Chapter 867
Hailey reached out, her hand resting on Jonah’s arm. “Are you okay?”
Jonah shook his head. “That’s what I should be asking you. Did Justin say anything out of line? I didn’t realize he and Joanne had been giving you trouble before, but don’t worry I won’t let anyone treat you poorly moving forward.”
A warm sensation spread through Hailey’s chest-Jonah always showered her with such tenderness and concern.
“Justin didn’t say anything too harsh,” she murmured. “I just don’t want to come between you two. I know how much he cares about you. You’ve been like brothers
for years.”
Jonah’s lips curled into a smile as he reassured her, “Don’t worry. Justin and I won’t have a fallout. I just needed him to understand-you’re mine, and no one has the right to come between us.”
Hailey felt deeply touched by his words, but then something troubling crossed her mind.
“By the way, Jonah,” she said, “Justin was acting really strange today. I couldn’t make sense of half the things he said. He accused me of being with Ewan, of betraying you… but when did that ever—”
Before she could finish, Jonah placed his hand gently on her shoulder, his voice soft and reassuring. “It’s fine. Don’t let Justin get to you. Even if you were with Ewan in the past, it doesn’t matter now. I don’t mind, I really don’t.” “But…”
She hadn’t been with Ewan.
Hailey was about to speak, but Jonah interrupted her once again. He reached out and playfully ruffled her hair. “Alright, enough talk about things that upset you. Ms. Hailey, all that matters is that you’re mine now.”
Hailey stood on her tiptoes and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “And I’ll be yours in the future too.”
Jonah leaned down, attempting to steal a kiss in return, but Hailey flashed a playful smile and dodged away. “Not now-back to work,” she said.
She returned to her seat, focusing on her design drafts.
Jonah chuckled softly before getting back to reviewing his documents.
As the sky outside darkened, Jeremy entered the office. “Sir, about tonight’s schedule-“
“Cancel everything. From now on, I’m out of here at 6:00 pm sharp,” Jonah cut in.
Jeremy blinked, caught completely off guard.
The man who had practically made
the office his second home was
suddenly declaring a strict end to his workday. Who was this? s
“Understood, sir,” Jeremy replied before exiting the room.
Jonah got up and walked over to Hailey. “Ms. Hailey, are you done for the day? Let me take you out to dinner.”
Hailey began organizing her design drafts and stood up with a smile. “I actually have plans with Celine tonight.”
Jonah’s expression fell. “So… I don’t get to have dinner with you?”
Hailey reached out, taking his hand in hers. “Come on, let’s go together. We’ll have dinner with Celine.”
Jonah’s lips curled into a teasing smile. “Ms. Hailey, are you going to introduce me to your best friend?”
“All my best friends already know who you are!”
Well, that was nice.
Jonah couldn’t help but feel a surge of happiness.
At the restaurant, Celine had already arrived, and she brought Bella with her.
As soon as Hailey spotted Bella, she rushed over and scooped her up
showering her with kisses
Bella
I’ve missed you so much! Did you miss me?” s
Bella nodded, her voice as sweet as always. “Of course I missed you! But Mommy said you haven’t called me in days… She also said you’re m love now, and that I’ll be getting a godfather soon.” s
Her big, sparkling eyes landed on Jonah. “Is that handsome mister going to be my new godfather?”
Hailey grinned, replying without hesitation, “That’s right. It’s him.”
Bella clapped her hands. “Wow! He’s so tall and handsome. Aunt Hailey, you really have great taste!”
Hailey and Jonah both chuckled. With her adorable face and natural charisma, Bella was simply impossible not to love.
Jonah reached out and gently ruffled Bella’s hair. “Thank you for the compliment, Bella.”