His Hybrid Mate

Chapter 174

　　When they arrived at the restaurant, Connor ordered the dishes. Then, he took out a gift box from his bag and handed it to Annette.

　　Annette asked, "What is this?"

　　"A gift for you. Open it."

　　Annette opened the box and saw a cute mobile phone ornament.

　　She took it out and looked at it, frowning.

　　Connor said, "Look at its face. Who does it look like?"

　　Annette chuckled after a glance. She said, "Isn't it you?"

　　"I got someone to make it." Connor took out his phone and waved it in front of her. "I also had a mini version of you."

　　Annette covered her mouth and laughed. It seemed that Connor was becoming more and more childish.

　　She was about to put the doll into her bag.

　　Connor said unhappily, "Are you going to put away my gift?"

　　Annette said, "I was planning to attach it to my phone when I got home."

　　"Give it to me."

　　Annette handed him her cell phone and doll.

　　Connor called the waiter to get the tools.

　　Soon, he returned the phone with the doll hanging on it. He said seriously, "You must take good care of 'me', OK?"

　　Annette raised her hand and patted the doll's face. She said, "I will if it behaves."

　　She put down her phone and asked, "Yesterday, you went to see Jessica, right?"

　　"I did. The photos in the news have been photoshopped. I sent someone to bring her to me. At that time, there were other people around us."

　　"Why did you want to see her?"

　　"To warn her."

　　Annette smiled. Connor held her hand.

　　Suddenly, they saw Alina walking into the restaurant.

　　Alina also saw them.

　　She walked straight to them and asked in surprise, "Connor, Ms. Hall, why are you here?"

　　Connor looked behind her and said, "You came alone?"

　　"Lucas doesn't want to get there, so I came alone."

　　Alina said to Annette, "Ms. Hall, do you mind if I sit here?"

　　Annette nodded. "It's fine. We haven't started yet."

　　Just as Alina was about to sit down beside Connor, Connor stood up.

　　"Sit over here. I'll sit next to Annette."

　　Annette felt happy deep down.

　　Alina paused, but she sat down calmly.

　　The waiter came with a menu, and Alina ordered without even looking at it.

　　Connor and Annette's dishes were served.

　　Alina looked at them and smiled, "Connor, we ordered the same dishes."

　　Connor did not say a word.

　　Annette felt a little uncomfortable.

　　She said to Connor, "You can eat later. Give your dishes to Ms. Grace. She is pregnant. Do not let her starve."

　　Connor agreed. He pushed the steak that he had cut in half to Alina.

　　Alina took it naturally and said, "Well, thanks."

　　When she noticed the doll hanging on Annette's phone that was placed on the table, her heart sank.

　　She asked, "Ms. Hall, the doll is special. Is it Connor?"

　　Annette looked at the doll and smiled, "Yes, it's him."

　　"It's so romantic."

　　Annette said, "Connor gave it to me. It is a little childish."

　　Connor minded it. "Do you think I am old?"

　　"You are young and handsome." Annette was a little speechless.

　　Seeing them flirting with each other, Alina felt more upset.

　　In the past, when Connor was with her, he didn't talk much.

　　So, she always thought that he was a quiet person.

　　Alina couldn't help but clench the cup.

　　Annette didn't bother to argue with Connor. She said to Alina, "Ms. Grace, how have you been these days?"

　　"It's indeed a bit strange from usual," Alina said with a headache. "I want to sleep all day and eat things that I normally don't prefer to eat."

　　Connor said, "Just eat whatever you want and sleep whenever you want. If you take care of yourself, Lucas will be happy. He has been looking forward to having a child for many years."

　　Annette felt a little strange. She was not pregnant, but why was she always sleepy recently?

　　Alina glanced at Connor, her expression carrying a hint of disappointment.

　　She looked down and felt sad. Right now, it seemed that whatever she said would be wrong in Connor's eyes.

　　Did he like Annette that much?

　　After lunch, they walked to the door of the restaurant together.

　　Alina said to Connor, "Connor, since I bumped into you today, can I say a few words to you?"

　　Connor said, "Is it something important?"

　　Alina stroked her belly and said, "It's about the child."

　　Annette was sensible and said to Connor, "I'll wait for you in the car."

　　Connor nodded and said, "I'll be there soon."

　　After Annette left, Alina sighed, "You've changed."

　　"I also noticed it." Connor changed the topic. "Tell me what you want to say."

　　Alina lowered her eyes. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "Are you not going to help me persuade Lucas?"

　　"Persuade Lucas? Do you still intend to give up this child?"

　　"Connor, don't you understand me?" She looked sad. "I don't want this baby, and I can't give birth to a child from someone I don't love..."

　　"Alina."

　　Connor interrupted Alina and looked at her sharply.

　　"Think carefully before you say something like that."

　　Alina turned sideways and hugged him suddenly. "I am in agony."

　　In the car not far away, the moment Annette saw the scene, she covered her mouth in surprise and looked away.

　　Connor pulled Alina away from him calmly. He took two steps back and kept his distance from her.

　　Alina frowned and said, "Do you dislike me so much?"

　　Connor said in a deep voice, "Alina, you haven't forgotten the relationship between me and Lucas, have you? What you did will hurt both Lucas and Annette."

　　"Annette left. When she is not around, don't use her to piss me off. I know you love her very much. I am not asking you to leave her. I am in pain right now. I just want you to help me." Alina was furious.

　　"What do you think I can help you with?"

　　"I'm afraid that I won't love the child even if I give birth to him. I'm afraid that I won't be able to take responsibility for his future. I don't want him to live a life without motherly love. I don't understand. Lucas is not in good health, but why does he insist on having a child?" Alina growled.

　　"And why is Lucas like this? You know the reason better than anyone else."

　　"I know." Alina interrupted Connor, her heart full of regret as she said, "You don't understand me at all. If time could turn back, I wished that he wouldn't save me. I hoped that I would die in that incident. That way, you will love me for the rest of your life, not like now! Do you know how painful it is for me to see you and Annette together?"