Ch. 2511..2520
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2511 -“No. Miss Kurt didn’t want me to send her off,” Shirley replied.
“Jesslyn is my father’s friend’s daughter. Her parents got into a car crash and passed away when she was young, so my family took her in. I’ve always treated her like a younger sister,” Zacharias explained while looking into her eyes.
“I see,’ she replied with a nod.
“What do you see?” he asked with his gaze narrowed. He wanted her to clarify herself. “Well, I don’t care about your relationship with Miss Kurt. You don’t have to explain anything to me,” Shirley replied.
Zacharias was momentarily taken aback but then let out a soft scoff. “Of course, I have to explain things to you.” “No. You don’t,” she rebutted, “We’ve kissed each other, after all,” he stated hesitantly. Shirley corrected him in a rather hostile tone. “That was forced. I didn’t consent to it,” she replied.
Zacharias raised his eyebrows and confidently countered, “We still kissed.” The room started to feel warmer as she bit her bottom lip, gazing at him. “I’m going to get dinner,” she said after a while.
“I’ll go with you.” After finishing his sentence, he threw the sheets aside and tried to get out of bed.
Shirley quickly stopped Zacharias when she saw how careless he was with his injuries. “You’re not supposed to get out of bed when you’re in this condition.” “You can bring our dinner into the room, then. I want you to eat with me,” he said. He wouldn’t have much appetite if he had to eat alone.
“Fine. I’ll bring your food over.” She had no choice but to obey him. She headed to the dining area. Even though it was just catered food, they had a surprisingly wide variety of options. She got a meal for the man before she brought it to his room. Then, she set up the overbed table and placed the food before sitting beside him.
While Zacharias had his meal, he occasionally stole glances at Shirley. She eventually got rather annoyed at his sneaky actions and glared back at him.
Soon enough, he finished his meal. She cleared the table and brought the empty plates out. After returning to the room, she found the doctor checking Zacharias’ temperature. The man seemed to be burning up again.
“You should pay attention to your temperature, Mr. Flintstone. You have to let me know if you realize you’re getting feverish again,” the doctor said.
“Okay,” Zacharias replied with a nod. After the doctor left, Shirley held her palm out to feel the man’s forehead. He was indeed warmer than before.
At that moment, Freddie knocked on the door before rushing in. “Mr. Flintstone, there’s an important interview that you have to show up for tonight. I’m afraid the public might suspect something if you don’t.” She stepped back as Freddie pulled an iPad to show Zacharias what he meant.
There was an international news report that had Zacharias’ name in it. Someone raised their suspicions about him being in an accident, so he had to show up to dispute the rumors.
Zacharias knitted his brows after reading the report.
“It looks like someone is forcing you to show yourself,” Freddie commented.
“Take me to my office, Zacharias muttered in a deep voice.
“We only have half an hour until the nightly news stream. Will we have time?” Freddie asked.
“We’ll have to hurry,” Zacharias replied.
“Miss Lloyd, we’re rushing to head back to the office. You’ll have to arrange for the staff members to get us there,” Freddie uttered as he turned to look at Shirley.
“But… he’s having a fever,” she replied worriedly. She knew Zacharias wasn’t supposed to leave the hospital when he was in such a state.
“That doesn’t matter. Let’s go.” Upon finishing his words, Zacharias pulled the sheets aside and looked at her. “Bring my clothes over.” Shirley pulled a set of clothes from the wardrobe, and he ordered everyone to leave the room “Your shoulder is injured, so you’ll need help to get dressed. Please help Mr.
Flintstone, Mr. Hurst,” she uttered.
Freddie was glad to help, but Zacharias stopped him before he could do anything. “Freddie can leave. I want you to stay,” Zacharias told her.
Shirley eyed Zacharias speechlessly. Freddie was a quick-witted man-he hurried out of the room without having to be told twice.
Zacharias already had his slacks in his hands by then, so she hastily turned around. She could feel her heart pounding as she heard the sound of the man putting on his pants. This was soon followed by the sound of his belt.
“Turn around,” he ordered.
Shirley did as she was told and walked over to help Zacharias remove his shirt.
Both his wounds were fresh, and they seemed like they would reopen if he made any large gestures. His condition would certainly worsen if his wounds were to be torn open.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2512-Shirley lifted a shirt and helped Zacharias to put it on. Given his injuries, he couldn’t manage the buttons, so she stepped in to help. Naturally, this required her to stand close to him while buttoning his shirt. As she worked, she sensed his gaze lingering on her. Seizing a moment when her attention was diverted, he lightly pressed his lips against her forehead.
