Deep Love Hidden From Him novel Chapter 37

Everyone was staring at Adrienne as she jumped up. She dashed to the man at the entrance and hugged his leg.

She raised her head and called in a sweet voice, "Daddy." Her voice echoed in the lobby.

The crowd could not believe their eyes.

Daddy?

The receptionists at the front desk gawked at Adrienne, and the crowd was murmuring.

"Am I seeing things? Isn't that Mr. Godfrey?"

"It's Mr. Godfrey."

"Adrienne... Adrienne called Mr. Godfrey 'Daddy'?"

"I heard it too."

The crowd was speechless.

The man got out of the car, and Adrienne clung to his leg as soon as he entered the lobby. The man in question was the president of Godfrey Group, Theodore Godfrey.

"Mr. Godfrey." Moses was baffled as he stood next to Theodore.

All the collaborators, who came to attend a meeting with Theodore, were exchanging confused looks too.

Everyone knew that Theodore had a fiancee, but they had yet to hold their wedding. When did he have a daughter?

Theodore was no longer composed like he usually was. He lowered his head to stare at the little girl who was dangling on his leg. He was startled and couldn't hide his shock as he said, "Adrienne?"

Adrienne looked up and grinned at Theodore happily. "Daddy, Alastair and I have been waiting for you."

Theodore looked up and spotted a little boy walking over calmly. The boy was holding Adrienne's ladybug backpack. He pursed his lips and he looked too mature for his age. He was staring at Theodore as well.

One of the collaborators, Gabriel Harper, inquired, "Mr. Godfrey, are they your daughter and son?"

Theodore came back to his senses, but he did not explain. He was indifferent and said apologetically, "Mr. Gabriel, Mr. Carter, I'm sorry, but I have something to attend to. Could you please wait for me in the conference room? I'll be with you shortly."

"It's okay." The two collaborators smiled, and they were very understanding.

Theodore gave Moses a knowing look.

Immediately, Moses showed the way and invited, "Mr. Gabriel, Mr. Carter, this way, please."

After Moses left with the collaborators, Theodore knelt down slowly to match Adrienne's height. He asked, "Why are you guys here? Where's your mother?"

"Mommy is at work. Alastair and I were bored, so we came to play with you, Daddy."

Adrienne's eyes were curved when she smiled. Her eyes sparkled like the stars in the night sky. She probably rushed to him; hence there was a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. Her bangs were wet, but her face was delicate and sweet.

The ice melted from Theodore's face, and his eyes were warm. He extended his hand to Adrienne and said, "Let's go. I'll take you and your brother upstairs."

Many of Godfrey Group's employees were gathered in the lobby. Thus it was not the best place for them to talk.

Adrienne threw herself at Theodore and said in a spoiled voice, "I want a hug."

At the front desk, the receptionists covered their mouths in disbelief. They widened their eyes at Theodore as he picked up Adrienne and allowed her to hug his neck.

Adrienne planted a wet kiss on his cheek, and he stared at her dotingly. He waved to Alastair, and he brought the children into the elevator.

After coming back to her senses, Everleigh looked at him and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Stainley had returned to the country the previous year. Thus that was the first time she had seen him in over a year.

"I'm here for an academic exchange, so I'll probably be here for a while," Stainley adjusted his glasses and continued with a smile, "I didn't expect to see you here. When did you come back? Why didn't you contact me?"

"I came back recently. I'm sorry, I was occupied with work, so I didn't have the time to contact you."

"It's okay. You don't need to be so polite. We've known each other for years." Stainley glanced behind her and added, "Are you here for the academic exchange too? I didn't see you in the conference room just now."

"No, I'm here to work as a medical expert on set," Everleigh explained in embarrassment, "I'll also be here until the filming is over. We managed to wrap things up earlier today, so I'm heading home."

At the thought of heading home, something dawned on Everleigh. "Oh, Stainley, I have to go. I'll miss the bus if I don't leave now."

After that, she turned to leave.

Stainley called after her hurriedly, "Everleigh, wait a minute. I'm driving, so why don't I give you a ride?"

Everleigh was taken aback.

Before she could think about it, Stainley added, "I'm guessing that the kids are here with you, right? I'm sure they're waiting for you at home, so it's better for you to go home early. The bus is going to take forever to reach the city. I'm off work anyway, and it's not that far, so you don't have to be shy."

She could not reject his offer after what he said. If she did, it would look like she was avoiding him.

"Well, I guess I'll have to trouble you again," Everleigh chuckled, "As if I didn't trouble you enough when we were abroad."

"Don't be so reserved. I didn't do much when we were abroad. Christopher was always there to help, so you never needed me." Somehow, Stainley's remarks sounded a little bitter. Everleigh felt a little uncomfortable when she heard what he said.