Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 A Nutritious Breakfast

Tess frowned slightly, as if dreaming of something bad.

Finn held his breath.

Suddenly, he met a pair of round, blue eyes.

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The baby had woken up at some point, staring at him wide–eyed, not crying, not fussing.

Almost like she was curious about him.

His heart skipped a beat. The baby began to squirm restlessly.

Noticing the movement, Tess slowly woke, eyes still hazy, and saw her daughter’s aggrieved look.

Maybe it was because the restaurant was too crowded earlier–Layla had shown no interest in eating and only drank half her milk.

She was probably hungry now.

Tess gently stroked her cheek, then expertly unbuttoned her shirt to nurse her.

Tasting the familiar milk, Layla narrowed her eyes in contentment.

The bedroom was silent; the only sound was her soft sucking–peaceful and still.

As if no one had ever come here. Except–the divorce papers by the bed were gone.

Finn didn’t even remember how he got back to the car.

Zane looked at his gloomy expression, concerned. “Mr. Lock, did you see Mrs. Lock? She wouldn’t come back with us?”

He glanced behind him–no one there.

“Are there any places for rent nearby?”

Finn suddenly asked.

The question caught Zane off guard, but he quickly nodded. “This neighborhood’s a bit old. A lot of the houses are rented to students and interns from the nearby university.”

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“Rent one. Make sure it has a view of this place.”

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Finn pressed his lips together, his gaze unfocused. He stared into the air, lost in thought.

As a competent assistant, Zane knew better than to ask. Though confused, he nodded in

response.

Finn said nothing more, sitting still like a statue, eyes fixed on the dark window.

“Let’s go.”

Only when Finn rubbed his brow in exhaustion did Lin Bin start the car and drive away.

That night, Layla was unusually restless. Tess didn’t fall into a deep sleep until the latter half of the night.

The next morning, sunlight poured into the room.

Knock, knock …

The bedroom door was knocked. Tess rubbed her

eyes and got up.

Charles stood at the door, smiling brightly, like the little pine tree by the window.

“Sleep well?”

He blinked, eyes sparkling like stars.

Tess yawned instinctively, then quickly covered her mouth and gave a sheepish smile. “You seem in a good mood.”

Her reaction made Charles pause, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes. He glanced inside.

The divorce papers that were supposed to be by the bed were gone.

“Uh… Tess, you didn’t notice anything?”

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What a well–balanced and nutritious breakfast.

His shy awkwardness almost made Tess laugh, but a warmth spread in her chest.

She hadn’t expected that, even in her current state, the intern she once casually advised would care for her like this.

Life really is unpredictable.

She sighed inwardly, biting into the soft omelet. There was a quiet charm to mornings like this.

She made a note to repay Charles’s kindness someday.

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“Don’t you have work today?”

She asked casually, like an older relative making small talk.

But as soon as the words left her mouth, her fork froze. She regretted it a little.

He was technically her landlord now–acting like some elder was a bit much.

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She inwardly winced, but Charles didn’t seem to mind. He answered easily, “I’m the silent. partner of a private law firm; I rarely go in. As for Lock Group, I usually just attend a quick meeting in the afternoon.

“In the mornings, I either play basketball or cook. The fridge is running low. I need to restock later. Want to come with me, Tess?”

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