'Urgh!' she hated to do this. "Kendrick, please listen. It's not what you think. I said I'm fine, even Bella confirmed it. Don't you think you're going overboard by worrying over something this little?" "I won't take any risks." Kendrick glared at her. Hailey leaned back on the couch and pursed her lips. "But the diner's only launched today. Isn't it unprofessional to not see to it that my business prospers? You're a businessman so you should know how important it is." "Nothing is more important than the baby." Kendrick shook his head. "I won't allow you to be careless again." "Kendrick!" Hailey wanted to pull at her hair. She really had the urge to throw her bag at him. She had stepped foot in the realm of her dream, she would not give him the freedom of putting any barrier in her way. "How about this." She kept her voice soft and calm. "I won't go to the diner tomorrow– only tomorrow. I'll take off the whole day and take a rest. Is that okay with you?""No." Kendrick instantly
Kendrick wouldn't demand something beyond her power, right? "T-Tell me what it is," She stuttered and gripped her bag tighter. She didn't want to appear nervous. She didn't want to give herself out that she was frantic. She tried her best to look calm. Yet, the look on his face was making her have second thoughts. And Hailey wished for him to state whatever it was already. Before she could break down in anticipation and make a fool out of herself. "You have to promise me you'll agree first," Kendrick demanded. Hailey widened her eyes and she sprang to her feet. No way she would allow him to use this kind of trick on her again. Did he think she was a baby or what? "Kendrick, you—""It's either you agree or say goodbye to your diner," he said in a careless manner. Hailey couldn't believe her ears. Now he was even threatening her to shut down her business? What the hell was wrong with him? "You're joking, aren't you?" She looked at him in disbelief. "Does it seem like it?" Kendri
"Madam, your hair looks good today." "Your eyes are more shiny, even your skin is glowing." "It's a miracle that you're still in great shape, Madam. Unlike other women, your bump is a compliment to your outstanding figure." And here they go again. Their normal routine of pestering her with sweet nothings. Hailey wanted to groan. Did Kendrick also put them to this? 'Urgh,' but why would he? Were they this afraid of Kendrick?She gave them a stiff smile and sighed. They weren't lying anyways, her skin glowed too much recently. It must be due to those supplements brought by Kendrick's Mum. And her appetite kept increasing, sometimes she couldn't even spend a whole hour without getting hungry again. Her phone started ringing and she sighed in relief. Finally, something to help her get rid of the maids. "Girls, could you please go and tend to the plants while I take this call?" She asked sweetly.The three maids gave her an eager nod and they all hurried inside the garden. Hailey let
"So, when next will you see Rob?" Chloe asked all of a sudden and Hailey's heart skipped a beat. Memories of what occurred last time returned to her senses and she shuddered. "Chloe, you can't inform Rob again whenever I visit the mansion, okay?" She said quickly. Chloe made a confused noise and asked, "Why." Hailey sighed and summarized everything to her. "So, you see... We can't get him into trouble. It was a narrow escape, I don't want to try something as dangerous as that again." Chloe went silent for a while. "Was it that serious?" She asked and Hailey nodded an answer. "Does it mean brother-in-law got jealous?" "What jealousy?" Hailey scoffed. Kendrick was just acting based on his ego and making her feel miserable. "Rob spoke with me. He told me that he missed you," Chloe went on. "I think he's restless, Hailey. You should find a way to see him." "You know I can't." Hailey smiled sadly. "Please tell him not to be mad. I also wish I could find a way. But I can't." Chlo
"M–Madam, please calm down." The maid sat her down and tried to comfort her. But Hailey was pissed off this time. What if Sharon tainted her babies with her stupid attitude? Her eyes went to her plants and she got up and started caressing them. "From now on, I don't want her to come here," She said to the maids and they all nodded. She took in a long drag of air and breathed out her pent-up anger. She was only here for her babies, Sharon was too small to make her feel down. Her eyes wandered around the place. Her plants were all large and robust. And all riped to be cooked. Hailey had made sure they only received water and had tended to them with utmost care and patience. She couldn't wait to pick them all to the diner. She was going to make sure her customers were served food made from the most delicious and freshest vegetables. *****After taking one day off from the diner, Hailey wasn't as energized as she wanted. First, she had to deal with Sharon's indirect criticisms dur
"Chillax girl. I can't believe you're this scared of him." Afraid of Kendrick? Hailey scoffed. Well, he scared her sometimes but she wasn't afraid of him. The only thing she was afraid of was his cunningness. And then, whenever he got angry. Her body shuddered at the thought of his angry face. And Kara's laughter pulled her back to reality. "Tsk tsk tsk, get a hold of yourself, girl." Kara held her shoulders. "I'm sure he's not as bad as you think." "You won't get it." And Hailey didn't care to explain to her friend. She didn't think Kendrick was bad, she had seen it with her own eyes. "Hailey, are you sure it's not that pregnancy thing?" Kara gave her a thoughtful look. "You know, about some women hating their husbands whenever they were pregnant?" Hailey wanted to deny it. She never even liked Kendrick before. In fact, they never met each other until she got pregnant. She picked up the glass and drank her juice instead. And Kara stared at her looking amused. "Take it easy,
But the Butler took her by surprise by holding her back. "M–Madam, since you're still here, why don't you go upstairs and take some rest? I'm very sure you need it." He even tried to pull her upstairs and Hailey's frown deepened. The Butler was hiding something from her. Hailey was so sure. And was he trying to stop her from going out? What was out there that he didn't want her to see?Before they could reach the stairs, she pried her hand from his and took a step back. "Madam, please listen to me. Master would not want you to go out this early." His words didn't even make sense to Hailey. All she could see was the fear in his eyes. And his expression sent her heart racing. Whatever the Butler was trying to hide from her, Hailey was a hundred percent certain that she was not going to like it. She didn't see any reason why Kendrick wouldn't want her to go out. She hadn't gotten into any trouble with him. She could swear to that. "Madam, listen. Please go upstairs." He came forwa
She hadn't caused any trouble for a long time. However, what if she did?He didn't linger on his thoughts and instantly dismissed the meeting, which left the employees all the more baffled. Kendrick had already left his chair by the time he was tapping into one of the messages. And when he got a glimpse of its content, he left for the parking lot in no time. The bodyguards followed him and they were soon back in the mansion.But the place was quiet, so quiet. When he left his car, there was no servant in sight. Even a bird's sound couldn't be heard. The phone was still in his hand and he strode toward the large door. But something made him halt in his track when his foot touched the tile. His eyes followed the red liquid on the floor and his heart stopped beating for a second. Many things. Many scenarios played inside his head. The phone dropped from his hand and he sprinted inside the house. The Butler appeared in his sight when he got to the leaving room and it didn't take hi