The Hidden Passion of the Step Uncle

, she had an appointment with Abigail at their new café to discuss the furni

sation, her uncle had started working actively at a renowned hospital not far from the new café. This m

ty her step-grandmother was planning for her uncle. It would be a celebration for G

contrary, she felt very comfortable. Even though she was Claire's stepdaughter, Claire's family always tre

ladwin and his potential suitors. Despite Flavia having no romantic involvement w

" every time the topic came up. But she knew she couldn't do that. It was impossible,

ely, after the fire incident, she had frequently experie

l, something Flavia disliked. Spending time going back and forth to the hospital, receiving injections, and various examinations was already en

aching into her bag and seeing

e," Flavia gr

usy?" Aunt Adaline rep

y way to the café. Wh

ou have time," Adaline started hesitantly. "It's about Happy Home

h the or

rary break from managing the orphanage until the baby is old enough to be

o take over my position. So, if you have time, I wa

u're busy with the café and studies. But I'm confused abo

busy with the Foundation. Joanna hasn't returned from Italy yet. So, the o

hectic. I still have plenty of free time on weekends." And Flavia stated the truth. Soon, the café

he mind if your weekends are monopolized by foundati

father and grandmother had chosen for her. Moreover, her busyness had n

ntie. Besides, my relationship with Eijaz isn't

to reassure her aunt. "Thank you, dear. I promise, until your uncle declares

Just think of it as practice for having a child," Flavia replied, although there was a slig

possible, if He says it's possible, then it will be possible. Doctors are only human. They

" Adaline encouraged Flavia with her optimistic tone. Their close ag

m with a nod. A smile appeared on her fa

However, if her prayers weren't answered, Flavia wouldn't be disapp

e. Don't worry. If I need help, I'll bring Abigail there," she said, met

*

nage managed by her aunt. After finishing her evening routine, Flavia chose to sit at

ght, hopefully, with this list of activities, she could stop

rphanage and noting them in her phone calendar, Flav

rphanage. Is that true?" Antony Quirino'

n't give her permission to manage the Fo

ondition. You shouldn't tire yourself out too

also had my check-up yesterday, and everythin

ontact me," her fath

es, she found her father's possessive attitud

, soft colors she always liked. Her private driver was waiting, warming up the car. The

d when Flavia finished

" Tobby, the driver, opened the front passenger door, as usual. Flavia always refused if he tr

managed. They even discussed gossip and news on TV. Instead of being uncomfortable, Fla

by had driven Flavia and her family there multiple

politely declined. Flavia entered the orphanage's secretariat area, where a woman approximately

. Mary deserved respect. Besides her high social spirit, the woman had sacrific

amily as all her family members-husband and child-had died in an accident. With

ps for the children, right, Mrs.?" Flavia

ghter suddenly fell ill," Mrs. Mary explained, making Flavia pause. "Don't worry, Miss

r quite a while and was now her father's personal doctor. Despite being relatively young, Dr. Freddie was a pr

in her heart. It cou

ed before her. What she had rejected in her thoughts now stood in front of her. Neat and handsome, with his chara

. Mary extended her hand to greet Gladwin. Gladwin responded with a handshake, maintaining hi

s," he greeted, waving his h

he address of the man in front of her towards the owner's daug

ma'am. She's my nie

t age in his thirties and Flavia herself in her twenties, it w

ll we start the examination?" Gladwin redirected the conversatio

r D

r D

after holding it in

I begin thi

rials keep coming to me? After days of tryin

think I've gone far enough, in the next step,

's fate. Not after the cruel

e cruel fate

say it because I don'

r D

m again makes my determination waver. I'm entranced by

ain, falling i

. It feels like, to fall in lov

or the rest of the life that God gave me. But after that

ust for him, but for anyone God destine

r D

he prayers I offer ever

, even though I know his

tch from Him, even though I

his soulmate is, bu

though he won't get them from my womb. Bec

r D

im. May God grant all those wishes. And in

appiness is not