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 better

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

though he was

a moment and asked, “When will we

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

stalling and

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition to the North

he returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly,

being my wife unbearable for one more day? Or

tears

end of the

laughter was a rare occurrence for

shared such

Mark sighed.

flight soon I’ll have Peter send you the

their relationship had

had longed for this, but she couldn’t help crying. In just a few seconds, it felt like they had wrapped

abruptly

to the staircase, she slammed the

slumping against

A wall separated them.

was wheeled into the elevator, with Mark

as

he muttered, “Cecilia,

But she couldn’t hear.

and even Peter’s wife, Lina, joined

Why

lay there, his hand placed gently on

a severe stomach

successful, there was no guarantee of the

Despite his efforts, the only

best thing he could do

Peter was sad.

perspective would

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

he had no idea that Cecilia was just a

was

chosen to bear this burden alone while he granted her

go

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

Mark had no regrets

urged Mark

he summoned a lawyer and drafted

Cecilia full custody of

Edwin as the sole successor to the Evans Gardon

bequeathed the house

a high fever of 39.5 degrees, Mark insisted on reading through each

signed

his abdomen, lost in thought for a

deliver the divorce papers

and completed the necessary formalities, their

his body covered in sweat

firmly said, “If you don’t go, I won’t

Evans’

“Peter, please go and give the divorce

left with the

her not to cry. She

help burst into tears

arrived back at

a respite, she allowed herself and two nannies

living room, she was lost in thought, her

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door, hastily wiping

peephole, she saw Peter and a stranger who resembled a lawyer holding

slightly surprised by

that they were

deep breath, she opened the

your eyes red? Are you crying? If

feel sorry for me.

but, in the end, chose not

He believed that this revelation might soften her heart, especially

was well aware of

to disclose it to

inside, and they took their

said, “The environment is good. Did Edwin

them

state of mind. Mark was still in the hospital,

any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve

lowered her eyes,

silence, she softly asked, “Where

eyes glistened

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

in love as they were had to part ways, it would cast doubt on the existence

deep sadness, he still instructed the

in the room, promptly retrieved

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

What did he mean?

said resolutely, “Mr. Evans 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 no longer be a couple, you

the complete truth. It wasn’t

fully grasp the meaning behind his

she took the document

granting her various assets. However,

decided against accepting the house on Gamous Road and declined to receive

might remarry and have more children in the future, and

and then affixed her signature at the

gaze remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes welled

finally the end of

well enough to understand that if she knew the truth about Mark’s illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang of guilt for not giving her the opportunity to know.

Mark was right. How could he keep holding

shoulder and said, “He wanted me to tell you not to cry, so please

Cecilia couldn’t hold

away, she was overwhelmed with

Cecilia snapped out of her reverie.

she called the

and mashed potatoes for

but her

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