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

of yourself and remember to

as though he

asked, “When will we

replied quietly, “I’m on a business

was stalling and asked, “When

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition to the

returned, she would be heavily

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly,

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

held back tears

the other end of the phone, Mark

laughter was a rare

appeared as though they hadn’t shared such laughter for quite a

Mark sighed.

voice, “I’m boarding my flight soon I’ll have Peter

their relationship had reached this

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

and abruptly ended the

the staircase, she slammed the door behind

covered her mouth, slumping against the

A wall separated them.

hospital bed was wheeled into the elevator,

as he held the

he muttered, “Cecilia, don’t

But she couldn’t hear.

even

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

there, his hand placed gently on

a severe stomach

there was no guarantee of

her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was wealth, which was the last

her free was the best thing he could do

Peter was sad.

a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you

can’t wait. 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

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

so, she was

chosen to bear this burden alone while he granted her

letting go could

free, she would welcome

no regrets

Mark to undergo an

summoned a lawyer and drafted a divorce agreement in Cecilia’s

full custody of

cash and property, and even named Edwin as the sole

the house on Gamous

and even with a high fever of

signed

that, he clutched his abdomen,

hesitated to deliver the divorce

Cecilia signed the papers and completed the necessary formalities,

his body covered in sweat due to the pain he was

you don’t go, I won’t

Evans’ condition is more critical than anything now. Further delay could

Lina said, “Peter, please go and

begrudgingly left with

“Tell her not to

that, Lina couldn’t help burst into tears

back at

allowed herself and two

the living room, she was lost in thought, her arms wrapped around her knees,

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door,

she saw Peter and a stranger who resembled a

slightly surprised by their

realized that they were there

deep breath,

her red eyes, couldn’t help but ask, “Why are your eyes red? Are you crying? If

won’t feel sorry for me. If I sign it, we

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 for each

he was well

him to

them inside, and they took their

said, “The environment is

served them ice

the right state of mind.

and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve overcome all these hardships

eyes,

a brief silence, she softly asked, “Where

eyes glistened with

Mark awaited surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about him. It was such a perplexing

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

Peter’s deep sadness, he still instructed the man

in the room, promptly retrieved the document and began

Cecilia listened, she found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was that Mark

What did he mean?

moment, Peter 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

couldn’t bring himself to continue, nor could he reveal the complete truth. It

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp the meaning

she took the document

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

house on Gamous Road and declined

in the future, and Edwin might not be the

of the agreement and then affixed her

on the papers, and

the end

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

could he keep

said, “He wanted me to tell you

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

overwhelmed with remorse, her mind

wasn’t until she felt 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 the cabinet door, and impulsively

she called

want beefsteaks and

had no appetite, but

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