Chapter 92
Angeline closed her eyes, then opened them and said, “Riley, thank you!”
As Angeline and Riley walked out of the cafe, Angeline saw Sean step out of the backseat of his sedan. Her steps slowed, and her eyes reddened again.
“Mr. Lawson!” Riley greeted Sean as he approached.
Sean was dressed in a suit and didn’t have his glasses on. He exuded the mature and steady demeanor of a businessman, though his deeply sunken eyes suggested fatigue.
“Angeline, get in the car.”
Sean gestured for Angeline to get in.
With her fists clenched tightly at her side, Angeline recalled Robert’s advice to stay away from Sean and the Lawsons.
Riley tactfully said goodbye and left when he noticed Angeline’s hesitation.
Angeline looked at Sean before finally descending the steps and getting into the car with
him.
She knew she had to clear things up.
“Where are we going?” Angeline asked after enduring Sean’s silence.
“We’re almost there,” Sean answered.
The black sedan pulled up in front of an apartment building near Cloudsville College.
Sean got out first and walked around the car to open the door for Angeline. Then, he leaned against the car and gestured for her to get out.
“Come out.”
Angeline obeyed and followed Sean. He used his fingerprint to gain access to the apartment building. Together, they rode the elevator to the top floor.
Once inside the apartment, Sean retrieved a new pair of women’s slippers for Angeline from the shoe closet. He then removed his suit jacket and changed his shoes.
“Please, sit down. I’ll get you a glass of water.”
Angeline grabbed his sleeve.
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“I’ve met Mr. Lawson Senior.”
Sean, still holding his suit jacket, turned to face Angeline.
“I promised Mr. Lawson Senior that I wouldn’t contact anyone from the Lawson family,” Angeline explained, avoiding Sean’s gaze.
“You’ve helped me a lot over the years, and I’m grateful for everything.. But for the sake of the Lawsons and you, it’s best if we don’t have any contact in the future.”
Sean looked firmly at Angeline before saying, “What will you do with the child?”
Angeline looked up in surprise.
The man’s deep, calm eyes were fixed on her. Angeline bit her lip, wondering how he knew.
“It’s my lack of experience that caused trouble by forgetting to take the morning–after pill. I’ll take care of this myself,” Angeline said, instinctively placing her hand on her stomach.
“Rest assured, I won’t keep the baby.”
“What if I want you to keep it?” Sean continued to look at her intently.
Angeline was taken aback.
“What are you saying?”
“I no longer have any relatives who share my blood. Although this child came unexpectedly, it will be my only kin. I want this child to be born safely,” Sean said gently.
“Angie, I want this child.”
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