Mysterious CEO's Last Surrogate novel Chapter 42

Curiosity drove Mabel to peep at the result in Danica's hand. Her eyes widened like a disc. "Wonders. Thank God!" She exclaimed, throwing her arms around Danica, who rather seemed to be in deep thought.

"What's the matter, Danica? You should be excited right? Why are you sad?" A wrinkle propped her features, as she gently broke from the hug. Danica sighed silently, "I'm not sad, Mabel. I'm just speechless," she chuckled.

"Why won't you be speechless? Your test result is positive. You should call master and share the good news," Mabel encouraged her.

Danica let out a wry smile. No one would be able to understand her so she said, "don't worry, Mabel. I will send him a text message. He might just be too busy with work." 

Silently, she feared she might not get Loney's attention anymore. Besides, what other excuse would she have to get intimate with him? She felt stupid at her thoughts but couldn't control them. Seeing how the middle-aged woman stared at her like an alien, she climbed the stairs to her room and laid on the bed, then she sent Loney a text, 'it's positive.'

The response was abrupt as if he had been specifically waiting for her. 'I know. Congratulations.'

Danica frowned. He was the one in need of a baby, not her. Whereas she replied, 'no, congratulations to you.' She wanted to ask him when she would see him again but held back. Rather, she decided to give Herty the good news but then recalled that Herty's parents had returned briefly from missionary work for a month and will be leaving again after that. 

Whenever her parents were around, her movements were restricted, despite her being of age but it's just because they cared about her so much and wanted to make up for the times they were away. She was about to drop the phone when it lit up. 'Your antenatal visit begins tomorrow so I think you should prep your mind.' It was another message from Loney.

'Ok.' Danica replied as she wondered why Loney was being so formal with her but pushed the thought aside and closed her eyes tight to catch some sleep. She didn't hear from Loney for the rest of the day.

Loney had made a transfer of 2.5 million into Danica's account. Before he could inform her, he received a text message from Jasmine. Their appointment for tonight was cancelled and she would let him know in time, the program for tomorrow. Loney wanted to make it to Danica's first antenatal but it seemed to be impossible, leaving him moody.

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At the twins' house

Daniella was super excited after receiving the alert. There was already 2.3 million in Danica's account before the additional 2.5 million. Now, she felt like a millionaire. However, when she thought about a reasonable explanation to give Jones on her expenditure, she couldn't touch the money. At least, she confirmed Danica was pregnant for her supposed parent which meant she still had at least 8 months to make Jones hers.

She wondered why the guy was still taking so long to propose to her. Was he suspecting that perhaps she wasn't Danica or still using that flimsy excuse of not wanting to propose when she hadn't regained her memory?  The chemistry between them was amazing so what was Jones waiting for?

They had planned to go shopping tomorrow for the less privileged since Daniella suggested that it wasn't good enough to only be giving them used items. Jones had instantly agreed to her suggestion, which led to their agreement to go for this shopping. The more time they spent together, the closer they got to each other yet, he has never been intimate with her and doesn't intend to until marriage. Daniella has planned to put the question forward when they go shopping tomorrow, to know what was keeping him from proposing to her.

The next day, Jones arrived on time as usual. Surprisingly, he drove a new car. Daniella met him at the gate in the early hours of the morning. She was bright and smiling like a little girl. Jones opened the door for her and said. "It's going to be a busy day and you look too beautiful to be stressed," he joked. Daniella let out a sweet smile. "Thank you but it's no bother."

"Then let's get something to eat first," Jones suggested and Daniella agreed. Every gesture Jones made was enough to make Daniella more and more attracted to him.

She couldn't hold it in and found herself asking, "Can I ask a question?"

"Anything," Jones shrugged. His life was as transparent as glass. He had nothing to hide.

Daniella went into deep thought and asked, "Do you intend to get married anytime soon?" the words left her mouth with speed.

Jones was excited that Daniella was also thinking of marriage like him. He was just waiting for the right time to make his intentions known. "Yes. I'm planning towards it," he responded casually.

"I see. Did you find a girl already?" Daniella tried to prob. Jones was matured. He could guess her intentions and said, "Yes."

"Who? Do I know her?" Daniella asked, feigning innocence. She hadn't seen any girl as close to Jones as she and guessed it was her but her focus was on sending him the hint that she was ready to marry him if he wanted it to be.

"Yes, you do. Any other questions?" Jones patiently asked while he looked on the road ahead of him. His attention seemed to fully be on the road but it was also absorbing every single word Daniella spoke.

"No," Daniella said with a smile.