“Quit fooling around,” she chided, looking annoyed. “I don’t fool around when I’m with others, but I can’t help myself when I’m with you,” he replied playfully. He seemed utterly shameless whenever he was around her.
After buttoning his shirt, she helped him put on his vest and coat. Before leaving, she brought an extra jacket in case he got cold and needed it.
By the time they left the hospital, Roy had already arranged for more than ten bodyguards to be on standby. To maintain secrecy about Zacharias’ whereabouts, all the surrounding lights were turned off as a tall, slender figure stepped out.
Shirley was about to get into Zacharias’ car when he stopped her. “You can take the car behind mine.” “Why?” she asked.
“No reason.” He gestured for Roy to sit beside him after that. She had just shut the car door and was about to leave when Freddie spoke. “Don’t you know the reason, Miss Lloyd? Mr. Flintstone’s trying to protect you.” Shirley’s heart skipped a beat as she understood what Freddie meant. If the criminals managed to track Zacharias and targeted his car, it would be unsafe for her to stay with him. He was genuinely trying to protect her by having her take a different vehicle. She hurried to the next car, her chest tightening, hoping nothing terrible would happen again.
Once Zacharias’ car drove out of the hospital grounds, another six cars trailed behind him. The line of cars seemed especially grand as they all made their way to his office. Eventually, they arrived safely at their destination.
She hopped out of her car and hurried over to Zacharias before entering the lobby with the rest of his bodyguards. Once they got into the building, he ordered her and a few other bodyguards to follow him while the rest of the men stayed downstairs.
The filming crew was also on standby. Zacharias had to record a 15-minute-long interview. Shirley watched as a staff member hurried over to fix his hair. He didn’t need much more than that-his complexion seemed exceptionally healthy and radiant because of his fever.
Meanwhile, Shirley, Roy, and other bodyguards stood behind the cameras. They watched as Zacharias, who had just regained consciousness that morning, spoke energetically. He answered the interviewer’s questions and exuded his usual charismatic aura.
Even though 15 minutes wasn’t a long time, Zacharias’ suit placed a lot of pressure on his shoulder injury. Shirley knew how bad this was for his wound, and she couldn’t help but clench her fists when the interviewer bombarded him with questions. Her gaze was filled with worry as she looked at the man.
He could sense her concerned gaze on him from the corner of his eyes. He glanced over in her direction just for a few seconds. She noticed a slight frown forming on the corner of his lips.
The interviewer didn’t know anything about what had happened to Zacharias.
She didn’t know that the man who had rushed for the interview was injured. She only received orders. to do the interview at the very last minute, and she wanted to get to know the man more, so she added a few extra questions that the public was curious about.
When Shirley saw how the interviewer kept pestering the man, she strode over to a spot where the interviewer could see her before she held her hand up and gestured for the interviewer to stop. The interviewer froze for a moment before she hastily asked a final question to wrap things up.
Zacharias pressed his brows together. The injury on his shoulder started hurting as he had been in the same seated position for too long. Right then, he felt a pair of slim but strong hands holding onto his left shoulder and helping him up.
“Please send the interviewers off,” he uttered while looking at Freddie.
Freddie immediately started to clear the space, and soon enough, Shirley and Zacharias were the only two people left in the office. Once they were left alone, he leaned most of his weight against her shoulder.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2513-“It hurts, Zacharias uttered in a whiny tone. “Where does it hurt? Stand still, and let me look at your wound, Shirley replied, her voice laced with concern. The man stood upright as she reached over to remove his suit and vest. Then, she slowly unbuttoned his shirt.
His breath quickened, and he sounded increasingly breathless. He was simply too aroused by the woman’s actions as she removed his clothes. “Seems like you’re getting used to undressing me,” he teased.
She glared at him and thought, Is he still in the mood to joke around? His injury probably isn’t too severe, then! Nevertheless, as she examined the wounds on his back, fresh bloodstains seeped through his bandages, causing her to gasp at the sight. She could only imagine how much it must hurt but was also impressed by his pain tolerance.
“It looks like your wounds have reopened. We have to head back to get them treated in the hospital. You shouldn’t wear such tight clothes for now,” Shirley uttered.
“So, you expect me to walk out naked then?” Zacharias asked playfully.
“You’d freeze to death.” She raised an eyebrow. The temperature was warm in the building, but the weather outside was around four to five degrees.
“You do care about me, huh, Miss Lloyd!” He chuckled.
“Well, it’s my duty as a friend,” Shirley replied flatly. Then, she handed him his coat. “Put this on until you get to the hospital!” Zacharias took the coat over and carefully put it on, ensuring not to apply too much pressure on his wounds.
