Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel Chapter 69

When we got home, Miss Woods came out to greet us with a huge smile on her face. "Madam, you gave us all a fright! Go lie down quickly, I've made you soup!"

"What are you doing here, Miss Woods?" I was genuinely happy to see Miss Woods. She was one of the few people that had sincerely cared about me back in the old mansion, other than Grandma.

"Young Master requested that I come. Look at you!

Why didn’t you announce your pregnancy? It's such big news! What would we have done if something really bad had happened to you? Thank the heavens! Old Madam would be elated if she was here..." Miss Woods wiped some tears from her eyes. It was obvious that she was genuinely happy for me.

I was slightly moved. I thought no one wanted this baby or cared about it. It looked like I had been mistaken.

Theo cast a glance at me, warmth filling his eyes." Let's go up and lie down for a while."

I nodded. I had not slept very well the previous night, s o because of that and my already weary body, I felt weak and unwell.

Miss Woods was quick to agree. "Go on, go on! I’ll let

you know when lunch is ready."

Theo laid me on the bed and tucked me in. He got up t o close the window and said, "Rest well now, I'll finish up some work in the study."

He left hurriedly after that.

It was clear his absence from work had caused some major delays in quite a few departments. I had wanted to remind him about Cecilia but had to let it go for now.

I did not know how much pressure he was going through running the entire Grant Corporation alone, but it seemed like he was always working, no matter rain or shine.

Theo woke me up around noon when lunch was being served. Miss Woods had prepared a feast.

I did not have much of an appetite because I was still full from breakfast, and my anxiety about Cecilia made it hard for me to feel very hungry.

It had been 24 hours since Cecilia was dragged into the police station. That fact flustered me, and after a moment of hesitation, I asked, "Theo, could you accompany me to the police station, please?"

"Eat first.” His face was emotionless and cold.

"But...” My initial plan had been to head to the police station before noon, but because I had been too tired, and because I knew Theo would certainly not agree, I had waited until now to ask.

"Finish all this, then we'll talk," he said solemnly. I lowered my head to find my bowl filled to the brim with food.