All Chapters of Bound By Her Baby's Bump: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Laughter filled the air as the staff, now caught up in the spirit of curiosity, fired question after question at each other. The atmosphere was light and jovial, with the clinking of glasses and the sound of mirthful chatter.When the spotlight shifted to Mateo, the staff seized the opportunity and playfully addressed their boss. With a nod of encouragement, Mateo gave them permission to proceed, his eyes twinkling with amusement.One of the employees, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, blurted out the question on their mind. "Boss, have you ever developed feelings or fallen in love with any of us, your staff members?"Mateo's head shook gently from side to side, a wry smile on his lips. "No," he replied, his voice warm and sincere. "I haven't experienced that kind of romantic connection with any of you."A puzzled expression appeared on another staff member's face as she pressed the issue. "But Boss, some of us your staff here are truly beautiful and stunning. Why haven't yo

Kelvin skillfully drove his car, bringing it to a halt in front of his apartment building. Julia, her eyes darting around, took in the surroundings, a sense of uncertainty clouding her mind. Sensing her unease, Kelvin turned to her and spoke reassuringly, "We've arrived, Julia." She nodded, mustering a deep breath, and slung her bag over her shoulder, fully aware that she had nowhere else to spend the night but at her boss's place.As Kelvin stepped out of the car, Julia mirrored his movements, her nerves getting the better of her. The weight of the situation settled upon her as she joined Kelvin, following closely behind. Each step was laced with apprehension, the gravity of the unknown lingering in her mind.Approaching the front door, Kelvin took the lead, his confident strides guiding them forward. Julia trailed silently, her thoughts racing, unsure of what awaited her on the other side. Kelvin reached the door and swiftly entered the password, the mechanism unlocking with a soft

The minutes stretched into a comfortable silence as they both leaned back in their dining chairs, their stomachs contentedly full. Kelvin's mind was filled with satisfaction and curiosity, his gaze still fixed on Julia.Feeling a sense of tranquility settle over her, Julia broke the silence. "Kelvin, I think I'm going to call it a night. I'm feeling quite sleepy," she announced, her voice soft and dreamy.Kelvin nodded understandingly, a warm smile gracing his lips. "Of course, Julia. But then give me a minute," he replied and made his way to his room.As Julia rose from her seat, she instinctively took charge of the remaining dishes, her desire to be helpful shown. She swiftly cleared the plates from the table and made her way to the kitchen, determined to wash them before Kelvin could even think of it.In the kitchen, Julia meticulously scrubbed the dishes, her mind filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. She questioned herself, wondering why she felt the need to impress Kelvin and pro

Mateo settled into his office chair, his gaze fixed on the stack of documents strewn across his desk. He took a deep breath, attempting to center himself and mentally prepare for the day's work. Just as he was about to delve into the paperwork, the shrill ring of his phone pierced the air, interrupting his concentration. He glanced at the Caller ID, only to find an unfamiliar number displayed on the screen.Curious, Mateo hesitated for a moment before picking up the phone. "Hello?" he greeted cautiously, his voice laced with curiosity."Good morning, Mr Hendrix," a voice spoke on the other end. "This is James Wright calling from America."Mateo's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "James Wright? I'm sorry, but I don't believe we've met."The caller chuckled lightly. "No, we haven't met, Mateo. But I watched your runway show two days ago on TV from my home in America. It was captivating, and I've been trying to get hold of your contact information ever since. Finally, I managed to find it

Sinking to her knees, Sonia unleashed her anguish, her cries echoing in the desolate surroundings. Tears streamed down her face like a rain downpour, each droplet carrying the disappointment and heartbreak of an unrequited love. She allowed herself to revisit the vivid images she had woven in her mind, the life she had imagined sharing with Mateo. The laughter, the love, the moments that would never come to pass.Her heartache grew, her sobs of broken dreams. She rocked back and forth, cradling the gift as if it were a relic of a love she could never have. Each heaving breath mingled with her tears, a desperate attempt to purge the suffocating emotions that threatened to consume her.After an hour of immersing himself in work, Mateo's mind suddenly jolted with the realization that Sonia hadn't submitted the crucial documents. Concern etched across his face, he swiftly reached for the phone on his desk, dialing Sonia's extension. The ringing echoed through the receiver, but there was n