Chapter 7 Soraya - " Ha . Ha . " Soraya let out an awkward laugh . While still maintaining her hold on Angela , she said , " Don't say that , Angela . I'm sure your mommy loves you very much . Every mom loves their child ." Angela looked at her with sad eyes . es . She shook her head and buried her face against Soraya's neck . Soraya then turned to Jacob , her eyes pleading for help . " Mr. Steel ? Right ? " Jacob's face turned cold . He averted her gaze and stared back at the colorful lights before them . He sucked in a deep breath before revealing . " Angela doesn't have a mother . " Soraya's expression grew perplexed . She hesitated but soon asked , " W - why ? Someone gave birth to her , " " It takes more than giving birth to be a mother , " Jacob said through gritted teeth . Oh , how Soraya wanted to say more , but it really wasn't in her place . Moreover , Jacob Steel was known not to be a chatty person . Not that she knew much about him .. In fact , Soraya was surprised to learn Jacob had a child . She had never seen him with a woman before , nor had she heard that he was married . So , where did the child come from ? Then again , she paused . Soraya was Calum's secret wife . Did Jacob Steel also have a secret wife that he despised " Thinking this , her face formed a frown . He was just like Calum . They are indeed of the same breed . Yet , for all the intimidating presence Jacob Steel carried , his daughter couldn't have been more different . Angela was quiet , reserved , and clearly hesitant around others . At her age , Soraya would have expected a child to be more open and lively , even with ASD . Besides , given Jacob's substantial wealth , surely Angela had received numerous treatments and interventions . Soraya's curiosity grew as she gazed into the girl's green eyes , taking in her sweet face and the silent longing for love reflected there . Why ! Just then , Angela touched Soraya's face . Then , the little girl felt her stomach . " Are you hungry ? Soraya asked , and Angela nodded before hugging her again . Then , um . You need to go to your Daddy , Angela . " Again , Angela shook her head . She clung to Soraya tightly , calling her , " Mommy . " Is it okay to curse ? " There was no amount of words to describe how awkward the situation felt to Soraya . Angela had a mother somewhere , yet the little girl was calling her mommy ? No way ! The last thing she wanted was to be a version of Rose Becket! " Mr. Strel , please take Angela . I really don't want to be mistaken for- " She hesitated before resuming . " For your mistress TM Miss Azar , rest assured , you are the la last person I want to consider as my lover ," Jacob quickly replied , his eyes squinting in her direction . Soraya's lips twitched . She reacted . " The feeling is mutual , Mr. Steel " The nan stood up and tried to take Angela by force , but it only resulted in Angela crying out loud , catching the attention of passersby Ich with no choice , Soraya offered , " Um , 1 bring her to the restaurant " Jacob and Soraya made it to her car when the man suddenly grabbed her arm " Wait " When Soraya tamed to those urbis , Jacob said , " Your coat ." At best , boraya browned , but he suddenly took off hin coat and offered it to her . " Your coat is dury Take this " Well , Soraya certainly did not want to go to the restaurant with a duty coat so she agreed . They had toesplain to Angela again and eraya was not going anywhere . She simply peeded to change her cual . 3.54 PM P P · Chapter 7 It took a lot of convincing , but eventually , Soraya managed to remove her coat , constantly holding the little girl with one arm . Jacob had to assist her all the way . Jacob put the coat into her car , and then , they walked to the restaurant together . "I don't think she will let go of you . You might as well join us . Consider it my thank you for saving my daughter ," Jacob said , Soraya wavered , but eventually agreed . Not like , she had a choice . - Jacob - Jacob Steel watched as Soraya fed his little girl with a baby carrot . She said , " Veggies help you grow big and strong like a superhero . They make your eyes see better , your tummy feel good , and your brain think super fast " Soraya smiled , encouraging , " Try it ! " Angela leaned in and took a bite . She made a face but still continued eating . " Do you like it ? " Soraya asked , and Angela shook her head . A chuckle left Soraya's lips , and surprisingly , her smile caught Jacobs by surprise . Soraya looked different than her usual sad and gloomy- looking face . " But , will you eat the carrot for me ? " Soraya asked Angela , and she nodded . Jacob , " … " His daughter was a picky eater . She had never eaten a vegetable all her life , so why was she suddenly willing to chew on a carrot for Soraya ? It was a wonder to behold . Even Jacob's personal bodyguard . Dante , couldn't help but stare . He was supposed to sit two tables away , but he was simply amazed at how Angela was responding to Soraya When Soraya caught them staring at her , she frowned and focused on her meal . That was when Jacob asked , " So , you have Asperger's Syndrome " Soraya nodded . iming to eat . -What is it like ? " Jacob asked before resuming " I struggled with social cues when I was young , but I had a lot of help , " Soraya shared . " I see , " Jacob said , not digging further about her family . " I , um I have a fixation with numbers , patterns , codes- Soraya began , her voice soft . " If something doesn't add up , I can't ignore it . It's like an itch in my brain that I have to scratch . That's what led me to Computer Engineering She laughed a little and revealed , " If I had not gotten pregnant , I would have taken another course- -physics " " Don't worry , I can tell that Angela is smart ," she said , glancing at his daughter . " There are many brilliant people on the spectrum ." " Elon Musk , for example , has publicly shared that he's an Aspie . There's Bill Gross , the co - founder of our of the biggest insurance cutrijaames in the world . Some of the greatest minds in history are suspected to have had similar traits . It's just that , in the past , lew ductor specialized in mental development u recognized what we now understand as autism " " As for Angela , she just needs to learn how to interact more and express herself She needs someone to help her through this , someone who understands , someone who truly cares . " Soraya turned to Jacob , asking . " Mr. Sweel , don't you attend your daughter's therapy ? " He gulped , and his jaws clenched "I am a very busy man- " But Miss Azar , don't get the boss wrong . He mily tries his best to be with Angela " the bodyguard , Dante , sadd -I don't mean to judge . " Soraja said . To not as judginental 23 yuu- 3.54 PM Chapter 7 Jacob's lips twitched . His nose flared at Soraya's suggestion . " I'm sure you'll figure out what's best for your daughter , Soraya said . There was a short pause coming from Jacob . His eyes darkened . Later , he shook his head and said . " You talk about Asperger like it's some kind of gift . Are you gifted , Miss Azar ? " Soraya shrugged . She c chewed down her food and said . " I'm just a simple person . Mr. Steel " Dinner eventually came to an end , and Angela fell asleep in her seat . It relieved Jacob because that meant he and his daughter could finally part with Soraya .. Although the meeting with Calum's wife had been unexpected , Jacob was even more surprised by what he discovered . Soraya was nothing like how his friends had described her . ' Had Calum not known his own wife at all ? Did he ever even try to ? Or .. is Soraya faking Regardless , he owed Soraya for saving his daughter . So , when they exited the restaurant while carrying Angela , he said , " If you need anything , call me ." Dante gave her his calling card , and before she turned on her heel , he repeated , " Anything . It is my sincere offer for the compassion you have given Angela today . " Soraya stared at his calling card . She looked up and replied , " Can you …. please be kind to me ? That's all I ask . " " Goodbye , Mr. Steel ." Soraya said before finally heading back to her car . When Jacob had entered his car , he stared at Soraya's fleeing vehicle . He said to his bodyguard , " Have my assistant check on her story , her background . " " Yes , Sir . Mr. Steel . " Dante acknowledged . Later that week , when the investigation of Soraya's background came to Jacob Steel , he found himself clenching his jaw , He hissed and muttered , " She lied . " And it wasn't just that . There was more . 田