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106 Dinner with Me Tomorrow
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 107 Candlelight Dinner
The soft hum of an approaching car finally reached Adela’s ears. She instinctively looked up and spotted the familiar black luxury sedan pulling up in front of her. Without hesitation, she grabbed the door handle, slipped into the back seat, and shut the door in one swift motion.“Drive,” she said immediately, her voice slightly tense.Layson Norman turned his head slightly, his sharp gaze landing on her. He didn’t say anything, but the way she rushed into his car—almost as if she were afraid of being seen—didn’t sit well with him. Was she that reluctant to be associated with him? Did she think he was someone she had to hide from?Despite her urgency, the driver remained still, waiting for his boss’s instructions. Adela, growing more anxious by the second, reached out and grabbed Layson’s sleeve, giving it a slight tug.“Tell him to drive,” she urged, her voice laced with impatience.Layson’s eyes flicked to where her fingers clutched his sleeve. A slow, amused smile played at his lip
Last Updated : 2025-03-09Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 108 Rejecting Layson
The night had settled over the city, but the sky wasn’t pitch black. Instead, it was a deep, luminous blue, blending seamlessly with the city’s lights. In the summer, stars should have been visible, but in a place like this, people’s eyes were drawn to neon signs rather than the night sky.From the very start, Adela felt uneasy. The extravagant dinner, the private venue—everything about tonight made her uncomfortable. And when Layson openly admitted that he had arranged all of this just for her, she knew she had to say something.“Layson… Thank you for everything you’ve done for me,” she said, her voice steady but soft. “But I can’t accept more than this.”She kept her eyes down, avoiding his gaze. She didn’t want to see his reaction because she knew rejecting him wouldn’t be easy. There was a brief silence before she heard him take a deep sip of his wine, the sound of the glass meeting his lips oddly sharp in the quiet space.“And then?” His voice was low, slightly hoarse, with a tou
Last Updated : 2025-03-09Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 109 Avoiding Layson
When Adela got home, she felt utterly exhausted. Everything that had happened today still felt surreal. She tossed her bag onto the couch and collapsed onto it, just about to close her eyes for a moment when her phone suddenly rang."Hello?""Sis, I'm not coming home tonight. I'm staying over at the Andersons'. Don't worry about me, just have fun!"Herbie's voice had a teasing edge to it, and Adela could instantly tell that she was assuming she was still with Layson. Yesterday, Layson had mentioned that he would pick Herbie up from school, and there was no doubt that Ralph had told her she had been with him. Adela could sense that Herbie was hoping for something more between her and Layson—she was always casually praising him, listing off how successful and amazing he was."Alright, just behave at the Andersons'."Adela didn't have the energy to argue with her about it. No matter what she said, Herbie would think what she wanted to think anyway. She half-heartedly replied, barely list
Last Updated : 2025-03-09Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 110 Temporary Escape
Adela was told she would be leaving that afternoon, so she headed home to pack. She called Mrs. Anderson to let her know she’d be gone for a few days and arranged for Herbie to stay with them during her absence. Mrs. Anderson was more than happy to accommodate Herbie, even reminding Adela to be careful while traveling.After the meeting, Cora couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was up with Adela. She’d been acting strangely, so when she met Leopold for lunch, she couldn’t resist bringing it up."Hey, do you know what's going on between Layson and Adela recently?" Cora asked, her curiosity getting the best of her.Leopold looked at her, confused. "No idea. Why do you ask?"Cora sighed, picking at her food absentmindedly. "Well, something’s been off with Adela. Today, she even volunteered to go on a business trip with me."Leopold raised an eyebrow, noticing the concern in Cora’s voice. "Is that so? But why are you asking me? Shouldn’t you be talking to her about it?""I don’t
Last Updated : 2025-03-09Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 111 The Burn of Whiskey
Layson swirled the whiskey in his glass, the ice clinking softly against the sides as he sat in the dimly lit bar. The sharp burn of alcohol still lingered in his throat, yet it did little to cool the irritation boiling in his chest. After leaving that dinner meeting in frustration, he had no plans to drink—until Leopold stopped him in the hallway, insisting they grab a drink together."Adela went to Florida on a business trip with Cora," Leopold announced casually, watching Layson's reaction with a smirk.Layson’s grip on the glass tightened slightly, but his expression remained unreadable. He took a slow sip, letting the whiskey slide down before setting the glass down with a quiet clink."For how long?" His voice was calm, almost indifferent, but the sharp edge in his tone didn’t escape Leopold.Leopold leaned back lazily, twirling his own glass between his fingers. "Not sure," he mused. "Could be two days, could be two weeks, maybe even longer. Depends on how things go."That was
Last Updated : 2025-03-11Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 112 His Presence in the Wind
Feelings can erupt in an instant, but they can also be extinguished just as quickly. Layson felt a dull ache in his head, and when he finally propped himself up, he realized he had been lying on the couch. The whole room smelled strongly of alcohol. He glanced at the clock—it was already 3 a.m. The stillness of the night made him feel more awake than ever.Meanwhile, Leopold Davis was jolted awake by his phone ringing. The caller ID showed Layson Norman, and it was well past three in the morning. He thought, Layson must be out of his mind, calling this late."It's three in the morning, what do you need?" Leopold mumbled, still groggy.Layson’s voice was low and a bit seductive, carrying a hint of impatience. "I need Cora's number and the address for where they’re staying in Florida."Leopold, still half asleep, didn't know how to respond to Layson’s unexpected request. Layson pressed his fingers to his temple, trying to ease the headache that had started to form. He’d been thinking ab
