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

“That’s good. Take care of yourself and

sounded as though he

asked,

he replied quietly, “I’m on a business

felt he was stalling and asked, “When are you coming

“At least four months.”

on an expedition to the

he returned, she would be

Cecilia fell silent.

sighed softly, his

me? Is being my wife unbearable for one

tears and replied,

of the phone, Mark emitted a

laughter was a rare occurrence for

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 papers. I’ve already

last, their relationship had reached

but she couldn’t help crying. In just a few seconds, it felt

and abruptly ended the

the staircase, she

mouth, slumping against

A wall separated them.

into the elevator, with Mark lying

as

he

But she couldn’t hear.

even Peter’s wife,

hope. Why did you have to push Cecilia away? It’s hard to take back

lay there, his hand

had a

surgery was successful, there was

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

the best thing he could

Peter was sad.

Maybe your perspective would change after you

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

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

was carrying his

had chosen to bear this burden alone

go

other free, she would welcome a

Mark had no regrets

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

lawyer and drafted a

Cecilia full

as the sole successor to the Evans Gardon

bequeathed the house on Gamous Road

a high fever

he signed

clutched his abdomen,

deliver the divorce papers to

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

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

“If you don’t go,

the doctor warned, “Mr. Evans’ condition

in her eyes, Lina said, “Peter, please go

left with the

her not to cry. She always loves

couldn’t help burst into tears

arrived back at her

herself and two nannies

was lost in thought, her arms wrapped around her knees, shedding tears that she gently wiped

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

stiffened and approached the door, hastily

a stranger

was slightly surprised

were

breath, she opened

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

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

but, in the end, chose not

He believed that this revelation might soften her heart,

was well aware of

didn’t permit him to

inside, and they took

environment is good.

served them

in the right state of mind. Mark was still in the hospital, waiting

and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve overcome all these hardships throughout these years. Do

eyes, pondering

softly asked,

eyes glistened

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

a couple as deeply in love as they were had to part ways, it would cast doubt

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

atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the document and began

Cecilia listened, she found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was that

What did he mean?

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 enemies,

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

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp

the document and carefully reviewed

generous in granting her various assets. However, she

the house on Gamous Road and

might remarry and have more children in the future,

then affixed her signature at

remained fixed on the

was finally the end of

knew the truth about Mark’s illness, she might not have signed the agreement. He felt a pang of guilt for not giving

was right. How could

Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted me to

hold back

them away, she was overwhelmed with remorse, her mind

snapped out of her reverie. She stumbled into

called

beefsteaks and mashed potatoes

no appetite, but her

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