Not long after, Zac’s assistant arrived, carrying a paper shopping bag. Zac took his suit jacket off, using it to discreetly cover the stain on his pants, and headed to the restroom."You guys go ahead and eat. Don’t wait for me."He returned about ten minutes later. Haley looked up at him and suddenly said, "Hey, Zac, can I ask you a favor?"Zac turned his head, his gaze softening. "What is it?""Be my model for a day. I want to design an outfit for you, something handmade."Ever since she became the CEO of JY Group, her status had skyrocketed, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to wear her designs. The last piece she designed was for Grandpa, and after his passing, Charles had him dressed in it for the funeral.He said, "He didn’t get to wear it much, but your grandpa loved it. It was a heartfelt gesture from you as his granddaughter. I think wearing this suit as he leaves us will make his journey to the afterlife less lonely."At that moment, Haley truly understo
After dinner, Haley leaned against Shane, feeling drowsy. Shane took off his suit jacket and draped it over her, then lifted her into his arms. "I’m taking Haley home. You guys can stay as long as you like.""Wait, we'll come too. We’re pretty much done here," Henry said, holding Jenny’s hand as they followed them outside. Zac, though silent, also followed suit.At the restaurant entrance, waiting for the driver, they overheard a conversation."Supervisor, please don’t fire me. I really need this job. I swear it wasn’t on purpose.""Charlotte, do you have any idea who you messed with? If they hadn't let it go, how much would we have had to pay? Now get out.""Supervisor..."Charlotte Luke could not hold back her tears, desperately pleading for her job. The familiar voice made Zac frown. He usually avoided getting involved in such matters, but the sound of a slap caught his attention.The supervisor’s sharp, gloating voice cut through the air, "Charlotte, I’ve had enough of you.
The supervisor sneered, "Then don't blame me for being rude! What's your name? I'll make sure you're not welcome here anymore."Before Zac could respond, Charlotte tugged at his sleeve, whispering, "Sir, thank you for standing up for me, but the owner of this restaurant has a lot of influence. You don't want to cross him.""Really?" Zac replied indifferently, looking over his shoulder. "You think I can't afford to cross you?"Shane raised an eyebrow and signaled Henry. Holding Haley in his arms, Shane couldn't move easily, so Henry took out Shane's phone and dialed the restaurant manager's number.In less than three minutes, a middle-aged man with a protruding belly came running out, one shoe missing in his haste. He didn't even notice, his mind consumed by a single thought that the boss was here for an inspection! And from the sound of it, the boss wasn't happy with him.Could the boss have found out about the things he had been doing?The supervisor was puzzled by how these men
Charlotte was utterly confused, having no idea what had just happened. How had the supervisor and the manager, who were giving her such a hard time moments ago, been dismissed so suddenly?She wanted to thank Zac, but he didn't even glance at her before walking away.The next day, when Haley heard about what happened, she looked disappointed. "I can't believe I missed such a drama! Why didn't you wake me up?"Shane, unfairly blamed, laughed helplessly. "If I had woken you up, would I still be able to sleep in our room tonight?"Haley blushed and had no retort. Shane handed her a peeled apple. "Want some?"Haley shook her head vehemently, leaning back and making a face. "No way! I'm full. I can't eat another bite."Shane set down the fruit knife and leaned in, pressing his face against her soft belly. "Really? Let me check."Haley wore a thin-strapped nightgown, the fabric just a whisper against her skin. Shane's warm breath seeping through the fabric made her flush even more.
Shane slowly closed his mouth, deciding not to say anything further. The doctor had mentioned that the fetus's hearing system starts developing around two months, and now at three months, it might be able to hear his voice. Although he secretly hoped for a daughter, he would still love a son just as much.After thinking for a long time, Shane came up with a name, "Caden Ford."Haley nodded in approval. "Okay, let's go with that. We'll see which one we end up using."Shane pulled Haley into his arms, confidently saying, "Darling, trust your husband's intuition. It's definitely a girl."Haley couldn't help but laugh. She patted his shoulder playfully, "I have an appointment with Jenny tomorrow for a check-up. Do you want to come with me?""So soon?" Shane was surprised. He still cherished the last check-up report and often took it out to admire.Haley gently touched her stomach, her eyes soft. "We've been traveling between Jasper City and the capital for the past month. Time flew b
The results of the prenatal checkup came in quickly. Haley and Jenny had their checkups done together to save time.Haley's ultrasound results came in first. The doctor smiled and said, "Everything looks great. Both babies are healthy. You're almost four months along now, so it's a good time to start some early education and prenatal yoga. Aerobic exercise is also beneficial for the babies.""Thank you, doctor. We will... Wait, both?" Haley looked up in surprise.Even Shane was stunned. "Doctor, are you sure?"The doctor gave them a peculiar look. "How could I be wrong about something like this? There's no mistake. Mrs. Ford is carrying twins. Her body is a bit weak, so the babies' development has been slower, which is why it wasn't noticed earlier."Haley gripped Shane's sleeve tightly and looked up at him. "Honey, we're having twins!"Shane suppressed his excitement and gently pulled her into his arms. His movements were careful, as if handling something fragile."Thank you, s
Zac looked at the mess before him, a vein throbbing at his temple. "No need, the pipe at home burst. I've already called someone to fix it.""Alright then, we'll reschedule. There's some good news I want to share with you."Zac was about to ask when Shane abruptly hung up. Such important news about the twins couldn't be shared over the phone.Curious, Haley asked, "What's going on? Is Zac busy?""Yeah, his pipe burst. He's probably cleaning up. You know how he is about his territory. He rarely lets anyone into his villa."Haley sighed, "Oh well, we'll have to tell him next time."At Zac’s private villa, he tossed his phone aside, glaring at the woman before him. "Didn't the housekeeper tell you not to touch anything?""I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I didn't think I'd trip..." Charlotte felt incredibly unlucky.She was about to be promoted at the restaurant, but the manager’s relative took her place. She just wanted to work hard and earn money, but she nearly got fired
Zac's gaze sharpened, his cold eyes settling on her. "What did you say?"Charlotte quickly shut her mouth and waved her hands in a flustered manner. "Nothing, nothing at all."She felt certain she was about to lose this high-paying job.A few minutes later, the water from the pipe finally started to lessen. Both Zac and Charlotte were exhausted, sitting on the edge of the bathtub. They were completely soaked, especially Charlotte. The new uniform she had just put on was now soaked, clinging to her body and accentuating her curves in a way that was hard to ignore.However, she was oblivious to this. Her mind was occupied with the thought, "This is it, he's going to fire me now!"She debated whether she should plead for her job, her expressions changing rapidly, which caught Zac's attention for a moment.After a brief rest, Zac turned to the helper. "Do we have any other clothes? Take her to change."The helper hesitated, "No, sir. There are only two helpers in the house, and in