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68 Who Is She to You?
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 69 We Meet Again
Layson stood by the elevator, waiting. The moment the doors slid open, his lips curled into a rare, almost imperceptible smile. It was a stark contrast to his usual cold demeanor. He had timed this perfectly—he knew exactly when Adela would be leaving. When Leopold had called, he had already been on his way. It was time they saw each other again."Hello."That single word carried the weight of five years. Five years of waiting. Five years of holding back emotions he never fully processed. It wasn't just a greeting—it was a declaration. You’re here. Finally.Adela stepped out of the elevator, momentarily caught off guard. She had expected many things today, but running into Layson Norman was not one of them. She had, of course, been aware that he was in the city. After all, New York was his domain. But she had convinced herself that their worlds wouldn’t intersect again. Not anymore."Hi," she replied cautiously, her voice even. "What are you doing here?"Layson studied her for a momen
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"Find a top-tier jewelry artisan to craft this piece. The usual ones won’t do it justice."Leopold Davis was completely absorbed in the design before him, his eyes tracing every intricate detail. He was so captivated that he had momentarily forgotten the conversation he was having with Layson Norman. Layson, watching his friend’s reaction, smirked slightly."Aren’t you one of the best artisans yourself?"Leopold wasn’t just a renowned jewelry designer—he was also an exceptional craftsman. From a young age, he had an intuitive talent for jewelry, and by sixteen, he had already designed and handcrafted a piece that represented the U.S. in an international jewelry competition.Leopold finally tore his gaze away from the design and looked up at Layson. "Did Adela draw this?""Yeah. It was one of her college projects."Layson’s mind drifted to the memory of how he had come across the design. It was back when Adela was still in school. He had been watching her from a distance—not that he’d
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Ralph’s tears wouldn’t stop. No matter how much Diana tried to soothe him, he just kept crying, his little shoulders shaking as he sniffled between sobs. Seeing no other option, Diana sighed and pulled out her phone."Layson! Where are you? Your son is crying his heart out, and I can't calm him down."Layson, who had been busy with work, immediately straightened up. He could faintly hear Ralph’s muffled cries through the receiver. His brows furrowed. Ralph was tough—he rarely cried, and if he did, something was really bothering him."What happened?" he asked, his voice sharp with concern."We ran into Adela outside the school," Diana explained. "The kid ran up to talk to her, but she didn’t recognize him. That crushed him."There was a pause on the other end of the line. Layson had expected this, but hearing it still stung. He could already picture Ralph’s disappointment, the way his face must have crumpled when Adela looked at him like a stranger."Give him the phone," Layson said.D
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After dinner, the night had fully set in. The spring sky was filled with twinkling stars, more than usual, making the evening seem even more peaceful. Adela and Mrs. Anderson sat together on the couch, sipping warm tea that a maid had just served them. Meanwhile, Herbie had retreated to her room to finish her school assignments.“Mrs. Anderson, I really appreciate you taking care of Herbie all these years,” Adela said sincerely, cradling her teacup between her palms, letting the warmth seep into her skin. It reminded her of the warmth she had always felt from Mrs. Anderson—gentle, steady, and full of kindness. She was truly grateful for everything this woman had done, giving Herbie a safe and loving childhood, something she herself had never experienced growing up in the chaos of the Walton family.“Oh, nonsense, dear. I should be thanking you,” Mrs. Anderson replied with a warm smile. “Having Herbie with us has made our later years much less lonely. She’s like a granddaughter to me.”
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Adela fidgeted with her fingers, feeling slightly uneasy in the quiet car. Even after all these years, something about being around Layson made her uncomfortable. It wasn’t fear—at least, not anymore—but an awareness that unsettled her. Layson, sitting beside her in the driver’s seat, stole a glance at her out of the corner of his eye. Five years had passed, and she had changed in so many ways, yet some things remained the same. Like now, her small, nervous habits gave away her discomfort. It was both frustrating and endearing.“How have you been these past five years?” Layson asked, his voice calm yet oddly weighted with something deeper.Adela turned sharply to look at him, clearly caught off guard. She hadn’t expected that—hadn’t expected him to ask such a personal question. Layson had never been the type to inquire about others’ lives, not in a way that felt… genuine. He had always kept his distance, detached and unreadable. The fact that he was asking now threw her completely off
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When Layson returned to the Norman estate, he found Richard and Diana still sitting in the living room. However, Ralph was nowhere in sight."Where's Ralph?" he asked, glancing upstairs.Diana, surprised to see Layson back, hesitated before answering. Earlier that afternoon, she had struggled to console Ralph, yet Layson had managed to calm him down with just a phone call. She had no idea what he had said to him."He's in his room. What did you say to him this afternoon? I couldn’t get him to stop crying, no matter what I did."Layson didn't answer. He simply looked toward the second floor, knowing that Ralph had taken today’s events to heart. Without another word, he headed upstairs.Richard frowned. "Crying? But he barely knows her. They haven’t spent much time together."Diana shrugged. "Who knows? Maybe he just naturally longs for his mother."To her, this was actually a good thing—it saved them from having to build their bond from scratch. Still, even she found it strange how dee
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Adela arrived at Starry Jewelry early in the morning, wanting to familiarize herself with the environment before her first official workday began. She believed that making a good first impression was important, especially in a company filled with elite designers.Each designer at Starry Jewelry was assigned a personal assistant, and Adela had already received the contact information for hers. They had spoken briefly over the phone the previous day. As soon as she stepped into the company lobby, she spotted a young woman waiting for her."Good morning, Ms. Walton. I'm your assistant, Juliet," the young woman greeted her with a polite smile.Adela took a quick glance at the girl in front of her—she looked to be about twenty, with a soft-spoken demeanor and a hint of nervousness in her eyes. Over the phone, Juliet had sounded gentle and professional, and now in person, she seemed exactly the same. Adela extended her hand warmly."Hi, Juliet! Just call me Adela—no need for formalities."J
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Adela felt a little awkward stepping into the meeting room, but the others barely acknowledged her. Once everyone was seated, Cora turned on the projector, displaying this season’s summer collection sketches. Adela carefully examined the designs and could tell immediately that they were of high quality.“These designs fit well with our summer theme, and these have been approved,” Cora began, pointing at a few selections. “But the ones toward the end don’t work. The theme alignment is weak, and their overall concept doesn’t quite fit.”As Cora listed the issues one by one, Adela nodded internally. She had noticed the same problems while reviewing the sketches. The team was engaged, discussing ideas back and forth. The meeting had been going on for nearly an hour when suddenly, Cora turned to her.“Adela, what do you think?”Caught off guard, Adela’s eyes widened. For the first time, all eyes in the room landed on her. Some looked curious, others skeptical. She could sense that not ever
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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
