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."

of events, everyone’s eyes turned toward

woman was the award-winning actress Dylan Miller. As a top

she could successfully force Hazel out and marry the business emperor, Aiden Xavier, any sacrifice would

merely glanced at the woman’s belly and offered a faint smile. Her voice was

seemingly not expecting such a calm reaction.

been photographed drinking with Aiden Xavier and his group at

its breath, waiting for

up her purse from the table, pulled out a bank card, and handed it to Dylan Miller with a sincere smile. "Go get it taken

When this baby is born, it will be the Xavier Family’s eldest grandchild! You’ve been married to Mr. Xavier for so long and he’s never even touched you. Isn’t it a bit shameless of you

I’m the one

eyes and smiled, maintaining her cool, gentle demeanor. "You’re

froze,

card, tucked it into Dylan

of. You’re still young.

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 never want this child, which was why she