Paige's gaze locked onto his eyes, and what she saw there chilled her to the bone. There was an unmistakable intent to kill, a fervor that was both intense and clear.

He hadn't considered her feelings, not for a second, and the plight of their child didn't seem to cross his mind either.

Feeling as if her brain was suffocating, the instinct to survive kicked in, and she began to struggle with all her might. "Jeffrey!" It wasn't until her face turned an alarming shade of white that Jeffrey finally loosened his grip, his teeth clenched tightly.

"Don't think that by having a kid, you can get a hold on me. There's no way in hell I'd marry you. Dream on. If you know what's good for you, name your price and then get the heck out of Eldorria City. And don't you ever come back." "Cough, cough, cough.” Air rushed back into Paige's lungs, and she coughed violently, unaccustomed to the sudden influx. Her legs gave way, and she began to slide to the ground.

text me," Jeffrey said curtly

in desperation, "Jeffrey! Where are you going?" "To have dinner with my wife." Paige could never have imagined that he would actually leave her stranded

downtown, in the outskirts

just how cold-hearted you could be." When Karen called Jeffrey for the second time, he finally picked up. His voice was hoarse,

you're coming home for dinner?" "Of course. I'm already on my way," Jeffrey replied, his voice lightening with a chuckle. "Wait for me." "Yeah. Did

a fuss over your ex. But let's not let my parents find out. They're just starting to see you in a new light." "Karen, I am so lucky to have you." Caught off guard by the compliment, Karen was momentarily speechless. "Why the sudden sentimentality?" "No

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