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“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
Last Updated : 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
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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
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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
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Leaning against the car door, Layson had already smoked several cigarettes. Every now and then, he would glance back at the car, checking on the conversation happening inside.Inside the car, Adela and Ralph sat side by side, engaged in a serious conversation like two adults. Ralph turned to look at Adela, the thought of her coldness toward him resurfacing in his mind, and the feeling of injustice welled up in his chest."Mom, do you not like me?"Adela was caught off guard by the question. She turned to look at him and saw the sadness in his big, expressive eyes. His tears were welling up, making her heart clench with an unexplainable ache."Why would you ask that?""Because you don’t like me. Every time I want to see you, you don’t even care."As he spoke, Ralph’s tears spilled over, rolling down his cheeks in big drops. His small shoulders shook, and his sobs filled the car. Adela panicked, fumbling through her bag for tissues."Don’t cry, sweetheart.""You don’t love me! You alway
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In the elevator, Adela kept her eyes fixed on the floor numbers slowly increasing. She stood close to Layson, and with just a slight turn of her head, she could see Ralph sleeping soundly in his arms.Shifting slightly, her arm accidentally brushed against Layson’s sleeve. His suit was cool against her bare skin, making her shiver slightly. Instinctively, she took a step back.Layson noticed her reaction but remained silent. However, the subtle tension in his expression deepened. Just as the elevator doors slid open, he stepped out first.Adela glanced at his back, wondering if her movement had been too obvious. For some reason, she felt like she had unintentionally made the air around him even colder.When they reached the hotel room door, Ralph stirred slightly in Layson’s arms before the door had even opened. His tiny hands rubbed at his sleepy eyes as he murmured groggily, "Where’s my mom?"The panic in his voice was unmistakable. He had finally gotten a taste of his mother’s affe
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The warmth of his breath lingered against her ear, making Adela’s skin tingle. She knew exactly what Layson meant, but she was still caught off guard by his persistence."Huh? What?"Before she could even react, he suddenly pulled her into his embrace. Her body tensed up instantly, her nose brushing against the fabric of his suit. The faint scent of tobacco and something distinctly him filled her senses, leaving her momentarily dazed.Then, his deep, husky voice sounded in her ear."You can give the child a chance, but why can’t you give me a chance, Adela?"His tone carried a rare vulnerability, almost pleading, and that alone stunned her. She never thought she’d hear Layson Norman, a man who had always been so powerful and untouchable, ask for something like this.She instinctively tried to push him away, but he tightened his arms around her, almost as if he wanted to keep her there forever.He wasn’t going to let her go—not again."Just try," he murmured, his voice deep and laced w
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On the desk, the small box lay open, revealing a delicate bracelet with intricate craftsmanship. The design was meticulous, clearly made with deep care and sentiment. Sitting in front of it, Spencer Walton stared at the piece of jewelry, his mind echoing with Adela’s words:"I will never return to the Walton family."Each word struck his heart, one after another, sinking deep like a blade.He had always known that finding his daughter wouldn’t be simple. He had prepared himself for resistance. But he had underestimated the weight of her rejection. Anyone else would have been eager to be recognized by the Walton family—to claim their place.But not Adela.She was different. Stubborn, unwavering, just like her mother—never compromising on what she believed to be right.A knock on the door pulled Spencer from his thoughts."Come in."The door opened, and Liam Walton stepped in. He had noticed something was off with his father ever since they returned from the masquerade ball. Spencer had
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 200 Doubts in Her Heart
In the meeting room, Layson's gaze remained fixed on Adela, unnoticed by anyone else except for Cici, who was closely observing the subtle interaction.However, Marah couldn't help but scoff softly. When she saw that Layson had eyes only for Adela without sparing her even a glance, she felt a surge of jealousy. Taking a deep breath, she managed to suppress her irritation.As soon as the meeting ended, Marah approached Adela, feigning gentleness, her face adorned with a friendly smile.Cici, who had been keeping an eye on Adela the whole time, immediately noticed her low spirits after leaving the meeting room. Before Cici could ask, she was astonished to see Adela actually inviting Marah out for dinner, leaving her feeling irritated.But Adela seemed determined, smiling softly at Marah, "How about dinner tonight? It's my treat."Marah was still pretending innocence, gently nodding her head with a sweet smile. "Sure, I'd love to!"Cici couldn't hold back her dissatisfaction. Seeing Adel
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 199 The New CEO
Worried?Adela wasn't sure herself."If I said no, I'd probably be lying," Adela replied honestly. "But there's no point worrying. Let's just finish our autumn designs quickly; maybe the new boss will appreciate our work."Hearing that, Cici nodded seriously. "True. I should get back to work, then."Adela continued adjusting the details of her designs, fully absorbed until almost five in the afternoon when her phone buzzed lightly on the table. Glancing down, she saw a message from Layson."Let's have dinner together. I'll wait for you downstairs."Seeing his message instantly lifted her spirits, chasing away the gloom that had been hanging over her all day. She quickly typed a reply.Just as she was packing up, Marah walked over to her desk with a friendly smile. "Adela, do you remember last time when I mentioned having dinner together? Are you free tonight?"Adela was a little surprised. She hadn't expected Marah to be serious about that offer. But she'd already agreed to meet Layso
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 198 Everything Has Changed
She hadn't slept the entire night.When the sunlight finally poured through the window, illuminating every corner of the room, Cora’s dry eyes immediately filled with tears. She sat motionless on the sofa, like a lifeless doll, completely oblivious to her surroundings.Ever since seeing Leopold’s lifeless body, her heart had stopped beating too.The doorbell rang repeatedly, more than a dozen times before she finally regained some awareness. Slowly, she dragged her heavy feet towards the door, stumbling a bit as she opened it.Outside, Adela was anxiously pressing the doorbell with one hand, holding breakfast in the other. The worry in her clear eyes was unmistakable.When the door finally opened, Adela visibly breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Cora’s pale face, cracked lips, and red, swollen eyes, Adela felt a sharp pain in her heart. She quickly supported Cora and guided her gently to the dining table.Firmly placing her weak friend into the chair, Adela spoke clearly and earnestly,
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 197 Whose Fault?