“The place is cleared. You may go down now, Mr. Flintstone.” Roy entered the room to give them an update.
With the rest of the man’s clothes in her hand, she walked out of the room with him. Again, she got into the car behind Zacharias’, and they returned to the hospital.
After arriving at the hospital, the doctors hurried over to tend to Zacharias’ wounds. Shirley stood by his side, but when she saw fresh blood oozing from his injuries, she turned her face away, unable to bear the sight. Surprisingly, the man didn’t make a sound, even as the doctor cleaned his wounds. She couldn’t help but think that he was indeed quite brave.
The doctor’s forehead glistened with beads of sweat as he finished tending to Zacharias wounds. “Mr. Flintstone, please try not to apply. any more pressure on your wounds if possible,” the doctor urged.
“Alright. Thank you,” Zacharias replied with a nod.
The doctor wiped his sweat off before leaving. the room. Shirley noticed a thin layer of sweat on Zacharias’ forehead, so she handed him a tissue. “Here. Wipe your sweat.” “You can help me with that, he suggested.
“Isn’t your other arm perfectly fine and functional?” she retorted.
“Are you not my bodyguard?” he retorted.
She was left speechless, and she had no choice but to wipe his sweat off for him. As she did so, the man reached his hand out and held on to hers. “I’m so glad you were with me,” he uttered as he turned to look at her.
“It’s my job,” Shirley replied, pulling her hand away. “What are you planning to do after your three- month internship?” Zacharias asked curiously.
‘I don’t know. I don’t have anything planned out yet,” she replied. Her father hadn’t passed her any missions so far.
Zacharias was somewhat concerned-he was worried that he wouldn’t be able to see her anymore once she no longer had to show up for her job. “Why don’t you stick around and work with me?’ he offered. ‘I can offer you high pay.” “I don’t need the money,” Shirley replied with at smile. “My mom’s company has more than. enough of that.” He wished he had another way to keep her around. Suddenly, he found himself hoping for time to slow down for the next three months.
Right then, Shirley’s phone chimed with a new. notification. She scrolled through her messages while standing by the bed, and her eyes lit up when she saw that it was a message from Cole.
‘I heard Mr. Oswald mention your name. Are you taking care of someone in the hospital?’ Cole asked. She felt her chest tightening after she read his message.
She hadn’t told Cole that she was interning with Zacharias.
Suddenly, a large hand reached out to snatch her phone.
Shirley panicked and instinctively reached out to grab the person’s arm.
However, she realized Zacharias had used his injured arm to reach for her phone.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2514-Unfortunately for Shirley, she happened to grab Zacharias’ wound, but she quickly released her grip. However, by then, the man had already finished reading the message. She snatched her phone back and asserted, “Even if you’re my boss, you’re not allowed to peek at my messages.”
“Ouch! That hurts.” He winced, covering the spot where she had grabbed him.
Concerned, she immediately put down her phone and checked on him. A subtle smile played on his lips, suggesting he was more significant than she’d thought.
After confirming that his arm was okay, she picked up her phone and headed outside.
Zacharias sighed, realizing that Shirley was deliberately avoiding him.
A sense of urgency gripped her heart. She hoped Cole wouldn’t misunderstand her relationship with Zacharias. She glanced at his message and noticed that he hadn’t mentioned Zacharias, indicating that Cole wasn’t aware of the person she cared for. She sent Cole a message. ‘Cole, I’m taking care of a friend in the hospital.
Okay. Take care of yourself, too, he replied. ‘I will. You too, Shirley replied with a warm smile, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.
I’m about to go on a mission. We’ll chat when I have some free time, Cole responded. She understood his work demands and replied with a smiling face,
saying, ‘Stay safe.”
At that moment, a new message appeared from her difficult-to-please boss inside the room.
‘Come in. I have something to discuss. Shirley hadn’t had a chance to savor the sweetness of love and quickly got up to enter the hospital room. Zacharias was
lying in bed and said to her, “Check if I still have a fever.”
She promptly approached him and placed her hand on his forehead, reporting,
“You still have a high fever!”
“Help me wipe my body. I’m feeling uncomfortable,” he requested. She pressed the call bell, and the nurse brought alcohol and a towel. The doctor also came
and prescribed a fever-reducing medicine for Zacharias. Shirley then helped him with physical cooling.
Zacharias obediently took the medicine. After everyone left, he unbuttoned his hospital gown with his long fingers. Shirley reached out to help him take it off.
His eyes were a bit red from the fever, and even his normally rosy lips now appeared deeper in color, giving him an alluring, almost demonic appearance.
He exuded an even more devilish aura.
