Chapter 204 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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“The Presgrave Family has no such person. To me, you’re a nobody,” Elliot replied flatly.

“Well. What you said today would be etched in my mind. You’ll definitely regret it!” Riley yelled, followed by the slamming sound of the door.

The sound startled Anastasia, who was hiding outside, and consequently, she stepped on a dried leaf, making a small rustling sound.

“Come out now, whoever you are.” Elliot’s uninterested voice rang out from within.

She had wanted to leave, but she was so stupefied by his words that her heart raced again. As a result, she had no choice but to respond, “It’s me, Anastasia.”

Following her words, a figure appeared by the window. Elliot’s voice softened as he looked at her in surprise. “Why are you here?”

“If I said I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, would you believe me?” she asked embarrassingly. The situation was just too awkward for her.

To that, he gave her a gentle smile. “Of course I do. Come in!”

She went in through the main door and discovered that he was the only one in the villa. Sitting on the sofa, he lit a cigarette and started smoking. Clearly, he wasn’t in a good mood.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have eavesdropped. I promise I won’t say a word to anyone else,” she said, raising her palm. There was nothing to be said about this anyway.

Seeing that, he put out the cigarette he had just lit and said, “Have a walk with me.”

And she acceded. They both walked down a bamboo path that had no one on it toward a bamboo forest with a few dimly lit lights. Looking at his upright body in front of her, she had no idea what to say.

“He’s my father’s half-brother who was chased out of the family twenty years ago.”

She pursed her lips hearing that. “I know. Your grandma told me about him this afternoon. Your parents passed away because of him, right?”

Her words took him by surprise. Turning around, he said, “My grandma really treats you as her family.”

That made her face blush, as she knew that Herriot indeed meant so.

“My parents flew abroad to deal with the mess he created, but the helicopter crashed, ending both their lives,” he said, raising his head. The light shone on his face, reflecting his sadness.

Her heart ached for him, but she had no idea what to say to console him.

But actions could express those that words couldn’t. She extended her hand and held his arm, her gaze revealing her silent concern for him.

With that, he looked at her hand and quickly gripped it, his other hand holding her waist. They were intimately close to each other.

That made her gasp for air, but she did not break herself away from him. He was staring at her with his burning eyes, so alluring that any woman would fall for him just by looking at him.

And that included Anastasia too. She wasn’t a clay figurine or a doll, and her heart, like everyone else’s, would be moved. Especially now, when he was vulnerable and was desperate for someone’s comfort.

He approached her with his head tilted slightly, and she didn’t need him to tell her what he was about to do.

Perhaps it was the light, or the moon, or this man himself, who bewitched her. His arms were tight around her waist, and every breath she took was filled with his enticing scent. But she was well aware that what she was doing was wrong.

Anastasia should have pushed Elliot away, but her body froze as if someone had put a stop button on her. A wave of heat rose from her torso and reached her cheek. Her heart pounded in her chest, and all she could do was watch his kiss falling down on her.

“Elliot, don’t do this…” When his lips were about to reach hers, she made some half-hearted efforts to stop him.

But Elliot seemed to know that her resistance didn’t reflect her actual feelings. The corner of his lips curled up, and he sealed his lips over hers. The bamboo forest was peaceful, and muffled sounds from the banquet hall were all that reached their ears, but that didn’t matter.

Anastasia’s head was on his warm, muscular chest, and she could feel his heart hammering against hers. It felt safe yet dangerous.

He provided a sense of security while also emanating a sense of danger.

The stars in the sky sprinkled down on the bamboo forest. And in the forest, a man was pouring his heart and soul into the woman in his arms.

At that moment, Anastasia’s mind was shifting between two different states. One was making her mind go blank and dizzy, but the other was dreamy and mesmerizing; she couldn’t help but sink deeper into this wonderful dream that Elliot had brought her into.

This kiss had put her heart into turmoil; she felt bashful and sweet.

For Elliot, the warmth and elegant fragrance of Anastasia’s body transformed into a comforting therapy, leaving him addicted to it and unwilling to let go of her.

Moreover, this feeling reminded him of that night five years ago, but he quickly shook the thought off. At this moment, he didn’t want to think about another woman’s scent while he was kissing her.

Finally, as Anastasia sensed through the clothes that Elliot was becoming more dangerous, she quickly came back to her senses. Tonight was Old Madam Presgrave’s birthday party, and it was inappropriate to kiss in this setting.

So, she slightly pushed him away. Elliot let go of her and rested his forehead against hers. His black eyes reflected her blushed face as he said in a husky voice, “Don’t fall in love with anyone else but me.”

Anastasia’s lips curved up as she replied, “Does President Presgrave lack self-confidence today?”

As soon as he heard her, his eyes glowed with a strong possessiveness. “You can only be mine,” he claimed as he held her tightly in his arms.

Anastasia looked up and blinked her eyes at Elliot a few times. Her eyes were reflecting the starlights and his face.

She didn’t respond because she wasn’t ready for this. She didn’t refute it because she didn’t dislike his possessiveness in her heart.

Without warning, he suddenly leaned down and nibbled lightly on her ear. “If you don’t answer, I’ll take that as a yes,” he said with a hoarse voice.

Elliot’s statement rendered her speechless.

The reason I’m not answering is that I wanted to show you some respect, alright?

Just then, Elliot’s cell phone rang. He took his phone out and glimpsed at it. “It’s time to go back for my grandmother’s birthday celebration,” he said.

Rey was looking for him.

After leaving the bamboo forest, Anastasia took a few deep breaths before returning to the party. She was afraid that others would notice there was something between her and Elliot, so she hurried to search for her son.

When Elliot saw her walk away as if to get away from him, a trace of frustration flashed across his eyes.

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