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152 The People Who Appear in Life
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2025-03-19 13:45:31
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 153 Father and Daughter Meet
The air in the hospital room was warmer than outside. The only sound in the room was the hum of the humidifier. Adela stood by the bedside, unsure of how she was feeling. She kept rubbing her purse nervously, her eyes staring blankly, filled with an inexplicable sense of unfamiliarity.“Do you think he’ll wake up?” Adela asked softly.Even though she didn’t feel any special attachment to this relative, the situation felt heavy. Meeting him for the first time like this left her feeling strangely emotional.“The doctor said we just have to wait,” Liam replied, standing beside her. This might be his biggest regret – bringing Adela here to meet her relative under these circumstances. He glanced at her, sensing that she still wasn’t ready to accept it. He unconsciously squeezed her hand, understanding her inner conflict.They stayed at the hospital until 10 PM, and Mr. Walton still hadn't woken up. Layson also stayed with Adela, sitting by her side, occasionally talking with Liam. Layson n
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-19Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 154 Investigating Adela
The car had been parked downstairs for a while. Layson Norman stuck his left hand out the window, holding a cigarette between his fingers. The cool breeze of the summer night whipped through the air, brushing against both of them like a cold, silent reminder of the distance growing between them.“We should take some time to cool down. I haven’t figured out what I want from this relationship yet,” Adela said softly, her gaze fixed ahead. She wasn’t avoiding the issue, but she knew they needed a break. Talking things through with Layson was the only way she could think of to handle the situation. They had both acted impulsively lately, and now they needed time to think about what to do next.“Mm.”Layson glanced at Adela as he nodded, feeling a mix of frustration and resignation. He had done so much, and this was the answer he got? It stung deeply—nothing had ever left him feeling this drained before. Maybe it was time to really step back and think things through.Hearing his response,
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-19Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 155 We Are Family
A few days had passed, and Layson Norman hadn’t reached out to Adela. Meanwhile, Liam Walton had called, telling her that their grandfather had finally woken up and suggesting she visit the hospital if she had time. She had already planned on going anyway. Life had been unusually calm, and Adela found herself enjoying this kind of routine—going to work, coming home, and having the freedom to do whatever she wanted.“Adela, did you hear? Layson Norman is all over the news with an international supermodel!”Cici, as usual, was full of energy, always keeping tabs on Layson. Adela had been relieved to go a few days without hearing his name, but apparently, that was wishful thinking. Cici had seen firsthand how Layson treated Adela, and though she had been dying to ask about their relationship, Adela never seemed eager to talk about it.“Oh? Isn’t that normal? He’s not married.”For most people, it would be normal. But when Adela said it, it sounded different—almost as if there was a hint
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-20Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 156 Tabloid Rumors
The atmosphere in the hospital room was lively. Mr. Walton’s mood had brightened considerably the moment Adela walked in. He couldn’t stop talking, asking her all sorts of simple questions. And though the situation still felt awkward, Adela made an effort to respond, not wanting to dampen his enthusiasm.“You’re working at Starry Jewelry now, right?”“Yeah.”“Is work going well?”“It’s alright.”The conversation was polite, though somewhat stiff. Everyone else in the room listened quietly, sensing the unnatural tension in their exchange. Still, there was a certain warmth in it—after all, Adela had come, and that was already a step forward.Spencer watched her from the side, his emotions difficult to describe. She was right there in front of him, yet the distance between them still felt insurmountable.Adela didn’t stay at the hospital for long. She barely remembered how she excused herself, only that when she came to her senses, she was already walking out with Liam Walton beside her.
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-20Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 157 A Sinister Plan
“Miss. Miller, this way, please.”The sudden presence of security guards startled Lydia Miller. She couldn’t believe Layson would treat her like this. He hadn’t denied the rumors—didn’t that mean he was at least somewhat interested in her? Panic crept into her chest. Could her intel have been wrong? How was that possible?“Layson, what do you mean by this? I—”Before she could finish, Layson gave a dismissive wave, signaling the guards to escort her out. Reality hit her like a ton of bricks.For years, she had worked her way up, dreaming of securing a spot among the elite. She had been waiting for the perfect opportunity, the right man to latch onto. When she first laid eyes on Layson Norman, she decided he was the one.But now?“Don’t touch me, I can walk on my own.”Even in this humiliating moment, Lydia held onto her pride. She refused to let anyone see her being dragged out like a nobody. With a sharp glare at Layson, she turned on her heels and stormed out."So what if you're ric
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-20Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 158 The Masquerade Ball
News of the Walton family’s masquerade ball spread quickly. Everyone knew Liam Walton had organized it to lift his grandfather’s spirits, making the event both meaningful and grand. The gossip mill at Starry Jewelry buzzed with excitement, as the event had drawn considerable attention.“When’s the masquerade ball happening?”“Tomorrow night! How could you forget?”“I can’t help it—I’m too excited! Masquerades are so mysterious and romantic!”This ball was going to be huge. The guest list was extensive, and even the Starry design department had been invited, leaving employees thrilled.Adela had just stepped out of the restroom when she overheard a few colleagues chatting about it.“Hey, did you hear? The Walton family has a daughter.”Her hands froze mid-rinse. Someone else knows?Slowing her movements, she leaned in slightly, trying to catch the rest of their conversation.“For real? How do you know that?”“My uncle works at Walton Enterprises. I overheard some of the shareholders ta
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-20Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 159 I Want to Talk to You
The grand ballroom shimmered under dazzling chandeliers, the golden glow making the space even more magnificent. The masquerade ball was in full swing, its mystery captivating—no one knew exactly who was who. Under these lights, the darkness of the night seemed to fade, replaced by the lively atmosphere of whispered conversations and graceful movements.“Liam, have you seen Adela?”Evelyn scanned the room, her eyes darting from one masked figure to another, trying to recognize her. Though everyone wore masks, certain silhouettes were unmistakable, yet she still hadn’t spotted her.Liam Walton held onto Evelyn’s hand carefully, his grip steady. He hadn’t wanted her to come, worried she’d be too exhausted, but he also knew she would’ve been bored staying home alone.“She’ll be here. Don’t worry—just take it easy.”Soft music filled the ballroom, and as the elegant melody played, couples gradually stepped into the center of the dance floor, moving in sync with the rhythm.Standing at the
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-21Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 160 Our Child Wants to See You
The expression on Spencer’s face turned helpless as he looked at Adela. He had to admit that when she was being stubborn, she was just like her mother—once she made up her mind, there was no talking her out of it. Seeing that, for some reason, Adela felt a slight pang in her heart."Since you don’t want it, we won’t force you. But this… this is something your mother prepared for you before she passed."As he spoke, Spencer reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box, extending it toward Adela. She hesitated, staring at it. Anything related to that woman—the mother who had abandoned her—was a wound she had never been able to heal."I don’t want it!"Her voice was firm, carrying a sharp edge. Any trace of guilt she had felt earlier disappeared in an instant.Spencer was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Adela’s reaction to be so intense. He wanted to explain, but the words got stuck in his throat."Your mother, she… she never meant to—"But even he couldn’t find the right words. Af
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-21
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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