Looking at the lifeless body lying there covered in blood, Cora could no longer hear the voices around her. No matter how much Mrs. Davis cursed or blamed her, Cora didn’t care anymore.She moved slowly toward the man lying motionless on the hospital bed. Mrs. Davis noticed her movement and immediately began shouting, "Stay away from my son! You have no right to touch him!"Mrs. Davis rushed forward, pulling Cora away from Leopold's side. She even raised her hand to strike her, but Layson quickly stepped in and stopped her."I'll handle this. Stay here and don’t move," Layson instructed Adela gently. He was worried Mrs. Davis, in her current state, would harm Adela as well.Cora didn't even notice how she’d reached Leopold's bedside; she just stared blankly at his pale face. Mrs. Davis grabbed Cora's arm so forcefully that she nearly lost her balance, trying desperately to get closer to her son again."Don't touch him! You're not allowed near him anymore!" Mrs. Davis screamed hysteric
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 196 Death in a Car Accident
"Adela, did you find Cora?" Layson’s familiar voice came through the phone, filling Adela with an unexpected longing."Yes, I found her. She’s with me," Adela replied softly.It took a moment before Layson continued, his voice unusually hoarse, clearly unwilling to speak of the tragedy. "Leopold Davis had an accident. He died in a car crash."The instant Adela heard this news, her first reaction was to look at Cora. The news was so shocking, so sudden, that it left her frozen in place. She'd just heard Cora express how she'd been waiting for Leopold to come to her, but now he was gone forever."Cora…" Adela called gently, unsure how to break such terrible news. Her heart ached deeply, knowing this revelation would devastate her friend."Where are you now? I'll come pick you both up," Layson's voice came again through the phone, steady yet heavy with sadness.For a moment, Adela didn't know how to respond. The news had completely overwhelmed her, but she quickly regained her composure
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 195 Finding Cora
Early morning rain had left the old-fashioned street wet. Adela walked slowly along the road, her gaze drifting around uncertainly. It was her first time visiting this village.She had first heard about this place from Cora. This village was where Cora grew up and also where she'd first met Leopold Davis. So, when Cora disappeared, Adela immediately thought of coming here. Yet she wasn't certain if she'd really find Cora here.Although the village was small, locating one person wasn't exactly easy. Adela had been wandering for a while without any luck and was almost ready to give up when she suddenly spotted Cora sitting quietly on a small wooden bridge across a stream, her feet dangling in the clear water. She wore an absent-minded expression, seemingly lost in thought.Seeing her, Adela sighed with relief. She paused briefly, then walked towards the bridge and gently called out, "Cora!"Cora turned around slowly upon hearing someone call her name. When she recognized Adela, she seem
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 194 Move in with Me
Early morning.When Adela opened her eyes, Layson was already gone. Bright sunlight streamed into the room, and she instinctively raised her hand to shield her eyes from the harsh rays. She wasn't sure how long she'd been asleep—her legs felt weak, and she didn't have the energy to sit up just yet.At that moment, the door opened, and Layson appeared wearing casual home clothes. Seeing Adela awake, he smiled warmly. "You're awake? Why didn't you sleep a bit longer—you were exhausted last night."As he spoke, he walked over and sat at the edge of the bed, affectionately running his fingers through her messy hair. Adela shot him an annoyed glare, thinking bitterly how he was responsible for her exhaustion, yet still dared to tease her about it.Seeing her blush, Layson chuckled softly, finding her embarrassment incredibly cute. The shy expression she'd worn last night was still vivid in his mind. "Come on, breakfast is ready."After saying that, he stood up. Adela tried moving her legs
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 193 Spending the Night at His Apartment
Adela followed behind Layson until they reached the door of his apartment. She stared blankly at her hand, which was being gently held by him, and suddenly wondered how she'd ended up here with him. She tugged her hand away awkwardly and murmured, "Um…Layson, maybe I should go home."But since they'd already come this far, Layson wasn't going to let her leave now. Before Adela could react, he'd already pulled her inside, quickly closing the door behind them and wrapping his arms tightly around her waist. She felt his breath, warm and slightly rough, brushing gently against her ear. "Why so shy? It's not like this is your first time here."The dark room was faintly illuminated by lights from outside. Standing just inside the door, they remained in a warm embrace, creating an atmosphere filled with undeniable intimacy. Adela tried pushing him away softly. "Let go of me!"Layson didn't respond to her protests, instead chuckling quietly. "Didn't you say you missed me? Don't you think you
Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 192 Layson, I Miss You So Much
After parting ways with Cici, Adela didn't hail a cab home. Instead, she chose to walk alone along the street. Lost in thought, she wandered aimlessly, unaware of where she was heading. Just as she was drifting away into her thoughts, her phone suddenly rang, snapping her back to reality.“Hello?” she answered softly.A familiar voice spoke from the other end of the call. Today, hearing his voice at this particular moment felt strangely comforting, like stepping onto solid ground after floating in the clouds. "Where are you?" Layson asked gently."I'm..." She hesitated for a second, "I'm still near the company, on the street."He frowned slightly, glancing out his window. It was already dark outside. "It's late; why aren't you home yet?"His voice carried a hint of authority, but tonight, Adela found it oddly comforting instead of domineering. She bit her lip and smiled shyly, feeling playful and unusually bold. "Layson, I miss you so much."On the other end, Layson was momentarily ta
