When the Contract Marriage Ended, He Stayed

Chapter 1: I’m Pregnant with Mr. Xavier’s Child

Marlisle. Inside a lavish banquet hall.

Hazel Hawthorne sat in her seat, swirling the red wine in her glass as she listened to the wealthy wives gossip about her.

"She looks like a total vixen. I heard Mr. Xavier never even touches her. So what if she married into the family? Isn’t she just living like a widow?"

"Mr. Xavier is always out painting the town red, with one scandal after another. It’s obvious he really can’t stand her."

Hazel Hawthorne took an unconcerned sip of her wine. It seemed everyone in Marlisle knew Aiden Xavier didn’t love her.

"Ms. Hawthorne..."

A woman with delicate features emerged from the crowd. She was showing, and she walked with a hand carefully placed on her lower back.

"I’m pregnant with Mr. Xavier’s child. I hope you know what’s good for you and divorce him soon. Set him free."

everyone’s eyes

award-winning actress Dylan Miller. As a top celebrity, making such a statement was practically career suicide,

Hazel out and marry the business

the woman’s belly and offered a faint smile.

not expecting such a

Dylan Miller had indeed been photographed drinking with Aiden Xavier and his group at

its breath, waiting

purse from the table, pulled out a bank card, and handed it to Dylan Miller

Hazel’s hand and lunged forward, roaring, "Ms. Hawthorne, do you not understand what I’m saying? I’m pregnant with Mr. Xavier’s child! When this baby is born, it

’Why does everyone think I’m the one

by the provocation, Hazel Hawthorne simply narrowed her eyes and smiled, maintaining her cool,

Miller froze,

bent down, picked up the card, tucked it into Dylan Miller’s purse, and let out a

and get the baby taken care of. You’re still young.

Hazel Hawthorne’s words were nonchalant, they struck a nerve with Dylan Miller, making her feel a little insecure. She knew, of course, that Aiden Xavier would