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 better

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

though he was

moment and asked, “When will we sign the divorce

he replied quietly, “I’m on a

stalling and asked, “When are

“At least four months.”

on an expedition

he returned, she

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly,

with me? Is being my wife unbearable for one more day? Or

back tears and replied,

of the phone, Mark emitted a small

laughter was a

though they hadn’t shared such laughter for

Mark sighed.

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

last, their relationship had

crying. In just

and abruptly ended

to the staircase, she slammed the door

covered her mouth, slumping against the wall, feeling

A wall separated them.

into the

appeared pale as he

he muttered, “Cecilia,

But she couldn’t hear.

even Peter’s wife,

Why did you have to push Cecilia away? It’s

there, his hand placed gently on his

a severe

if the surgery was successful, there was no

He realized he couldn’t provide much to her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was

the best thing he could do

Peter was sad.

bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you

And look at her; she’s not as young now. If I delay

no idea that Cecilia was just

so, she was

this burden alone while he granted her

go could be

she would welcome a new

no

Mark to undergo an operation as soon

he summoned a lawyer and drafted

gave Cecilia full custody

and property, and even named Edwin as the sole successor

house on Gamous Road

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

signed his

that, he clutched his abdomen, lost in thought for

to deliver the divorce papers to

Cecilia signed the papers and completed the necessary formalities, their marriage would

covered in sweat

firmly said, “If you don’t go, I

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

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

left with

her not to

Lina couldn’t help

arrived back at her

respite, she allowed herself and two nannies

in thought, her

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

and approached the

a

slightly surprised by

that they were

breath, she

but ask, “Why are your eyes red? Are you crying? If you cry,

for me. If I sign it,

considered expressing his thoughts but, in

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

he was well

him to

them inside, and they

“The environment is good. Did Edwin

them ice

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

himself to give up, so he cautiously asked, “Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk

lowered her eyes, pondering

a brief silence, she softly asked, “Where is

eyes glistened

hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about him.

to part ways, it would cast doubt on

he still instructed the man beside

in the room, promptly retrieved the document

found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was that Mark had bequeathed the house on Gamous Road to

What did he mean?

matters. He fully deserves any anger you may harbor toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake of

he reveal the complete truth. It wasn’t her

fully grasp the meaning behind

she took the document and

had been quite generous in granting her various assets. However, she made a deliberate choice not to

the house on Gamous Road and declined to receive Evans Gardon on behalf

considered the possibility that Mark might remarry and have more children in the future, and Edwin might not be the sole heir

and then

her gaze remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes welled up with

finally the end of their

might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang of guilt for not giving her

Mark was right. How could he keep

Peter pat Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted me to tell you not to

hold

away, she was overwhelmed with remorse, her mind

out of her reverie. She stumbled into the kitchen in a daze, mechanically opened the cabinet door, and

called the

beefsteaks and mashed potatoes for

but her unborn

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