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

care of yourself and remember to eat properly,

though he was

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

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

and

“At least four months.”

he on an expedition to the

time he returned, she would be

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly, his voice

being my wife unbearable for one more day? Or are

tears

the other end of the phone, Mark emitted a

laughter was a rare occurrence for both of

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

Mark sighed.

soon I’ll have Peter send you the

relationship had reached this

had longed for this, but she couldn’t help crying. In just a few seconds, it

and abruptly

the staircase, she slammed

her mouth, slumping against

A wall separated them.

hospital bed was wheeled into the elevator, with Mark

appeared pale as he held the

a while, he muttered, “Cecilia,

But she couldn’t hear.

accompanied Mark, and even Peter’s

you have to do this? There was still hope. Why

hand placed gently on

a severe stomach

there was no guarantee of the

Despite his efforts, the only thing he could offer was

was the best thing he could

Peter was sad.

a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change after you

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

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

was

chosen to bear this burden

go could

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

had no regrets about his

urged Mark to undergo an operation as soon

and drafted a divorce

full

even named Edwin as the sole successor

the house on

paperwork was extensive, and even with a high fever

signed his

his abdomen, lost

hesitated to deliver the divorce papers to

completed the necessary formalities, their

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

don’t go,

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

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

left

“Tell her not to

Lina couldn’t help burst into tears

back at

a respite, she allowed herself and two nannies

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

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

the door,

and a stranger who

was slightly surprised by their

then realized that they were there to deliver the

deep breath,

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

interjected, “He won’t feel sorry for me. If I sign it, we will

his thoughts but,

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

he was well aware

him to disclose it

them inside, and they took

environment is good. Did Edwin go

served them ice

not in the right state of mind. Mark was still in

consideration, he couldn’t bring himself to give up, so he cautiously asked, “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 want things

lowered her eyes,

a brief silence, she softly asked, “Where is the

eyes glistened with

while Cecilia

were had to part ways, it would cast doubt on

Peter’s deep sadness, he still instructed the

sensing the heavy atmosphere in the room, promptly

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

What did he mean?

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 longer be a couple, you shouldn’t become

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

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp

took the document and carefully

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

Gamous Road and declined to receive

more children in the future, and Edwin might not be

then affixed her signature at the end

gaze remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes welled

was finally the end

enough to understand that if she knew the truth about Mark’s illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang of guilt for not giving her the opportunity to know. It was unfair to

Mark was right. How could he

Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted

Cecilia couldn’t hold back her

overwhelmed with remorse,

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

she called

beefsteaks and mashed

appetite, but her unborn child needed

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