President Ethan paced around restlessly as he sipped the glass of wine he was holding. He couldn't get his mind off the conversation he had with Valerie that afternoon.“Valerie's child has the same birthday as Audrey? Is this still a coincidence? Valerie also had the child through surrogacy. How is it possible that the child Valerie is talking about is the same as Audrey?”He kept thinking hard. There was no way he would believe that he would ever run into the mother of Audrey. He shook his head in disbelief. “I think I'm the only one getting this twisted, there is no way Valerie is Audrey's mother, right?”The door creaked open and Mr. Dan, President Ethan's assistant, walked in. “Good day, President Ethan.”“What is it, Mr. Dan? Don't tell me you can't handle things when I'm not around? I'm really not in the right state of mind to take care of anything concerning work.” Ethan snapped at him.After a few minutes of silence, Dan continued. “It's… it's not about work, Sir.”“Not abou
“What are you talking about, sir?”Valerie was confused and couldn't wrap her head around what President Ethan meant.Blinking rapidly, Ethan gradually let go of her arms. “I just want to have a talk with my cousin, Nicole.”“Oh!” Valerie bit her lips and showed him in. He walked into the apartment and straight to the couch, looking around the well furnished living room.He thought. “Not bad! Could this be the reason Valerie agreed to stay with him instead of the mansion?”Just then, Nicole walked out of the kitchen with a plate of dessert. “Hey, Val. I made you some banana split. That's your favorite dessert, right?”“Yes, please.” Valerie smiled as he passed the plate in front of her, and she took the plate and ate the dessert hungrily. President Ethan watched her eat the dessert, and that made him freak out. He clenched his fist in annoyance. She was probably eating it that way because it was Nicole who made that for her. They must be a thing for her to be so happy eating what he
“Valerie!” Susan and Andrew cried out as they stormed into the apartment.On seeing that, Valerie struggled up and Susan stopped her immediately. “What are you trying to do, Valerie? You have a twisted ankle, and you're still stressing your leg out.”“Oh, guys. I miss you both so much.” Valerie hugged them tightly. Andrew dropped the nylon containing some freshly bought fruits. “We were so scared when you told us you were on leave because you needed to get better. You don't know how Susan has been crying since then.”“I'm sorry, Andy. It's been weeks since I last saw you guys. I'm sorry I informed you late.” Valerie apologized.“How is your twisted ankle? Are you getting any better? I hope it's not that painful?” Susan checked her ankle.Valerie smiled. “Come on, guys. Stop treating me like a baby. I'm fine, okay?”“Are you sure you're still going back to work for the Davison's? If you're really not comfortable working there again, then I'll advise you to quit. I'll help you get anot
“Flirting with your daddy?” Rosanne widened her eyes, confused.Audrey scoffed, and turned her gaze away. “I can't believe you. You are barely 24 hours old in the mansion, and you are really flirting with my daddy. What makes you think I want a nanny like you?”Rosanne smiled a little. “Audrey, you don't have to make things difficult for me. I'm trying my best to make sure that you are going to like me and…”“Never! I will never like you.” Audrey snapped at her.Likewise, Rosanne needed no one to tell her that getting along with Audrey will be very difficult for her. What does Audrey mean by she can't flirt with her daddy? “With how smoky hot her daddy is, who wouldn't want to flirt with him? Her nanny is really weird. How was she able to resist such a sexy man like President Ethan?”Audrey raised her brows. “If you want me to consider getting along with you, stop drooling over my daddy. Why can't you focus on your job and stop being a busybody?” “You…”“I should go to bed before 8
“Too sugary!” Audrey freaked out as she dropped the cup of tea on the table with her hands folded.Rosanne puckered her eyebrows. “Too sugary? I thought you said you wanted enough sugar?” “Are you dumb, Miss Flirt? When I told you I wanted sugar in my tea, I never said you should put too much of it. You know what, I think you are not ready for this job.” Audrey rolled her eyes.Clenching her fist, Rosanne forced a smile at her. Deep down, she wanted to punch the little girl hard on the cheek. Oh, but she wouldn't dare if she still values her life. “Fine! I'll go make another cup for you.”“Good! I just want a milky cup of tea. It's quite unfortunate that you can do that.” She snorted.Reluctantly, Rosanne walked out of the room, mumbling in annoyance, while Audrey giggled in satisfaction and thought within herself.“Since she has refused to leave this house, and daddy has also pleaded with me to accommodate her, I'm going to make her get tired and decide to leave on her own.”Rosanne
“Oh my goodness! You are not serious, Val.” Susan gasped in shock with her jaw dropped. Valerie sighed sadly. “Honestly, Susan, I really don't know how to show myself again in that house. I mean, I saw the sincerity in Nicole's eyes but…”“You are not to blame, Valerie. It's a good thing you told him the truth about how you feel about him, or do you love him?” Susan raised her brows.She sniffed. “The truth is, I don't even know whether I have feelings for him or not. I've never thought about that, that was the reason when he popped the question up I was so confused.” “What are you going to do now?” Susan inquired.“He left the house early in the morning, and he's not back yet. I know that he must be very upset and disappointed, but I just also hope that he understands me. No one in my predicament would want to fall in love.” Valerie shook her head.“You know you can always come back to the house if you feel uncomfortable staying at Nicole's, right?” Susan held her hand and she smil
Valerie's eyes narrowed immediately. “What?”With that, Ethan gulped hard. He immediately regretted confessing to Valerie. That was definitely the wrong time for him to tell her that. “I… You…”“What are you talking about, Sir? I don't understand you.” Valerie snapped at him.“Are you dumb, or are you just playing dumb? Do you think I will like someone like you? Of course, I only like you because you are my daughter's favorite.” He quickly covered up.With a mixture of disappointment and relief, Valerie nodded her head. “Why are you here, President?” Ethan scoffed. “Are you disappointed that I just interrupted your special moment with your dear Nicole?” “I don't get you, sir. Nicole and I are just good friends. We are not a thing, at least not yet.” Valerie sat on the chair.“What? Not yet? You really intend to date him, right?” Ethan sounded extremely jealous.Valerie sniffed. “I'm finding it hard to wrap my head around why you are so concerned about my relationship with Nicole? I
“Valerie, I'm the one who is hurting here. Have you forgotten that I'm wounded?” Nicole feigned sadness.Ethan scoffed. “ You're not a kid, are you? Can't you at least consider little Audrey?” “What does age have to do with the fact that I'm wounded? Valerie, I'm your good friend, right? Ethan can always get a new nanny for Audrey. That shouldn't be a problem, but I can't entertain a stranger in my house.” Nicole continued.“That's enough! Nicole, I can't leave Audrey anymore. Look, she almost died because her nanny added fish powder to her food. What kind of nanny doesn't care to know a child's allergies?” Valerie held Audrey's hand, and Audrey smiled.Nicole freaked out. “Are you choosing Ethan over me?”With that, Valerie snorted. “Ethan? Of course not. I'm only choosing Audrey's welfare. President Ethan is only concerned about Audrey.”“Unbelievable! You already forsake our friendship.” Nicole continued mumbling.However, Valerie beamed with a smile as she patted Nicole's shoulde