When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Jared paused for a moment before replying, “Mm, you must’ve exerted yourself for the first two months. I’ll prescribe some medicine for you. Remember to take them and rest well.”

I mumbled in reply and sprawled on the table unhappily. “If I knew being pregnant is this exhausting, I wouldn’t have gotten pregnant in the first place!”

He chuckled. “What nonsense are you talking about? I’ll join you on your business trip in a few days. I can take care of you.”

Stunned, I asked shyly, “You’re coming along just for me? Or…”

“That’s not it. I have something on, too.”

“Okay. I’ll contact you then!” I replied, feeling reassured. Jared was a great friend—attentive and thorough.

After hanging up, I remained sprawling on the table, utterly drained out. I was two months pregnant by now.

I thought I’d get a divorce and leave J City after handing off my work. Alas, life was unexpected. What should I do now?

If Ashton liked our baby, I could stay. I’ve already endured Rebecca’s existence for two years. With my child, things couldn’t get any worse, right?

Compared to my child not having a father, my worries paled in comparison.

the next few days, it kept raining buckets. Some areas in J City would be flooded during

Ashton would be spending his time with Rebecca as she was afraid of thunder. I didn’t return to the

throwing herself into cooking at home. I was glad to spend

clinging to the hope that Ashton would drop by

go numb if I sat for too long. Jared gave me plenty of medicine and reminded me to take them on time, but I’d forget about them. Macy had

a week of torrential rain, it finally cleared

Macy, on the other hand, told me she wanted to travel alone for a few

If Clinton hadn’t helped get

was frustrated because she couldn’t do anything. Even if we knew Rebecca was behind this, Ashton was protecting

why Macy

not around, there was no point for me to stay at Glenwood Apartments. So, I returned to the villa. With

I bumped into Rebecca at the entrance of the

flowy blue dress, looking like a Greek goddess beside Ashton’s black

help but praise out

the same time, my heart broke into a million pieces, releasing the anger

I floored the accelerator, heading straight for Rebecca. My evil side was