Cecilia called the nanny.

The nanny, filled with anxiety, feared Cecilia’s disappointment.

Cecilia reassured her, “Don’t worry. You don’t have to follow Mr. Evans’ orders anymore. You can return to work now.”

Thirty minutes later, two household servants arrived to handle the chores.

Cecilia got Edwin ready for the morning.

He noticed that his breakfast tasted different and asked, “Dad was here last night, wasn’t he?”

“Yes,”

“He also made us breakfast.”

Cecilia gently patted Edwin’s head.

She couldn’t bring herself to eat Mark’s breakfast. Just a bite would stir up painful emotions.

Her love for Mark, spanning many years, wouldn’t wane easily.

Cecilia settled for some instant noodles.

Her work was scheduled for ten in the morning. She had enough time to drop Edwin at school before heading to the gym.

After a few mouthfuls, she felt sick.

A familiar and unsettling sensation hit her.

Cecilia’s face grew pale.

Concerned, a servant approached and asked, “Miss Fowler, are you alright?”

Edwin looked anxious.

Cecilia held her chest and forced a smile.

“Maybe these instant noodles have gone bad. I need to use the bathroom.”

She hurriedly left.

The servant checked the instant noodles’ production date, muttering, “Strange. They aren’t expired.”

In the master bedroom’s bathroom, Cecilia retched but couldn’t vomit anything. A heavy weight pressed on her chest.

She splashed cold water on her face but couldn’t find relief.

The events from the other day replayed in her mind. She had told Mark about wanting a daughter.

They had sex without protection.

Cecilia placed her hand on her belly and gazed at her reflection in the mirror.

Water dripped from her face.

Her eyes mirrored her confusion.

She might be pregnant.

Edwin’s footsteps neared.

The little boy embraced her from behind and whispered, “Mommy, did you drink too much last night? Do you have a headache?”

Tears welled up in Cecilia’s eyes.

Though her thoughts were a mess, she turned to hug Edwin gently.

“I’m fine, sweetheart. Just a little discomfort.”

“Mom, you should rest more,” Edwin advised, wrapping his arms around her.

Cecilia mustered a smile, enduring her stomach’s discomfort.

She placed Edwin’s bag on his shoulder and drove him to school.

Edwin happily trotted off to school.

Cecilia returned to her car, lost in thought.

She had drunk wine last night. Could it affect her potential pregnancy?

Should she even keep this baby?

The more she pondered, the more unease filled her. Finally, she decided to visit the hospital for a check-up.

She went there discreetly for she didn’t want to disturb anyone.

An hour later, her test report came back positive.

She had been pregnant for almost five weeks, and the doctor assured her the fetus was healthy.

However, Cecilia couldn’t find happiness in this news.

She left the examination room slowly. The corridor was filled with couples, joy painted on their faces as they awaited their prenatal check-ups.

She felt like the only person who didn’t know where to go.

Despite her fragility, she couldn’t bring herself to call Mark, as she was determined to end their relationship.

If he knew she was pregnant, he wouldn’t let her go.

Cecilia bit her lips slightly and was about to leave the hospital.

As she reached the elevator, her phone rang.

It was a call from Mark.

She hesitated, then answered.

“What do you want?”

On the other end, Mark remained silent for a long time. Just when she thought of hanging up, he said softly, “I heard from the servant that you weren’t feeling well. Did you go to the hospital?”

Cecilia wanted to cry.

She lowered her head and gently covered her belly.

much

said gently, “That’s good. Take care of yourself

sounded as though

for a moment and asked,

a while, he replied quietly, “I’m on a business trip. We

and

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition

the time he returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

softly,

to break up with me? Is being my wife unbearable for one more day? Or are

held back tears and replied,

end of the

laughter was a rare occurrence for

hadn’t shared such laughter for quite a

Mark sighed.

said in a trembling voice, “I’m boarding my flight soon I’ll

their relationship had

longed for this, but she couldn’t help crying. In just a

agreed and abruptly

to the staircase, she

mouth, slumping against the wall, feeling

A wall separated them.

into

pale as he held

a while, he muttered, “Cecilia, don’t

But she couldn’t hear.

accompanied Mark, and even

Mark, “Why did you have to do this? There was still hope. Why did

hand

a severe

was successful, there was no guarantee of the problem

provide much to her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was wealth, which

her free was the best thing he could do

Peter was sad.

wait a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you recover. Why are you so

Peter, Cecilia was only 29 years old when we got together. And look at her; she’s not as young now. If I delay her for a few more years, it

he had no idea that

was

chosen to bear this burden

go

other free, she would welcome a new life, while he might end up

Mark had no regrets

Mark to undergo an operation as soon

he summoned a lawyer and drafted a divorce agreement in

gave Cecilia full

Edwin as the sole successor to the

house

even with a high fever of 39.5 degrees, Mark

he signed his

clutched his abdomen, lost in thought for

deliver the

the papers and completed the necessary formalities, their marriage

bed, his body covered in sweat due to the pain

you don’t go, I won’t undergo the

to convince Mark otherwise, but the doctor warned, “Mr. Evans’ condition is more critical than anything now. Further delay could prove

said, “Peter, please go and give the divorce papers to

begrudgingly left with the

her not to cry.

help burst

arrived back

a respite, she allowed herself and

thought, her arms wrapped around her knees,

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

stiffened and approached the door, hastily wiping her

a stranger who resembled

surprised

that they were there to

deep breath,

red eyes, couldn’t help but ask, “Why are your eyes red? Are

interjected, “He won’t feel sorry for me. If I sign

his thoughts but, in

wished to inform Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He believed that this revelation might soften her heart, especially considering their

was well aware of Mark’s

didn’t permit him to disclose it

and

and said, “The environment is good. Did Edwin go

served them ice

state of mind. Mark was still in the hospital, waiting

so he cautiously asked, “Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve overcome all these hardships throughout these years. Do

her eyes, pondering

silence, she softly asked,

eyes glistened

awaited surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about him. It

were had to part ways, it would cast doubt on the existence

instructed the man beside him, “Milo,

promptly retrieved the document and began reading it

a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was that

What did he mean?

regrets the actions he took regarding Cathy’s matters. He fully deserves any anger you may harbor toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake of your shared past, even if you can

reveal the complete truth. It

couldn’t fully grasp the meaning behind

took the document and carefully

various assets. However,

house on Gamous Road and declined to receive Evans

have more children in

and then affixed her signature at the

fixed on the papers, and her

finally the

truth about Mark’s illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang

Mark was right. How could he keep

said, “He wanted me to

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

she was overwhelmed with

in that Cecilia snapped out of her reverie. She stumbled into

called the

want beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

had no appetite, but her

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