NovelEnglishChapter 69 When we got home, Miss Woods cout to greet us with a huge smile on her face “Madam, you gave us all a fright! Go lie down quickly, I've made you soup!” “What are you doing here, Miss Woods?” | was genuinely happy to see Miss Woods. She was one of the few people that had sincerely cared aboutback in the old mansion, other than Grandma.
“Young Master requested that | come. Look at you! Why didn’t you announce your pregnancy? It’s such big news! What would we have done if something really bad had happened to you? Thank the heavens! Old Madam would be elated if she was here.” Miss Woods wiped stears from her eyes. It was obvious that she was genuinely happy for me.
| was slightly moved. | thought no one wanted this baby or cared about it. It looked like | had been mistaken.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTheo cast a glance at me, warmth filling his eyes. “Let’s go up and lie down for a while.” I nodded. | had not slept very well the previous night, so because of that and my already weary body, | felt weak and unwell.
Miss Woods was quick to agree. “Go on, o on! I'll let you know when lunch is ready.” Theo laidon the bed and tucked mei n. He got up to close the window and said, “Rest well now, I'll finish up swork i in the study.” He left hurriedly after that.
It was clear his absence from work had caused smajor delays in quite a few departments. | had wanted to remind him about Cecilia but had to let it go for now, | did not know how much pressure he was going through running the entire Grant Corporation alone, but it seemed like he was always working, no matter rain or shine.
Theo wokeup around noon when lunch was being served. Miss Woods had | did not have much of an appetite because | was still full from breakfast, and my anxiety about Cecilia made it hard forto feel very hungry.
It had been 24 hours since Cecilia was dragged into the police station. That fact flustered me, and after a moment of hesitation, | asked, “Theo, could you accompanyto the police station, please? “Eat first.” His face was emotionless and cold.
“But...” My initial plan had been to head t o the police station before noon, but because | had been too tired, and because | knew Theo would certainly not agree, | had waited until now to ask.
“Finish all this, then we'll talk,” he said solemnly. | lowered my head to find my bowl filled to the brim with food, Was he trying to fattenup like a goose? | grimaced. He stared intently at me, his face apathetic as he added, “Finish it.
“Are you sure you'll cwithafter | finish all of this?” | pointed to the mountain of food before me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe did not respond to me.
| had no choice but to force-feed myself the entire bowl.
Slowly, don’t choke...” He passeda bowl of soup.
“L'un done! Let's go! After a grueling time, | was finally done with the food in m y bowl. | stood up, ready to go.
He stared at me, his pupils constricting slightly. Before | knew it, he had scoopedup in his strong arms once again and headed upstairs. “You still look very weak. Take a nap.” | was furious. | struggled the entire way there as | shrieked, “Theo Grant, you assh *le! Letgo! | wanna go to the police station now! Cecilia has been there for a day and a night now, | HAVE to see her!” | had not expected him to go against his word. | bellowed my protests with anger Te lovered his head and kissedon the lips. My lips were instantly covered with a warm, soft sensation. | was no longer able to speak. After what seemed like forever, he spoke. “If you're so worried about her, stay at hlike a good girl. I'll head to the police station.” | thought he had not wanted to help me. Little did | know he had his own plans.
I laid down once again, quietly and obediently this time. “You've gotta updateimmediately if you have any news.” He nodded and peckedon the forehead before leaving After Theo left, | could not sleep, so got u pand prepared to go to my office. It was a few days before shooting was about to commence, so | needed to keep a close eye on everything | sneaked downstairs and was relieved to not find Miss Woods around. Maybe she had left? | patted my chest and walked out the door, carefree As | stepped into the office building's elevator, | heard a cry, “Wait up!”, so | vator, | heard a cry, “Wait up!”, so | held the door open.
| soon saw that the cry had unexpectedly cfrom Zedd Nichols. | should have read through my horoscope before | left the house today, so | knew to prepare myself to bump into such a disgusting person. How unfortunate!
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