Semua Bab Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama: Bab 131 - Bab 140

After returning to her room, Marah took a moment to collect herself. She hadn’t been home in days, and the room felt unfamiliar, almost as if it had been neglected. A faint, unpleasant smell lingered in the air, making her wonder if someone had deliberately skipped cleaning her room. She quickly changed into a fresh outfit before stepping out.Richard Norman was usually in his study, and today was no exception. Marah had confirmed this with the housekeeper before heading upstairs. She paused outside the door, took a deep breath, and knocked.“Mr. Norman, it’s me, Marah.”“Oh, Marah! Come in,” Richard’s voice called out.Marah entered with a gentle smile, though her heart was racing. Richard looked up from his desk, momentarily surprised. He had almost forgotten Marah was still part of the household. She hadn’t been around much lately, and no one had really noticed her absence except for the housekeeper, who had mentioned it in passing.“It’s been a while since you were home. Are you d

“Mr. Norman, you’re quite the charmer. Beautiful women are always coming to find you,” someone joked, clearly unaware of Layson’s reputation for not tolerating such remarks. The man immediately fell silent under Layson’s icy glare. Layson didn’t bother to explain or respond. He simply walked away, leaving the group behind.Marah, who had been standing with her head bowed, couldn’t help but smile as Layson walked off. She took it as a sign that he was willing to listen to her and quickly followed him. Layson, however, had no intention of engaging with her. His attention was still focused on Adela, who was now standing a short distance away with Ralph trailing behind her, clearly upset but unwilling to leave her side.“Layson, I heard you fainted and were hospitalized recently. Are you feeling better now?” Marah asked, her voice soft and hesitant. She kept her eyes downcast, too nervous to meet his gaze. But Layson’s attention wasn’t on her. His eyes were still fixed on Adela and Ralph.

Layson removed his suit jacket and draped it over Adela’s shoulders. The storage room had been damp and cold, and he could feel the chill lingering on her skin. His expression was stern, his jaw tight with barely concealed anger. Adela glanced at him, sensing his frustration, though his voice remained calm and measured.“What were you doing out here?” Layson asked, his tone cool but laced with concern.As he spoke, he guided Adela out of the dark room, his arm wrapped protectively around her. Adela, surprisingly, didn’t resist. The fear and panic she had felt earlier seemed to melt away the moment Layson appeared. She couldn’t quite explain it, but his presence gave her a sense of security she hadn’t expected.“Adela, are you okay? How did you end up locked in there?” Cici rushed over, her face filled with worry. She was both shocked and relieved to see Adela wrapped in Layson’s jacket. The sight of Layson being so protective of Adela was something she never thought she’d witness.“I

Adela kept her head down, unsure of how to respond. She had never seen Layson like this—vulnerable, almost defeated. It was a side of him she didn’t recognize, and it frightened her. She didn’t understand how she could have such an effect on him.“Adela, what are you so afraid of?” Layson asked, his voice low and intense.He was certain that Adela wasn’t indifferent to him. He had always believed that she felt something for him, and he was right. But Adela was afraid—afraid of what, she didn’t know. She only knew that Layson was someone she couldn’t allow herself to love. She had made that decision five years ago, and she had stuck to it ever since.“Layson, we’re not right for each other,” Adela finally said, her voice trembling.Layson let out a deep sigh. Her answer was so generic, so safe. It explained nothing yet seemed to justify everything. He lit a cigarette, rolling down the window to let the smoke drift out into the night. The scent of tobacco seemed to fit the heavy atmosph

The sun outside was slowly rising, struggling to keep pace with the fast rhythm of the city. The people already caught up in their busy lives had long begun their workday. The sunlight hit Cora’s face, and even when she was angry, her beautiful features still stood out.“What can she even say? She said I can’t get into your Davis family’s door. She's giving me a few million to leave you.”Just thinking about how Mrs. Davis had shoved a check in front of her made Cora’s anger boil. That look of disdain and dismissal hurt her deeply. She knew she would never be the kind of daughter-in-law Mrs. Davis wanted, and while she’d once tried to do everything to win the family over, the moment her dignity had been trampled, she realized it was impossible.“My mom didn’t mean it that way. Don’t overthink it.”Leopold Davis, rubbing his temple in frustration, tried his best to explain, though he knew it wouldn’t change anything.“I don’t want to talk about it anymore. Please leave.”Cora’s face wa