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.

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hurriedly. She then turned around to enjoy her daily soaps, breaking into a hearty laughter.

back to her

closed her eyes. However, a myriad of thoughts swirled in her mind. She tried

eyes, reminding her of what had happened in the cottage.

her body...If Lionel came to know about

horrifying

out about this. If it is disclosed, everything I have

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

recalled the 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 offered really works. I have

recent events at home, Amanda threw a stuffed envelope toward the man in front of

time. You can go back to A City to hide

disdainful look at

Thank you Miss Ke. If you have a simple and pleasant job like this in the future, please look for me!" the man replied excitedly as

inside. A broad smile

to simply lie. But keep your mouth shut about it, or I'll

came off completely different from her usual soft and easy-going self. A sharp light seemed to emanate from her eyes, with

all, I still have to rely on you

placed the envelope under his arm, his eyes filled with

"Sell this house as soon as possible. I don't care even if it is sold at a lower price. I don't want anyone to be able to trace me through this