She also wanted to tell him that she was happy to have a child, thinking it would be a testament to their love. With

him in her life and a child on the way, she felt content. She also wanted to ask him what name they should give to

the child.

However, his stern gaze pierced her like an arrow, shattering the words she wanted to say.

"Abort it."

Maisie froze, a chill crawling up her spine.

Without further explanation, Daniel left the room after saying those two words. Maisie stared at the tightly-closed

door, as if it was the door to his heart that had never opened for her.

After that, she tried for many days—crying, pleading, even kneeling in front of him without dignity.

"Consider this child mine, okay? It can take my surname. I promise not to use it to threaten you. Once it's born, I'll

make sure both of us disappear from your life. We won't disturb you again. Is that not acceptable?"

Daniel remained unmoved.

At the time, he had been facing turbulence within the company. Despite the seemingly harmonious facade of the

family, there were hidden conflicts and power struggles in the shadows.

He couldn't afford to make any mistakes, including in his personal life.

People in the boardroom were already saying that he was keeping a mistress—a young girl. This escalated to

even his own feelings

that time, and Daniel didn't understand

pressure and still refuse

come

...

Don't come near

Daniel held her tightly, stroking her back and murmuring "don't

afraid" in her ear.

her eyes, unable to distinguish whether this was a

unfolded before her

the heavens but heartlessly dragged her into hell when she had most

resolution.

eyes. She grabbed Daniel's collar tightly, a

long time, then suddenly felt a stabbing pain in her

"Maisie!"

phone

be fine,

are doctors and nurses here. Why don't you take a break?"

of

deep voice. "I'll stay

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