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

of yourself and remember to

as though he was

moment and asked, “When will

replied quietly, “I’m on a business trip.

was stalling and asked, “When are you coming

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition to the North

the time he returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

softly,

being my wife unbearable for one more day? Or are you looking for a

tears and

the phone, Mark emitted a

was a rare occurrence

they hadn’t shared

Mark sighed.

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

their relationship had

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

and abruptly

the staircase, she

her mouth, slumping against the wall,

A wall separated them.

wheeled into

as

a while, he

But she couldn’t hear.

even Peter’s

have to do this? There was still hope. Why

there, his hand placed gently on his

had a severe stomach

if the surgery was successful, there was no guarantee

couldn’t provide much to her. Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer

best thing he could do for

Peter was sad.

a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you recover. Why are you so

look at her; she’s not as young now. If I delay her for

idea that Cecilia was just a wall away from

so, she was carrying his

burden alone while

letting go

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

had no regrets about his

room, the doctors urged Mark to

lawyer and drafted a

gave Cecilia full

cash and property, and even named Edwin as the sole successor to

bequeathed the house on

paperwork was extensive, and even with a high fever of 39.5

signed

clutched his abdomen, lost in thought for a

hesitated to deliver the divorce

and completed the necessary formalities, their

the bed, his body covered in sweat due

don’t go,

wanted to convince Mark otherwise, but the doctor warned, “Mr. Evans’ condition is more

her eyes, Lina said, “Peter, please go and give the divorce papers

begrudgingly left

mumbled, “Tell her not to cry. She always loves

help burst into tears

back at her

herself and two nannies

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

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

stiffened and approached the

and a stranger who resembled a lawyer holding

surprised by their

then realized that they were

deep breath, she opened the

your eyes red? Are you

feel sorry for me. If I

but, in the end, chose not

dilemma as he genuinely wished to inform Cecilia about Mark’s illness. He believed

was well aware

permit him to disclose it

inside, and

around and said, “The environment

served them

mind. Mark was still

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

a brief silence, she softly asked, “Where is

glistened

surgery in the hospital, while

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

still instructed the man beside him, “Milo,

sensing the heavy atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the

state. The only part she clearly grasped

What did he mean?

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,

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

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp the meaning

she took the document

assets. However, she made a deliberate choice not

on Gamous Road and declined

more children in the future, and Edwin might not be the sole heir to

of the agreement and then affixed

remained fixed on the

was finally the

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

How could he keep holding her

left, Peter pat Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted me to tell you not to cry, so please don’t cry,

hold back her

she was overwhelmed with remorse, her

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

she called

and mashed

but her

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