Last Updated : 2025-03-11Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 113 Meeting in the Rain
After arriving in the small town, Cora took Adela to a quaint workshop that had a distinct folk style. The workshop was small but filled with meticulously crafted silver jewelry. Each piece was so delicate, and Adela couldn’t help but be drawn to them, wandering around the display and admiring the craftsmanship.“These are our latest creations. There are a lot of girls in the town about to come of age, and these are gifts their families make for them. They’re sewn into the clothes, and when they turn of age, they wear them as part of their formal attire,” A gril explained, showing her the intricate designs.“Is this a tradition in your town?” Adela asked, genuinely curious.“Yes,” the girl smiled. “It’s a custom here. When the girls reach adulthood, they wear these special garments to the bridge to meet their future husbands.”Adela was fascinated. She had never encountered such a custom before, and it gave her a deeper appreciation for the cultural richness of the small town. Each pi
Last Updated : 2025-03-11Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 114 The Two in the Rain
The rain showed no signs of stopping, and it seemed to grow heavier with every passing minute. Standing in front of Layson Norman, Adela could feel the cold raindrops soaking her clothes. Despite her surprise, a part of her knew instinctively that they couldn’t just stand there in the downpour."The rain's too heavy. Let’s find some place to shelter for a bit," Adela said, her voice almost lost in the sound of the rain hitting the ground.Without waiting for an answer, she grabbed Layson's arm and started walking. He barely reacted, a small smirk playing on his lips as he allowed her to pull him along. What used to irritate him—the damp, wet days—now felt almost welcoming. Something about the rain, about being here with Adela, made everything feel strangely right.They found refuge under a roof that had been shut off for the night, a small, overhanging awning protecting them from the downpour. Adela brushed the water off her clothes, and Layson put the umbrella away, both of them sile
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 240 The Photo
Adela was a little tempted by the idea of giving Layson a gift. “He doesn’t need anything… What would I even give him?”Cici rolled her eyes. “It’s not about what the gift is, it’s about who is giving it! Guys need to be sweet-talked sometimes. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about.”Seeing how confidently she spoke, Adela was almost convinced.“Wait—you said you don’t have a boyfriend. How do you know so much?”Another eye roll from Cici. “Please. I’ve watched enough TV dramas. And every time my parents fight, my dad always wins my mom over with a gift.”“Oh…” Adela looked a little envious. “So your dad’s the one making it up to your mom. But me…”The air turned awkward.Cici cleared her throat. “Hey, whatever works, right? Don’t overthink it. I’ll go with you at lunch. You pick something nice and give it to him tonight—easy fix.”As soon as lunch break hit, the two headed to the biggest mall in the city. Adela was still debating what kind of gift would be best.After grabbing a bi
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 239 Cheer Him Up
The phone was quiet for a few seconds. Just as Barnes thought Layson might hang up, Layson finally said calmly, “Let her stay at the apartment. You head back.”After hanging up, Layson dialed Diana.“Mom, Adela’s not in the best mood right now, so she’s staying at the apartment. I’m flying abroad in the morning—no need to wait up for us tonight.”Diana wanted to say something to get Adela to come home, but hearing that, she chose not to push.“You two just take care of yourselves, don’t let anyone else interfere.”And by “anyone,” she obviously meant Marah.Layson smiled faintly. “I know, don’t worry.”After he hung up, he lit a cigarette. Smoke curled in the air, veiling the cold detachment in his eyes.Barely fifteen minutes later, Barnes knocked and opened the door. “Sir, are you heading back to the apartment tonight?”Layson, cigarette between his fingers, tapped the ashtray lightly. His expression was as composed as ever—but something darker lingered behind his cold gaze.“Is my
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 238 The Argument
Layson looked at Adela sitting across from him—fresh from a shower, cheeks still flushed pink. Her eyes burned with a bright, piercing light—he couldn’t tell if it was from anger or confusion.Her thick, dark hair hung loosely over her shoulders, the ends softly curled. She looked effortlessly beautiful in her loungewear—there was something so cozy and real about her like this.Layson always knew she was stunning. That’s what drew him to her in the first place. But it wasn’t just her looks. It was her passion, the way her eyes lit up when she talked about jewelry design. She had a fire in her that was rare.He especially liked those quiet nights in the study, when she curled up in his lap and excitedly pointed out the elements of her designs, explaining her inspiration. The joy she radiated when he praised her ideas was irresistible.And this afternoon—watching her speak so animatedly to Carl Rodriguez about her design, her face glowing, the way Carl looked at her like he was entrance
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 237 Confrontation
