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

Take care of yourself and remember to

though he was

a moment and asked,

while, he replied quietly, “I’m on a

felt he was stalling and asked, “When

“At least four months.”

on an expedition

the time he returned,

Cecilia fell silent.

softly, his voice

wife unbearable for one more

back tears and

end of the phone, Mark emitted a

their fallout, laughter was a rare occurrence for both of

shared such

Mark sighed.

my flight soon I’ll have Peter send you

last, their relationship had reached this

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

abruptly

staircase, she slammed

her mouth, slumping

A wall separated them.

bed was wheeled into the elevator, with Mark lying

pale as he held the

he muttered, “Cecilia,

But she couldn’t hear.

Mark, and even

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

his hand

had a severe

surgery was successful, there was

Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was wealth,

was the best thing he

Peter was sad.

Maybe your perspective would change after you

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

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

so, she was carrying

had chosen to bear this burden alone

go could be

welcome a new life,

no regrets

room, the doctors urged Mark to

drafted a divorce

full

named Edwin as the sole

specifically bequeathed the house on

even with a high fever of

he signed

he clutched his abdomen, lost in thought for

the divorce papers to

completed the necessary formalities, their

the bed, his body covered in sweat due to the pain he was

“If you don’t go,

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

her eyes, Lina said, “Peter, please go and

left with

her not to

Lina couldn’t help burst

back at

a respite, she allowed herself and

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

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

the door, hastily wiping her

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

slightly surprised by their

then realized that they were there to deliver

breath, she opened

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

sorry for me. If I sign it, we

thoughts but,

himself in a dilemma as he genuinely wished to inform Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He

well aware of

him to disclose it to

them inside, and they

around and said, “The environment is good. Did Edwin go to

them ice

mind. Mark was still in

and you and Mr. Evan could talk

her eyes, pondering the

brief silence, she softly asked, “Where is the

glistened with

was utterly baffling. Mark awaited surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about

to part ways, it would cast doubt on the existence of true love in the

deep sadness, he still instructed the

the room, promptly

state. The only part she clearly grasped was that Mark had bequeathed the house on

What did he mean?

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 your shared past, even if you can no

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

couldn’t fully grasp the meaning behind his

took the document and carefully reviewed its

generous in granting her various assets. However, she made a

on Gamous Road and declined

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

the agreement and then affixed her signature

her gaze remained fixed on the papers,

was finally the end

knew her well enough to understand that if she knew the truth about Mark’s illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt

right. How could he keep holding

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

hold

them away, she was overwhelmed with remorse, her mind

of her reverie. She stumbled into the kitchen in a daze, mechanically

she called the

beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

no appetite, but her unborn child

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