Baby, I Found for You an Awesome Daddy

“There’s one. He was the mastermind this time.” Cole took out some documents and showed them to Charlotte. “Right now, we’ve already detained them at River City. Few of the leaders had also been captured and we’ve decided to sue the other participants. As for the ones that were innocent, everything has been arranged for them. The panda project has also been taken over by a new group of people.”

“I’m confident you and Mr. Fuller would handle this well.” Charlotte patted him on the shoulder.

Cole adjusted his spectacles and asked, “Would you be so confident if it was just me alone?”

“Of course, you are Cole.”

“You’re too kind, Ms. Charlotte.”

“Alright, don’t be too formal with me. I’ll go back first. You should take care of yourself.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Cole watched as Charlotte left, then he looked at the coffee beside. He sighed, reached out to take a gulp of the coffee. The bittersweet coffee in his mouth instantly made him feel more energised.

Mr. Fuller really got lucky. If only he had the same luck. He didn’t need someone like Ms. Emerson, he just wanted someone cute that would show him concern.

Cole could only sigh and as he continued working.

He was already used to working for Shane so he felt slightly uneasy by her sudden concern.

…

When the plane landed, everyone went their own way.

Charlotte and Shane went to the mansion first things first when they got back. Charlotte was nervous as she was bombarded with questions from Raina and madam. Luckily, although Raina wasn’t particularly fond of her, she didn’t hate her like before. Even though she was tired of answering their questions, she still found them acceptable.

After that, Charlotte spent some time with Sheryl. Then, she was so tired, Shane had to carry her to the bathroom.

It was hard enough for her to take a bath, when she was done, all she could do was lay on the bed.

Shane laid by her side and tucked in her hair. “Are you okay?”

“I’m this tired today…” She stretched out her hand and drew some circles in the air.

First, she drew a small circle, then slowly drew a bigger circle.

Shane couldn’t help laughing as he leaned over to kiss her forehead. “I won’t tease you anymore today. Go to sleep. You can rest at the old house tomorrow.”

“What about you?”

“Hayden will come over and give me my medication. I’ll also take the day off.”

“Alright.” Charlotte stretched out her arms and hugged him. “Shane, are we in a relationship?”

A relationship?

Does this count as being in a relationship?

Shane didn’t know how to define a relationship so he just said, “It’s up to you.”

Charlotte’s ears turned red and leaned into his arms.” Then… we’re in a relationship.”

“Okay.”

It did not take long for Charlotte to fall asleep in his arms. It was mainly because she was too tired. Although she wanted to continue the conversation with Shane, she was too tired to talk.

The next day.

Charlotte had been playing games and watching TV with Sheryl and old madam. Sheryl was so happy to finally spend time with her.

However, Avery called her and said that he wanted to meet with her and Shane.

“Can’t we do it tomorrow? I want to spend some time with Sheryl today,” Charlotte answered.

“I’ll meet you tomorrow but there’s also Rick. Are you sure it’s convenient at your home?” Avery asked.

Charlotte couldn’t take it anymore, so she quickly told Shane about it. He was clearly fine with Avery coming over but Rick was also coming. To be honest, he didn’t want Rick to see Sheryl.

His methods of coaxing children were still vivid in his mind.

“If you don’t want to, we can meet them outside tomorrow,” Charlotte said.

“Let them come.”

“All right.”

While Charlotte was on the phone with Avery, Shane was deep in thought about one question. Why did he become so petty?

Not only now, it seemed that he had always acted this way when it was with Charlotte but he did not realise this issue before.

After the call ended, Charlotte went up to Shane and asked, “What were you doing just now?”

“I was sorting out the documents.”

“You have to rest. Your body is still recovering from the injuries,” Charlotte muttered.

“I know.”

“I’ll go be with Sheryl.”

Shane’s brows furrowed as he grabbed her wrist. Charlotte turned around and asked, “What’s wrong?”

He looked at her intensely. After a while, he pulled her into his arms and bit her on the lip before releasing her. “Go.”

Charlotte rubbed her face and ran away. Damn it, why were her cheeks burning up?

They were almost an old married couple, there was no need to blush.

The next day.

Avery drove to Rick’s house with his hands out of the window. He leaned against the door and whistled, “Baby.”

Rick had been waiting for a long time. He shook his head helplessly. “Are you so close with everyone?”

“No, you’re the only one in my heart. Are you hungry? I’ve prepared breakfast for you.” Avery picked up a plastic bag in the front passenger seat and handed it to him.

“Thank you.” Rick took the box and sat in the back seat.

“Baby, I heard from Charlotte that you’re in a relationship. Why are you still living alone?”

“I’m used to being alone.”

“You didn’t hit a home run?”

Rick smiled. He wasn’t that close to Avery.

Avery didn’t feel the same way.  He licked his lips and continued, “That’s because she’s not tempting enough. Do you want me to help you test her loyalty?”

“You have a way to trick her into her bed?” Rick was very surprised.

“Do you want to see me work my charm?”

“If she knew you were Avery, she wouldn’t have…”

“You look down on me too much. With makeup and disguise even Charlotte might not be able to recognise me. Irena may only recognise me from my eyes.” Avery was very confident in himself.

Rick was silent for a while. Finally he nodded and said, “Okay, but don’t touch her. She still wants to marry in the future.”

“The daughter of the Steven Family wants to marry someone in the future?” Avery sneered, “She can go to jail.”

Rick sighed.

Kendall was really nice to him. It was also because of this even if he did not like her, he did not refuse her attempts to get close to him. He wanted her to have a future. They were both very clear their relationship had no future.

But she was still too immature at times and stepped out of line. So naturally, he would be angry.

If there was something that could hold her back…

He didn’t have to be as conflicted as he was now.

“Rick, I’m asking if you really want me to make a move on Kendall,” Avery asked tentatively and jokingly.

He really didn’t expect Rick to understand the meaning behind his words.

“Don’t touch her. I just want photos.”

“Well, it’s a deal. You can give me anything in return. Oh, right, I like your sister…” Avery deliberately trailed off.

Rick was not angry at all. He quietly waited for him to continue.

Avery shrugged his shoulders and said, “That’s right. If I wanted your sister, someone else other than you would’ve hunted me down.”

Rick shook her head with a smile. Yes, Charlotte was that type of person. Even if they were no longer friends nor enemies now, she wouldn’t sit and do nothing when it came to Anne.

“Your sister made a necklace herself called the Blue Summer Night.”

“Yes, it’s the Venomous Summer Night.”

“I want that necklace. I’ll still give you the money.”

“Your girlfriend likes it?”

“Yeah, my new house will be done renovated soon. There have to be some decorations she likes. Are you jealous, baby?” Avery started sadly but ended his sentence jokingly.

Rick didn’t smile this time. He looked out of the window and murmured to himself, “It would be better for me to like men.”

Avery looked at his expression through the rearview mirror. He looked sad and lonely with a trace of emptiness in his eyes.

Poor man.

“It’s no big deal. We can have an Irish wedding after I get the evidence.” Avery smiled, “It’ll be a big surprise to the Hart and Jane family. At the same time it would solve the problem with the Steven Family.”

Next time, when everyone mentions Rick, they would say he was Avery’s baby.

Yup.

It was tacky but he liked it.