Ch. 2361..2370

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2361 -Willow knew that he was just concerned about her. So, she reached out and hugged his waist while looking at him with a pitiful expression. “Please, just let me go underwater! I promise I will be careful, Jasper.” After that, she held his hand and swung it around, as if he was the decision-maker for this project whereas she was just his employee. In reality, Willow was the one who called the shots here!

“You will have to stay close to me and not leave my sight.” The man sighed. He was only willing to compromise if she agreed to his terms.

Willow immediately hugged his neck happily as she tiptoed and kissed him on the lips. “Got it! I will definitely stay by your side.”

Jasper let out a soft sigh. “You’ll be the death of me.” However, she was grinning from ear to ear. His words merely meant that she had the ability to control him!

To her, this was definitely not a bad thing! She now had the upper hand on him and could keep him in the palm of her hand forever.

No other woman was allowed to get close to him except for her. In fact, she could already. feel a wave of jealousy wash over her at just the thought of this.

Such an intense feeling of possessiveness was something she had never felt toward anyone else before.

After they decided on the time to dive, everyone started to prepare their equipment. None of them dawdled as they wasted no time in getting underwater. The seabed was clear, and as it was a shallow sea, these relics had been quietly resting here for a thousand years. Some metals still emitted a sparkling glow under the sunlight.

Willow wore a diving suit and followed closely beside Jasper. Frankly, they looked like a lovely merman and mermaid swimming together as they donned tight-fitting suits.

Jasper would frequently turn around to look at her, and she would swiftly respond by giving him a thumbs-up gesture, indicating that she was doing fine.

The salvaging work soon began. She cleaned the relics and placed them on the salvage equipment nearby as he stayed beside her like a dutiful sentinel. Sometimes, he would help her take the larger items from her.

The first day of salvage was a great success. According to the list, they had salvaged two hundred relics on the first day. It was incredibly exciting for them.

At the same time, Jett was constantly observing the island, not knowing what Willow was up to. A person wearing a diving suit entered his sight right then.

He instantly understood what was happening. and angrily flung the binoculars aside. “The relics are in the sea, and Willow Presgrave is salvaging them. Damn it!”

Once he said that, he started scolding the people who had refused to go underwater a few days ago. “You people have ruined my grand plan.”

“But… we really saw several sharks swimming. in the sea that day.” “I don’t care. I don’t care if there are sharks or not. Prepare the diving suits and go underwater immediately. I want to know if the relics are in the sea! We have to grab some for ourselves before they are done salvaging.”

Jett’s subordinates didn’t dare to tarry a second longer. Since Willow’s people were already underwater, they were fine with making the same trip. Thus, they hastily put on the diving equipment and were ready to dive toward Willow’s cruise ship.

Meanwhile, Willow also received some news. “What? Jett’s people have also gone underwater? How many of them are there?”

“There are over a dozen of them. They’ve already gotten into the water. Miss, please notify Ricky and stop them.”

Willow immediately called for a meeting, instructing Ricky to take 20 bodyguards and stop these divers from approaching the salvage site.

“I’m going too, Jasper suggested. Willow couldn’t help but look at him with worry upon hearing his words. It was such a turn of events as it was now her turn to worry. She wasn’t just worried about the safety of her bodyguards, but also about his safety.

After the meeting, she publicly held his hand. She sounded stiff when she muttered, “Come with me.” This surprised some onlookers. Why is Miss holding this man? What is their relationship?

She paid no mind to their astonished gazes as she all but dragged him into the room and pressed him against the wall. “You can’t go, Jasper.”

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2362 -"Do you think I'm actually weaker than your bodyguard?" Jasper asked in a knowing tone.

"It's not about that. I-I just can't bear the thought of you in danger," Willow replied, her cheeks blushing slightly. "You mean a lot to me. Of course, I would worry about your safety."

Jasper's heartstrings were tugged by her honest confession. Nonetheless, she had never been one to hold back her feelings.

"Don't worry. I'll come back safe and sound," Jasper assured her.

However, she couldn't shake her concerns. After all, Jett's people were not to be taken lightly as they were highly trained mercenaries.

"I just—" Willow began to protest, but he gently held her face and kissed her tenderly.

Her beautiful eyes widened in surprise. Was that his tactic?

Well, it worked! She couldn't resist and was definitely falling for it.

His kiss was gentle and intoxicating. Once she finally regained her senses, she noticed his hazy gaze, and he seemed slightly out of breath.

"I promise I'll come back. Wait for me here," Jasper said, gently pressing her onto the couch before leaving.

