The Depths of Desperation

Cloud Plains Continent.

Within the courtyard of the Gu family estate, there exists a secluded, dimly-lit chamber.

“What are you doing? Let me go!” Gu Qingluan struggled desperately.

“Smack! Smack!” A series of sharp slaps shattered the stillness of the night, startling the birds perched on the trees.

“B * tch! Behave yourself!”

Her belly swelled as several stout elderly women pinned her down onto the bed, binding her limbs with coarse hemp ropes.

Emerging from the shadows, a strikingly beautiful woman approached, her eyes brimming with malevolence, fixated greedily upon the protruding stomach.

“I had intended to wait for your delivery, but alas, time is running out. Eight months… My divine child is on the verge of maturing.”

Gu Qingluan’s expression changed slightly. “What do you mean?”

She wanted to protect her abdomen, but her hands were tied.

you think I provide you with food and shelter, and even let a bunch of maids serve

bastard child in

“Was it the reason why you coaxed me to keep the

this child. She did

who knew that Gu Lingxue had arranged food, accommodation, and servants for her because she

Qingluan remained in a daze, unable to regain her composure for an extended period. Gu Lingxue before her appeared so unrecognizable that it sent shivers down

to it. She understood that escape was futile today, but this

I beg you, release him! If only you would set him

because of this belly of

and urged her,”

midwife held a knife

Don’t hurt my child!” Gu Qingluan’s eyes were filled with despair and

midwife’s haggard face squeezed out

“Ah!”

scream pierced through

Qingluan glared at them, her eyes brimming with hatred. “You… If you dare to harm my

her words, her consciousness faded, and she

“Wah! Wah! Wah!”

very moment, a loud cry of a newborn pierced the

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