Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

"But—" Rachael tried to reason with him but seeing how determined and anxious he looked, she decided to comply. 

"What about Kate and Elsa?" She asked. 

"Daniel doesn't have plans of keeping Kate here either," Andrew answered. "Trust me, he is dying to take her away." 

Before she could say anything, he approached her. 

"Why are you standing?" He then gently pushed her down. "Sit down." 

"I am fine, let me help you." 

"No." He stopped her. "You have already done enough by not telling me the very next second after you took the test. Now all I want you to do is sit down and let me take care of everything." 

It would be a lie if he said he wasn't mad. Why didn't Rachael tell him about the pregnancy? What if Helen hadn't told him about the baby? When would he find out about his wife's pregnancy?

Rachael pursed her lips and did what he had asked her, she silently sat on the bed as Andrew packed their belongings. 

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[One Hour Later] 

When Andrew and Rachael came down, Kate, Daniel, Elsa, Justin and Owen were already waiting for them. 

All of them had their things packed and were ready to leave. 

"You all are already packed?" Rachael was kinda surprised. She didn't expect everyone to leave with them. 

"I never unpacked honey," Owen remarked. 

"That's very nice to hear Owen Volkov." Helen looked at the packed suitcases and scoffed, "You little brats just needed a small reason to leave and—" She looked at Kate and Rachael simultaneously. "You both gave them a big one." 

She then approached Kate. "Congratulations, I am happy for you and Daniel." She gave her a hug. 

"Thanks mom," Kate replied. 

Sensing her nervousness, Helen gently patted her back. "Don't worry, everything is going to be okay. I am very sure you and Daniel will come back home with a small baby boy or girl. Have faith in God." 

Though she never shared a very close relationship with her mother-in-law, her words comforted her. She felt a surge of relief and her eyes teared up. 

When Helen tightened her arms around her, Kate broke down. 

"Babe—" Daniel quickly rushed towards her but Owen stopped him. 

"Let them be for a while," he told him. 

Helen gently patted her back. "Let it all out. It's alright." She pulled away and gently wiped away her tears. "Remember that this is the last time you are going to cry." 

"Crying too much is not for you and the baby." Helen glanced at Daniel who was on the verge of tears. "If you don't stop, my son will cry too." 

Kate looked at Daniel and laughed. He was looking at her with his tear filled puppy eyes. 

Helen looked at her son and sighed. "You are really weird." She then turned towards Rachael. "I know we couldn't spend much time together and the way I brought you here wasn't very ethical but at least my entire litter followed you here and I can spend a little time with them." 

When Helen extended her arms towards Rachael, she smiled and hugged her. She had no grievances with Helen even though she had given her a tough time. 

"I think we should leave, our plane is in an hour," Owen reminded everyone. 

"Is that it?" Justin gave Owen a smirk look. "Are you really worried that we will miss the plane?" 

"Of course," Owen scoffed. "Shouldn't everyone worry about that?" 

"Well, I am not," Elsa slumped on the couch. "If we miss this one, we can take the next one." 

"Yeah, I am not in a rush either." Andrew followed her suit. 

Owen frowned when everyone casually took their seats. "Are you people insane?" 

 "We will leave but only after you tell us the real reason you want to get home fast," Justin grinned at him. 

"Okay first of all, you all are weird." Owen scoffed, "And it's not me, everyone wants to go home fast." 

He pointed towards Justin and Elsa. "Don't you guys want to see Ben, it's been so long." He looked at Rachael. "Don't you want to share the good news with your family?" 

"So Juliana has nothing to do with you wanting to go home early?" Andrew inquired while everyone waited for Owen to answer. 

"Who is Juliana?" Helen curiously inquired. "You have a woman?" She was curious and excited at the same time. This was the first time someone in the family was officially associating a woman's name with Owens. 

"Oh for God's sake grandma, she is no one," Owen sighed. "Now please don't get excited and kidnap her too." 

"I am not going to do that if you tell me who she is." 

"She is Owen's new housekeeper," Daniel answered with a grin on her face. 

"Housekeeper?" Helen frowned, clearly showing that she was not pleased. 

"She is not a housekeeper, she has a job," Owen glared at Daniel before continuing. "She works okay, very hard. Takes care of her brother all by herself. She is a very strong and independent woman." 

"Oh my God, you were right." Kate smacked Daniel's arm. "He likes her." 

"I told you," Daniel winked at her." 

"This is insane," Owen grunted. "Can we please leave?" 

When everyone started chit chatting again, ignoring Owen's plea, Ben intervened, "Boss, we have to leave soon." 

"See, even Ben wants to leave." 

"Yes because he has a girlfriend who is waiting for him," Rachel remarked. 

"What about you Owen? Who is waiting for you?" Elsa looked at him. "If you tell us the truth we will leave immediately." 

Owen grunted and grabbed his suitcase. "Fine, stay here. I am leaving." 

"Okay now stop pulling his leg everyone," Helen exclaimed. "Everyone leave my house before I throw you all out." 

Everyone burst into laughter before getting up. They greeted Hele one by one before leaving the mansion. 

Helen stood by the door watching everyone board the car and leave. Her heart felt heavy and empty at the same time. She wanted everyone to stay with her but she knew it wouldn't be the best choice. 

"Are you okay, madam?" Lokus inquired. 

"I am fine," she sighed. 

"You could have asked them to stay a little longer." 

Helen shook her head. "It's best for them to leave." She then took a deep breath to compose herself. "Lokus, go find my husband, it's been months since I had a good talk with him." 

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