"Jasper!" Willow sighed, feeling compelled to go out and check on him. When she reached him, he was already donning his diving gear. So, she hurriedly ran over to perform various checks on him and made sure he had the necessary self-defense equipment.

"Ricky, please ensure his safety," she requested.

Ricky was amused, but he still assured her, "Understood, Miss Presgrave. Don't worry!"

Deep down, he couldn't shake the thought of who was truly taking care of whom. After they had faced countless challenges together, Ricky had come to realize that even though all of them were highly trained individuals, they could never hope to match Jasper's abilities.

Hence, Jasper's decision to go underwater actually brought them a sense of security.

Willow watched them all jump into the sea from the deck, and her heart tightened with worry. Ricky immediately handed her a bottle of water as he comforted, "Miss Presgrave, don't worry. Have a sip of water."

Willow used binoculars to scan the sea's surface after taking a sip to calm her nerves. Although she couldn't see anything, it still helped somewhat to keep an eye out just in case.

Meanwhile, beneath the waves, Jett personally led the team to search for the treasure. They hoped to inspect the seabed discreetly and without drawing any attention.

To their surprise, a line of figures suddenly appeared before them. They were initially scared out of their wits, but they soon recognized the people before them were none other than Willow's bodyguard team.

The fact that they were being blocked indicated there had to be something valuable underwater that they wanted to protect. Jett didn't need further confirmation as he was convinced that the relics they were seeking were definitely hidden beneath the sea.

Jett hastily signaled to his men behind him and instructed them to handle the group in front while he personally ventured to the relics' location.

His men swiftly swam over and engaged in a fierce duel with Ricky's team in the sea.

While the two groups were locked in the underwater fight, Jett surreptitiously slipped away to the side. Unbeknownst to him, a pair of eyes had already fixed their gaze on him.

Jett believed he had successfully eluded everyone as he swam about a hundred meters away from the fight. He continued onward, covering another two hundred meters until he finally laid eyes on the dazzling artifacts resting on the seabed. The sight left him awestruck; there were so many treasures!

The mere thought of possessing even half of those artifacts sent his heart racing with excitement. It would undoubtedly be a massive fortune!

Just as Jett was about to draw nearer to the artifacts, an unexpected figure suddenly descended from above and blocked his path. When he realized that this intruder was not one of his allies, he reacted instinctively and threw a punch, hoping to gain the upper hand.

Alas, the man swiftly grabbed him and skillfully removed his oxygen tank. Jett's eyes widened in terror as his face mask was taken off. He felt an overwhelming pressure crushing him, and he began to drown.

Thus, he desperately swam towards the surface, but the man underwater managed to land a few punches on him before dragging him up.

It seemed that Jasper opted for a direct approach as he apprehended the leader of the group since it was more efficient this way.

Even though Jett had a prominent status as a wealthy figure, he was now discarded onto the deck like trash. On the other hand, Jasper was removing his diving suit while keeping a watchful eye on him.

"W-Why is it you again? Who the hell are you?" Jett felt increasingly haunted by Jasper's presence, and an instinctive sense of fear began to creep in.

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2363-Remnants of the killing desire inside Jasper's eyes terrified Jett, making him retreat backward, afraid the other would throw him into the shark-infested waters.

At that moment, Willow arrived with the others, and Jett immediately pleaded to her, saying, "Miss Presgrave, please save me."

Willow did not expect Jasper to bring Jett over here, and she snorted. "Jett, how bold of you to take something that's mine."

"Miss Presgrave, it's all a misunderstanding. I'm just an avid scuba diver."

"I was going to surrender those artifacts to the country, so you'd better not have any ideas about them."

Then, Jasper spoke up. "Lock him up for a few days and release him once we're finished here."

"Do you even have the authority to do so? I will sue you all!" Jett bellowed as he refused to get locked up.

"That's a good idea. We're in no man's land anyway, so let's do it!" Willow had the same idea, but she was even happier that Jasper had returned safe and sound.

Eventually, Jett was locked up while his men returned to his base. Though confused at what had happened, those men did not take any action.

Their salvage work went smoothly for the next two days, and Willow dived with them. This line of work was very meaningful to her.

Meanwhile, Jasper stayed with her all the while, and after a week's worth of salvaging and searching, they finally retrieved all the artifacts from the sunken ship. There were over seven thousand items found, which was an immense number.

Once those artifacts were retrieved, they had to be brought back to be preserved and repaired. That meant today would be Willow's last day here, so they released Jett that afternoon and left with the boat.