“Does he know that you’re taking care of me?” he asked while tilting his long neck to allow her to wipe him. Shirley furrowed her delicate eyebrows. “He
doesn’t know.”
“What if he finds out?”
“Cole won’t misunderstand us,” she replied calmly. The coolness of the alcohol on Zacharias” skin and her proximity ignited a warm desire in his heart. He
asked, “Why?”
“Because we trust each other,” she replied firmly. “You wouldn’t understand.”
Zacharias, already hurt, felt more wounded by Shirley’s words. He remained silent and reached out to hold her hand. “No need to wipe me anymore.”
She had only wiped him for a short while and wondered why he was acting strange. “You still need to cool your back down,” she said.
“Your words have already cooled me down,” he said gloomily, clearly sulking.
Shirley had never seen a man in his late twenties behave so childishly.
“Zacharias, don’t mess around,’ she said, biting her lip in frustration.
Exhausted, he mumbled, “I want to rest for a while. You should rest, too.”
She found him difficult to deal with and watched as he lay down, apparently needing to close his eyes and rest. She reluctantly left the room and sat in a
chair outside. However, she couldn’t stop worrying about him. So, every half an hour, she went in to check on him, and before she knew it, it was already
2.00AM.
Seeing that the man’s fever had finally subsided, Shirley still couldn’t fall asleep.
Even though she was drowsy, her mind was filled with worry that he might have another high fever. It was as if she had a child she was concerned about. She
hadn’t realized that her care for Zacharias had surpassed their relationship.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2515-Early the next morning, Josef persuaded Shirley to take some rest. She briefly considered entering the hospital to greet Zacharias, but given the complex circumstances, she opted to head home instead.
She went to Ava’s house to rest. She called Willow, who was currently abroad,
selecting her wedding dress. Willow and Jasper had already: set out on a journey around the world. Shirley could finally relax knowing that Zacharias was
under Josef’s care, and she enjoyed a good night’s sleep.
She stayed at Ava’s house for three days and planned to return to Flintstone Residence once Zacharias was discharged from the hospital.
However, the man hadn’t sent any messages during those three days. It wasn’t until the fourth day, at 6.00AM, that he finally messaged her. I’ll be discharged
today. Please come over.”
She was surprised when she saw the time and. wondered why he was up so early. So, she replied, ‘I won’t go over. I’ll go directly to the Flintstone Residence.
‘No. You must come. Shirley hesitated, but before she could reply to Zacharias,
he called her. She pondered why he was in such a hurry. She answered her phone and said, “Hello!”
“This is an order,” he stated firmly. Seeing his urgency, she reluctantly agreed,
“Alright, I’ll come over immediately.”
“I want to see you before 8.00AM,” he demanded and hung up the phone.
Shirley couldn’t help but wonder about Zacharias’ unwavering insistence. She mused, Why does he need to see me? If it’s about moving things, his
bodyguards could easily handle his luggage and accompany him.
However, after three days of rest, she also felt the need to return to work. She got in her car and drove toward the hospital.
When she arrived, everything was already packed and ready on his side. He was sitting in the lounge, his posture suggesting that he was waiting for
someone.
Shirley’s heart skipped a beat, and she hoped Zacharias wasn’t waiting for her.
She couldn’t help but notice how much better he looked now, draped in a highneck black woolen sweater that bestowed upon him an air of elegance and
sensuality.
“You’re here,” he greeted with a nod. She reciprocated with a nod. Just then,
Freddie entered and informed Zacharias, “They’ve arrived.”
Zacharias then turned to her and said, “Come with me.”
Shirley initially thought that when Freddie mentioned “they’ve arrived,” he was referring to Zacharias’ convoy. She followed Zacharias and stood by his side as
they ascended the elevator, heading toward the hospital’s back entrance.
After reaching the private exit, which had already been cleared, several cars were parked, accompanied by more than a dozen vigilant bodyguards. Some
stood facing outward, and one, wearing an earpiece, guarded the car door with an air of confidence and competence. That man was none other than Cole.
As she stepped outside with Zacharias, he seized the moment to draw her closer. Before she could react, he had already taken her hand and guided her
out.
At the same time, Cole’s gaze lifted to welcome the arriving individuals, and his expression changed when he saw them. He saw Zacharias holding a girl’s
hand-none other than Shirley.
When she saw Cole, she instinctively attempted to free her hand from Zacharias’ grip. Soon, a sudden panic coursed through her.
However, Cole’s professionalism remained steadfast. As Zacharias approached him, Cole nodded respectfully and conveyed, “Mr. Oswald is waiting for you in
the car.”
Zacharias acknowledged with a smile, promptly entering the vehicle as Cole opened the door.
