Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
A few rounds later, Anastasia found herself exhausted. However, Willow was still brimming with energy, and she started running to the fields. Elliot quickly held his wife. “I’ll do it. You get some rest.”
With that, he followed Willow quietly. When she tripped over a blade of grass, he went by her without helping her up.
Willow puckered her lips, staring at her father. Why isn’t Daddy helping me up? When she realized her father wasn’t going to help her, she got back up herself and chased after her father. Dads usually let their children do more so they can be more independent.
Elliot did want to help his daughter a few times, but he held the urge down just so she could be tougher.
After Willow came back, Anastasia was already waiting with a bottle of milk in her hand. The girl quickly gulped it down as she happily lay in her father’s arms. Eventually, she started dozing off and fell asleep without finishing her milk.
Elliot took the bottle away and kissed his sleeping daughter. The love in his eyes was palpable.
She was then placed in the stroller. Anastasia was cleaning up, and the moment she went past her husband, he pulled her into his embrace. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and he pressed his lips against hers. Only when the girl was asleep did they have time to flirt around.
Anastasia was immersed in the moment. I might have neglected him a lot after I had the baby. I spend a lot of time working and taking care of the kids. It feels like I don’t love my husband anymore, huh?
“When she falls asleep tonight, come to the master bedroom,” Elliot pleaded hoarsely. The last time he had asked Anastasia, she said yes, but she fell asleep after putting Willow to sleep and missed the date as a result.
He was left hanging the whole night and spent the next day complaining to her nonstop. It was only after she went to work with him and spent two hours in the hotel next door that he finally let her off the hook.
“We’ll see.” She didn’t say yes that readily this time, just in case she stood him up again. He would pull the same stunt on her once more if that happened.
“I don’t care. If you aren’t coming to me, then I’ll go to you.” He pressed his forehead against hers.
She had no choice but to nod. “Fine.”
And then, the humming of a car traveled across the air. Anastasia pushed him away, took two steps backward, and straightened her hair and dress. Their son was growing up, so they had to be careful not to show any intimacy in front of him.
Jared was seven years old, yet he was taller than his peers, probably because he got his father’s genes. He stood at about four feet seven, and he looked like a middle schooler when in his uniform. And now, he would even get embarrassed when he was getting called by his nickname. He had truly grown up a lot.
The first thing he saw when he came in was his sleeping sister. He quickly approached the stroller without taking his bag off. Gently, he looked at her before turning around to look at his parents. “Dad, Mom, I’m home.”
“Put your bag in your room. We’re having dinner with Uncle Nigel tonight,” Anastasia said softly.
“Really? Cool. I miss him.” Jared quickly went upstairs and came back down a moment later.
And then, the Presgraves left. Anastasia got into the car with Willow in her arms. The girl was still sleeping, and she shone like a little golden ball under the sun. A golden ball that smelled like milk.
Jared huddled around his mother, staring at his sister. And then, he kissed Willow’s hand. He liked how she smelled.
Three black cars set off for a restaurant in town.
Nigel picked Queenie up and set off for the restaurant as well. Queenie felt a little nervous. She had heard of Elliot’s name, but only in the news. She had never seen him in person and having dinner with someone as prestigious as him put a lot of pressure on her.
When the Presgraves came to the room, Willow had woken up. She looked around and started exploring the place. She crawled around the sofa, played with the trinkets on the table, and went to the balcony. She had a lot of energy after that recharge.
Since the door was open, Nigel found a little ball of something approaching him when he came in, and that something hugged him. He stared down, and the sight of the baby melted his heart.
Queenie gasped. “Oh my god, she’s so cute!” Right then, she saw a muscular man standing outside, and it was none other than Elliot, the baby’s father.
Nigel picked the baby up and introduced, “Queenie, this is Elliot.” He introduced Queenie to Elliot as well. “This is Queenie, my girlfriend.”
“Hi, I’m Queenie. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” She smiled politely.
Elliot smiled at her as well. “Hello.”
It was then Willow puckered her lips. She turned around and started hollering, clamoring for her father. After not seeing Nigel for a couple of months, she couldn’t recognize him anymore.
“Oh, sweetheart, don’t cry. It’s me, Uncle Nigel. Don’t you remember me?” He quickly tried to calm the girl down, but she still puckered her lips and looked for her father.
Elliot carried his daughter with a smile.
Nigel felt slightly hurt, for the little one was pretty forgetful.
“Nice to see you again, Nigel.” Anastasia came out of the room with a smile. Queenie’s eyes brightened, for she thought that Mrs. Presgrave was alluring. There was no denying that she was a stunning beauty.
Although Queenie had seen many beautiful women, Anastasia was still the most charming and graceful woman she had ever come across.
“Anastasia, let me introduce her to you. She’s Queenie.” Nigel then introduced Anastasia to Queenie. “She’s Elliot’s wife, who is also the president and chairperson of QR Jewelry Group.”
Queenie instantly had the urge to learn from her. She hoped that she would be as independent and capable as Anastasia one day.
“Nice to meet you, Anastasia. I’m Queenie.” As she spoke, she gazed at the woman with admiration.
On the other hand, Anastasia immediately took a liking to her. She supposed that they were the same kind of people, for she could tell that Queenie was a kind-hearted and friendly woman at first glance.
She was truly pleased that Nigel had found such a gentle yet determined wife.
“Please come in.” Anastasia took Queenie’s hand and shuffled into the private room. When Queenie saw a handsome young boy sitting on the couch, she was awestruck, thinking that the Presgraves were all good-looking people.
“Jared, say hi to Aunt Queenie,” Anastasia said to her son.
“Hi, Aunt Queenie,” Jared greeted politely.
“Hi, Jared.” Queenie waved her hand with a smile.
Then, the men entered the room. Willow had stopped throwing a tantrum and was now focused on munching the cookie in her hands. Elliot put her down in a highchair, and the little one continued having her snack.
There was no doubt that she was a foodie who spent most of her time eating. Even though she was just one and a half years old, she already weighed about thirty pounds.
Anastasia had been trying to help her lose some weight, but the little one would never miss a meal, or she would blow her top. Therefore, Anastasia could only let her be.
“Call me uncle, Willow. I have something delicious for you.” Nigel was still saddened by the fact that his beloved niece had forgotten about him.
The instant the little one heard there was food for her, she turned to look at Nigel, who was trying to attract her attention with a cake.
She quickly put down the cookie and took the cake, then proceeded to devour it wholeheartedly.
“Queenie, did Nigel tell you that I held my wedding on an island? The weather is lovely in August, so the island would be a good place to hold a wedding.” Anastasia started having a chat with Queenie.