Chapter 508
Bailee thought it over. “You’re right. I noticed a rental notice in our building as I was leaving. I’ll get in touch with the landlord right away.”
While Bailee contacted property management, Ruby decided to address the situation with Winona.
As Bailee made her phone call, Ruby sent a text message:
“Winona, given the developments with our children, let’s not prolong this any further. Can we arrange a meeting to discuss the matter?”
The text message was met with silence, and Ruby patiently waited. She didn’t mind. After all, Bailee hadn’t finalized her housing situation yet.
At a shopping mall in Onaland, Bryan relaxed in a café, holding Gabriela in his arms, enjoying the warmth of the sun. The charming sight of Gabriela nestled in his arms drew admiring glances from those nearby. The handsome man and his adorable child made a heartwarming scene. Onlookers were captivated by the charming duo.
Across from Bryan, Josue wore a frustrated expression. “Bryan, this is too much. Did you come out just to sit here? Don’t you consider my feelings at all?” He gestured to his face. “As Gabriela’s godfather, don’t I have some standing to maintain?”
“What? You’re shameless enough anyway,” Bryan replied coolly, continuing to play with Gabriela.
Bryan found great amusement in Josue’s flustered state, a smile curving his lips.
“Fine, you’ve won,” Josue conceded, taking a sip of his coffee. He silently grumbled but couldn’t keep his eyes off Gabriela.
Despite the passage of time, Gabriela still remembered Josue. Upon seeing him, she flashed a bright smile, her dimples adding to her charm.
Josue’s heart softened at the sight. Just as he was about to lean in and ask Bryan to let him hold his goddaughter, his phone suddenly rang.
“Hello?” Josue answered, not checking the caller ID, his attention still fixed on Gabriela as he made playful faces.
Abruptly, his demeanor shifted as he responded and hastily ended the call.
“Damn it. Bryan, I’m in trouble! My ex-wife and her brother are here!” Josue fidgeted nervously, unsure where to place his hands.
Bryan’s eyes narrowed. “Why are you so afraid? She was the one who tricked you, left with your sperm, and denied you the chance to recognize your child. You don’t need to be scared.”
“It’s not that; she wants to reconcile with me,” Josue said, scratching his head. Noticing Bryan’s calm face, he remarked, “I can’t stand you since your daughter doesn’t even have your last name.”
“Does your child have your surname?” Bryan confronted Josue directly. “Not only does she not have your last name, but you haven’t even met your child. You don’t even know if it’s a boy or a girl. Now, your ex-wife wants to reunite with you, and you’re not grateful? There’s no need to be so stubborn.”
Bryan spoke from personal experience. Being obstinate led to nothing.
As a thought crossed his mind, Josue’s expression grew somber. “She wants to reconcile; that’s fine. But she deceived me before!”