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

said gently, “That’s good. Take care of

though

moment and asked, “When will we sign the divorce

he replied quietly,

stalling and asked, “When are you coming

“At least four months.”

an expedition

the time he returned, she would be

Cecilia fell silent.

softly, his

my wife unbearable for one more day? Or are you

tears and

the other end of the phone, Mark emitted a small

was a rare

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

Mark sighed.

boarding my flight soon I’ll have Peter send you the divorce papers. I’ve

relationship had reached

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

and abruptly ended

the staircase, she slammed the door behind

covered her mouth, slumping against the

A wall separated them.

was wheeled into

pale as he held

while, he muttered, “Cecilia, don’t

But she couldn’t hear.

even Peter’s

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

his hand

a severe stomach

if the surgery was successful, there was no guarantee

his efforts, the only thing he could

the best thing he could

Peter was sad.

perspective would change after you recover. Why are

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

he had no idea

she was

to bear this burden alone while he granted

go could

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

Mark had no regrets about

urged Mark to

lawyer and drafted a divorce agreement

Cecilia full custody

as the sole

the house on Gamous

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

signed

his abdomen, lost in thought for a

hesitated to deliver the

the necessary formalities, their marriage would

covered in sweat due

don’t go, I

“Mr. Evans’ condition is more critical than anything now. Further delay could

please go and

left with the

to cry. She always loves to

Lina couldn’t help burst into tears

arrived back at her

she allowed herself and two nannies

her arms wrapped around her

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

approached the door,

saw Peter and a stranger who resembled a lawyer holding

surprised by

that they were there to deliver the

a deep breath, she

“Why are your

for me. If I sign it,

expressing his thoughts but, in

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

well

him to disclose

allowed them inside, and they took

said, “The environment is good. Did Edwin

them ice

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

he cautiously asked, “Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You’ve overcome all these hardships

eyes, pondering

brief silence, she softly asked,

eyes glistened with

while Cecilia clearly still cared about him. It was

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

deep sadness, he still instructed the

room, promptly retrieved the document and

only part she clearly grasped was

What did he mean?

He fully deserves any anger you may harbor toward him. But Cecilia… For the sake

reveal the complete truth. It

Cecilia couldn’t fully grasp

she took the document and carefully reviewed its

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

against accepting the house on Gamous Road and declined

more children in

then affixed her signature at the end of the

gaze remained fixed on the papers, and

was finally the

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

Mark was right. How could he keep holding

pat Cecilia on her shoulder and said, “He wanted

couldn’t hold

sending them away, she was overwhelmed with

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

she called the

and mashed

appetite, but her unborn

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