Her Precious Baby

“Didn’t you just say that you had plans?” Angeline asked in confusion.

“This is my plan. I’d rather be alone with you than have dinner with everyone else…”

“Angel!”

The blissful expression on Jacob’s face from imagining his romantic alone time with Angeline was broken by a

young girl’s voice.

Angeline whipped her head around and saw Floretta standing there. She was carrying a duck-shaped backpack and

had her hair braided into two pigtails.

Angeline broke into a wide grin. “Did you come here by yourself, Floretta?”

Angeline forgot about Jacob instantly and ran over to hug Floretta, caressing her little face gently.

“No. I missed you so much, so I begged Daddy to send me here.”

When she heard that, Angeline stiffened up. She looked around but didn’t see Evander.

“Where’s your daddy?”

“He left as soon as I got here. He said he still has work to do and Francesca will pick me up later,” Floretta replied

obediently.

Angeline’s expression darkened. He’s probably unwilling to come because of what happened at the party.

Although it had been over half a month, it still felt awkward whenever she thought about it.

“Jac, I know you finished your scenes today, so I got you a present,” Floretta said excitedly.

As soon as she stepped onto the film set, her eyes never left Jacob.

“What did you get me?” he asked gently.

“Tada!” She pulled out a cartoon figurine of Jacob from her bag. “Is it cute?”

“It’s adorable.” Jacob couldn’t stop the smile from spreading on his face. He patted her head as he gazed at her

affectionately. “I love it. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Floretta waved a hand at him. Excitement shining in her eyes, she asked eagerly, “Wow, I’m so

happy! Can you give me an autograph, Jac?”

“Of course.”

Affection filled Jacob’s heart as he watched her. Evander always had a cold expression on his face and wasn’t very

likable at all. However, his daughter was a lovable and adorable little girl.

After Jacob gave Floretta his autograph, Angeline walked up to him. “All right, Jacob. I’ll treat you to dinner.”

His eyes lit up. “Really? I’ll go pack my things right now!”

“Okay.” Angeline used this as an excuse and pulled Floretta to her side.

Evander disliked Jacob, so it was better for Floretta not to interact with him too much.

As the two of them had been rather popular lately, they found a seafood buffet restaurant in an obscure location.

There weren’t many diners around, so they didn’t have to worry about being recognized.

Right after they entered the restaurant, Floretta looked around in curiosity. She plastered her face against the tank

and stared at the king crabs in it.

“Wow! The crabs are so big! I’ve never seen such big crabs before,” she exclaimed in awe.

A slightly pained expression appeared on Jacob’s face. He couldn’t help but criticize Evander, “Your daddy earns

hundreds of millions in a day. Why is he so stingy toward his own daughter?”

Floretta tilted her head at him, not quite understanding what he meant.

Seeing that, Angeline quickly stood in front of Floretta and glared at Jacob. “Don’t spout nonsense. If anyone were

to overhear you, the consequences would be bad.”

Jacob shrugged nonchalantly. He looked at Floretta and said generously, “I’ll treat you to a meal today. You can eat

as much as you want!”

She clapped her hands happily and exclaimed, “Really? Yay!” She grabbed Jacob’s hand excitedly and went to look

at the lobsters.

Angeline had intended to let Floretta eat some simple dishes. However, when she saw how excited Floretta was,

she couldn’t bear to be a wet blanket.

After picking out the seafood they wanted, they handed it to the chef to prepare the food. Almost half an hour later,

the scrumptious-looking seafood dishes were served.

The delectable scent of the food was practically irresistible.

Jacob unceremoniously grabbed a crab leg, broke the shell with his teeth, and popped the meat into his mouth. He

sighed contentedly and said, “Oh, wow. That’s hot. And it’s delicious!”

Floretta put her hand over her mouth and sniggered. Angeline shook her head in exasperation. She removed the

shell of the crab with a pair of pliers, took out the tender meat, and put it in Floretta’s bowl.

Before she got all the meat out, Floretta couldn’t wait any longer and took a bite. Just like Jacob, she smiled happily

as she shook her head and exclaimed, “It’s so good! I’ve never eaten this before. I want some more, Angel.”

“All right. Slow down a bit, okay? There’s no need to hurry,” Angeline patiently coaxed her. She poured Floretta a

glass of water and continued removing the shell of the crab.

Then a hint of confusion flashed across her eyes.

Floretta is almost six years old, yet she has never had crabs before. Isn’t that kind of weird?

Angeline was occupied with feeding Floretta and wasn’t able to eat much herself. When Jacob saw how much

special attention she was showering Floretta with, jealousy bloomed in his heart.

“That’s not fair. I want you to feed me too, Angie.”

Angeline rolled her eyes at him. She picked up a spoon and tapped him on the head with it. “Are you a child? Or are

you unable to take care of yourself?”

“I… You’re so fierce, Angie.” A bitter expression appeared on his face, and he munched on the crayfish in his hands

angrily.

As he gazed at Floretta, who was happily eating her food, realization dawned on him.

This is part of Evander’s plan, isn’t it? He knew it was my last day on set and I would ask Angeline out, so he

arranged for Floretta to disturb us!

After belatedly realizing that fact, Jacob was so furious that his face was turning red.

Evander, you cunning old fox. You’re even willing to use your own daughter like this!

Angeline stared at Jacob in resignation. Since he had finally wrapped up his filming, it wouldn’t be right for her to be

too harsh on him. She removed the shell of a crayfish for him and put it in his bowl.

All of a sudden, there was a loud bang, and all the dishes fell to the floor with a crash.

Floretta’s face was strangely flushed. She was hugging herself, curled up into a tight ball, as she screamed in pain,

“Angel, I’m so cold! It itches…”

Angeline’s expression changed drastically after she heard that. She was scared out of her wits.

“What’s happening? Jacob, call an ambulance now!”

Floretta was just fine earlier. Why is her body itching all of a sudden?

Angeline seemed to have thought of something. She pulled Floretta’s collar open, and just as she thought, there

were rashes all over her neck. Her back was covered in them too.

Floretta was sent to the hospital and wheeled into the emergency room.

In order not to attract any attention, Jacob did not follow her to the hospital. After contacting Evander, Angeline

paced up and down the corridor anxiously.

Half an hour later, steady yet anxious footsteps echoed in the corridor.

Angeline was squatting on the floor. When she slowly lifted her head, she saw a pair of shiny leather shoes. The

frigid light reflected off of the shoes was like a knife being held at her throat.

“What happened?” Evander’s voice was colder than usual.

Angeline instinctively shuddered. She slowly stood up and kept her head lowered, not daring to look at him.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I failed to take good care of Floretta…” she sobbed.

Just as she was drowning in remorse, the doors of the emergency room were pushed open, and the doctor walked

out.

Evander immediately approached him. “How is my daughter?” he asked nervously.