Shirley, still standing a couple of feet away from Cole, harbored a desire to explain herself. Yet, she was acutely aware of the gravity of the situation, which
made it an inopportune moment for such a conversation.
Cole’s gaze remained fixed on her, betraying his curiosity. However, his unwavering professionalism restrained him from displaying any emotional
reactions. He offered a slight nod to her and redirected his attention to their surroundings.
Inside the car, the two most important people in the country, Zacharias and Ren,
were engrossed in a discussion of crucial matters.
Shirley, being mindful of not disrupting Cole’s work and not wanting to attract attention, chose to stand silently in a corner, quietly observing the unfolding
events.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2516-Shirley’s gaze repeatedly darted toward Cole, and her thoughts were in turmoil.
Has Zacharias asked me to come early to engineer misunderstandings with Cole? She dismissed this notion, considering it all to be mere coincidence. She
couldn’t understand why Zacharias would resort to such tactics, as she didn’t see herself as being so important to him.
Just then, the car door opened, and Zacharias elegantly stepped out of the car.
He nodded to Cole and exchanged a few words with Ren.
As Ren’s motorcade began to depart, Cole cast a deep and affectionate look in Shirley’s direction. She acknowledged him with a nod. A certain man closely
observed this entire scene.
After Ren’s convoy had departed, Zacharias’ motorcade slowly approached.
She turned to Zacharias and said, “I drove here. I won’t be returning with the motorcade.”
“Hand the car keys to someone else and come with me,” he insisted. He didn’t want to grant her any more leave. She had to remain by his side at all times
during the coming period. She was resolute. “I’ll drive back by myself.”
Zacharias lowered his head and said in a hushed tone, “Unless you want Imogen’s internship to be tarnished.”
This statement momentarily silenced Shirley, and he appeared pleased. “Come with me,” he ordered.
She turned to one of the team members and told him where her car was, asking him to drive it back for her. Zacharias’ car door remained open as he waited for
her to get in. The convoy set off on its way back to Flintstone Residence.
Throughout the journey, they exchanged no words, mindful that the other bodyguards could still overhear their conversations within the car. Shirley was
also aware that her private matters with Zacharias were not suitable for public discussion.
After entering the Flintstone Residence, the bodyguards took Zacharias’
luggage and documents inside and then left. The housekeeper was there to assist with his needs, such as sending his soiled clothes for dry cleaning. She
accompanied him to the study with the documents.
Finally, alone in the study, she placed the documents on the desk and asked him, “There was nothing important, so why did you ask me to come to the
hospital so early?”
Zacharias had clearly anticipated this question. He answered in a calm tone,
“Isn’t it perfectly normal to have my subordinates return to my side?”
Shirley needed to clarify, “Do you know that my great-uncle would find you? Did you also know that Cole would be there?”
He smirked and said, “Do you think I deliberately wanted to make Cole misunderstand us?”
She couldn’t forget how he had deliberately held her hand. “Is it not?”
“I’m busy and don’t have the time to make other men jealous,” Zacharias denied, even though his actions suggested otherwise.
Shirley stared at him in silence, finding him mysterious beyond argument and calculation. I’ll explain everything to Cole,’ she said and wanted to leave.
“What will you explain? That I was the one you were taking care of in the hospital? That you were substituting for Imogen during her internship? Or why
were we holding hands?” He suddenly fired a barrage of questions.
She stopped and turned to face him, “I’ll explain my substitution for Imogen to him. He will believe me.”
With a serious tone, Zacharias cautioned her, “Do you want to broadcast the news of your internship replacement to the whole world? You should know that
you can escape unscathed, but if this information gets out, Imogen will never be able to work in a government position for the rest of her life.”
Shirley visibly paled at this threat. “So, you can’t explain all of this to Cole. You have to let him misunderstand. If you tell him, I’ll cancel Imogen’s government
job qualification, and she’ll never be employed,” he threatened.
She shot him a glare, her frustration mounting. This man was exasperating; he wouldn’t even let her clarify.
“You’re ruthless,” she muttered before storming out of the room.
Novel My baby’s daddy chapter 2517-Zacharias sighed softly, his actions not entirely clear in purpose, but he
proceeded nevertheless. He intended to make Cole understand that he was
actively pursuing Shirley. If Cole were willing to withdraw from this competition, it
would be best for him.
She returned to her room and checked her phone, only to be met with
disappointment when she found no message from Cole inquiring about the
morning’s events. This left her wondering if there had been a misunderstanding.
However, only Cole was privy to the truth of the matter. At noon, the
housekeeper prepared lunch, though Shirley’s lack of appetite kept her from
descending to partake. Nonetheless, the servant was diligent and delivered a
meal to her room. Gratefully, she accepted the tray and expressed her thanks.
