Chapter 507 Her Biological Father?
Jared had asked her before if she knew a woman named Elizabeth.
At that time, Elizabeth was using the name Evelyn. She didn't know Evelyn had another name, so she said she didn't know her.
Now that she had reunited with the Coleman family and had a face so similar to Elizabeth's, Jared must have recognized her.
The term "biological father" made Grace's blood seem to boil.
Her fingers fidgeted, not understanding what Jared wanted from her.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Peterson, but it's too late now. You can tell me whatever you need to say."
Jared shook his head. "Some things need to be said to her alone. If it's not convenient today, I can wait. Anytime is fine; I have plenty of time."
Xavier said, "I can't guarantee she'll agree, but if she doesn't want to, I hope Mr. Peterson won't force her.""Of course," Jared agreed.
"She's still waiting for me, so I'll go now."
Xavier returned to the car and drove away. Jared stood there, still looking in that direction.
Grace could see Jared's figure in the rearview mirror; he seemed to be watching her.
Xavier didn't say anything, so Grace spoke first. "Steven said Jared might be my biological father. He said Jared and my mom grew up together and were very close. They were always together."
"He said he wants to see you. Do you want to?" Xavier asked after they had driven some distance.
Grace fell into deep thought. She didn't know.
She had thought about seeing Jared again, but it was clear she wasn't ready.
She had many questions for Jared, like why Elizabeth left when she was pregnant and what really happened back then. But she also felt that he must have done something to hurt Elizabeth, and since Elizabeth chose to leave, she didn't want to forgive him.
Elizabeth didn't want Jared to know about her existence back then, and she probably wouldn't want her to meet Jared now.
Grace pondered, "Do you think I should meet him?"
"Although it's your choice, I think you can wait."
Clearly, Grace was resistant. Even if Jared was her father, he hadn't fulfilled his responsibilities all these years.
Moreover, Jared wasn't a simple person. He had developed quite a bit of influence over the years, and no one knew which of his words were true or false.
Based on the recent conversation, Jared has shown a lot of affection.
If he were truly that affectionate, things wouldn't have turned out this way between him and Elizabeth.
Grace said, "Then I won't meet him for now."
Xavier reached out and squeezed Grace's palm. "You can avoid him, but no matter what happens in the future, you can't avoid me, and you can't run away with the child."
"What if I can't find you?" Grace tilted her head.
"Just stay where you are and wait for me. I'll definitely come back."
Grace nodded heavily. "Okay, I'll wait for you!"
Because of Jared, Grace tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
Xavier held her in his arms. "Shouldn't we go for a prenatal checkup?"
"It's not that soon. Didn't we go?"
"It's been a while. The baby must have grown a bit. I can feel it kicking me."
Talking about the baby lifted Grace's spirits a bit. "It's probably your imagination. I don't think it's moving."
"Really? Let me listen." Xavier burrowed under the covers and changed his position, pressing his head against Grace's belly.
Her belly had a noticeable curve now, and Xavier had been very careful lately, not daring to do much.
He knew Grace had something on her mind, probably about Jared, so he talked to her to distract her.
"Do you think our baby will look more like you or me?" Xavier asked, feeling the baby and Grace.
Grace thought for a moment. "As smart as you and as lucky as me!"
She felt she was lucky to have met a good man like Xavier and to have found her family.
Although there had been ups and downs, the outcome was good.
At least now, Grace felt very content. If time could stop now, it would be perfect, with Xavier and her family by her side.
But for some reason, she felt uneasy, as if these good days wouldn't last long, like a prelude to disaster, a feeling of anxiety she couldn't shake.
Grace tried hard to ignore this feeling and cherish the present.
"Then I hope the baby looks more like me," Xavier said.
"Why?" Grace asked. Wasn't it good to look like her?
"To be tall and strong like me, so they can protect their mother."
Grace had thought Xavier was dissatisfied with her, but he was thinking along these lines. Compared to him, her perspective seemed narrow.
"Isn't it enough that you protect me? If it's a girl, you'll have to protect both of us!"
Xavier changed his position again and placed a gentle kiss on Grace's belly.
"Okay, I'll protect both of you!"
"You should get some sleep. Isn't that position uncomfortable?" Grace placed her hand on Xavier's neck. Her hand was cold, as it was still a chilly season, but Xavier didn't seem to mind.
She knew Xavier was supporting himself and not putting his weight on her.
Xavier then propped himself up and pulled Grace back into his arms. "So when do you have time to go out with me?"
Grace thought for a moment. "This weekend?"
"Okay, you promise. If you break it, you'll have to make it up to me double."
The next day, Grace went to the studio. The receptionist came to her office door. "Ms. Lewis, there's a handsome middle-aged man outside who seems to be acting suspiciously."
Although Xavier had promised that Jared wouldn't appear in front of Grace without her permission, Jared was resourceful. Since he had been discovered, he might as well use some tactics.
Grace went to the door and saw Jared hiding over there.
Although she still didn't want to see him, there were some things she needed to clarify.
"Mr. Peterson, no need to hide," Grace called out.
Jared stepped out, his gaze falling on Grace's face. Even though he had seen this face several times, looking at Grace now still left him quite shocked.
She looked so much like Elizabeth. Elizabeth had the same unique beauty at that age, a blend of all things beautiful, as if favored by God.
He had watched Elizabeth grow up and had liked her since they were children.
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