Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Just like that, Ruka found herself listening to one of the most heart-racing love stories, the premise of which was that Richard was tasked to keep Angela safe. They fell for each other while she was staying at the military base with him, and after confessing their feelings, it took them three months to make things official between them. The envy was clear on Ruka’s face when she heard this.
“What about you, Ruka? Is there someone you’ve got your eyes on?” Angela asked after she finished recounting her captivating love story, eager to gain some firsthand insight into Ruka’s love life.
Ruka looked up just in time to catch a glimpse of Ren’s figure by the annex window, which was just next to the sun room. The glass was a little foggy from the cold, but she could still make out his towering silhouette. It was funny how he stood so close by, but seemed so out of reach.
She pursed her lips and nodded shyly as she admitted, “There is someone special.”
“Really? What does he do for a living? Have you met each other’s parents yet?” Angela leaped into interrogation mode. She was ecstatic for Ruka. After all, there were few things in a girl’s life that could compete with the happiness of meeting her true love.
However, she lid her surprise and did not point it out, worried that she might be overreacting. For all she knew, Ren was only being protective over Ruka, like how a parent might be over a child.
“Miss Husson, you’ve been summoned by Mrs. Lusson,” the maid politely.
Musht then ken, stay here with the guests while I attend to our mother,” Scarlet said as she made it culevit.
Ruka shook her head. “We haven’t told anyone that we’re dating.”
“Well, what’s the hurry? I’m sure your parents would approve of him if you really like him, Angela said soothingly.
“I hope so 100,” Ruka replied with a grin as her expectant gaze flickered over to the man by the window.
Just then, Angela peered through the window and saw a girl heading toward the annex from the car porch. “Who’s that?” she asked Ruka curiously.
Ruka finally took her eyes off Ren and followed Angela’s gaze. She saw a well-dressed young lady standing just outside the window, then shook her head slightly as she said, “I’m not sure.”
The girl was none other than Sophie, of course. She had pulled on her Sunday best before rushing over to the Husson Residence, all the while convincing herself that she must have done something right to be personally invited to the family banquet. If anything, Charlotte might have already accepted her as the future Mrs. Husson.
Presently, the maid led Sophic into the living room. At the sight of her, Charlotte beckoned her over immediately and introduced her to everyone.
Scarlet appraised Sophic, more than pleased to meet the woman who could soon marry Ren and become part of the family. The affirmation came from Charlotte, who had mentioned carlier that she and Harold were rather fond of the girl.
Sophie greeted the guests politely, but the one person she wanted to see the most was Ren. However, she couldn’t excuse herself now and look for him. The Ilusson Residence was on an estate that spanned onc-6fth of a hectare, and hunting Ren down would take ages. As things were, she was stuck with making conversation with Charlotte and the other elders in the room.
Meanwhile, Ren and Richard entered the sun room together. They were delighted to see how well Ruka and Angela were getting along, as a family should.
“Richard, why don’t you and Angela join the others in the living room?” Ren suggested
Nodding, Richard offered Angela his arm and said, “Come on, it’s about time I show off your charms to my grandparents.”
Angela smiled and turned to give Ruka a small wave, but that was when she caught the latter looking bashfully at Ren as though she was gazing at someone she loved. There was even a telltale blush on her checks
Blinking, Angela quickly stole a glance at Ren. He was smiling ever so slightly, and his gaze was gentle when he met Ruka’s eyes. No, there’s something more in his gaze than just familial affection, Angela realized with shock.
She was sensitive by nature, and at that moment, she felt as if she had discovered something unbelievable.
With renewed urgency, she tightened her grip on Richard’s hand and began to drag him out of the sun room. He sensed that she was eager to leave, but he wasn’t sure why.
Wrapping an arm around her waist, he asked quietly, “What’s wrong?”
She shook her head vehemently, “Nothing.”
She was lying, and he could tell. The fact that she seemed to know something that he didn’t was frustrating. What is she being so secretive about?
“You go ahead. I need to use the washroom. See you in a bit!” Angela announced suddenly, then hurried over to the washroom. She was still trying to regain composure after witnessing that brief, groundbreaking moment in the sun room earlier.
Ruka and Ren… She thought about Ruka’s conflicted expression when they were talking about their love lives earlier. Now that she thought about it, Ren was only in his early thirties. He was handsome, accomplished, and had all the makings of an eligible bachelor, which he was. More to the point, Ruka was in the prime of her youth, so it wasn’t so surprising that these two had found love in each other.
As she went on to think about this, Angela began to worry. Maybe… Maybe Ruka will become Richard’s aunt one day!
The idea of that was explosive, to say the least, but it was in no way unnerving. Within seconds, Angela found herself rooting for the couple.
While this was happening, Sophie was still making small talk with Charlotte when she suddenly sensed someone coming in from the annex. She looked up at the entryway and froze.
The man who had just walked into the room was not Ren, but he was just as handsome. There was an athletic air about him, and he seemed younger than Ren. Sophie felt her throat run dry as she stared at him. Are all the Husson men this good looking? Who is he?
She wanted to find out more about him, and in her mind, she was already thinking of a contingency plan. She was determined to find a way to marry into the prestigious Husson Family whether Ren had any interest in her or not.
“Richard, come here and chat with Grandpa,” Harold called Richard over.
Sophie blinked and wondered, Grandpa? This man with a military aura was actually the grandson of the Husson Family?
Sure enough, the men in the Husson Family were all excellent! After Richard sat down, Sophie met his eyes, so she smiled and greeted him.
“Richard, let me introduce you to Miss Liamson,” Scarlet introduced Sophie to her son in case he was disrespectful to his future aunt.
Richard had keen eyesight. Seeing this girl sitting next to his grandmother, he instantly realized that she would likely be his uncle’s marriage partner.
However, at this moment, when Richard raised his head, he discovered that Sophie’s eyes contained a hint of a seductive aura.
This time, Angela had just come back from the bathroom, and the moment she walked into the hall, she noticed Sophie staring at Richard. Although it was just a glance, Angela could tell what was hidden in those eyes.
Women knew women best. Besides, the love Angela had for Richard was strong, so she could not tolerate any woman who had ideas on him or tried to seduce him.
Angela’s beautiful eyes narrowed as she ignored all the elders present. She walked to Richard’s side as if declaring her sovereignty and sat down while placing her arms on his shoulders. After that, she leaned her head on his shoulder to show off how intimate they were.
Sophie’s eyes flashed a hint of guilt. She didn’t expect Richard to bring his girlfriend here.
In the garden.
Ruka deliberately sat on the couch far away from Ren as she questioned, “Do… Do you have something to tell me?”
Even though she had been coaxed to sleep last night, she felt guilty even when they were alone for a moment.
Ren looked at her in distress, uttering in a low voice, “See you in the study on the third floor in ten minutes.”
Ruka was startled. What was he going to do?! They were in Husson Residence! He shouldn’t be messing around!
“Do I have to… go up?” Ruka blinked while asking nervously and cautiously.
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