Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Soraya - " Mommy , " a cute voice called out to Soraya . Soraya blinked , feeling someone touch her lashes . When she opened her eyes , she saw Angela's green orbs staring right at her . " You are so pretty , " Angela said Spraya smiled , softly responding . " You are pretty too ," Usually , Soraya would wake up with an aching chest , but that day , she felt really good . Yes , she had stayed in Angela's room . Throughout the entire night , the little girl hugged her I her like she was h her favorite plushie . It was cute and heartwarming . Angela's actions reminded Soraya of Sage's early years , when her daughter also feared heavy rain and thunder . But now , Sage was getting older , braver , and bolder . Sage was changing . She even preferred Rose over her . Recalling her daughter , Soraya was momentarily reminded of the pain . She counted numbers and focused on the little girl before her . She said . " Angela , last night , you nearly got hurt . You almost got your daddy hurt too . Promise me you won't run up or down the stairs like that again . " " If you are alone and scared , just stay where you are and call for an adult ," she added . " Do you understand ? " Angela looked guilty . She nodded and said . " Tin sorry , Mommy Soraya gulped at being called ' Mommy ' S She explained . " I'm not really your mommy . To be your mommy , I'd have to marry your dad . Why don't you call me Aunt instead ? " Angels nodded and said , " You marry Daddy " Soraya , She let out an awkward laugh . She said , " No , your daddy and I are not like that . Call me Aunt instead . " Angela frowned and shook her head . " No. " " But other people might misunderstand , " Soraya pointed out . Angela shook her head . " I want you to be my mommy . Soraya bat her l er lip . She felt ineffective . " But why me ? " " You are my angel , " Angela said . " I like you " " Didn't Jacob say Angela rarely talks ? Why is she talking continuously now ? " Soraya mused Then , Angela touclied her tummy . Soraya asked , " Are you hungry ? " The little girl nodded " Do you want anything in particular ? " Soraya asked . " I- " die hesitated but eventually offered . " I can cook for Angela's ryes lit up . She said . " Pancakra ! " you Soraya smiled . Sage also loved panicakes . " Okay . I'll make pancakes . " Outside , it was still raning , but it wasn ' had as last night . Soraya got up , liguing out what to wear , when Jacob knocked on the door . He said . " I have dothes for you . " Soraya looked down at the oversized T - shirt she was wearing - Jacob's shirt . It covered her down to her upper thighs . She was only 355 PM P P. Chapter 16 wearing her underwear below her waist , so Soraya opened the door just a little to peek Jacob was holding a paper bag . He you don't mind , they should fir . " I asked the driver to pick out some of my mother's clothes . My parents : " Oh , " Soraya said . " Thank you . " live houses away . If " There's Jacob coughed against his fi fist . " My mom said there's disposable underwear in there , made of premium cotton . I hope it will fit your It was so awkwarda Jacob Steel brought her disposable underwear , but then again , the idea came from his mother . " Um , thank you , " Soraya said before taking the bag and closing the door . She helped Angela bathe and change after getting cleaned up herself . Soraya settled on an overall jumpsuit . It made her look extremely elegant as It was the least fashionable clothes . Hence , her choice . as if she were about to attend a business meeting . Soon , she went to the kitchen to make some pancakes with Angela . She wore an apron to secure her attire . Angela insisted on helping . At every step of the way , she asked Angela to speak " Next are the eggs - Angela , follow after me , Soraya instructed . " Next are the eggs , Angela's cute voice echoed in the kitchen . She giggled . The maids behind Soraya gasped . Maid 1 : " Angela speaks ! " Maid 2 : " This young lady truly is a miracle ! " Soraya , " … " It did not take long for the batter to be ready , and while Soraya was cooking the pancakes , Angela tugged on her jumpsuit . She pointed to the water dispenser . " Are you thirsty ? " Soraya asked , and Angela nodded . Soraya leveled with Angela . " Actions are great , but they are better understood if you express them . Say , I want water ." " Water , " Angela said with a smile , Soraya smiled back . " That's a start . " After getting her a glass of water , Soraya finished the finished the pancakes . The entire time , Angela stood beside her or watched from her seat . When Soraya was done , she grabbed a plate of pancakes , held Angela's hand , and was ready to proceed to the dining hall . However , she noticed Jacob standing by the door with a soft expression . Soraya hadn't realized it earlier or last night , but the damn man looked perfect in a plain white shirt and pajamas . His shirt fit his body well , showcasing his well - toned physique . " Angela , did you make pancakes ? " Jacob asked with a faint smile . It was the first time Soraya saw Jacob smile . Apparently , this stone - faced man knew how to sanile . Angela nodded Soraya instinctively turned to Angela and coached her . " Instead of nodding , say yes . " " Yes Angela echoed Jacob's smile widened . He looked satisfied . He directed his gaze to Soraya and said . " Thank you . " " It was nothing . I do this all the time for Sage , " she said . Chapter 16 " Sage is lucky , Jacob remarked " She has Rose now ," Soraya said while walking out of the kitchen with Angela . The three of them had an excellent breakfast . Aside from the pancakes , the maids prepared a variety of fruits , bacon , and eggs In between , Jacob would offer Angela a piece of everything . Still , the young girl would not eat them . Soraya had to try each piece and encourage , " Bananas are super fruits ! They help give you energy to run and play , make your muscles strong , and keep your tummy happy . They're also great when you're feeling tired . Eat some , Angela . " As Soraya ate a banana , Angela a ate a slice . Yet again , the maids behind them gasped . Whispers echoed in the dining hall . Maid : " Angela ate for Miss Soraya . " Maid 2 : " She's playing favorites , abandoning her own father . " Soraya , When Jacob cleared his th throat , the maids left for the kitchen , clearly afraid of getting scolded . " I don't mean to take her attention from you , " Soraya said to Jacob . " No , it's fine . I am happy . Angela is a picky eater , " Jacob explained . " Most children with ASD are picky eaters . Sometimes , it takes a while to get them to eat other kinds of food , " Soraya said , and Jacob nodded . пине In the next few minutes , Soraya encouraged Angela to eat more . Surprisingly , she ate small bits of the food on her plate . She ate n of the pancake . " Isn't it nice to eat fruits and bacon too ? " Soraya said to Angela with a smile . The little girl pouted and shook her head . It meant she only ate the food for Soraya Soraya let out a soft laugh . " You are a cute girl . " " Thank you , Mommy , " Angela said , her eyes gleaming . Hearing her call her that , Soraya felt uneasy . She said , " Angela , we already spoke about this . You can call me Aunt . " Angela shook her head . " Mommy . " Soraya gulped and turned to Jacob helplessly . " It doesn't matter ," Jacob said while reaching for a glass of water . When he turned to Soraya , he explained , " Angela's development is more important " " But others might misunderstand , " Soraya reasoned . " Gossip is irrelevant to me . Angela's happiness is my priority ," Jacob said . " But - but- " Soraya stuttered . " What if you'll get married ? It will be " I don't have a girlfriend . I haven't found someone Angela connects with and that's what matters to me ," Jacob said casually , making Soraya i eyes round Soraya . had been taken aback , but since Javob hadn't looked at her or said it with any particular meaning , she hgured he had probably said Good , she said in her head . I would never consider getting romantically involved with Jacob Strel . There is just no no way ! An hour later , Soraya was ready to leave . The ram had stopped completely . So far . Angela understood diat she needed to say door when she said to Jacob , " I accept your offer . I agree to help Angela for now , but with the promise that she would return . It was at the mansion 355 PM P P Chapter 16 Jacob turned to her with a half smile . Thank you . I appreciate it . " " Don't smile just yet . I have a condition ." Soraya said . " I need to know everything about Angela , including her mother ." Immediately , Jacob's gaze darkened , but before he could react , Soraya explained , " I need to better understand her for me to help her . You have to tell me everything " Jacob turned to the mansion's lawn , thinking . He heaved a sigh and said , " Okay . I- " BB