All Chapters of The Surrogate Search : Reunited With My Cruel Ex: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“Changes that happen unexpectedly. Whether it’s a change in the weather, a change of season, or anything else.” Luciana’s answer was deliberately vague, successfully making Damian’s expression darken with irritation. “You don’t need to concern yourself with my affairs, Your Honorable Mr. Damian Montoya. You’d be better off dealing with your own personal problems. If you have no intention of marrying Leah Sinclair, you should put those rumors to rest now. I’d feel sorry for her if she keeps getting her hopes up over a cold-hearted playboy like you.”“That’s her problem, not mine,” Damian shot back curtly before turning around and walking away without another word.Mischa, who had been standing nearby, watched the young master leave. “You truly have no intention of telling him who your chosen candidate is, Madam?”“What for? If he finds out which woman I’ve chosen to be the surrogate mother, he might go straight to her and threaten her. Sometimes I wonder where that cruel streak of his

“That woman just now... I think I know her,” Albert murmured uncertainly.“Really? You actually know her?” Luciana’s voice came through Mischa’s earpiece, brimming with sudden excitement.Mischa turned around and saw that Luciana had already risen from her seat and was walking toward their table.“Albert, you know that girl?” Luciana now sat beside Albert, reaching for the hand of her trusted confidant as she looked at him expectantly. “Where have you seen her before?”“She... if I remember correctly—”“Granny Lucy!”A familiar, sweet voice cut him off, making all three people at the table turn at once.A blonde young woman dressed head-to-toe in designer labels approached them.“Ugh, here comes trouble again,” Luciana muttered under her breath to Mischa.“Are you having lunch?” Leah Sinclair asked, her expression attempting to look friendly despite the unmistakable curiosity in her eyes. “I came here for lunch too. What a coincidence!”Luciana gripped her wooden cane and rolled her e

“Madam... should I conduct a more thorough investigation into Miss Donovan’s background?” Albert asked hesitantly.Luciana furrowed her brow for a moment before shaking her head.“No need. Honestly, I’d rather watch the plot twist unfold at the end of the story,” she said with a meaningful smile. “Albert, could you prepare the rear pavilion for our guests later?”Albert nodded in agreement.Hazel left Grayson’s place feeling considerably lighter. Her uncle’s debt settlement letter was safely in her possession, and she was certain Grayson wouldn’t dare bother her again.Besides, Cassie, Adrian, and I will be leaving this place soon, Hazel thought with relief. Not even Grayson—or that bastard Douglas—will ever be able to find us again.“Sweetheart, who are those men?” Cassandra asked, glancing at the two men following behind them as they made their way toward the car waiting to take them home.“No one important. They’re friends of a friend.”“Are those ‘friends’ the ones who lent you th

“As Mischa told you, I’m the one who hired you to carry my baby. I’ve already reviewed your profile, and I was actually there when Mischa interviewed you. I was just sitting separately from the two of you. And to be honest, out of all the candidates, you were my favorite,” Luciana said as she accepted the cup of warm tea Mischa poured for her.“May I ask why?” Hazel asked.“Because you’re the most logical, honest, and transparent candidate. I really like your character.”“I’ll take that as a compliment.”“You silly girl. Of course it’s a compliment!” Luciana chuckled. “Starting today, you’ll work under the direct supervision of Mischa and Albert. If anyone else asks you to do something, you have every right to refuse. But if you don’t mind doing it, you’re free to comply. And if anyone dares to mistreat you, report them to Mischa or Albert immediately.”Both people whose names had been mentioned nodded obediently.“I feel like I’m being spoiled,” Hazel murmured.Luciana chuckled again

Hazel staggered slightly. Mischa immediately got to her feet and caught her before she could fall.“Looks like she’s drunk,” Mischa murmured softly.“I’ve never seen her drunk before,” Cassandra said sincerely. “She’s always avoided alcohol. Even after Adrian stopped breastfeeding, she never touched it.”Considering Douglas’s bad habits and the fact that Hazel now regarded her as her mother, Cassandra didn’t want Luciana or Mischa to misunderstand and think Hazel was a heavy drinker.“I understand,” Luciana replied with a calm smile. “Sometimes we need alcohol to forget our burdens for a little while or to release something we’re unable to say when we’re sober. You’re the same, Cassandra. If you want to get drunk, then let it out. Don’t worry. Mischa or Albert can always help us back to our rooms,” she added mischievously.Cassandra smiled gratefully and nodded, thankful for the older woman’s understanding.“Help her back to her room,” Luciana instructed Mischa.Mischa nodded and gent