Unconvinced that Willow had brought everything away, Jett dived back down to double-check. When he saw the three empty sunken ships, he was so angry that he almost fainted. Needless to say, those two had taken everything away.

After almost two months, Willow returned with a rewarding experience. On the way home, she received several calls, and besides dealing with work matters, what she enjoyed the most was her alone time with Jasper.

This time, the place they were staying at was even more luxurious. They even had a chef, so they could eat five-Michelin star dishes every day. However, Willow was not a hedonist. She had been enjoying such a lifestyle since birth, so it was nothing special to her. After all, her father was dying to spoil her.

However, there was one thing she dared not ask. Would Jasper stay around after they returned home? Would he stay with her? Would he leave? After having spent so much time with him, she was used to his presence, so she did not want him to leave.

"Miss Presgrave, we're one day away from the mainland," reported the captain as he approached them.

"Okay." Willow smiled, but at the same time, she became even more tense. There were some things she needed to ask Jasper by tonight. She was afraid she might not see him again once they left the ship.

Later, Willow brought a card with her as she knocked on the man's door.

"Come in," Jasper responded.

Sitting across from him, she propped her chin to look at the man. "Jasper, you've worked hard. I might not have finished this task without your help."

"Well, I did these things for you willingly," he replied in all seriousness.

"Here. This is for you." As she spoke, she placed a credit card on the table and pushed it toward him. "There's 15 million inside. It's my compensation for your hard work." Willow was indeed the daughter of a wealthy family; even a small reward was millions of bucks.

When Jasper saw the card, he was stunned for a few seconds before he shook his head. "I won't take your money."

Surprised, Willow asked, "Why don't you want it? Is it because you think of me as your family?"

The man was silent.

She then asked, "You'd only reject repayment from those you're close with! So, do you consider me your family?"

However, the man had no chance of replying, for Willow pushed the card forward again and puffed her cheeks. "Regardless, you should take the money!"

After having seen through her tricks, Jasper shook his head while smiling. "I won't take your money."

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2364 -Do You Like Me

"If you don't take my money, then I'll think of you as my man. However, I'll only see you as a friend if you do take my money. Make your choice," Willow said, confident that he would not take her money.

"Willow," Jasper gently called.

Upon hearing his gentle voice, Willow choked up, thinking he was about to inform her of his departure. She covered her ears and said, "I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear you say that you're leaving me. If you plan on saying that, then don't say a word. After we arrive at the harbor, you can leave when I'm not looking."

While looking at her, Jasper suddenly felt his heart thumping. Leaving was something inevitable, and leaving Willow after staying with her and spending time together would only make his departure more painful for the both of them.

He could not guarantee her a good future, so he could not promise her anything. Though he was not afraid of the consequences of his promises, he was afraid of hurting the woman he loved.

When Willow turned around, she had tears running down her cheeks as she stared at the man before her. She put down her hands and stubbornly pursed her lips. "Are you really going to leave me?"

"Do you need me to help you with anything else?" he asked.

"Yes. I need you to stay with me. You are not allowed to leave." Willow looked at him with teary eyes.

"Miss Presgrave, I don't need any reward, for I did all this willingly. Once we get off the boat, we won't be seeing each other anymore." After he said so, he got up and left.

Suddenly, he heard Willow's cries coming from behind him, and he immediately stopped walking. Though he had turned his head to the side, he did not look back at her. In the end, he left.

With pursed lips, Willow looked at the man she tried to keep but failed, feeling hopeless and powerless.

That night, Willow did not appear at dinner. Meanwhile, Jasper was sitting beside the window as he also had no appetite. Johanna approached him with a plate and said, "Mr. Wyatt, Miss Presgrave did not come down for dinner. Do you mind bringing this to her?"

Jasper shook his head and said, "You should go instead!"

"From what I see, she might be hoping that you'll do it."

"Her mood would only become worse after seeing me," Jasper remarked sensibly.

Left with no choice, Johanna could only bring the food upstairs herself. As expected, Willow was standing before the floor-to-ceiling window with her arms crossed before her, thinking of something.

"Miss Presgrave, please have something to eat!"

"I don't have an appetite." Willow was telling the truth. She did not turn around because her eyes were red from crying, and she refused to let anyone see her in such a state.

Having guessed Willow might have gotten into a fight or was at loggerheads with Jasper, Johanna could only bring the food downstairs. In the meantime, Jasper looked over and felt his heart tightening. Is she not planning on eating anything?

It was the middle of the night again, and everyone else was asleep. It had been a tough expedition, so everyone was tired.

