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81 Why Not Get Married?
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 82 Staying Over
After finishing the dishes, Adela turned around and realized that Layson was still there. She froze for a moment, awkwardly rubbing her hands together. She had already felt uneasy when he followed her into the kitchen, and now, with him still standing there, the discomfort only grew stronger.“Uh… do you want something to drink?” she asked hesitantly.Layson, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality at the sound of her voice. His gaze landed on her, and after a brief pause, he nodded slightly. The faint smile that surfaced on his usually cold face left Adela momentarily stunned. Ever since returning, she had noticed something different about him, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.“Sure,” he replied.Hearing his response, Adela turned to the kitchen cabinets, rummaging through them to see what she had. After searching for a while, she found a packet of chrysanthemum tea. She held it up for him to see.“This okay?”“Yeah, that’s fine.”Layson’s eyes remained on h
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 83 A Night of Unspoken Tension
Late at night, Layson lay awake, staring at the faint glow of streetlights reflecting on the ceiling. Beside him, Ralph was sound asleep, his soft, steady breathing filling the quiet room. Layson turned his head slightly and glanced at the boy—he was sleeping so soundly, completely at ease.Just then, a faint noise came from outside.The guest room where Layson was staying was right next to Adela’s bedroom, and the sound seemed to be coming from her direction. Frowning slightly, he got up quietly, wanting to check what she was doing.Meanwhile, in her room, Adela stirred awake, feeling incredibly thirsty. Reaching out for the glass of water she usually kept on her nightstand, she realized it was empty. Letting out a small sigh, she slipped out of bed as quietly as possible, careful not to wake anyone. She tiptoed toward the kitchen, poured herself a glass of water, and drank it all in one go.Just as she placed the glass back on the counter, a deep voice suddenly spoke from behind her
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 84 Adela’s Thoughts
Adela stood still, watching Layson, who still looked half-asleep. She didn’t know how to respond, so she simply stayed quiet. Layson, seeing that she wasn’t going to acknowledge him, stepped further into the kitchen, his gaze falling on the eggs she had prepared.“You made breakfast?”“Mm.”Adela rubbed her hands together and answered softly. Layson lifted his eyes to her, noticing the way she was acting a little strange. He wasn’t sure what she was being so shy about, but he had no idea that in his current, slightly disheveled, just-out-of-bed state, he was even more dangerously charming.“The kids are still sleeping. You should freshen up first, then come have breakfast,” Adela said quickly, feeling her face heat up again. Without waiting for his response, she turned toward the kitchen, clearly trying to hide her discomfort.Layson didn’t say anything, just gave a small nod before heading to the bathroom. By the time he returned, Adela was already sitting at the table, quietly eatin
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 85 An Unexpected Good News
The weekend flew by in a blur of cozy movie nights and home-cooked meals for Adela and Herbie. They had spent two peaceful days together, indulging in the little joys of life. But soon, Monday arrived, bringing back the usual hustle of work and school.“Adela, I’m heading to school!”Herbie called out, her voice slightly muffled by the piece of toast she was hastily chewing. She quickly slipped on her shoes and dashed out the door before Adela could even remind her to be careful.Adela sighed, shaking her head as she grabbed her own bag and headed out.At Starry Jewelry, the office building was already buzzing with energy. As soon as Adela stepped inside, she was greeted by a crowd gathered around the elevators. She exhaled deeply—New York’s fast-paced work culture was no joke. But the busy environment also meant less time for overthinking. Adjusting her expression, she reminded herself to start the day with a smile.Meanwhile, in the Director’s Office…Leopold Davis leaned back in hi
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 86 Breaking News
“What’s up with Cora?”Layson’s voice was calm, but he was definitely paying attention now. After all, Cora was Adela’s direct supervisor. If there was any friction between them, he needed to know—especially if it involved Adela. Besides, she could be a useful source of intel in the future.Leopold leaned back in his chair, grinning. He was still amused by how jealous Cora had been earlier. Truth be told, he had thought about making things official between them many times. But whether it was his own hesitation or Cora’s reluctance, neither of them had ever taken that step.“She thinks Adela and I have something going on. You should probably clear it up yourself,” Leopold teased.Layson’s face darkened slightly. A misunderstanding like that was unacceptable. The very thought of anyone associating Adela with another man—even in a false rumor—rubbed him the wrong way.“I will.”Leopold chuckled, hearing the subtle possessiveness in his friend’s tone. There weren’t many things that Layson
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 87 Emergency Meeting
Summer was quickly approaching, and the sun was the best proof of it. At Starry, the entire design team was working overtime, racing against the clock to finalize the summer jewelry collection.Adela had also been working late for several days in a row. Just last night, she had stayed at the office until well past midnight, making sure everything was on track. She was exhausted, so when Saturday morning rolled around, she was relieved that she could finally sleep in.But her peace didn’t last long.Half-asleep, she heard her phone ringing. Groggily, she fumbled under the covers until she finally found it.“Hello?” she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.“Adela, wake up! We have an emergency meeting at the office!”It was Cora.Hearing this, Adela snapped awake, sitting up so fast that her blanket slid off her shoulders.“What?! A meeting? On a weekend? Why?”“No idea, but Mr. Davis just announced it. Get here ASAP.”The call ended before Adela could ask anything else. She sat there f
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 88 I’m Waiting for You
Layson met Adela’s gaze, and when she shot him a sharp glare, he simply chuckled under his breath, his amusement barely concealed.Ever since he had left her house that night, he hadn’t found a proper excuse to see her again. So today, on a whim, he had dragged Leopold along and arranged this completely unnecessary meeting.“Well then, why don’t you introduce your design to everyone?”His voice was calm and composed, but there was a hint of teasing in his tone that only Adela could pick up on. She stared at him in disbelief, her eyes widening slightly. She knew he was doing this on purpose.Of all the designers present, why single her out?But now, with everyone’s attention on her, she had no choice but to stand up. She took a slow breath, steadied herself, and turned towards the projected design on the screen.“My concept revolves around the theme of ‘coolness.’ In the heat of summer, the idea of something cool and refreshing is particularly appealing,” she explained, her voice stead
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 89 Ralph Needs His Mom
Cora followed Leopold Davis into his office, barely settling into her seat before he spoke with a teasing smirk."Didn’t expect you to be so entertained today!"Leopold had been observing her reactions the entire time. It wasn’t just Layson acting out of character today—Cora had clearly enjoyed the show too. She had subtly nudged the conversation toward Adela multiple times, even stealing amused glances whenever Layson found ways to keep Adela engaged. Her usual cool demeanor had cracked just enough to show something else—curiosity, maybe even excitement.Cora hesitated for a moment, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, suddenly feeling a little self-conscious."I just found it amusing," she admitted.She had always thought of Layson as someone untouchable—cold, distant, someone who didn’t waste time on unnecessary interactions. But today, he had gone out of his way to put on a whole act just to have lunch with Adela.Leopold watched her closely, his usual playful smirk softening
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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
