Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback-Chapter 467: Daddy Will Protect Us

"Grandpa heard about Bently Corporation’s bankruptcy. He’s afraid people will take advantage of you. If you become his adopted granddaughter, our family can protect you," Rowan said on Old Mr. Nelsen’s behalf.

"There’s Daddy to protect us! My Daddy’s the best. With him around, no one would even think of taking advantage of us!" Kane said innocently.

Rowan glanced sideways at Daniel. In his mind, he thought, It’s Daniel that we’re cautious of.

"Well, thank you for the offer. We will seriously consider it. If there’s nothing else, we’ll get going first," Daniel said as he pulled Chantelle’s hand, clearly impatient.

Old Mr. Nelsen actually wanted Chantelle to stay longer and talk more about her past. But he noticed she didn’t look well. Worried that his suggestion might have scared her, he decided not to bring it up again for now.

Oscar and Alexander walked with Chantelle, Daniel, and the children to the elevator. When they reached it, Oscar quickly said, "Chantelle, Grandpa really likes you and the children. I hope you’ll think seriously about what he suggested," he said. "To be honest, I think you remind him of my father. Our parents disappeared mysteriously when we were very young, and Grandpa still misses them even now. That’s why he feels especially fond of you," he explained.

Alexander agreed and repeated Oscar’s words, adding that Chantelle really did resemble their father. He knew Chantelle’s personality well enough to guess that she would refuse Old Mr. Nelsen’s offer if no one tried to persuade her.

Chantelle let out a sigh of relief the moment the elevator doors closed. She was about to lean against the wall when she suddenly fell into someone’s warm embrace. She turned and saw Daniel looking at her with a playful smile as he pulled her closer towards him.

To his surprise, Chantelle did not push him away. He had not seen her this gentle toward him in a long time, and he was grateful for even a small bit of her affection. He carefully ran his fingers through her soft brown hair.

"Does it hurt a lot?" he gently asked.

She gave a small nod. "My back hurts, and my stomach hurts even more," she said. The cramps were unbearable.

"Mommy, let me take care of you!" Kane cried. He was on the verge of tears seeing his mother in pain. In his eyes, Mommy was always strong and never complained about anything. If she said she was hurting, then it had to be really bad.

Chantelle gently pinched his cheeks. She noticed Railer and Steph looking at her with the same worried expressions and felt a little guilty for making them anxious. This wasn’t the first time she had felt this kind of pain. It happened every month, but this time it was much worse.

She let herself sink into mom guilt for a moment before trying to straighten up and pull away from Daniel. She wanted to look strong in front of her children. But Daniel tightened his hold on her, refusing to let her go.

"You don’t have to pretend. I don’t work this hard just to watch you suffer in silence," he whispered against her ear.

Chantelle felt a warm flutter in her stomach when she felt his breath. "Then what do you work so hard for?" she asked with a small smile.

"I work hard so the person I love can experience unbridled happiness," Daniel replied, then gently kissed her nose.

Kane let out a loud snort, while Steph quickly covered Railer’s eyes and turned him toward the elevator doors so he would not see his parents being affectionate.

Unbridled happiness... the words felt strangely unfamiliar to Chantelle. Just then, a sharp cramp hit her, and she grabbed Daniel’s sleeve in pain.

Daniel immediately sensed what she was feeling and how much she badly needed his help. He pulled her into his arms, letting her lean against him, hoping he could give her even a little comfort.

Back at Western Hill Villa, the kids returned to their rooms while Daniel carried Chantelle into the master bedroom. He put her down, helped her remove her shoes, and was about to unzip her dress when she stopped him.

"I can do it," she said, her face turning red.

"What kind of brute do you think I am? You’re already in this condition. What else could I possibly do to you?" Daniel muttered, pulling his hands back.

Chantelle wet her chapped lips. "No, that’s not what I meant," she mumbled.

With everything that had happened, from her back injury to her period cramps, he had not taken a good look at her until now. As she lay on the bed, he finally noticed how perfectly her dress fit her slender figure. The way she was looking at him made his skin heat up.

"If you’re shy, just lie on your stomach. I’ll apply medicine to your wound," Daniel said as he waited for her answer.

Chantelle thought he would act without waiting for her response.

After a moment of silence, she turned her head toward him and gave him a puzzled look.

Daniel moved instantly, skillfully loosening the straps of her dress. Luckily, the fabric was light and loose, so it did not rub against her wound.

"Hmm, it looks like your wound is healing well. There’s no sign of infection. Just rest at home for two days and you’ll be fine," he said as he checked it carefully.

Hearing that, Chantelle couldn’t help thinking about how the injury happened because of the argument they had had. The memory made her frown.

"Chantie, you look a little more... voluptuous today," Daniel murmured, sounding as if he were in a trance and pulling Chantelle out of her thoughts.

When she turned to look at him, she realized his eyes were fixed on her chest. She glanced down and realized her breasts were no longer supported by her dress and were dangerously close to spilling out. From where he sat, Daniel had a clear view of her cleavage. They looked soft and tender, and completely tempting... 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Chantelle caught Daniel staring at it, and her face flushed bright red. She quickly turned to her side to hide herself, but she hadn’t realized he had already unbuckled her bra while treating her wound. By doing that, she accidentally gave him a full view.

"Argh, you pervert! Get out!" she shouted, grabbing a pillow and tossing it at him.