Jasper was packing his bags when he heard someone knocking. Even though he knew who it was, he still hurried over to open the door, revealing Willow standing outside.

"Since we're about to go on our separate paths, why don't we have a talk?" Willow suggested, seemingly calmer now.

After Jasper moved aside to let her in, she sat on the couch and looked at the bright moon in the sky through the window. "Where will you be going after this?"

"Back to work," Jasper replied. He still had two months of leave, but once Willow returned to Averna, she would return to being the daughter of the Presgrave Family, and he had no reason to stay by her side.

"In that case, I'll ask you one more question. You must answer me truthfully." Willow raised her teary eyes to look at him, making her seem even more pitiful.

Jasper looked at her and felt slightly distressed. He nodded. "Go ahead."

"Do you like me?" Willow asked.

Having guessed that question, Jasper had previously thought about it too. He nodded. "I did."

"What do you mean?" Willow pushed for an answer.

"I'm an incredibly rational person who'll never let anyone disturb my work. Do you understand?" Jasper replied in a low voice.

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2365 -Willow’s Relationship Problems

Willow bit her lips and asked, "Does that mean you don't like me anymore?"

Turning his head, Jasper could not bear to look into her eyes as he answered, "Yes. I have to get back to work immediately, so I will stay clear of anyone and anything that I have nothing to do with."

After getting that reply, Willow felt her tears gathering in her eyes. She clenched her fists and looked at the man's face. At that moment, her pride overwhelmed her. "Fine. I won't bother you anymore, Mr. Wyatt. It was a pleasure to have you service me." Once she was done, she placed the card on the table. "I will never accept other people's free help, so take this. Now, we don't owe each other anything."

She got up to leave but stopped at the door. Without turning around, she said, "Let's not meet again, Mr. Wyatt."

Afterward, she slammed the door. Jasper looked at the card on the table and closed his eyes, sighing.

On the other hand, Willow did not return to her room. Her tears were streaming down her face. None of her words were sincere, but she knew she could not make him stay. Since the results were clear, she chose to set him free.

For the rest of the trip, Willow stayed in her room and never left. She even stayed inside after the ship docked at the harbor. Meanwhile, Winston contacted the archaeological team to come and unload the artifacts they had brought back. One of the higher-ups from the Bureau of International Cultural Heritage also arrived. He wanted to thank Willow personally, but she asked Winston to meet the higher-up on her behalf as her current appearance made it inappropriate for her to meet anyone.

In the meantime, Jasper descended the ship with his luggage but turned around to look back. Although he was still alone, like when he first arrived, his footsteps had become heavier now that he had to leave. Alas, he would have to leave eventually.

Unbeknownst to Jasper, a figure was watching him from the ship's window. When Willow saw him leaving without any hesitation, the tears she fought hard to control began falling again. No matter how hard she tried, she could not stop herself this time.

That night, the Presgraves held a small party to celebrate Willow's return. As Willow had her emotions under control now, she returned to being the cheerful young woman before her family.

Elliot was happy, for his daughter had made a huge contribution and worked a national job. He was even more joyous and excited than when he achieved something great himself. Seeing his children finally growing up was something he, as a parent, felt the most comforting.

Of course, the bodyguards had reported his daughter's relationship problems to him. A man named Jasper Wyatt had been helping Willow out all this while, and Willow had developed feelings for that man during this expedition. When it came to his daughter's love life, Elliot never intervened unless she asked for his help.

That night, Willow was spacing out when her mother entered the room. Being the attentive woman she was, Anastasia naturally noticed her daughter's thoughts.

"Mom!" Willow wiped her tears away, feeling flustered.

Coming to sit beside Willow, Anastasia looked at her daughter gently. "Care to share your thoughts with me?"

While sulking, Willow shook her head. "It's nothing. I'm fine."

Anastasia helped her daughter tidy up her long hair and cooed, "It's fine. You're a grown-up now, so you must learn to care for yourself."

Willow nodded. "You're right. I'm no longer a child."

When Anastasia heard Willow say that, she thought her daughter was still a child. However, Willow was now a grown-up, so she understood if Willow was unwilling to tell her anything.

Once her mother left, Willow found her phone and texted Jasper, asking, 'Where are you now?'

After not getting a reply, she bit her lip, wondering if he had blocked her number after getting off the ship. Then, she got up and grabbed her car keys to head out. Once her car left home, the bodyguards followed her in a van, protecting her from a distance.

Willow arrived at the entrance of a bar in the city center and took a picture of the place before sending it to Jasper. 'I'm drinking here alone. Why don't you come and keep me company?'

