CHAPTER 143 ELLIOT’S TERRITORY

"I don’t know, just anywhere for a walk." Yvonne went t o change her shoes as she spoke.

Sue went over with her. "Let me go with you. I will worry if you're alone."

"It's fine, Sue. Stay at home. Call me if Henry comes back. Don't worry, I’ll be careful when I’m out." Yvonne cracked a small smile.

Seeing that she was determined, Sue gave in to her." Okay then, come back earlier, madam."

"I will.” Yvonne waved and left the villa, stopping a cab around the area and left in it.

She said that she was not going to the hospital but she had no clue where to go to either. She just did not want to stay in the villa. It felt oppressive.

It was funny. It was her birthday today yet she ended u p all alone now. As much as she had anticipated today, she was currently just as miserable. Henry had promised to spend the day with her, but he still abandoned her for another woman in the end. Was she really unable to triumph over an ex?

’’Miss, where do you want to go? I've already rounded this block thrice," the cab driver said suddenly, his tone impatient.

Yvonne broke out of her thoughts and rubbed her eyes that were stinging, replying in embarrassment, "Sorry! Just let me off at the park in front."

"Say so earlier," the driver muttered, irked.

Yvonne forced a smile without saying anything.

"Eight dollars in total.” The driver stopped the car.

Paying the fare, Yvonne got down and browsed the photos in front of the park before heading toward the ticket counter. Since she was already here, she might a s well go in and have a look. She had nowhere else to g o to anyway.

With the decision, Yvonne bought her ticket to the park.

It was a huge one. Other than picturesque scenery, it housed some massive recreational facilities and rare wild animals, gaining quite the amount of visitors.

Watching them and listening to their ringing laughter, Yvonne suddenly felt her heavy mood lighten up a little.

"Miss!"

A sudden tap on her shoulder spurred Yvonne to turn swiftly. "You are?"

The person was clad in an employee uniform. He replied with a smile, "I'm a worker here."

"Is something the matter?" Yvonne asked.

She had just gotten here. How did the employee here find her?

"I was instructed to come over here. Our boss would like to see you." The worker pointed to an isolated land in the lake in front of them.

Yvonne looked over and shook her head. "I don't know your boss. Why is your boss asking for me?"

"I'm not sure. Miss, follow me." The worker gestured.

Yvonne took a step back in alert. "Sorry, I won't be able to go with you. I really don't know who your boss i s."

"Uh..." The employee did not expect her to refuse so straightforwardly and was at a loss. His phone rang then. Flashing an apologetic smile at Yvonne, he stepped aside to answer it.

One minute later, he came back with his phone in hand. "Miss, our boss’s family name is Taylor. You should know him now, right?"

"Taylor?" Yvonne paused before realization hit her." Elliot Taylor?"

She only knew one boss with the family name Taylor.

The employee nodded. "Yes. Can you come with me now, miss? Our boss said that he has something to tell you."

"What is it?"

"You'll know when you go to him, miss."

Contemplating it for a few seconds, Yvonne decided." Okay, lead the way."

She wanted to know what Elliot was going to tell her.

"This way, please.” The worker breathed in relief and led Yvonne toward the island.

The forest island was built at the center of the lake. To go to it, one had to cross a winding bridge.

Nonetheless, the bridge provided a clear beautiful view that took one back in time.

Yvonne was not in the mood to keep herself engrossed in the scenery. She inwardly criticized the designer instead. She wondered what the person was thinking. It could have been a straight bridge that led directly to the island in the lake, but no, the bridge was designed to twist and turn all the way. It was an unnecessary effort!

"Miss, we're here. Our boss is inside, please enter on your own." The worker led her to a gate in the woods and stopped, asking her to go on alone.

Yvonne did not make his life difficult. With a nod, she knocked at the door.

"Come in,” a familiar voice rang from the inside. It was definitely Elliot.

Pushing the door gently, Yvonne entered. "Mr. Taylor."

"Yvonne, you're here. Have a seat.” Elliot pointed at the chair before him and flashed her a charming smile.

Thanking him, Yvonne pulled the chair to sit herself down. "Why are you here, Mr. Taylor?"

"I’m the boss here. I came to check the accounting today and saw you coincidentally, so I asked someone to bring you over. Say, aren't we fated?" He stuck his face over to her. Content is © by .

Yvonne leaned back at once. "I don’t think we are."

If she had known that this was his territory, she would never have come in. She just did not know where to go and got off the cab at a random destination. Who would’ve known that it would bring her to him here? It was crazy.

"Yvonne, you're making me sad now. I always think that we're quite fated.” Elliot poured her a cup of coffee.

Yvonne glimpsed at it without drinking and asked directly, "You mentioned that you have something to tell me, Mr. Taylor. What is it?"

"No hurry. I'll tell you after you have the coffee.” Elliot pointed at the said beverage.

Yvonne frowned. "My apologies, Mr. Taylor. I can't drink this. I'm pregnant." i

Plonk!

Elliot dropped the teaspoon in his hand on the table, thoroughly dumbstruck. "What did you say? You're pregnant?"

Yvonne nodded. "Yes, so I can't have this coffee." "When did you get pregnant?" Elliot’s gaze skimmed

her tummy.

Yvonne picked up her bag on her lap when she saw what he was doing, covering her stomach smoothly." Almost two months."

"Does Mr. Lancaster know?" Elliot turned serious.

Not knowing the cause of his change in demeanor, Yvonne answered honestly, "I didn't get to tell him yet."

She had wanted to tell Henry after the meal and the cake, but he left.

"Tell him soon then. Otherwise, I’m afraid that your baby... can't be kept!" Elliot picked up his spoon and wiped it, speaking grimly.

Yvonne shot up, her feathers ruffled. "What are you trying to say? What do you mean my baby can't be kept!"

"I’m not making things up. I'm telling the truth." Elliot looked at her.

The anger tinted Yvonne's face red as she turned to leave.

Elliot stopped her. "Yvonne, do you know why I say s o?"

Yvonne halted her steps, waiting for him to continue.

"I know you don't like hearing what I say but I'm not lying to you. Jacqueline Conrad has leukemia and due to her rare blood type, she hasn't been able to find a compatible bone marrow donor. Up till now, yours is the only one that matches.” Elliot went behind her. 1

Yvonne turned around. "So? What are you trying to get at?"