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

Take care of yourself and

sounded as though he

moment and asked,

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

stalling and asked,

“At least four months.”

on an expedition to the

the time he returned, she would

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly, his voice

with me? Is being my wife unbearable

back tears and replied,

of the phone,

a rare occurrence for both of

hadn’t shared such laughter for quite

Mark sighed.

a trembling voice, “I’m boarding my flight soon I’ll have Peter send you the divorce papers. I’ve

last, their relationship had

help crying. In just a few seconds, it felt like they had wrapped up their years

abruptly

she slammed the door behind

covered her mouth, slumping

A wall separated them.

was wheeled into the elevator, with Mark

appeared pale as he

he muttered, “Cecilia, don’t

But she couldn’t hear.

Mark, and even Peter’s wife, Lina, joined

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

had a

was successful, there was no

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

best thing he

Peter was sad.

you wait a bit longer? Maybe your perspective would change

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

idea

was carrying his

to bear this burden

go

welcome a new life,

no

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

lawyer and drafted

Cecilia full custody

even named Edwin as the sole successor to the Evans

also specifically bequeathed the house

extensive, and even with a high fever

signed

abdomen, lost in thought

the

the papers and completed the necessary formalities, their

in sweat due to the pain he was

said, “If you don’t go,

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

said, “Peter, please go and

left with the

“Tell her not to cry. She

couldn’t help burst

back at her

allowed herself

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

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door, hastily

saw Peter and a stranger who resembled a

slightly surprised by their

they were there to deliver the

a deep breath, she

your eyes red?

“He won’t feel sorry for me.

but, in

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

well aware of Mark’s

to

allowed them inside, and they

environment is good. Did Edwin

served them ice

Peter was not in the right state of mind.

careful 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?

eyes, pondering

softly asked, “Where is the

eyes glistened

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

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

deep sadness, he still instructed the man beside him, “Milo, please

promptly retrieved the document and began reading

only part she clearly grasped was that Mark

What did he mean?

anger you may harbor toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake of your shared past, even if you can no longer be a couple,

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

grasp the

she took the document and carefully reviewed

various assets. However, she made a deliberate choice not to

Road and declined to receive Evans

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

the terms of the agreement and then affixed her

her gaze remained fixed on the papers, and her eyes

the end

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

How could he

pat Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted me to tell you not to

Cecilia couldn’t hold back

sending them away, she was overwhelmed with

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

she called the

want beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

had no appetite, but her

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