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

though he was saying

for a moment and asked, “When will we sign the

shaking. After a while, he replied quietly, “I’m on a

felt he was stalling and asked, “When are you

“At least four months.”

expedition

he returned, she would be

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly, his

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

held back tears and

of the phone, Mark emitted a

their fallout, laughter was a rare occurrence for both of

hadn’t shared such laughter for

Mark sighed.

my flight soon I’ll

relationship had reached this

help crying. In just a few

abruptly ended

she slammed the door

covered her mouth, slumping against

A wall separated them.

into the elevator, with Mark lying on

appeared pale as he held the

while, he muttered,

But she couldn’t hear.

accompanied Mark, and even

There was still hope. Why did

there, his hand placed

had a

successful, there was no guarantee

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

the best thing he could do for

Peter was sad.

perspective would change after you recover. Why are

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 to find a

had no idea that Cecilia was just

was carrying his

burden alone while he granted her

go

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

no

Mark

and drafted

full custody

and even named Edwin as the sole successor to the Evans

the house on Gamous

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

he signed his

clutched his abdomen,

to deliver the divorce papers

signed the papers and completed the necessary formalities,

on the bed, his body covered in sweat due to

don’t go, I won’t

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

please go and

left with

mumbled, “Tell her not to cry. She always

that, Lina couldn’t help burst

arrived back

she allowed herself

in thought, her

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door, hastily wiping her

a

was slightly surprised

then realized that they were

deep breath,

are your eyes red?

sorry for me. If I sign it, we will be

but, in the end,

as he genuinely wished to inform Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He believed that this revelation might soften her heart,

he was well aware of

permit him to

and they took

environment is good. Did Edwin go to

served them

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

“Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve overcome all these hardships throughout these years. Do you really

eyes,

silence, she softly asked,

glistened with

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

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

deep sadness, he still instructed the man

atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the document and began reading it

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

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 your shared past, even if you can no

nor could he reveal the complete

fully grasp the meaning

the document and carefully

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

on Gamous Road and declined

children in the future, and Edwin

the terms of the agreement and then affixed her signature at the end of the

fixed on the

was finally the end of their

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

could

wanted me to tell you not to cry, so please don’t

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

away, she was overwhelmed with remorse, her mind a

Cecilia snapped out of her reverie. She stumbled into the kitchen in a daze,

she called the

want beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

appetite, but her unborn

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