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.

up and

around to enjoy her daily soaps, breaking into a hearty

Ivy trudged back to her

on the bed and closed her eyes. However, a myriad of thoughts swirled

played in front of her eyes, reminding her of what had happened in the cottage. She felt

body...If Lionel came to know about this...

horrifying thought!

everything I have will be gone, including

possible, no matter what it meant for her. Only after having the baby, she would get the chance to marry into Tang family and continue to enjoy the extravagant life that

wonder in Lionel's eyes last night, and told herself in her heart, 'I need to discuss things with Amanda more often. What she has

know she was deceived. While Ivy tried to recover from the recent events at home, Amanda threw a stuffed envelope toward

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

disdainful look at the man

this in the future, please

opened the envelope slightly and peeked inside. A broad smile came upon

to simply lie. But keep your mouth shut about it,

from her usual soft and easy-going self. A sharp light seemed to emanate from her eyes, with a look

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

and placed the envelope under his arm, his eyes filled

as soon as possible. I don't care even