Chapter 114
When I opened the door, Stella was looking at me, “Is your stomach bothering you?”
“Yeah. Probably ate too much last night” I replied in my pajamas, Tim going to go to my room and sleep”
Then I hurried back to my room, stripped off my pajamas, and crawled under the covers.
I didn’t turn off the lights, just stared blankly at the window.
What should I do next?
If I told Neil that I was pregnant, our relationship might descend into chaos again. Especially his parents. They’re so eager for a grandchild, they’d definitely come looking for me once they found out.
But if I didn’t tell Neil, what was I supposed to do with this baby? Should I give birth alone, be a single mother, or should I go to the hospital….
1 never knew maternal love could come so swiftly. The moment I knew I had a baby in my belly, I almost immediately felt like a mother.
The thought of getting an abortion in the hospital made my heart ache.
Lost in thought, I fell asleep. The next day, I had to go to work, so I didn’t see Stella and Barbara off to the airport or wake them up.
After working for a bit, I got a message from Barbara: Rena, we’re heading back. Make sure you come back for Stella’s wedding once the date’s set!
I immediately replied. Absolutely! Have a safe trip.
With Stella and Barbara gone, I felt a pang of sadness I couldn’t explain. Even with Harold’s family around, I couldn’t shake off the melancholy, I even felt like crying.
The emotion suddenly became uncontrollable. I had to go to the bathroom and cry. As I was letting out my emotions in the bathroom, Neil called.
the call.
fifth ring, I sniffled, picked up
back Neil said.
briefly, trying not to let him notice anything off
He paused, speaking just as briefly.
wanted to say something to me, but didn’t know how to start,
Bonnie settled here, he could go back. There were too many things to
the bathroom, I calmly went back to work.
called to tell me her wedding date
only a
didn’t want to rush either. Didn’t have enough time to properly choose a venue or a wedding dress. I had my eyes on this dress, thought I’d definitely wear it for my wedding. But when I asked, I found
you find a good one now?” I
pretty penny! Haha, I’m not saving him any money” Stella laughed, “Anyway, he said
I got divorced, Alicia’s still single, but
bit impressed with herself,
I lost. So did
were a match in family background and emotional experiences. Most importantly, they loved
a long time before hanging up.
I cooked some pasta, just to
appetite these past few days, but I can’t eat seafood, it just made me want
I need to plan my work ahead of time and ask for
be a company we’re partnering with in our home country. In a week, we need to send someone to negotiate with them. If it goes well, we’ll sign the contract right away. Why don’t
was a bit surprised.
colleagues, of course. I’ll send Linda with you. She came over from the headquarters with me, she’s very
the task!” I didn’t
be at home. If I really can’t handle the
to go back two days early to try on
How could a divorced
hadn’t announced the divorce publicly
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