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2366 -Provoking the Man

Upon sending that, she took a selfie. She had worn a beautiful dress with princess-like makeup tonight, and she selected the best photo before sending it to Jasper.

Those texts were successfully sent. At the same time, a man was sitting on a couch inside a dimly lit villa, going through the pictures and texts. His eyes were filled with conflicting emotions.

Jasper had just taken a bath and was only wrapped in a towel when he received Willow's text. Initially, he had no intention of replying to her, but she sent the pictures of the bar and her outfit for tonight half an hour later. Those pictures seemed to have triggered something inside the man, making him unable to keep his cool.

However, he soon realized the Presgraves would not let her enter the bar alone, so she would not be in danger or get taken advantage of. At that moment, he received another picture. A handsome-looking man had his hand on Willow's shoulder, and the two were smiling at the camera. Jasper's pupils contracted, wondering if Willow was playing with him. Right after that, he received a message from her. 'Forget it. You don't have to come anymore. I've already found a friend.'

Those words seemed to have triggered something inside the man, and he quickly got up to head upstairs. Five minutes later, the man came down wearing a black shirt and pants, then grabbed his phone before leaving.

Back at the bar, Willow had two bodyguards protecting her from both sides, and the man she had taken a picture with was standing by the bar with a glass in his hand. His gaze was glued on her, but he was depressed; the young woman only asked him to cooperate and take a picture before leaving him alone.

Moreover, she had four bodyguards on both sides, protecting her like two strong walls. None of the men around her dared to come forward, instead choosing to clear out a circle for the beautiful lady to have her drink.

In the meantime, Willow propped her chin and sighed, feeling somewhat dejected. She had sent those ambiguous messages to try and anger the man, yet he did not reply to any of her messages. Maybe he deleted my contact number out of anger! How could he do that?

Feeling depressed, Willow kept wondering if she was not attractive enough. Otherwise, how could she not get her man? Was it because she was not aggressive enough? Just as her mind was a mess, Ricky, the bodyguard, noticed a familiar figure near the bar's corridor and turned around to face Willow, who was sipping her drink occasionally. Then, he reported, "Miss Presgrave, the person you're waiting for has arrived."

Willow looked at him before she turned to face the corridor, where she saw Jasper approaching her in his all-black attire. At once, her depressed feelings disappeared, and she cutely urged the bodyguards to leave, saying, "Ricky, hurry up and leave. Go!"

With a wave of his hands, Ricky led the bodyguards on the side away. Now that Jasper had arrived, they need not worry about Willow's safety.

Willow coughed softly as her nervous heart began thumping. She did not expect the man to appear before her after not replying to her messages.

On the other hand, the man waiting on the side was instantly in high spirits after Willow's bodyguards left, for he had been waiting to strike up a conversation with her.

"Miss, it's an honor to get to know you." He ran his hand through his hair, thinking it would look cool.

Willow smiled at him and was about to raise her glass when a figure forcefully squeezed between them.

The man ordered the bartender, "Give me a glass of whiskey."

"Hey, don't you have any manners? Can't you see that I'm talking to this pretty lady?!" bellowed the man after getting blocked.

Jasper gave the man a sharp glare and demanded, "Scram!"

"What did you just say?" The man thought he had misheard Jasper. Who does he think he is, ordering me to leave?

Noticing this, Willow did not want Jasper to get into a fight after just arriving, so she hugged his arm and apologized to the man, saying, "I'm sorry, but my boyfriend seems to be in a bad mood."

The man was instantly dumbfounded. It turned out the fierce man was the pretty lady's boyfriend. He was instantly at a loss for words and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Willow wrapped her arms around Jasper's shoulder and looked triumphantly at him. "Why are you here?"

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2367 -Will You Be My Boyfriend

Jasper received the glass from the bartender and drank some. He then glanced disapprovingly at the grinning woman. "Don't do that again."

"Do what? Am I not allowed to force you to come and meet me?" After Willow said that, she muttered, "Who asked you to ignore my messages."

"I told you before. We shouldn't see each other anymore," he reminded her firmly.

Afterward, she held a glass of red wine, looking stunning, like a blooming rose. "Then, leave if you don't want to be here! I didn't force you to come. I'm going to the dance floor," she retorted, turning away with a snort. However, the next moment, the man put down his glass and pulled her into his embrace.

"Can't you let me have it easy?" Jasper asked, his voice deep and earnest.

Unfazed, Willow smiled triumphantly, seemingly aware that she had won again. She turned back to face him with a playful grin. "So, Mr. Wyatt, why are you stopping me from going to the dance floor?"

