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

a top celebrity, making such a

could successfully force Hazel out and marry the business emperor,

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

Miller froze, seemingly not expecting such a calm reaction. "Three

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

breath, waiting for Hazel Hawthorne’s

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

not understand what I’m saying? I’m pregnant with Mr. Xavier’s child! 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

I’m the one clinging to this position?’ Hazel Hawthorne

narrowed her eyes and smiled, maintaining her cool, gentle

Miller froze, her expression

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

a good hospital and get the baby taken care of. You’re still young. If Aiden Xavier finds out about this, you might not even get the money. What

making her feel a little insecure. She knew, of course, that Aiden Xavier