Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“Yeah, he has,” Anastasia whispered as she looked up at him. A hint of weariness enveloped Elliot after a day’s work, making him look exceptionally lazy instead of the usual aloof guy that he was.
“You should turn in early too, President Presgrave,” she said warmly before entering her room.
However, just as she closed the door, Elliot pushed it open and she couldn’t help being stumped while he entered her room and carried a hint of intimidation with him.
Anastasia’s heart skipped a beat reflexively, for he would always behave recklessly back in her home and now, they were at his place. He hadn’t stuck to this habit still, had he?!
“Do you need something from me, President Presgrave?” Anastasia asked, feigning calmness.
“You haven’t said goodnight to me.” It was just a bloody random excuse.
She immediately said ‘Goodnight’ upon hearing so.
Elliot smirked in response. “Are you that afraid of me?” he asked as he sat cross-legged on the couch. “Are you worried that I’ll eat you up?”
“You’re no beast, President Presgrave. You wouldn’t eat a human being.” Anastasia decided to play dumb.
“You’re wrong because I would.” He didn’t want her to exalt him constantly.
She knew well that she wouldn’t be able to chase him out anytime soon, so she sat on the edge of the bed to face him. “President Presgrave, my father and I are indebted to you, and we’ll definitely repay your kindness in due time.”
Before she knew it, her family had already owed him so much.
“I don’t need you to repay any of it, but if you insist, I want…” Elliot latched his gaze on the woman on the bed as he spoke.
She was like a rose that had just bloomed at night under the lights and her features made her oval face stunning and alive. Her beauty was rare, for she would look stunning with either light or heavy makeup, and she could already have men falling for her even with just the light makeup.
Meanwhile, Anastasia looked curiously at him, waiting for what he would say next.
“You,” he said firmly.
She blushed upon hearing his words, vexed that she had let her curiosity get the best of her. The hell, he wants me?! What flirtatious words!
Anastasia knew she had to chase him out now. “It’s getting late, President Presgrave. You should get some rest.”
Of course, Elliot knew she was going to do that. Hence, he got up and said ‘goodnight’ to her before leaving.
Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief as she watched the door close, but what in the world was she actually afraid of? That he would behave recklessly or that her unyielding heart would get lost in him?
If she didn’t have a son, or that incident five years ago had not happened, she would surely love a man with her entire heart—the ’till death do us part’ kind of love.
Now, with Jared by her side, she didn’t want to have anything to do with love. It wasn’t that she had trust issues, but she had parental duties.
Elliot was a good person, and he was also nice to Anastasia’s son. Still, he wasn’t Jared’s biological father, so even if he could love her son unconditionally now, no one knew if this would change in the future.
She dared not bet on it. She always saw online news of women who remarried, but their children were shunned by the husbands’ families. All in all, it would be best for single women with children to never get married.
At the Tillman Residence, Francis returned home after a busy day at work. As soon as he reached home, he summoned his wife. “Tell Erica to come down. I have something to say.”
Naomi went upstairs and called her daughter over. Then, the two sat on the couch and looked nervously at Francis’ stern expression.
“Hubby, what happened?”
“Lawrence might get revenge on me. So when you and Erica go out these days, be extra careful, or just don’t leave the house if possible,” Francis reminded them in a serious tone.
“Why would he get revenge on us?” Erica asked, puzzled.
“Why else? His company was bought by Presgrave Group, and he dared not take it up to Presgrave Group itself, so he could only vent his hatred on me. Just stay at home for the time being.”
“What about Anastasia? Have you informed her about it?” Naomi asked casually. She thought that if Lawrence really wanted his revenge, he should do it to Anastasia and her son. Lawrence better kidnap the child and maybe get the child involved in a fatal accident or something.
Francis didn’t understand the ulterior meaning of his wife’s words, of course. He even thought she was worried about their eldest daughter! A smile flashed across the depths of his eyes as he said, “Don’t worry about Anastasia and Jared. They are in a very safe place.”
Erica was a little jealous as she said, “Dad, where have you taken them to hide?”
“It’s not me who took them somewhere safe; Anastasia and Jared are living in Elliot Presgrave’s home right now. They have countless bodyguards, and their security system is top-notch. No matter how skilled Lawrence is, he won’t dare to mess with the Presgraves.” Francis even felt somewhat proud as he spoke.
Naomi and Erica exchanged glances. Erica was obviously green with envy. How did Anastasia get so lucky that she would have the chance to live in Elliot’s home?
She got so close to Elliot, so she could use every tactic she knew to seduce Elliot as much as she liked!
“How lucky she is! And that child too, getting to live in Elliot Presgrave’s home.” Naomi humphed in a weird way.
“Anastasia probably got her luck in exchange for her mother’s life.” Francis sighed. When he recalled his previous wife’s heroic actions, he felt something weighing on his heart as well.
Erica went back to her room, an unspeakable hatred inside her. She grabbed her phone and dialed Hayley’s number, intending to vent to the latter.
When Hayley received Erica’s call, she was already lying in her luxurious bed. She couldn’t go to sleep because of her troubles. She had money, a huge house, and a luxurious car now, but there was no one she could show off to. She could only put on airs in front of strangers, but she couldn’t show off to those people who used to look down on her and trampled her.
“Hello, Erica.”
“Hayley, are you free now? I want to chat.”
“Of course! About what?”
“That b*tch Anastasia.” Erica immediately swore in anger. “Do you know what a good life she’s having right now? Hayley, do you know the Presgrave Family? That super rich one.”
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