My Child and I Married a Billionaire novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Too Ashamed to Face Anyone

Doris Morton’s dream of landing a huge contract had fallen through. With her studio still struggling to get off the ground, she wasn’t planning on toughing it out much longer.

She was preparing to enter a young fashion designers’ competition and would reconsider starting her own business after placing well. For now, this meant she had all the time in the world to help take care of Candy.

But what about Cecelia Archer? What was she going to do?

Candy’s medical bills were enormous.

"If all else fails, I’ll just go back into sales," Cecelia said. "I’ll reach out to my old colleagues today and see what they say. You can go to the hospital tomorrow."

After showering at Doris Morton’s place, changing her clothes, and using foundation to cover the marks on her body, Cecelia Archer returned to the hospital.

In the hospital room, the refined and respectable Shane Grant was feeding the two children breakfast.

Seeing the two children dressed in clean clothes, sitting in a row, and waiting obediently for Shane Grant to feed them, Cecelia saw a glow of fatherly love on his face. Her nose tingled, and she nearly burst into tears.

’In the end, I’m the one who isn’t worthy.’

’I was never good enough for a man as wonderful as Shane Grant.’

The door closed with a soft CLICK. The three of them heard the sound and looked over. The two children immediately rushed toward her.

"Mommy!"

"Auntie!"

"You’re finally back! Where did you go last night? We missed you so much!"

"Auntie, you smell so nice! I really like your scent!"

Cecelia Archer knelt and hugged the two children tightly, comforting them with a few words before letting go.

The children ran back to finish their meal, and she looked at Shane Grant, her face full of apology.

"Mr. Grant, have you eaten breakfast?"

"I have. Why are you calling me Mr. Grant again?"

Shane Grant fed the last few bites to the children, then stood up and looked gently at Cecelia Archer.

"You must have been exhausted last night. I can see the dark circles under your eyes. Is your friend okay?"

"She’s fine."

Cecelia Archer was too ashamed to meet his gaze. She hesitated, wavering again and again, but finally steeled herself to talk to him.

"Mr. Grant, if you’re not in a hurry to get to work, can we talk?"

Shane Grant could tell from the moment she walked in that Cecelia Archer had something on her mind.

Shane Grant thoughtfully walked with her to the doorway of the room. Before she could even speak, Cecelia’s face flushed red with shame.

"I’m so sorry. I’ve wronged you, and I’ve wronged Annie. Mr. Grant, please don’t hate me."

Her eyes were downcast, and glistening tears welled up on her thick lashes, threatening to fall. She wrung her hands together tightly, like a schoolgirl who had done something wrong.

She looked so lost, so utterly pitiful.

Shane Grant’s heart ached seeing her like this. He instinctively reached out to take her hand, but Cecelia Archer pulled away.

Shane Grant remained gentle. "What’s wrong? Why are you suddenly apologizing? Just tell me what happened. I’ll help you work through it. Don’t cry."

She already felt immensely guilty, and his tenderness only made it worse. Tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.

"I can’t accept your kindness anymore. You’re a good person, Mr. Grant, one in a million. But... Annie should be getting back to school. You shouldn’t bring him here anymore. I’m sorry."

Shane Grant’s brow furrowed. "What do you mean? What do you mean you can’t accept my kindness? What do you mean I shouldn’t bring him here anymore? What on earth happened? Wasn’t everything fine just last night? Just tell me straight, and stop crying."

Seeing his distress, Cecelia could only suppress her own emotions and make something up.

"Candy’s father is back. He’s willing to cover her medical expenses. And he said... he’ll take good care of both of us from now on..."

Shane Grant’s expression grew solemn, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.

’So that’s what this is about.’

He had already developed feelings for Cecelia Archer, and Annie absolutely adored her, but...

After a long pause, he quietly let out a sigh.

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