Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219

Bailey was shellshocked.

Was I so obvious?

She explained, “I'm not trying to skirt the situation, Edmund. Let's just see how it goes. The anti-cancer drug I'm developing is in the fourth clinical trial stage. That's the most critical time in its development stage. I simply can't leave now. You understand, right?”

Edmund pursed his lips and eventually shot her a bitter smile. “Of course. You're a shining star, and I would be remiss to stop you from reaching your full potential. Developing anti-cancer drugs is a noble calling. I should've been as selfless as you.”

Bailey twisted her hand around and held his wrist instead. She smiled and said, “Why don't you focus on running Chivers Group? We could form a powerful and trailblazing alliance in the industry. What do you think?”

He froze momentarily before smiling bitterly again. “It's fine. Bay, you have loftier aspirations than me. Still, someone as driven and calm as you won't easily promise yourself to another. I'll have my chance.”

Bailey smiled silently in response.

His feelings for me are too deep. Even if I reject him, he might still be too stubborn to give up on me. No one can predict the future, though. Once the dust has settled, who knows? I may very well end up with Edmund. Fate is far too unpredictable.

After leaving the restaurant, Bailey rejected Edmund's offer to send her back to her condominium.

She explained, “We're not far from Shelbert Condominium which is only a twenty-minute walk. You should head home. It's not safe to be driving too late at night.”

Edmund failed to convince her. After cautioning her to be careful, he drove off.

Bailey began walking home. A short while later, she immediately sensed that something was off.

Someone was following her.

She whirled around and froze in shock.

Artemis. What is he doing here?

She clearly remembered that he had returned to the Luther residence after leaving the company that afternoon.

Her surprise grew as that thought crossed her mind.

Since when do I know his schedule like the back of my hand?

“You...”

Before she could finish her sentence, Artemis strode toward her and wrapped his arm around her waist. “I'll marry you, Bailey. Okay?”

Bailey was dumbfounded.

As he leaned closer to her, she realized he was acting a little strange.

Is he drunk? Or did something else happen to him?

“Let go of me first. We can talk at my condominium instead of the street. There aren't many people around at this time, but... mmph!”

Oh my God! He's totally crazy!

Artemis pressed her against a roadside tree and began kissing her after his abrupt proposal.

Bailey struggled with all her might.

To her dismay, she learned that a drunk man was far stronger than a sober one, and she barely shifted an inch in his embrace.

“Artemis Lut—”

He swallowed her protests completely.

In fact, opening her mouth merely gave Artemis a chance to deepen the kiss.

Bailey only ever felt hopeless in his presence.

He seemed to control her entire world, and she stood no chance of escaping his grasp.

Just when she thought she was about to go numb from how tightly he was hugging her, Artemis slowly loosened his grip.

Bailey gasped heavily for air. She felt less nauseated after filling her lungs and brain with some much-needed oxygen.

After recovering her wits, she let out an angry snort.

After a brief moment of confusion, he recognized his surroundings and crawled up to a sitting position.

“Boss, you're awake.”

A childish voice rang out beside him.

Artemis looked over instinctively and spotted Susan sitting on a nearby couch.

The young girl wore cartoon pajamas and hugged a Barbie doll to her chest. She rocked her legs front and back while smiling sweetly at him.

Artemis' heart melted in an instant.

Could she be my daughter? She must be. Her beautiful face is so similar to mine.

Artemis initially thought Susan had inherited Simon's genes. He had long since eliminated that possibility. She's my daughter, goddammit!

Meanwhile, Susan tilted her head and muttered, “Bailey is really something, huh, forcing a girl who barely has a full head of hair to entertain you. Boss, how can someone as small as me satisfy you?”

Artemis' lips twitched in amusement.

The princess image in his mind instantly shattered. She's nothing but a small devil in an adorable child's clothing. How else could she say something as outrageous as that?

Artemis massaged his temples to soothe his pounding head. “Come here. Let me give you a hug.”

“Eww!” Susan stomped her feet and accused, “What are you trying to do?”

Sighing, Artemis muttered, “I'm way older than you. Just what are you thinking in that tiny brain of yours?”

Susan backed away, clutching the Barbie doll tightly to herself. Then, she turned and ran for the master bedroom, shrieking, “I'm getting Bailey! You can try your funny ideas on her! Leave me alone!”

Artemis was speechless at her dramatic display.

What the heck has Bailey been teaching her children? How did she turn my daughter into a little monster?