"There are all sorts of people there, and it's inappropriate for someone of your status to be there," he reasoned.

Leaning closer to him, she whispered, "Then, can you bring me there?"

The seductive tone of Willow's voice had a magnetic pull on Jasper, making him irresistibly drawn to her. He couldn't resist the temptation and grabbed her wrist, leading her outside.

Meanwhile, she complied, allowing him to guide her, but once outside, she felt relieved as the surrounding noise dissipated. Moreover, she never enjoyed being in such places.

"Where are we going?"

"Bringing you home," the man replied.

After hearing this, Willow promptly broke free from his grip and puffed her cheeks angrily at him. "If you plan to send me home, then forget it. I haven't had my share of fun yet."

"Miss Presgrave, it's late. You shouldn't be outside," Jasper urged, attempting to reason with her.

Suddenly, her gaze turned serious as she looked at him intently. "Jasper Wyatt, will you be my boyfriend?"

The unexpected question caught him off guard. He hesitated internally but eventually let out hurtful words. "No, I would not."

"Why? Is it because of your job? I believe no challenge in the world could bring us down," she said optimistically, convinced that love could overcome any obstacles.

"Miss Presgrave, are you that confident that everyone would like you?" Jasper raised an eyebrow, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Yes, you're beautiful and wealthy, but that doesn't make you my type. So, despite your feelings for me, whether I like you or not is a separate matter. Please, Miss Presgrave, be more sensible."

The hurtful words left Willow feeling numb and her heart wrenching inside. In a soft and defeated voice, she asked, "What kind of woman do you like?"

The man turned away, avoiding eye contact, and replied coldly, "You're not my type." As he spoke, he glanced at the bodyguards positioned around them. He knew she would be safe even if he left. With a sigh, he opened the door to an SUV and drove away.

Willow felt a sudden wave of weakness and sat on the stairs, watching the vehicle disappear into the distance, her heart feeling hollow. It seemed like everything had been nothing more than a cruel joke.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she closed her eyes, not caring about the people around her. She couldn't contain her sorrow and began sobbing by the roadside but was unaware of the SUV's return on the opposite side of the road. It quietly stopped beside the road, and the man inside the car looked at the crying woman through the window, feeling like his heart was being tugged on.

In the meantime, Jasper clenched the steering wheel inside the car, his hand's veins bulging as he wrestled with his emotions, contemplating whether to step out of the vehicle.

Eventually, Willow composed herself and stood up, determined to face the situation. She glanced at the bodyguards and proceeded toward the waiting car.

On the other hand, the SUV remained parked there even though she had left.

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2368-Finding Willow’s Cat

Three days later, Willow's phone rang, and she was informed that the city would be holding a commendation ceremony the following Friday, where she had been selected as one of the top ten citizens to be honored. Excited and grateful, she gladly accepted the invitation to attend. After going through a rollercoaster of emotions in the past few days, she decided it was time for a fresh start and moved out of her family home into her villa.Meanwhile, Elliot and Anastasia, knowing their daughter had recently experienced a challenging relationship, decided to give her space and not interfere with her matters. They believed facing life's challenges would help her learn and grow, and they wanted her to control her life. Hence, whatever decisions their daughter made, they would support her wholeheartedly.Similarly, Jasper had settled into his villa as well. Though he had a few days of leave left and could have returned to his position earlier, he chose to stay and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. During his relaxing days, he received an unexpected call from Antoine. "Hello, Uncle.""Are you at home?""Yes!""I need you to come back for a mission. When will you be able to pack up and return?"

"I would like to enjoy the rest of my holidays before returning."After hearing this, Antoine spoke in a hushed manner, cautioning, "Jasper, don't cause any trouble. Don't think I don't know what's happening between you and Miss Presgrave.""I've already settled that matter," Jasper replied."I won't interfere with your matters, but don't you forget about your mission. Between work and relationships, you can only have one choice.""I understand," Jasper acknowledged.After the call ended, he quickly grabbed his laptop and skillfully navigated through various steps until a live feed appeared on the screen. The camera was positioned near a charming villa and a young woman leisurely basking in the sunshine while tenderly petting her adorable kitten.The young woman in the video was Willow, and ever since that night, Jasper couldn't shake off his worries about her. He discreetly traced her movements for a few days and discovered she had moved out from her family's home to a villa she owned. As he watched her on the screen, a mix of emotions filled his eyes, making him feel like an unintentional stalker.Suddenly, the cat leaped out of her arms and onto the grass, prompting her to chase after it. She tripped on her slippers and fell, but undeterred, she rubbed her aching legs and continued chasing the mischievous feline. However, the cat seemed triggered by something as it effortlessly jumped over a wall and vanished from sight."Oh, no! Chacha, my cat!" Willow fretted, standing behind the wall and stomping her feet in anxiety. On the other hand, fueled by concern, Jasper sprang into action, grabbing his laptop, phone, and car keys before rushing out of his home.

