Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 117

Emmanuel, accustomed to various situations, swiftly suppressed all

emotions and said with a smile, “Tabitha, | personally made beetroot soup for you today. Give it a try. Let me

know if there's any difference between

it and my mother’s.”

Tabitha said gratefully, “Put it aside. Thank you.”

After saying that, she didn’t even look at the food flask and kept talking to Luna.

She liked Luna so much that she only talked to the latter, totally ignoring the other two men in the ward.

Chadwick didn’t mind it. As long as Tabitha could be happy, she could have fun with anyone she preferred.

However, Emmanuel found it slightly challenging to accept such a drastic change in her attitude.

Tabitha used to listen attentively whenever he visited her. Even if Malcolm were present, her focus wouldn't

waver from him.

Back then, he relished the euphoria of being prioritized over Malcolm. Now, as a comparison presented itself, he

realized he had cto enjoy the distinctive attentiveness she reserved for him.

‘Where did this little girl cfrom?‘ thought Emmanuel.

Tabitha took out a box filled with colorful candy in various cute animal shapes.

She smiled and said, “I didn’t know you would cyesterday, so | didn’t have any gifts in return for your

birthday present. Do you like this?”

Luna opened the candy box and widened her blue eyes in surprise. “It's so cute. Thank you.”

Emmanuel keenly noticed the word “birthday” throughout their

He had been immersed in handling complicated tausines abroad and those closely investigating the incident at

Centennial Hotel Cherefore, he hadn't paid attention to the happenings in the fcepital

How could | have missed Tabitha’s birthday?‘ he wondered:

After a while, Luna was exhausted and fell asleep

Tabitha took her to the bed and tucked her in affectionately

At this moment, Tabitha’s eyes were full of tenderness, as if Luna was her most precious treasure.

Emmanuel suddenly asked softly, “Tabitha, why didn’t you tellabout your birthday yesterday?”

“It’s not particularly important,” said Tabitha. She then added faintly, “I don’t think it’s necessary to tell you

about it.”

Emmanuel lowered his head to look at her and said. “But we are friends. | will buy you a birthday present

tomorrow.”

Tabitha couldn’t understand the emotion in his eyes. Seeing that he insisted on giving her a present, she could

only smile and answer, “Okay, thank you.”

Chadwick leaned against the wall and frowned at them. Ele kept having the feeling that Emmanuel had impure

intentions toward Tabitha.

However, he didn’t have any proof. Hence, he remained silent about it.

Emmanuel kept his word and brought Tabitha a birthday present the next day.

It was a pair of little red koi fish in a small transparent tank.

There was a lively young girl following behind him.

However, Tabitha was not in her ward. He only found out that she was

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basking in the field downstairs when he called her.

Emmanuel took the little girl's hand and repeatedly told her, “Do you remember what to say when you see

Tabitha later?”

The little girl rolled her eyes and said, “I got it. I'm not a three-year-old

child.”

Emmanuel looked at the little brat who had just turned four and frowned.

He couldn’t understand why Tabitha was drawn to little girls who enjoyed misbehaving.

Upon reaching the field, Emmanuel observed Tabitha in the distance. She sat on a bench, engrossed in phone

calls, her lengthy hair loosely tied behind her head, showcasing her flawless forehead.

A gentle breeze tousled her bangs, and sunlight illuminated her face, creating a scene of tranquility and beauty.

Emmanuel felt a sense of yearning once more. Approaching her with the little girl, he greeted Tabitha from a

distance.

Upon hearing Emmanuel’s voice, Tabitha promptly lifted her head. As she listened to Trevor's message, she

directed a frown at Emmanuel.

On the other end of the phone, Trevor asserted that Emmanuel was the mastermind behind the incident

involving Malcolm and Naomi spending the night together last time.

Emmanuel, under Tabitha’s cold gaze, walked slowly toward her, instinctively adjusting his collar.

Tabitha swiftly ended the call, replacing her frown with a smile as she greeted him.

Emmanuel ushered the little girl closer and gently introduced her, saying, “This is Imogen, the daughter of my

next-door neighbor. Her mother is occupied with something today and requested my assistance in looking after

her for the day.”

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He then lowered his head, gazing at the little girl, and asked, “Imogen, what should you say to Tabby?”

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The little girl, with braids adorning her head and green eyes, spoke in a clear voice, saying, “Tabby, Emmanuel

says this is for your birthday. Happy birthday.”

Tabitha couldn't help but soften when she saw children, not to mention that Imogen was so sweet.

She accepted the fish tank and said with a smile, “Thank you.”

Emmanuel’s smile broadened as he observed a gentler expression on Tabitha's face. “I thought you might be a

bit bored after your extended stay in the hospital. Taking care of fish can be something to do when you have free

time.”

The eyes of the little red koi were bulged, and they swam back and forth in the tank. Their tails swung, creating

layers of ripples in the aquarium.

Tabitha commented, “They are very special and cute.”

Emmanuel breathed a sigh of relief and said, “As long as you like it.”

Since she had accomplished her mission, Imogen left and went to have sfun on her own nearby.

Emmanuel sat beside Tabitha and talked to her. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of Malcolm walking in their B

direction from the corner of his eye.