“Don’t mention it. This was an order from Mr. Flintstone himself.”
Shirley was speechless. Dining on the second floor, she pondered the purpose
of her current role. It seemed less like being a bodyguard and more like a
companion to Zacharias, who spent his time idly at home.
In the afternoon, she went to the underground level, where the man had a
training room for boxing. Today, she turned the punching bag into an image of
Zacharias, unleashing her pent-up frustration with fast and precise punches and
kicks.
After an intense series of strikes, she heard applause from the side and
immediately turned into a defensive stance. Zacharias was standing there,
watching her. Shirley, who was drenched in sweat, lowered her guard, removed
her gloves, and walked out.
“I guess you were treating the punching bag as if it were me,” he said with a
smile.
“You guessed correctly,” she replied, not denying her intentions. She had indeed
wanted to take her frustration out on him.
He grinned. “Once my injury has fully healed, we can have a rematch. She felt a
sense of relief after her release, realizing that harboring anger toward him was
ultimately fruitless. She simply needed to endure for another three months, at
which point she would regain her freedom. She could then choose to minimize
her interactions with him.
“Mr. Flintstone, I apologize for my behavior this morning. I will strive to fulfill my
professional responsibilities,” Shirley said calmly, adopting a more professional
attitude. However, Zacharias didn’t seem pleased with this change.
Sweating and drained, she passed by him, heading for a much-needed shower.
“Shirley, am I truly that intolerable?” His voice carried a hint of frustration.
She turned to look at him, her eyes falling upon a flawless figure under the dim
lighting. However, her heart was already spoken for, and no matter how
impressive the man was, she couldn’t accept his pursuit.
As she contemplated the idea of easily forsaking her feelings for someone she
cared about in favor of falling in love with someone else, Shirley couldn’t help
but wonder what sort of person she might become. Would she be labeled as
fickle, shifting affections so readily? Such a thought troubled her deeply, and she
realized that she wouldn’t even like herself if she allowed her heart to waver and
her attention to be divided. She wanted to maintain a steadfast and serious
commitment to the person she cared for.
With determination, she turned to him and said, “I must be honest, Zacharias. I
do appreciate your qualities, but the person I have feelings for is Cole. I cannot
entertain the pursuit of anyone else.” After delivering this firm statement, she
left. He was grappling with a sense of helplessness and gripped the railing
behind him.
In the realm of love, favoritism was elusive. Love didn’t play favorites, and even
the strongest individuals had to endure the painful facets of love.
After taking a shower, Shirley made her way downstairs. Unexpectedly, as she
passed through the living room, a familiar male voice resonated, “Pretty, did you
miss me?”
She looked up and found Tony sitting on the couch, prompting her to smile and
greet him, “Long time no see, Mr. Tony.”
However, he was somewhat annoyed. Initially, he could have lived here and
seen her every day, but Zacharias didn’t allow it.
Shirley had just finished washing her hair, and her long, wet tresses cascaded
over her shoulders. Her uniform somehow added to her allure. Just then, the
elevator door nearby opened, revealing Zacharias, who emerged from the
underground floor.
“Uncle Zacharias! I’ve come to see you.” Tony, who was initially slouching,
suddenly sat up straight while trying to appear more dignified.
Novel My baby’s daddy chapter 2518 -It was clear that Tony was afraid of Zacharias. Zacharias’ mood was far from
pleasant, and he cast a stern look at Tony. “Go back!”
“I won’t. I’ve brought all my luggage here, and I plan to stay for a few days to
take care of you, just as per my grandpa’s instructions.”
In other words, it was Josef’s instruction. Zacharias reluctantly nodded. “You can
stay for three days.”
“Yay!” Tony celebrated with a triumphant fist pump. Then, he shifted his gaze to
Shirley, thrilled at the prospect of finally being able to spend time with his
beloved goddess.
Zacharias glanced at her, who lowered her gaze, avoiding his eyes. His mood
worsened, and he ascended the stairs.
Tony sensed his uncle’s mood, and as soon as Zacharias left, he approached
her and inquired, “Goddess, who upset him?”
Shirley didn’t answer and merely shook her head.
“It can’t be a woman, can it?” Tony speculated. “If Uncle Zacharias were upset
about work, someone would have borne the brunt already. He wouldn’t just
bottle it up. It must be a woman who has hurt his heart.”
While he was muttering, she had already moved to stand by the door. He
noticed her departure and followed her. “Goddess, you’re his bodyguard. So,
you must know who he’s been in contact with. Please tell me!”
