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

good. Take care of yourself and

though he was saying

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

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

was stalling and asked, “When are

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition to the

returned, she would be heavily

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly,

my wife unbearable for one more day? Or are

held back tears and replied,

the phone, Mark emitted

fallout, laughter was a rare occurrence

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

Mark sighed.

“I’m boarding my flight soon I’ll have Peter send you the divorce

their relationship had reached

she couldn’t help crying. In just a few

abruptly ended the

to the staircase, she slammed

mouth, slumping against the

A wall separated them.

into the elevator, with Mark

pale as

he muttered,

But she couldn’t hear.

even Peter’s

consoled Mark, “Why did you have to do this? There was still hope. Why did you have to push Cecilia away? It’s hard to

hand placed gently

a severe stomach

was successful, there was no

her. Despite his efforts, the only

the best thing he

Peter was sad.

bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after

got together. And look at her; she’s not as

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

was

had chosen to bear this burden alone while he granted her

go

would welcome a new life, while he might

Mark had no regrets about his

the hospital room, the doctors urged Mark to undergo an operation as soon as

lawyer and drafted a divorce agreement in

Cecilia full custody

and even named Edwin as

the house on Gamous

and even with a high fever of 39.5 degrees, Mark insisted on reading through

signed his

abdomen,

the divorce

papers and completed the necessary formalities, their marriage

bed, his body covered in sweat

said, “If you don’t go,

Evans’ condition is more critical than anything

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

begrudgingly left with the

not to

that, Lina couldn’t help

arrived back

she allowed herself and two nannies a

her arms wrapped around her

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door, hastily wiping her

peephole, she saw Peter and a stranger who resembled

was slightly surprised

realized that they were there to deliver the divorce

breath, she

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

sorry for me. If I sign it,

expressing his thoughts but, in the end,

Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He believed that this revelation might soften her heart, especially

he was well

didn’t permit him to disclose it

inside, and

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

served them

state of mind. Mark was still

cautiously asked, “Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk

eyes,

brief silence, she softly asked, “Where

glistened

surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still

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

sadness, he still instructed the man beside him,

heavy atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the document and

found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was

What did he mean?

you may harbor toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake of your shared past, even if you can no longer be a couple, you shouldn’t become enemies, because…

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

grasp the meaning behind his

the document and carefully reviewed

her various assets. However, she made

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

in the future, and Edwin might not be the

the terms of the agreement and then affixed

signed, her gaze remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes

was finally the

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

Mark was right. How could

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

couldn’t hold back

them away, she was overwhelmed

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

called

and mashed

appetite, but her unborn

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