Adela watched Carl Rodriguez study the designs so seriously that she felt bad interrupting. She just quietly sipped two glasses of juice while waiting.Carl chuckled as he looked over the pages. “Not a coffee fan? I noticed you always order juice.”Her expression tensed slightly. “Yeah, not really into coffee.”That wasn’t true—she actually liked coffee. But now that she was pregnant, she’d intentionally switched to juice.She was still conflicted about the baby.Letting out a quiet sigh, Adela turned her gaze to the window, zoning out again.After nearly an hour, Carl finally nodded. “I’m impressed. Let’s go with this design.”Adela looked up at him, completely confused. You made me wait a whole hour just to say that?“If you’re satisfied, then we’ll move forward,” she said calmly. “The final payment can be sent to the same account as before. If that’s all, I’ll be heading out.”Just as she was about to stand up, Carl unexpectedly placed his hand on hers. His fingers were warm and sm
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 236 The Meeting
Adela was resting her chin on her hands, staring blankly at the design on her screen, her mind still stuck on what Layson said that morning.She couldn’t help wondering—how much did he know?Did he already know about what Marah tried to do to her?Last night, when he had her bowl taken away so suddenly, she didn’t think much of it. But looking back now, it felt completely out of character for him.Layson was someone who grew up in privilege. He had that natural aloofness, elegant and refined. Ever since taking over the company, he became even more calm and composed. Publicly embarrassing someone? Definitely not his style—unless someone touched his bottom line.Did he even have one?Was it... the child she was carrying?As she was spacing out, her phone lit up. A call from an unfamiliar number.She picked up, and a lazy, low-pitched male voice came through, smooth and teasing, “Adela, I’d like to see the design in advance.”There were still two days until the deadline, and Adela had al
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 235 The Ride
Marah made a move to grab Adela’s hand, but Adela casually tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, avoiding her without looking obvious. Marah’s hand just hung there awkwardly in the air.Still smiling sweetly, Marah watched Adela standing in the doorway.Adela stepped aside and walked into the house, calm and composed. “The director was asking about you today—why you haven’t been showing up at work. Something happen?”Ralph had already run down from upstairs and jumped into Adela’s arms. She carried him to the couch and sat down.Marah trailed closely behind, letting out a delicate laugh. “I went on a short trip with a friend—just a weekend getaway. The car broke down and I lost my phone. I called in to report to the director as soon as I got back.”Adela gave her a look. The woman sitting across from her wore an innocent expression with wide eyes and a hint of flirtatious charm at the corners. If not for her unusually pale complexion giving away her real condition, Adela might
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 234 The Visit
Adela thought about it and decided to take Cici’s advice—she needed to get the truth from Lily. She still didn’t really know what happened that night. Layson didn’t talk much, and Barnes had brushed her off, saying he didn’t know.She didn’t tell Layson she was going to see Lily. But she’d overheard Barnes mention she was still being held at the precinct. So, right after work, she and Cici drove over together.A police officer led them toward the holding cells and casually mentioned something strange along the way.“That Lily girl—she left an impression. She admitted to everything and since the victim wasn’t really hurt, the sentence was light, only eight months. But get this—she begged for three years. Isn’t that weird?”Adela and Cici exchanged glances. “Did she lose her mind or something?”Cici clutched Adela’s arm like she expected to find a lunatic behind bars.But when they saw Lily, she actually looked surprisingly normal—none of that wild-eyed mess they’d been imagining. In fa
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 233 Moving Back to the Norman Family Estate
Several teachers rushed in to calm things down. The program director and staff tried to smooth over the tension with the parents. This was the Royal Prep Academy—more upscale than most preschools—where kids were trained in special skill sets.One young teacher nervously explained the whole incident.Apparently, three kids had gotten into a scuffle over something someone said about moms. One little girl had overheard an adult say that Ralph didn’t have a known mother, and she blurted it out today.Ralph insisted he had a mom, but the girl didn’t believe him. That led to arguing. The girl got angry and scratched Ralph first. Ralph instinctively tried to scratch back. Then two of her little friends jumped in to defend her, and suddenly the four kids were all rolling on the floor. By the time teachers stepped in, Ralph already had a big scratch across his cheek.Now, this wasn’t a huge deal—none of the kids were seriously hurt. But it wasn’t a small thing either. Ralph had clear marks on
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 232 The Fight
Adela frowned at Mr. Norman, realizing just how alike he and Layson were—both stubborn and unwilling to listen.After a brief pause, she said, “Mr. Norman, I really don't see any reason for me to move into your family estate.”Mr. Norman's face turned red with anger. “You're carrying Layson's child. That means you must live at the estate. I make the decisions here.”Adela countered, “When I was pregnant with Ralph, no one mentioned moving in.”The two went back and forth, neither willing to back down.Layson, rubbing his temples, sat down on the hospital bed, watching them silently. His presence seemed to dampen their argument, and their voices gradually lowered.“Are you two done?”He smirked, though the smile didn't reach his eyes, as if watching a farce.Once the room quieted, he said, “Let's go to your room, Father.”The caregiver, relieved, quickly wheeled Mr. Norman out.Left alone, Layson pulled Adela close, one hand gripping her chin, the other around her waist. He kissed her
