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.

feeling much

of yourself

sounded as though he

and asked,

shaking. After a while, he replied quietly, “I’m on a business trip. We can sign

felt he was stalling and asked,

“At least four months.”

expedition

time he returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

softly, his

up with me? Is being my wife

held back tears and replied,

the phone,

was a rare occurrence for both of

hadn’t shared such laughter for quite a

Mark sighed.

then said in a trembling voice, “I’m boarding my flight soon I’ll have Peter send you the divorce papers.

relationship had reached this

but she couldn’t help crying. In just a few seconds, it

abruptly ended

she slammed the door behind

her mouth, slumping against the wall, feeling

A wall separated them.

wheeled into

appeared pale as he held the

while, he

But she couldn’t hear.

even

to do this? There was still hope. Why did you have to push Cecilia away? It’s hard to

lay there, his hand placed

a severe

successful, there was no guarantee of the problem not

was considerably older than Cecilia. He realized he couldn’t provide much to her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was wealth, which was the

the best

Peter was sad.

didn’t you wait a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you recover. Why are you

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 will be tough for her to find

these words, he had no idea that Cecilia was just a wall away

was carrying

this burden

letting go could

set each other free, she would welcome

had no regrets about

hospital room, the doctors urged Mark to undergo an operation as soon

a lawyer and drafted

Cecilia full custody of

Edwin as the sole successor to the Evans Gardon in

house on Gamous Road

paperwork was extensive, and even with a high fever of 39.5 degrees, Mark insisted on reading through

signed

that, he clutched his abdomen,

deliver the divorce papers to

the necessary formalities, their marriage would officially

the bed, his body covered in

firmly said, “If you don’t go, I

convince Mark otherwise, but the doctor warned, “Mr. Evans’ condition is more critical

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

left

mumbled, “Tell her not to cry.

help burst into

back

respite, she allowed herself and two

her arms wrapped around her knees,

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door,

saw Peter and a stranger

was slightly surprised by their

they were there to

a deep breath,

your

me. If I sign it, we will be

but, in the

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

he was well aware of

permit him to disclose

inside, and they took their

around and said, “The environment is good. Did

them

mind. Mark was still in the

bring himself to give up, 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.

lowered her eyes, pondering

she softly asked, “Where

eyes glistened with

while Cecilia clearly still cared about

couple as deeply in love as they were had to part ways, it

still instructed the man beside him,

sensing the heavy atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved

listened, she found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped

What did he mean?

toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake

the complete truth. It wasn’t her secret to tell

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp the meaning

the document and

generous in granting her various assets.

the house on Gamous Road and declined to receive Evans Gardon

Mark might remarry and have more children in the future, and Edwin might

and then affixed her signature at

her gaze remained fixed on the

the

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

Mark was right. How could he keep holding her

said, “He wanted me

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

she was overwhelmed with

twilight settled in that Cecilia snapped out of her reverie. She

she called

beefsteaks and mashed potatoes for

no appetite, but her

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