In the meantime, she hurriedly went to the other side of the courtyard wall in search of her runaway cat. Despite her efforts, her cat was nowhere to be found, leaving her no choice but to seek help from her bodyguards.Just as she returned home, a sleek black SUV pulled up near the courtyard wall, and a striking man in all-black attire emerged from it, radiating an aura of intelligence and power. The man inspected the fence briefly before diligently searching where the cat had disappeared.Willow's villa was surrounded by lush woods, shrubs, and vibrant flowers, making the search challenging. Nevertheless, the man displayed incredible patience and determination. Finally, he spotted the Ragdoll cat, as enchanting as its owner, sitting under a short tree adorned with a cute pink bib."Come here. I'll bring you home," Jasper said as he reached to retrieve the cat. Surprisingly, the cat didn't resist and allowed itself to be picked up.With the cat comfortably nestled in his arms, his tall and striking figure approached the nearby wall, giving the cat a few comforting pats along the way.However, Willow's hope remained undeterred, and she still searched for her missing feline. As she turned the corner, she was taken aback by the sight that met her eyes—a familiar figure holding her beloved cat in his embrace. A profound silence enveloped them at that moment. She was left utterly stunned, even more so than her cat. As she saw her beloved feline resting securely in the man's embrace, an inexplicable feeling of envy washed over her.

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2369 -However, the reason behind Jasper's appearance in helping to catch the cat was also particularly eerie.

"Jasper, are you monitoring me?" Willow hugged her arms in satisfaction as if she had caught him in a compromising position.

Jasper was a thick-skinned person—he calmly handed her cat to her while facing her inquiry. He did not fluster when he said, "Your cat."

Willow took the cat back. With a hint of annoyance in her voice, she asked, "Don't you want to explain? Or are you going to say you were just passing by?"

"I don't want to explain." His profound gaze met hers.

"But I want an explanation!" She reached out and stopped him. "Didn't you say we wouldn't meet again? Why do you care about what I do, then?"

"I only did what I did due to my profession. That’s all." Jasper sighed.

"I will be attending an awards ceremony tomorrow. Can you come over if you are free?" Willow extended an invitation to him.

"Sorry, I might not be available." Jasper frowned.

"I don't care. You must come," she said imperiously. She hoped he could be there tomorrow to witness the highlight of her life.

Jasper nodded. "Alright, I will."

With that, he walked toward his car.

Willow stroked her cat while watching him leave. Her lips curled into a smile.

Willow's urgency waned as Jasper left. While returning home with her cat, she couldn't help but notice the surveillance cameras in her yard. She thought that Jasper must have been observing her life through these cameras.

She did not worry much if it was him; if it was someone else, she would have called the police and had the person arrested.

She wondered if he had seen her behaving like a madwoman these past few days.

Staying at home with her cat, she was in a bad mood for a moment. She suddenly had the urge to know where Jasper lived—where was he staying if he hadn't left?

She dialed Ricky's number. "Hey! Ricky, check a vehicle for me. I want to know where it went."

They got to know the license plate number of Jasper's car with the surveillance footage provided by Willow. Ricky's skills were remarkable as he sent an address to her just after ten minutes. "It went into the underground parking of this villa."

Looking at the photo he sent, Willow couldn't help but curiously ask, "Is this villa owned by Jasper?"

"Probably not, Miss Presgrave. Would you like me to check?"

"Yes! Help me find out more about him."

As Ricky went to investigate, Willow realized that she knew nothing about Jasper. Apart from him being in the special forces, she had no deeper understanding of his background.

After half an hour, Ricky sent a link and a voice message. "Miss Presgrave, here's the news from twenty years ago. Take a look."

Willow clicked on the link. The title was listed as 'The President of Wyatt Group and Wife Murdered, Sole Heir of the Wyatt Family Disappeared'.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat. She carefully read through the entire report as her chest tightened.

Then, Ricky sent another message. "Miss Presgrave, the villa where Mr. Wyatt lives is owned by Old Mr. Wyatt. Currently, it's under the ownership of an investment company. The company has been listed for almost eight years, and its assets have reached billions. As for the owner of the investment company, I haven't found any information yet. However, I speculate it's Mr. Wyatt."

