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

to enjoy her

trudged back to

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

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

horrifying thought!

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

way out for her was to 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 and continue to

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 to be able to assist

home, Amanda threw a stuffed envelope toward the man in front of her, back at the cottage.

Leave G City for some time. You can go back

arms and shot a disdainful look at the man in

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

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

mouth shut about

self. A sharp light seemed to emanate from her eyes, with a look so cold that it could make people freeze.

After all, I still have

under his arm,

he left, Amanda turned to the steward and ordered, "Sell this house as soon as possible. I don't care even if it is sold