Oops! My Secret Baby Is Caught By His Top-Lawyer Daddy! Novel

---- thought about moving her here." Clara thought for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't think my mom would want that. Not once, as far back as I can remember, did she ever come to Greystone." Sebastian's chest tightened. Of course. Why would Sue want to come back here? This place had given her nothing but pain. If anything, she'd wanted to stay as far away as possible. Clara's voice was calm but steady. "Mr. Storm, the dead are gone, and the past is the past. No amount of sorrow will bring it back.

What matters is living well now." She didn't know their full story, so there was nothing more she could say. "You're right," Sebastian admitted. "Easier said than done." He sighed, the weight pressing on him. Then he brightened just slightly. "By the way, I have a New Year's gift for you. See if you like it." He handed her a small jewelry box. Clara quickly waved her hands. "Oh no, I can't accept this. You really shouldn't have." Sebastian smiled faintly. "Don't be polite. They're just earrings. Your mother loved pearl studs, and I've ---- noticed you wear them too. I picked a few for you.

Just take them as a little token of my heart." Clara hesitated, then accepted the box with both hands. Inside were five pairs of delicate pearl studs, each slightly different in size and shade-exactly her style. It was clear he'd put thought into choosing them. Warmth pricked her chest. "They're beautiful. Thank you. I really love them." She tucked the box away, already making a mental note to prepare him a New Year's gift in return. Sebastian watched her, delighted by her poise. "Girls should dress beautifully. Don't be shy with me.

I've never had a child-I really do see you as a daughter." Clara chuckled. "All right." Sebastian burst into hearty laughter. Up front, the driver shook his head in disbelief. It had been ages since Sebastian had laughed like that. They chatted the whole way until they reached Serenique. The restaurant's general manager was already waiting at the door. This was Mrs. Devereaux's second visit. He wasn't about to risk messing up again. When he spotted Clara, he rushed forward to greet her, ---- nerves on high alert. Dinner was smooth. The food was good, but the company was even better.

Sebastian was in such high spirits that he immediately invited Clara to spend New Year's dinner at his house. On the way home, Clara opened the earrings to show Aaron. One glance and Aaron could tell the pearls weren't cheap. "He must have loved your mom deeply. Loving you because of her." After a pause, he added with a grin, "Well, looks like you've got another person in your corner now." Clara narrowed her eyes, reached over, and pinched his side. "What, are you planning to betray me? You think I need backup?" Aaron groaned dramatically. "How would I dare?

Honestly, I think I'm the one who needs protection. My wife kicks me out of bed whenever she feels like it!" Clara clapped a hand over his mouth. Even though Matt had raised the soundproof divider in the car, she still worried that he might hear Aaron's bold words.