Upon hearing this message, she felt a lump in her throat. She sighed as she did not expect Jasper to have such a sad childhood—his parents had passed away when he was only eight.

The next morning, Anastasia sent a makeup team and a custom-tailored suit for her daughter, fully preparing her for the awards ceremony since her daughter's achievement brought honor to the family.

Willow's actions in saving cultural relics this time were of immeasurable value. Furthermore, she and her team even discovered two significant national treasures on this excursion.

Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2370-Therefore, this made Willow's accomplishments the most notable among the Top 10 Outstanding Figures of this year.

Around 10.00AM, with roughly ten minutes left until the commencement of the awards ceremony, Willow noticed that her parents, Jared, and Ellen had arrived whereas Jasper was absent.

A wave of disappointment surged within her. Didn't he promise to come? Why isn't he here?

There was no sign of him when the awards ceremony commenced and unfolded. However, at that very moment, she felt a pair of eyes fixating on her around the corner. She couldn't help but glance over.

Her surprise had no bounds when she did so. It turned out that a certain man who was dressed in a police uniform was standing there staring at her and had successfully masked himself as a member of today's security team. Her heart was immediately filled with profound emotion as their gazes met.

This man had always exuded a handsome charm regardless of his attire. The police uniform seemed to suit him particularly well as it accentuated his righteous and awe-inspiring aura.

Willow was called upon to give a speech as the awards ceremony began. She made a brief speech with graceful confidence, unfazed. In the audience, Elliot and Anastasia wore proud and delighted smiles as they were overjoyed that they had raised such exceptional children.

After Willow finished speaking, she cast a sweet smile toward the corner of the room. "In addition to expressing my gratitude to my teammates, I must also extend my thanks to one person. This task would have been impossible to accomplish without him. I hope he knows how important he has always been to me."

This statement bore a dual significance. Elliot finally understood what his daughter meant when his gaze shifted to the corner. It seemed that certain things were quietly unfolding.

Jared applauded as he was so proud of his sister on this special day. She wasn't just beautiful, but she also appeared to have grown up. As the elder brother, he couldn't help but feel delighted when he thought about how Willow, who had always seemed like a child, had grown up to this point!

"Willow is truly remarkable!" Ellen exclaimed sincerely.

"This girl has truly grown up," Jared remarked with a sense of nostalgia.

After descending from the stage following the awards, Willow deliberately walked in the direction where Jasper was situated. Just as she was about to step down, she feigned a stumble, and the man standing nearby swiftly reached out and grabbed her wrist to stop her from falling.

Willow nearly half-collapsed into his embrace. In a place where no one could see, a blossom of emotion bloomed within her heart.

"Be careful," Jasper muttered.

"I know!" Willow replied with a smile tugging at her lips. She then returned to her seat.

Willow's mind seemed to be elsewhere throughout the commendation ceremony. She rose from her seat once again after handing the award to her father.

Jasper stood by the door as if he were a security guard. Willow walked over to his side. "Mr. Wyatt, are you on duty?"

He was indeed occupied with his duties. He was here today to ensure the security of this ceremony.

Jasper turned his head slightly to look at Willow. She was dressed in an ensemble of muted gray and exuded a sophisticated elegance. With her hair gathered up, an air of maturity emanated from her. Her enigmatic beauty carried an effervescent vitality that was tantalizingly elusive, stirring a sense of yearning within observers.

"Do I look good today?" Willow tilted her head to the side and looked at him with an endearing charm.

Jasper nodded in agreement and said genuinely, "You look stunning."

"Do you like it then?" Willow asked with a wink.

He stared at her petite face, a suppressed intensity flickering in his eyes. He replied in a deep voice, "You should return to the ceremony."

"Some of the credit for today's honor goes to you, Jasper. The award should also belong to you," Willow remarked since her achievements were built upon his efforts.

"You deserve it," Jasper asserted.

Willow beamed. "Can I take that as you saying what's yours is also mine? Oh, by the way, I told my dad that there will be no celebration dinner tonight. I want to celebrate with you instead. Are you coming?" Willow invited him.

Jasper hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded. "Alright! My treat."

She was overjoyed. "It's a date, then. I'll be looking forward to your plans!"

Willow returned to the ceremony happily. Jasper's gaze turned tender, but it was also tinged with a hint of sorrow and resignation as he watched her leave.

When Jasper returned to his car, his phone rang. He answered the phone. "Hello."