Was this Anya and Jeremy's child?Corinne stared at the boy in a daze for a while before she looked up at Anya, who was beaming happily.Anya was all smiles when she looked at her. "Corinne, I didn't get to greet you when we met yesterday. I hope you've been well."Corinne smiled a little. "Mm-hmm, yes, I have. You look good, Miss Anya."Anya picked up the boy in the stroller and took out the pacifier in his mouth. "Joey, come, this is Miss Corinne."Joey was more than one year old, and he looked like he just learned how to walk. He then called out with indistinct articulation, "M-miss Co-corinne."Perhaps it was because she was also pregnant, she could not help but feel that such a small child was very adorable when she saw him. Corinne nodded and said, "Mm-mmm. Hello."The boy seemed to be a little shy with strangers. He was scared when looking at Corinne, then he hugged Anya's neck and cowered in her arms.Anya hugged her child and smiled helplessly. "I hope you don't mind,
However, her faith would not allow her to consider terminating her pregnancy.Corinne's life was riddled with misfortune since her childhood. She was passed from one to another as if she was a ball because nobody wanted to take care of her.It was after many twists and turns that she was placed in foster care at a convent. She was raised by the nuns and grew up on a monastic diet. She did not become a nun and was not considered a devoted believer, but she was deeply influenced by their teachings since childhood.No matter what, she did the deed of her volition that night, and the child was innocent.She wanted this child.…As soon as Anya carried her child into the office, Rosie went up to her as if she was meeting her family. Anya finally arrived!"Anya, you're here! It must be very tiring to carry your child all the way here."Anya smiled sweetly and said, "It's not tiring. I brought the stroller. I just left it at the door. Have you been waiting for me for a long time, Rosi
Anya's eyes twinkled, looking so naive and innocent. "No, Rosie. You must be overthinking it. Corinne is quite a nice person.""Her? A nice person? If she's a nice person, I wouldn't have been imprisoned because of her!" Rosie sighed. She could not help but feel even more worried about her pure and simple best friend. "Anya, you're a mother now, yet you're still as foolish as a child, thinking that everybody is nice! I'm really worried about you!"There was a pause before Anya laughed as she was "slow to react." Just as she was about to say something, she heard the door to the restroom open.With mutual understanding, both of them did not continue the topic anymore. They turned to look at Lucas, who just came out of the restroom, at the same time.Rolling his sleeves up, Lucas walked over slowly, then said to his sister gently, "Anya, don't you feel tired carrying the child? Hurry up, have a seat, and take a break!"Anya nodded. Carrying Joey in her arms, she sat down on the couch
While eating, Lucas hummed lazily. It seemed like he responded to him, but at the same time, he did not. He was very polite the whole time, but he also seemed cool and distant.While Lucas was having lunch, he received a call, so he got up and headed out.Seeing Lucas leave, Rosie got a little worried. Lucas finally had a few bites, but he left the office again. Was it because the food she made was not to Lucas's taste?Anya could tell that her best friend was feeling uneasy. Being considerate, she patted Rosie's hand and comforted her, "Rosie, my brother's like this. He often neglects his sleep and skips meals for work. Don't overthink it."Rosie nodded, feeling slightly relieved.Anya suddenly thought of something and said, "Rosie, my aunt's birthday party is tomorrow. Have you prepared a dress for the party?"Rosie was dazed. She already forgot about it if Anya did not mention it. "Anya, I remember your aunt, Missus Benet, has a rule that everybody has to bring a partner to he
Anya's gaze was innocent and weak, making others feel the urge to protect her. "But-"Rosie stood up and knocked on Corinne's desk. Then, she crossed her arms and said arrogantly, "Corinne, listen to me! Joey is sleeping on the couch in Lucas's office now. Anya and I are going out, and we'll be right back! If we notice something's wrong with Joey when we come back, then it's your fault!"Corinne did not even look up and was still going to reject her. However, without even giving Corinne the chance to reject her, Rosie held Anya's hand and said, "Let's go, Anya."Corinne frowned. She looked up and saw Anya and Rosie entering the elevator in a rush.Corinne was at a loss for words.Never mind Rosie, but how could Anya, a mother, feel at ease to leave her child in the hands of a person who did not have a good relationship with her? Something must be up!Whether something was fishy or not, Corinne could not be bothered with Any's business.However, Lucas stepped out to get a call
At that moment, Anya and Rosie walked through the door while chatting, carrying a bunch of shopping bags."Anya, the dress you picked for me just now is too pretty. I love it so much! I'll wear that to Missus Benet's birthday party tomorrow!" "Mm-hmm. I feel it's very pretty as well! If you wear that tomorrow, you'll certainly stun everybody!""Waah!" Seeing that his mother returned, Joey became more worked up. He rushed toward her like he lost his mind, but he fell because he was running too fast. He then cried even harder.Anya was stunned when she saw that, then she quickly helped him up. "What's the matter, Joey?"Joey quickly hugged his mother's neck and nestled in her arms seeking protection. However, he was still crying without stopping."Joey, talk to me. What's the matter? Are you not feeling well?"Other than crying, a one-year-old child could not express his experience and feelings.Anya was worried, so she started to check on his body. As soon as she rolled up his
Corinne was not surprised at all that Lucas would believe Rosie's words. Without batting an eye, Corinne made her stance clear as she said, "Mister Lucas, this is what happened. An hour ago, Miss Anya and Miss Rosie said they wanted to go shopping and asked me to help take care of the child. I repeatedly refused but to no avail. I had no choice but to watch Miss Anya's child sleep the whole time. I did not touch him at all. As for how injuries on his body happened, I have no idea."Hearing what Corinne said, Anya sobbed even harder in Lucas' arms. She blamed herself and said, "Lucas! It's my fault! It's all my fault! I shouldn't have left Joey in the care of your secretary. I didn't expect she'll do this to my child."Rosie said furiously, "Lucas, don't listen to Corinne! Joey came running in fear while crying as soon as we entered. If we came back any later, there's no telling how Corinne will abuse Joey! I feel we should call the police straight away and detain her. Child abuse is
Lucas looked at Anya with suspicion. "Anya, that means Joey was already injured before you brought him here. What's going on? Who has been in contact with Joey at home?"Anya felt extremely sheepish when her brother asked her that question. She blinked and big drops of tears streamed down her face.Yes, she was the one who deliberately pinched Joey to injure him. She wanted to frame Corinne and make her brother fire her! She also got Rosie to come over to be a witness and fan the flames.However, she did not expect that Corinne would be so vigilant and thought of recording a video with her phone for the whole time!Anya's fear of being found out was covered up by her sorrowful tears. "Lucas, I have no idea either! How could this happen? Who would be so evil to abuse such a young child? Could it be the nanny who did it when I'm not around because she finds Joey naughty?"A person who abused children must be punished without mercy!Lucas frowned. "Call the police and investigate! W