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

of yourself

sounded as though

a moment and asked, “When will we sign the

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

and asked, “When

“At least four months.”

expedition to the North

he returned, she

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly, his voice

break up with me? Is being my wife unbearable for

held back tears

the other end of the phone, Mark

was a rare occurrence

though they hadn’t shared such laughter for quite

Mark sighed.

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

relationship

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

and abruptly ended

to the staircase, she slammed the door

covered her mouth, slumping against

A wall separated them.

wheeled into the elevator, with Mark lying

as he held

a while, he muttered, “Cecilia, don’t

But she couldn’t hear.

Mark, and even Peter’s wife, Lina, joined

have to do this? There was still hope. Why did you have to push

his hand

a severe

was no guarantee

he couldn’t provide much to her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was wealth, which was the last thing the Fowler

best thing he could

Peter was sad.

a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change

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 will be tough for her

no idea that Cecilia

was carrying his

burden alone while

go

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

no regrets

hospital room, the doctors urged Mark to

a lawyer and drafted a divorce agreement

gave Cecilia full

and even named Edwin as the

the house on Gamous Road to

fever of 39.5 degrees,

he signed his

that, he clutched his abdomen, lost in thought for

the

signed the papers and completed the necessary formalities, their

lay on the bed, his body covered in sweat due to the pain

firmly said, “If you don’t go, I

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

eyes, Lina said, “Peter, please go and

begrudgingly left with

“Tell her not to cry. She always loves

Lina couldn’t help burst into tears

back at her

a respite, she allowed herself and two

living room, she was lost in thought, her arms

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

and approached the

and a stranger who resembled a

slightly surprised

were there to deliver the divorce

breath,

noticing her red eyes, couldn’t help but ask, “Why are your

won’t feel sorry for me.

thoughts but, in

wished to inform Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He believed

well aware

to

allowed them inside, and they

looked around and said, “The environment is good. Did

served them ice

of mind. Mark was still

couldn’t 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

eyes, pondering

silence, she softly

glistened with

while Cecilia clearly

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

sadness, he still instructed the man beside him,

atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the document and

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

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…

reveal the complete truth. It wasn’t her

couldn’t fully grasp the meaning behind his

document and

had been quite generous in granting her various assets. However, she

and declined to receive Evans

that Mark might remarry and have more children in the future, and Edwin might not be

then affixed her signature at

remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes

finally the end of

signed the agreement. He felt a pang of guilt for not giving her the opportunity to know.

How could he

pat Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted me

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

away, she was overwhelmed with remorse, her mind a

the pangs of hunger intensifying as twilight settled in that Cecilia snapped out of her reverie. She stumbled into the kitchen in a daze, mechanically opened

called the

and

no appetite, but her unborn child

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