Female Novel
Chapter 104
Without waiting for Ned to answer, Ingrid reached out and shook his arm, asking, "Ned, what areyou thinking about?"
He snapped back to reality. He didn't know how to broach the subject with Ingrid to tell her that"Baby" was actually what Angeline called him in private because he knew that Ingrid always feltinsecure around him.
"Weren't you always complaining about me calling you 'Baby' and treating you like a child?"
He smiled and reached out to tousle her hair.
"Don't you know women always say one thing but mean another?" she said, swatting his hand fromher hair. "Only when you call me that, I feel… special to you! Besides, you've been calling me thatfor so long, yet you suddenly stopped. There must be a reason for it!"
Ingrid's eyes were smiling, but her hands had tightened into fists. She feared Ned would tell her itwas because he had remembered Angeline and perhaps "Baby" was what he used to call Angelinein private, so he didn't want to use it on her.
She was also afraid that Ned might remember something and not tell her while slowly distancinghimself from her.
"Baby! Baby! Baby!"
Ned held her hand, as gentle as ever, and said, "Since you like it so much, I'll call you 'Baby' againin the future, but you're not allowed to say I'm childish, okay, Baby?"
Seeing how Ned was somewhat back to his normal self, Ingrid comforted herself. Even if he didremember Angeline, he was acting like he used to in front of her, and that meant he still loved herthe most.
She visibly brightened up and tentatively asked, "Did you happen to see Angeline last time you tookGregory to Cloudsville College? How is she doing?"
"Didn't I tell you not to mention her in front of me?" he said, lowering his eyes guiltily.
"Okay, okay, I won't mention her!" Ingrid got up to pour soup for him and said, "I'll accompany youfor a bowl of soup and then I have to go. The crew is hosting a dinner for the investors tonight. Imust be there."
"Don't forget to send me the hotel location. I'll go pick you up when you're done," he said.novelbin
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Over time, Henrietta's case gradually gained public attention as the article demanding strictpunishment for bullies made the headlines.
Trevor, the defense lawyer, communicated with Angeline's lawyer several times, hoping to persuadeher to write a letter of forgiveness and provide a chance for redemption for the children.
He even brought along letters of repentance written by those children.
In the call from her lawyer, Angeline said the letters of repentance could never bring her sister backto life, and her intention was clear. She wanted them to face the consequences of their actions.
After getting assurance from her lawyer that they would be appropriately punished, she went to seeJames.
"If you're willing to come with me, that would be great. You and Gregory could accompany methere," said James happily.
Handing over the materials for the upcoming meeting to Angeline, he continued, "You shouldfamiliarize yourself with these documents and be mentally prepared. It could be as short as one ortwo months… or it might take longer than that."
"There's one more thing I must confess to you," said Angeline before she informed the professorabout her pregnancy. "You could opt me out if my pregnancy would cause you any trouble."
James pondered for a moment before asking, "Will the pregnancy affect your performance?"
"At least so far, it hasn't," she replied.