to comprehend how he had destroyed her phone in such a manner.
“Electronic devices are not allowed here. Your phone may be tracked, he stated nonchalantly, displaying no remorse in his tone.
“Y-You can just ask me to turn it off. Why did you have to destroy it?” She pouted in anger. He closed his eyes and said, “If it bothers you, I’ll make it up to you by getting you a new one once we’re out.”
She sighed. Although she wanted to argue with him, she decided to let it go as she considered his injury and the fact that he had saved her. “I wanted to contact my parents. How am I supposed to reach them now?” she said with a hint of grievance. “For safety reasons, don’t contact anyone for now.”
“But I’m sure my parents will be worried sick about me.”
“Then, they’ll have to endure a few days of worry.” With that, Jasper’s exhaustion became evident “What are we going to eat here?” Willow asked, believing the bodyguards would inform her father about her situation.
“Check the refrigerator here. It’s restocked every week. See if there’s any food available.” She entered the kitchen and opened the large refrigerator. As expected, she found some fresh boxed food, which validated his statement. Am I going to live a secluded life here with him?
As Willow considered her mission, it felt like everything was slipping away. She sighed helplessly, and a sudden realization dawned on her. Surrounded by fresh vegetables and meat, she had no clue how to cook! Cooking was unfamiliar territory for her. Since childhood, her family had employed a professional nutritionist, and she had never set foot in the kitchen.
A memory resurfaced of an archaeological expedition she embarked on, where her father had arranged for four chefs to take care of her. At the end of the expedition, everyone on the archaeological team ended up gaining three pounds each.
As she returned to the living room and explored the place, she discovered several workrooms with only one bedroom available. It appeared that this safe house had not considered the possibility of two strangers needing to live together.
Although she was overwhelmed, it was also something new and exciting in her life. Without a phone to play with, no books to read, and being unable to indulge in any of her hobbies, Willow could only sit down. Munching on fruit, she kept company with the sleeping Jasper on the couch.
Meanwhile, Dario had been taken to the hospital by the local police. As his phone continued to receive a series of calls, he swiftly answered, “Hello, Mr. Presgrave.”
“What’s going on? Where is Willy now?” A low and commanding voice came from the other end of the line. “I’m sorry. It’s our fault, and we failed to protect Miss Presgrave. Right now, she’s with a man named Jasper Wyatt.”
“Who is he?” “He met Miss Presgrave on the cruise. He took a bullet for her, and she became a target of the organization originally after him. He managed to save her discreetly just now. Otherwise, she would’ve been injured too.”
“So, you’re telling me that my daughter’s whereabouts are unknown, and we have no information about the level of danger she’s facing?” Elliot questioned anxiously from the other end. “I’m sorry, Mr. Presgrave. I’ll immediately locate her.”
“Never mind. Focus on your recovery! I’ll take care of this matter.”
“Thank you, Mr. Presgrave.” Dario breathed a sigh of relief, confident that Elliot could save Willow. At Presgrave Residence, Elliot immediately instructed his subordinates to track the locator on her phone. They had their satellite device capable of pinpointing her exact location.
However…
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