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

care of yourself and remember to eat properly,

as though he

a moment and asked, “When will we sign the

he replied quietly,

and asked,

“At least four months.”

an expedition to the

returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

softly,

wife unbearable for one more day?

back tears and

of the phone,

fallout, laughter was a rare occurrence

they hadn’t shared such laughter

Mark sighed.

soon I’ll have Peter send

their relationship had

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

agreed and abruptly ended the

the staircase, she slammed the door behind

her mouth, slumping against the

A wall separated them.

hospital bed was wheeled into the elevator, with

pale as

while, he muttered,

But she couldn’t hear.

Mark, and even

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 take back what you’ve

lay there, his hand placed

a severe stomach

was no guarantee

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

was the best thing he could do for

Peter was sad.

you wait a bit longer? Maybe your perspective

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

he had no idea that Cecilia was just a

so, she was

had chosen to bear this burden alone while

letting go

welcome a new

no regrets about

the doctors urged Mark to undergo an

lawyer and drafted

full

even named Edwin as the sole

also specifically bequeathed the house on Gamous Road

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

he signed his

he clutched his abdomen, lost in

deliver the

Cecilia signed the papers and completed the necessary formalities, their marriage would officially

the bed, his body covered in sweat due to the

“If you don’t go,

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

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

left with the

“Tell her not to cry. She always loves to

that, Lina couldn’t help burst into tears

back at

a respite, she allowed herself and two

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

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the

and a stranger

was slightly surprised by

they were there to

breath, she

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

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

expressing his thoughts but, in the

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

he was well aware of Mark’s

permit him to disclose it

them inside, and they took

said, “The environment

them

of mind. Mark was still in the hospital, waiting

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

lowered her eyes, pondering

she softly asked, “Where

eyes glistened with

awaited surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about

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

he still instructed the

in the room, promptly retrieved

herself in a bewildered state. The only part she

What did he mean?

toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake of your shared past, even if you can no longer

the complete truth. It wasn’t her secret to tell

grasp the meaning behind

she took the document and carefully reviewed

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

against accepting the house on Gamous Road and

children in the future, and

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

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

finally the end of

illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang

How could he keep holding her

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

Cecilia couldn’t hold back her

them away, she was overwhelmed with remorse,

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

called

beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

but

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