My Baby's Daddy

Unfortunately for Shirley, she happened to grab Zacharias’ wound, but she quickly released her grip. However, by then, the man had already finished reading the message. She snatched her phone back and asserted, “Even if you’re my boss, you’re not allowed to peek at my messages.”

“Ouch! That hurts.” He winced, covering the spot where she had grabbed him.

Concerned, she immediately put down her phone and checked on him. A subtle smile played on his lips, suggesting he was more significant than she’d thought.

After confirming that his arm was okay, she picked up her phone and headed outside.

Zacharias sighed, realizing that Shirley was deliberately avoiding him.

A sense of urgency gripped her heart. She hoped Cole wouldn’t misunderstand her relationship with Zacharias. She glanced at his message and noticed that he hadn’t mentioned Zacharias, indicating that Cole wasn’t aware of the person she cared for. She sent Cole a message. ‘Cole, I’m taking care of a friend in the hospital.

Okay. Take care of yourself, too, he replied. ‘I will. You too, Shirley replied with a warm smile, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

I’m about to go on a mission. We’ll chat when I have some free time, Cole responded. She understood his work demands and replied with a smiling face,

saying, ‘Stay safe.”

At that moment, a new message appeared from her difficult-to-please boss inside the room.

had a chance to savor the

and said to her, “Check if I still have a

placed

have a

body. I’m feeling uncomfortable,” he requested. She pressed the call bell, and the nurse brought alcohol and a towel. The doctor also

fever-reducing medicine for Zacharias.

the medicine. After everyone left, he unbuttoned his hospital gown with his long

the fever, and even his normally rosy lips now appeared deeper

exuded an even

me?” he asked while tilting his long neck to allow her to wipe him. Shirley furrowed her delicate

doesn’t know.”

if he

of the alcohol on Zacharias” skin and her proximity ignited a warm desire in his heart.

asked, “Why?”

she replied firmly. “You wouldn’t

felt more wounded by Shirley’s words. He remained silent and reached out