Shirley replied calmly, “Mr. Tony, please don’t disturb me while I’m working.”
Tony pulled a chair over, sat in front of her, and held a cup of tea while
thoroughly enjoying the view. “Goddess, just looking at you is a spiritual delight.
I’ve decided to sit here and watch you work.”
She was speechless but chose not to respond. She kept her gaze on the man,
who couldn’t withstand her sharp stare for long.
“Don’t look at me like that; it’s giving me the creeps,” he said, moving the chair
and opting to watch TV from the couch instead.
As snowflakes gently fell outside, Shirley’s mood suddenly brightened. The sight
of snowflakes falling brought her joy.
In the study, Zacharias stood by the floor-to- ceiling window, watching the
snowflakes. He sighed as if he had come to a realization. He understood thatt
would only lead to adverse consequences,
After a day of snowfall, the outside had transformed into a beautiful wintry
landscape. She opened the door to catch some snowflakes, and the landscape
lights reflected in the snow, resembling beautiful ice crystals. She took out her
phone and checked the time.
Not having received a message from Cole yet, Shirley took a deep breath and
decided to send him a message.
‘Cole, please don’t misunderstand what happened this morning. Mr. Flintstone
and I are just friends.’ She decided to keep her internship a secret, so she
referred to her relationship with Zacharias as one of friendship.
After sending the message, she anxiously waited for Cole’s reply. Meanwhile,
Cole had just finished his mission and returned to the dormitory. He picked up
his phone and saw the message from Shirley. He fell into deep thought.
His work had been affected today because he couldn’t stop thinking about what
he had witnessed in the morning. He had seen Shirley holding hands with
Zacharias as they walked out of the hospital lobby. While she had quickly let go
of Zacharias’ hand upon seeing him, he couldn’t help but notice the look in
Zacharias’ eyes, which were filled with affection as Zacharias looked at her.
Cole was painfully aware that he couldn’t escape the harsh reality between him
and Shirley. She deserved someone who could offer her a better life and future,
something he couldn’t provide. Zacharias, on the other hand, could give her a
happy and stable future.
With a sigh, Cole realized that she was wonderful, but he didn’t deserve her.
‘Shirley, I’ve decided to apply for a transfer from this position. I’m going back to
the base to undertake other missions,’ Cole replied. He had just submitted the
request to his superiors.
Novel My baby’s daddy chapter 2519 -Shirley belonged here, while Cole did not. As soon as she heard the notification
sound, she grabbed her phone to check. After seeing the message about his
transfer request, she felt an immediate sense of urgency. She dialed his number
directly.
Cole, who was holding his phone and suppressing his inner reluctance, heard
the phone ring. He looked at the call from Shirley and ultimately hung up.
She kept calling him repeatedly, but he didn’t answer her calls. She was truly
anxious as she felt like her budding relationship with him was about to end.
Zacharias descended from the second floor and did not see her. He looked at
Tony, who was still watching a movie, and asked, “Where is she?”
Tony pointed in the direction outside the door and said, “She’s been outside for
a while, and she’s not afraid of the cold.”
Zacharias furrowed his brows and quickly walked to the door. At that moment,
she was turning to open the door, and they collided. The sudden hug took him
aback. However, she took a step back, and he noticed tears on her face. He
was surprised. “What happened?”
“Could you lend me a car? I need to go somewhere urgently.” Shirley requested.
“Where to?” Zacharias gazed at her intently.
“To find someone,” she replied and looked at the Ferrari outside. She said to
Tony, “Mr. Tony, can you lend me your car for a while?”
“Where to? I’ll go with you,” Tony said enthusiastically. “Don’t lend it to her,”
Zacharias ordered his nephew. He feared that she might get into trouble as her
emotions seemed unstable.
Shirley wiped her eyes, and as her emotions surged again, she began to cry.
“Mr. Tony, please take me to a place. Thank you,” she implored.
Tony was stuck between Zacharias’ stern expression and Shirley’s plea. “All
right. I’ll take you,” he said bravely and grabbed the car keys. “Let’s go!”
Zacharias reminded him, “Drive safely.”
After they left, Zacharias opened the door and observed her swift entry into the
car. A sense of foreboding began to creep over him. What could be causing her
anxiety? It must be Cole. Has something happened to him?
Meanwhile, Shirley and Tony embarked on their journey to the White House.
When he learned of the destination, a shiver ran down his spine. “Goddess, why
are we heading there? I wouldn’t dare to drive inside. If they catch me, Uncle
Zacharias will have to bail me out.”
“Just park near the guard post over there,” she instructed. “Goddess, why are
you going to the White House? I’d be trembling if someone invited me there,” he
said. Shirley remained silent, her focus fixed on the passing time as she urged,
“Hurry up.”
