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80 A Visitor in the New Home
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Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 81 Why Not Get Married?
As soon as Herbie asked the question, Adela nearly choked on her food. She quickly reached over and pulled Herbie’s arm, her voice slightly flustered."What nonsense are you talking about? Just eat your food."Herbie, still brimming with curiosity, looked back and forth between Layson and Adela, clearly expecting an answer. Layson, on the other hand, let out a quiet chuckle, amused by how unexpectedly helpful Herbie was turning out to be. Meanwhile, Ralph, who had been quietly observing, suddenly blinked and tilted his head, his little face full of confusion."What does getting married mean?"Adela felt her temples throb. Why was this conversation still happening? She was already overwhelmed by Layson’s sudden visit with Ralph, and now they were diving headfirst into a conversation about marriage?"Getting married means two people stay together forever," Layson answered smoothly, his deep voice calm and certain.Adela’s fingers clenched slightly around her forks. Hearing those words f
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 82 Staying Over
After finishing the dishes, Adela turned around and realized that Layson was still there. She froze for a moment, awkwardly rubbing her hands together. She had already felt uneasy when he followed her into the kitchen, and now, with him still standing there, the discomfort only grew stronger.“Uh… do you want something to drink?” she asked hesitantly.Layson, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality at the sound of her voice. His gaze landed on her, and after a brief pause, he nodded slightly. The faint smile that surfaced on his usually cold face left Adela momentarily stunned. Ever since returning, she had noticed something different about him, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.“Sure,” he replied.Hearing his response, Adela turned to the kitchen cabinets, rummaging through them to see what she had. After searching for a while, she found a packet of chrysanthemum tea. She held it up for him to see.“This okay?”“Yeah, that’s fine.”Layson’s eyes remained on h
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 83 A Night of Unspoken Tension
Late at night, Layson lay awake, staring at the faint glow of streetlights reflecting on the ceiling. Beside him, Ralph was sound asleep, his soft, steady breathing filling the quiet room. Layson turned his head slightly and glanced at the boy—he was sleeping so soundly, completely at ease.Just then, a faint noise came from outside.The guest room where Layson was staying was right next to Adela’s bedroom, and the sound seemed to be coming from her direction. Frowning slightly, he got up quietly, wanting to check what she was doing.Meanwhile, in her room, Adela stirred awake, feeling incredibly thirsty. Reaching out for the glass of water she usually kept on her nightstand, she realized it was empty. Letting out a small sigh, she slipped out of bed as quietly as possible, careful not to wake anyone. She tiptoed toward the kitchen, poured herself a glass of water, and drank it all in one go.Just as she placed the glass back on the counter, a deep voice suddenly spoke from behind her
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 84 Adela’s Thoughts
Adela stood still, watching Layson, who still looked half-asleep. She didn’t know how to respond, so she simply stayed quiet. Layson, seeing that she wasn’t going to acknowledge him, stepped further into the kitchen, his gaze falling on the eggs she had prepared.“You made breakfast?”“Mm.”Adela rubbed her hands together and answered softly. Layson lifted his eyes to her, noticing the way she was acting a little strange. He wasn’t sure what she was being so shy about, but he had no idea that in his current, slightly disheveled, just-out-of-bed state, he was even more dangerously charming.“The kids are still sleeping. You should freshen up first, then come have breakfast,” Adela said quickly, feeling her face heat up again. Without waiting for his response, she turned toward the kitchen, clearly trying to hide her discomfort.Layson didn’t say anything, just gave a small nod before heading to the bathroom. By the time he returned, Adela was already sitting at the table, quietly eatin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 85 An Unexpected Good News
The weekend flew by in a blur of cozy movie nights and home-cooked meals for Adela and Herbie. They had spent two peaceful days together, indulging in the little joys of life. But soon, Monday arrived, bringing back the usual hustle of work and school.“Adela, I’m heading to school!”Herbie called out, her voice slightly muffled by the piece of toast she was hastily chewing. She quickly slipped on her shoes and dashed out the door before Adela could even remind her to be careful.Adela sighed, shaking her head as she grabbed her own bag and headed out.At Starry Jewelry, the office building was already buzzing with energy. As soon as Adela stepped inside, she was greeted by a crowd gathered around the elevators. She exhaled deeply—New York’s fast-paced work culture was no joke. But the busy environment also meant less time for overthinking. Adjusting her expression, she reminded herself to start the day with a smile.Meanwhile, in the Director’s Office…Leopold Davis leaned back in hi
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 86 Breaking News
“What’s up with Cora?”Layson’s voice was calm, but he was definitely paying attention now. After all, Cora was Adela’s direct supervisor. If there was any friction between them, he needed to know—especially if it involved Adela. Besides, she could be a useful source of intel in the future.Leopold leaned back in his chair, grinning. He was still amused by how jealous Cora had been earlier. Truth be told, he had thought about making things official between them many times. But whether it was his own hesitation or Cora’s reluctance, neither of them had ever taken that step.“She thinks Adela and I have something going on. You should probably clear it up yourself,” Leopold teased.Layson’s face darkened slightly. A misunderstanding like that was unacceptable. The very thought of anyone associating Adela with another man—even in a false rumor—rubbed him the wrong way.“I will.”Leopold chuckled, hearing the subtle possessiveness in his friend’s tone. There weren’t many things that Layson
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 87 Emergency Meeting
Summer was quickly approaching, and the sun was the best proof of it. At Starry, the entire design team was working overtime, racing against the clock to finalize the summer jewelry collection.Adela had also been working late for several days in a row. Just last night, she had stayed at the office until well past midnight, making sure everything was on track. She was exhausted, so when Saturday morning rolled around, she was relieved that she could finally sleep in.But her peace didn’t last long.Half-asleep, she heard her phone ringing. Groggily, she fumbled under the covers until she finally found it.“Hello?” she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.“Adela, wake up! We have an emergency meeting at the office!”It was Cora.Hearing this, Adela snapped awake, sitting up so fast that her blanket slid off her shoulders.“What?! A meeting? On a weekend? Why?”“No idea, but Mr. Davis just announced it. Get here ASAP.”The call ended before Adela could ask anything else. She sat there f
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-03Reclaiming His Runaway Baby Mama 88 I’m Waiting for You
Layson met Adela’s gaze, and when she shot him a sharp glare, he simply chuckled under his breath, his amusement barely concealed.Ever since he had left her house that night, he hadn’t found a proper excuse to see her again. So today, on a whim, he had dragged Leopold along and arranged this completely unnecessary meeting.“Well then, why don’t you introduce your design to everyone?”His voice was calm and composed, but there was a hint of teasing in his tone that only Adela could pick up on. She stared at him in disbelief, her eyes widening slightly. She knew he was doing this on purpose.Of all the designers present, why single her out?But now, with everyone’s attention on her, she had no choice but to stand up. She took a slow breath, steadied herself, and turned towards the projected design on the screen.“My concept revolves around the theme of ‘coolness.’ In the heat of summer, the idea of something cool and refreshing is particularly appealing,” she explained, her voice stead
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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
