Chapter 140 - Im not asking you to marry me (2/2)
”Eh...?” Finland gasped at Rory's words. ”Wh... what do you mean?”
Aleksis doesn't need your inheritance, she thought. Her father is also very rich ...
”I have decided to adopt Aleksis as my daughter.”
”You... you can't decide this one-sidedly,” Finland said in protest. ”She is my daughter. And she has a father.”
Rory, who was carrying Aleksis, ignored her protests and gave a signal to the concierge to carry their luggage. He then walked towards the elevator. Finland had no choice but to follow behind them.
She knew that Rory was very fond of Aleksis, but this attitude of his was rather excessive.
She could not continue her protest because she did not want the concierge to hear their conversation. Finally, Finland remained silent until they arrived at the suite.
After the concierge finished organizing their suitcases and left the suite, Finland spoke again, ”Rory... I am thankful that you are very kind to us. But, you cannot one-sidedly raise Aleksis as your child...”
”Why not? I'm not asking you to marry me. I just want to raise Aleksis as my daughter. I want to give her what I have and make her the heir of everything that belongs to me.” Rory stared closely at Finland. ”I don't have anyone else in this world, Finland... You must understand my situation. I only have you. Otherwise, answer my question, why was Aleksis' father not there with you during your pregnancy and when you gave birth to Aleksis? Why did he leave you alone like this?”
Finland felt uncomfortable with Rory's questions.
”He... he didn't know I was pregnant.”
”How come?”
”It's a long story, but I can't tell you.” Finland finally sighed. ”Actually, my going to Singapore is to look for him...”
”Hmm... so, you are going to Singapore to look for him?” asked Rory in a thoughtful tone. ”Who is he? Who knows, maybe I can help you find him.”
”Uhm... there's no need, really. You won't know him, anyway...” Finland didn't want to reveal Caspar's identity to anyone.
”You will be surprised by the access I have. I can find anyone,” said Rory calmly. His attitude reminded Finland of Caspar a little bit, and her chest immediately felt heavy when she thought about her husband.
Finland believed Rory when the mysterious guy said that he had good access to information, but she did not want to betray Caspar by revealing his identity to outsiders, so she could only bite her lip and refuse his offer.
”Thank you... I can find him myself.”
”Alright then.” Rory did not force her. He brought Aleksis to the window and busied himself by showing the waterfront to the child. Finland could only look at them with a deep sigh.
Caspar should have been the one to carry Aleksis like that...
She really missed him.
She hoped to get a clue at the Rose Mansion. She couldn't wait to show her child to Ms. Law, Kathrin, and John.
***
Finland worked for two days in Hong Kong. She had to arrange meetings with several clients who were visiting their branch office there. On the third day, her scheduled meetings finished earlier than expected. She returned to the hotel, but when she reached their suite, both Rory and Aleksis were not there.
[Where are you guys?] She asked quickly. [I'm home. Today's meetings ended earlier than expected so I'm done working.]
[I'm visiting an old friend. It so happened that he had just arrived in Hong Kong. You just rest. We have an early morning flight tomorrow.]
[OK.]
Rory put down his phone and knocked on a door.
The door was opened from the inside and a handsome man with dark hair and bright blue eyes welcomed Rory inside.
”Hey... Lauriel, it's been a long time...” Caspar was surprised to see Rory holding a child in his arm. ”Who is this?”
”My daughter. This is Aleksis,” Rory answered. He entered the spacious penthouse, sat on the sofa, and made himself at home.
”Oh...” Caspar looked at Aleksis with an envious look, then he took a deep breath. ”Hello, Aleksis.”