Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Under the current circumstances, it wasn’t possible for this man to be overly concerned about cleanliness. Zacharias felt helpless. Suddenly, he got up and started putting on his shoes. Shirley reached out to support him and asked curiously, ‘Where are you going?”
“The bathroom,” the man answered. Her cheeks reddened as she mused, I should have known better than to ask.
He didn’t ask for her assistance. Instead, he went on his own. As she was about to relax a bit, there was a knock on the door, and it immediately opened. A tall, elegantly dressed girl in high heels entered the room, carrying a designer bag.
Seeing Shirley, the girl narrowed her beautiful eyes. “Who are you? Where’s
Zacharias?”
Shirley was momentarily stunned. Zacharias had a visitor, and it was a young and attractive girl. She wondered if the girl was one of his admirers. “May I ask who you are?” she inquired politely.
However, the girl observed Shirley’s attire and quickly identified her as a bodyguard. She asked first, “You’re Zacharias’ bodyguard, right?”
“That’s correct. I’m Mr. Flintstone’s bodyguard, and my name is Imogen.”
“Where is he?” the girl inquired. “He’s in the bathroom. Please wait a moment,”
Shirley replied, her tone polite.
Just then, the bathroom door opened, and Zacharias, dressed in the light blue hospital gown, stepped out. Without a word, the girl hurried toward him. In the next moment, Shirley saw her hug the man affectionately. The girl was about to kiss him on the cheek when he pushed her away with his hand.
“Jesslyn, let’s not cause a scene here,” Zacharias urged.
“I was so worried. After such a big incident, you didn’t even tell me!” The girl complained. She just noticed Zacharias’ injured arm and took a step back. “Are you seriously hurt?”
“I’m not dead,” he replied. Then, he glanced at Shirley, who was silently observing. He cleared his throat and said, “Her name is Jesslyn Kurt, and she’s my friend.”
“What friend? I’m your girlfriend,” Jesslyn protested a bit too loudly. She looked at Shirley with a hint of arrogance, wanting to establish her position against this attractive female bodyguard. She pondered, Since when did he hire such a beautiful female bodyguard? I had no idea. Shirley smiled and greeted, “Miss
Kurt, hello.”
“Could you please step out? We need some privacy,” Jesslyn said to Shirley.
Shirley was more than willing to give them their privacy. She nodded and turned, opening the door before leaving.
Zacharias’ gaze followed Shirley’s retreating figure. There was a hint of complexity in the depths of his profound eyes. Jesslyn assisted him, saying, “Let me help you back to bed.”
He scolded her, “Jesslyn, stop acting out of place in front of me.”
She looked at him with some grievance. “I’m not.”
“From now on, never mention that you’re my girlfriend. You grew up in my house, so you’re my sister.” Zacharias clarified their relationship.
“But we have no blood relation! I’m not your adopted sister, either. I just grew up in your house. We’re like childhood sweethearts. I refuse to be your sister,”
Jesslyn retorted.
He couldn’t do much about her. In his heart, she was simply a sisterly figure.
However, she didn’t accept this identity. He hadn’t made it clear before, but today, he realized how important it was to define this relationship. At least it would prevent misunderstandings from arising.
Meanwhile, Shirley sat outside the corridor, closing her eyes to rest. Her mind, however, couldn’t help but ponder Jesslyn’s intimate hug with the man just now.
She pondered, What’s the nature of their relationship for them to be so close? Is this girl his girlfriend, perhaps? At this thought, she recalled his actions toward her these past few days.
If Zacharias had a girlfriend, his behavior would. be that of a scoundrel. Though outstanding, he didn’t fare well in morality and personal life.
Inside, 15 minutes had passed since Jesslyn entered. Shirley was thinking of using this time to take a short break. Just then, her phone beeped, and she picked it up to see a message from him. It contained only two words. “Come in.”
She got up and entered the room. Zacharias was sitting on the bed while
Jesslyn looked at her in surprise. “What are you coming in for? Didn’t I say we needed some privacy?”
Shirley clearly didn’t follow Jesslyn’s orders. She approached him and asked, “Is there anything you need, Mr. Flintstone?”
“Send Jesslyn to the hospital entrance for me,” Zacharias said. Shirley was momentarily surprised and wondered, Didn’t this woman just arrive?
“I don’t want to go home. Zacharias, I want to stay here and take care of you,”
Jesslyn insisted. She had made numerous calls just to get a glimpse of him.
“Jesslyn, listen to me. It’s not appropriate for you to visit me right now,” he said.
“Why? I worked so hard to get in, and you want me to leave after just a few minutes?” Her eyes welled up with tears. Zacharias glanced at Shirley, signaling her to make sure Jesslyn left.
Shirley had no choice. She turned to Jesslyn with a stern expression. ‘Miss Kurt,
Mr. Flintstone has a special situation right now and needs to rest. Let me take you back.”
“I don’t want to. I want to stay.” Jesslyn insisted on staying to take care of him.
‘Jesslyn, listen to me,” Zacharias said sternly.
Jesslyn pursed her red lips, torn between wanting to assert herself around
Zacharias and fearing to defy him. “Fine!” she uttered while getting to her feet.
With a reluctant expression, she picked up her bag and glanced at the man on the bed, her eyes filled with lust. “You’re not allowed to shoo me off once your injury recovers, okay, Zacharias?” She had been abroad, busy with exams, and had returned only the previous night.
He nodded, his primary concern being her. departure. Shirley followed Jesslyn to the elevator. As they waited for the elevator, Jesslyn turned and scrutinized
Shirley from head to toe. “Are you Zacharias’ bodyguard? Do you stick to him for
24 hours a day?”
Shirley nodded. “Yes.”
Jesslyn’s eyes betrayed a cautious glint. She recalled Zacharias had never had female bodyguards before. Hence, she mused, I can’t believe he found a slender, good-looking female bodyguard. This might not be good news. After all, he’s a respected man. If she’s interested in him, she could easily win him over.