Chapter 164

Emily gestured for Barbara to proceed with whatever she was uttering. She was certain that Barbara wasn’t someone to trust, but the look present in her eyes showed pure sincerity.

“Why won’t he tell me if he knows I’m carrying his child?” Emily asked with a puzzled look.

Barbara smiled and folded her hands to her chest. It was clear that she was expecting the question.

“That is simple. He doesn’t want you! As a matter of fact, he is not pleased that you’re pregnant because that is going to destroy numerous things for him”, Barbara explained while Emily’s heart thumped rapidly.

Emily scoffed and shook her head negatively.

“That can’t be true. I’m certain that he has a reason for staying mute about it, but it’s nothing relating to what you just said”, Emily said and chuckled nervously.

“Then, what other reason can you think of?” Barbara asked Emily who couldn’t find her answers.

Emily scanned her brain for a minute, trying to ascertain the reason Richard would keep mute about the existe