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Bethany's heart sank and she shuddered when she heard his reply. She could sense that he was serious. If he knew that all of his shares were hers, he would try to take them back and she could do nothing about it. away from him!
Bethany used his words to emphasize. She then closed her eyes, leaned back into her seat, and fell asleep. Zayn heard her heavy breathing and was surprised that she was asleep.
He looked at Bethany. She was curled up and grabbing her arm. He rubbed his temples and pressed the button to call the stewardess.
The stewardess came over and asked, "Sir, can I help you?”
"Get me a blanket," Zayn said.
“Yes, immediately," The stewardess replied tenderly.
Zayn undid his seatbelt and walked over to Bethany's seat.
He looked at her for a couple of seconds and then bent down to lower the back of her seat.
She naturally stretched out and laid flat. Zayn then took the blanket and covered her with it. He even flicked the hair which was covering her face.
He looked at her pale face and was momentarily in deep thoughts.
He then reached over to feel her face. The smooth complexion and tenderness sent a shock to his heart which made him come to his senses.
He then realized what he was doing. He frowned and retracted his hand and went back to his seat.
Was he insane? What made him do all these for her and even touch her face?
Zayn wrung his hand and looked outside at the clouds. He felt very troubled.
After several hours, Bethany yawned and sat up slowly. She noticed the blanket and paused. She looked over to Zayn as if she realized something.
Zayn had a laptop on his thighs and was busy typing away. He was very focused.
She picked up the blanket, blushed, and asked," Mr. Meyer, did you cover me with the blanket?”
Zayn continued typing and then paused. He turned and calmly replied, "No, the stewardess did it for you.”
Bethany felt rather awkward hanging this. She had that that it was him who did it. Well, why would he take care of her since they were not in a relationship?
Somehow, she felt rather disappointed. Bethany did not let her disappointment show.
She folded up the blanket, raised her backrest, and then went to the restroom.
After she got out of the restroom, Zayn had already kept his laptop and then looked at his wristwatch and said, "Get ready, We should be landing soon"
"Okay," Bethany replied and started to get ready for the landing.
After getting off the airplane, Zay walked ahead with Bethany following behind. She felt unsettled as she looked at Zayn's back. Then very quickly she changed her mind Since she had decided not to let him know that she was here for everything he did, then she should just treat him as she did before.
Trying to avoid him would cause him to be suspicious.
Once she settled these thoughts, she gave herself several slaps on her cheek and became more relaxed. Zayn noticed her behavior but did not ask her what was going on.
After they checked in at the hotel.
Bethany got out of the room and went to the balcony of the hotel room, which was a luxurious suite. She initiated a video call with Erica and wanted to chat with her daughter. It should be the evening at home and should still be awake.
"Mommy!" The little kid appeared on the screen.
“Hey! Keep it down”
Bethany's heart melted when she heard her calm, soothing voice echoing insincere, sweet greetings. She was simply adorable!
"Baby, are you behaving yourselves at Erica's place? Bethany asked.
Jenna nodded, "Of course, aunt Erica even praised me.”
"Then what about Vella?" Bethany looked at Vella as she asked.
Vella pouted and said, "Erica scolded me!"
“Oh?" Bethany paused and asked, "Why did she scold you?”
"I know!" Jenna raised her hand, "Because she broke Erica's vase. godmother didn't want Vella to pick up the broken pieces but she did not listen to her.”
"Then she was right to scold you." Bethany nodded.
Vella pouted even more and turned to look away. Bethany wanted her to learn her lesson and did not comfort her. She then chatted with Jenna.
After a while, Jenna asked about Zayn, "Mommy, is Zayn around? I would like to see him whenever you allow me to go out with godmother again"
Bethany was surprised to hear her request and asked, ``Why do you want to see Zayn?"
Although she was aware of the fact that Zayn was very fond of Jenna. She was not informed that Jenna was obsessed with him as well.
"I like Zayn," Jenna said adorably without mincing words. I look up to Zayn. When I grow up, I want to be as successful as Zayn... No, want to be more successful than him!"
Bethany's lips quivered for a moment when both her little daughters mentioned Zayn. No one understood the little girl more than her.
Although her daughter was very extroverted, it was very difficult for her to accept someone. However, as soon as she came back to the country, she accepted Zayn very quickly which surprised her.
Now she knew that it was the blood relationship that bound them. But now she had decided not to let the two of them reconcile so there was no need for them to meet. That was why…
She apologized to her secretly within herself and then smiled, "I'm sorry baby, Zayn isn't around.”
"What?" The little girl scrunched her face as her expression quickly changed.
The fear of how her daughter will fare when she finally learns the entire truth in the future was like a heavy knot in her chest.
Bethany quickly changed the subject and avoided mentioning Zayn. She was successful in distracting the little girl.
After about ten minutes, it was the kids' bedtime and Bethany ended the video call.
At this moment, the doorbell rang and Bethany quickly went to the door.
Zayn stood outside and handed her two boxes, "For you."
"This... evening gown?" Bethany took over the boxes and guessed.
Zayn raised his chin gently and said, "Wear it during the banquet.”
"Thanks, Mr. Meyer." Bethany smiled. She had planned to go to the store to pick one up but she did not expect him to buy it for her.
"No need to be thankful. You are the designer for our Oceania project. The company should provide your evening I'll. I'll leave now," Zayn returned to his room opposite hers.
Bethany looked at him entering his room before returning to her room. She placed the boxes on the bed and then opened the boxes. One box contained an evening gown while the other was a pair of white-colored high heels.
Bethany took out the evening gown, it was a fiery red gown with a singular shoulder strap, It had embedded crystals around the waist. It looked exquisite.
Bethany liked the design and placed it onto her to look into the mirror, It was very well fit.
Suddenly she realized something and then blushed, "Strange, how does he know my size?”