“We’re already moving quite fast. Any quicker, and we might just take off.”
After reaching the White House, Tony parked the car and flatly refused to drive
any further.
She had no choice but to open the door and rush into the snowy mist. Watching
her, he sighed. She truly is a goddess. She just casually strolled into the White
House. If only I could marry someone like her, that would be great.
She showed her ID at the guard post and received a call from the White House
office, enabling her to gain entry. With determination, she proceeded to the
bodyguards’ dormitory and inquired about Cole’s room, making her way there
directly.
At this moment, Tony’s phone rang. He quickly picked up, noticing it was
Zacharias calling. “Hello, Uncle Zacharias.”
“Where are you guys?”
“Goddess asked me to come to the White House. She’s inside now, and I don’t
know who she’s looking for.”
“How has her mood been on the way?”
Tony recalled his observations during the journey and candidly stated, “She
seems like she just went through a breakup.”
After hearing this, Zacharias immediately figured out the situation. It wasn’t that
something had happened to Cole, but rather, Cole had made a certain decision.
Novel My baby's daddy chapter 2520-Cole must have seen Zacharias holding Shirley’s hand that morning. Did Cole
just pass. up the chance to be with her?
At this moment, Shirley had already arrived at Cole’s door. She took a deep
breath and knocked on it.
Thinking it was someone coming for work- related matters, he got up to open
the door. However, he didn’t expect to find a slender, tall figure standing outside
with snowflakes still clinging to her hair.
“Shirley! H-How did you come here?” He was surprised and taken aback.
“Why didn’t you answer my calls?” Shirley asked through clenched teeth.
“I was packing my things, and my phone was on silent.” Cole gave an excuse.
She entered his room and saw that he was indeed packing a suitcase. Her
chest ached. “Are you planning to leave without even saying goodbye?”
Cole looked at Shirley with a pained expression. He didn’t expect to hurt her like
this, but now that she was here, he felt more at ease talking to her face-to-face
before leaving. “Please sit down. Let’s talk.”
Tears welled up in her eyes as she said, “Isn’t this good enough for us? Why do
you have to leave?”
“Shirley, I’m sorry, but I don’t belong here. I have a more important mission to
fulfill,” Cole said in a low voice.
She also understood that being a bodyguard was limiting him. He should have a
better and brighter future. “Please don’t go,” she pleaded.
“Shirley, I’ve already made up my mind. Thank you for liking me. I will remember
our friendship, and I wish you find a better person to love,” Cole hinted. He knew
there was already an outstanding and better man by her side.
“I have no relationship with Zacharias. This morning, it was him intentionally
holding my hand that led to your misunderstanding. If there’s a
misunderstanding, I can explain it clearly,” she hurriedly explained. She was
truly upset, to the point of almost crying. At her age, she couldn’t control her
emotions, and she didn’t know how to retain someone who was about to leave.
After listening to Shirley’s words, Cole felt even more relieved. Knowing that
Zacharias liked her and realizing his fortune in being liked by her, he held a
glimmer of hope that she might transfer her affection to Zacharias, allowing him
to depart with peace of mind. At the same time, she could have a brighter future.
“Shirley, I’m not the right person for you. Zacharias is the one who suits you,” he
said calmly.
She was taken aback, and tears welled up in her eyes. He handed her the
tissue. “Please don’t cry. You deserve someone better. The country trained me
to fulfill a greater mission. My life is destined to be transient. I’ve thought it
through; I won’t marry in this lifetime.”
A single tear rolled down her cheek. At this moment, she felt helpless in the face
of a love that was destined to end abruptly.
Cole picked up the small bear doll Shirley had given him and handed it back to
her. “Take this back. Give it to someone you cherish.”
She took it with tears in her eyes and looked up at him. His resolute and calm
demeanor only made her feel more lost. “Cole, I will remember you wherever
you go. Please take care of yourself.” She took the small bear doll while
suppressing her downcast emotions.
“You too. Live well and grow strong,” Cole said to Shirley. He opened the door
and looked at her, saying, “Shirley, go back.”
She stood up reluctantly and took one last deep look at him. Then, she walked
to the door. Cole resisted the urge to follow Shirley, saying, “Take care.”
“You too.” She nodded, turned around, and once again, tears streamed down
her face as she bid farewell to this short-lived love.
Shirley walked out step by step while exuding an air of sorrow. At this moment,
as snowflakes fell upon her on the twilight road, she noticed a convoy with
hazard lights flashing not far away. A tall figure stepped out of one of the cars.
He was holding an umbrella as he approached her