The Bowman family also found a clue and recognized Chole.
Alexia, being a gentle mother herself, was greatly affected by the incident of her daughter going missing and even developed depression. To help her recover, Benedict went to an orphanage and brought back a beautiful young girl to be raised by Alexia. In a sense, she was indeed a substitute for Chole, serving the sole purpose of comforting Alexia.
As a teenager, Ranita was saddened and even scared after learning about her identity. She was heartbroken that her biological father had abandoned her and feared being kicked out by the Bowman family. Ranita became cautious and lost her previous liveliness.
Although Chole grew up in an unfavorable environment, she always spoke sweetly and politely. She even told Ranita that she would always treat her as a sister.
Until that year…
“Ranita… are you listening to me?” Alexia’s voice broke through and pulled Ranita back from her swirling memories. Ranita trembled slightly and asked, “Huh? What did you just say, Mom?”
“I was saying… your father has an old friend, and their son is a few years older than you, but he’s still single. I thought you might want to meet him.”
Ranita realized that Alexia was setting her up for a blind date.
“Mom… are you trying to set me up on a blind date?” As soon as the words left Ranita’s mouth, Alexia immediately covered her lips and laughed, “It’s not just my idea, it’s your dad’s too! You can’t keep taking care of Ayaan by yourself forever!”
“But I have a little tag-along with me. Who would be interested in me?” Ranita blinked her eyes.
“Why not? Aside from being a child of our family, with your looks and abilities, what isn’t outstanding about you? Even if it’s Steland or the Kurima, you’re more than worthy.”
At this point, Alexia suddenly slapped her thigh. “Oh, I forgot about something!”
“Ranita, rest well. I need to talk to your dad about something.”
“Mom… what about tomorrow…”
“Just wait a moment…”
Alexia left.
Ranita breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the blind date matter passed like that; otherwise, she really didn’t know how to refuse!
But not long after, Alexia came back and told her that she still had to go on the blind date tomorrow.
In a café…
Ranita had already checked her wristwatch more than twenty times. The young man sitting across from her had been talking incessantly for almost half an hour, boasting about how great he was, how successful his work was, and how much money he earned each month, portraying himself as a perfect and unparalleled man.
“Ms. Bowman, you’re young and beautiful, quite famous in the translation circle. I quite like you, but… with you having a child, I have no problem with that. I’m just worried about the child’s well-being. I wonder if you can leave the child with your family?”
Was this a disguised way of asking her to give up her son?!
Ranita took a few sips of her coffee silently, not saying a word.
“Ms. Bowman, what do you think? If you agree, my conditions are also good. After we get married…”
“No need, Mr. Newman. I don’t think we’re a good match,” Ranita interrupted him, reaching for her phone to pay the bill. “I’ve already taken care of the bill. I have something to attend to, so I’ll be leaving!”
Ranita turned to leave, but Gerardo Newman, feeling insulted, stopped her with an unpleasant expression on his face. “Ms. Bowman, I’m giving you face here. Are you really going to assume airs?”