A Graduation Gift

Even back home, Ivy was still in a daze. She couldn't even hear Jill, who called her multiple times from the living room.

"Ivy, what happened to you?"

Jill asked as she walked toward the absent-minded-looking Ivy to check on her. She touched her shoulder and realized she was trembling. She instantly figured something was horribly wrong.

"What are you thinking about? Is everything okay? I thought you had fun with Lionel last night. Also, don't you have to work in Miss Ke's studio today?"

Jill suspiciously scanned Ivy's face, trying to make out what was wrong.

"Aunt Jill, I am okay. I have caught a cold, and Miss Ke has given me permission to rest for two days."

Even with her heart crumbling, Ivy managed to force a smile, focusing her eyes on Jill's face.

"Should I call a doctor for you? If you are planning for getting pregnant, please take your medicine cautiously!"

Jill got alerted instantly upon learning Ivy was sick, already worried about her grandson more than she was for her.

"I am fine, and I am not pregnant yet…" Ivy retorted.

Bitterness engulfed her body as she explained herself to Jill. There wasn't a single person in Tang family who truly cared for her. Even Jill, who at least seemed to be close to her on the surface, was only concerned about the baby she hadn't even conceived yet.

go up and

to enjoy her daily soaps,

Ivy trudged back to

lay on the bed and closed her eyes. However, a myriad of thoughts swirled in her mind. She tried

events played in front of her eyes, reminding her of what had

have touched her body...If Lionel came

a horrifying thought!

out about this. If it is disclosed, everything I have will be gone, including my stay in Tang family!'

have a baby with the Tang blood as soon as possible, no matter what it meant for her. Only after having the baby, she would get the chance to marry into Tang family

'I need to discuss things with Amanda more often. What she has offered really works. I have to be able

threw a stuffed envelope toward the man

some time. You can go back to A City to hide yourself

shot a disdainful look at the man in

Miss Ke. If you have a simple and pleasant job like this in the future, please look

the envelope slightly and peeked inside. A broad smile came

mouth shut about it,

her usual soft and easy-going self. A sharp light seemed to emanate from her eyes, with a look so cold that it could make people freeze.

yes. I will stay silent about it. After all, I still have to rely on you Miss

the envelope under his arm, his

house as soon as possible. I don't care even if it is sold at a