Evadne looked at the hand gripping her wrist, her face slightly displeased. “Why didn’t Eulalia tell Percival she’s carrying a bastard?”What Percival hates most is betrayal. If he found out that the child in Eulalia’s womb belonged to someone else, then... Evadne’s clear eyes suddenly clouded over, resembling a venomous snake lurking among the leaves.Mabel: “Evadne, how can you prove that the child in Eulalia’s belly is illegitimate?”“Well...” Evadne hesitated, “She’s keeping it a secret from Percival.”If she were pregnant, she’d be dying to tell Percival. Why would she hide it? Eulalia’s behavior was a classic case of a guilty conscience.“Evadne, your words don’t prove anything. What if she’s just worried about miscarrying and that’s why she hasn’t told Percival? You might be doing her a favor by calling him.”
This was nothing like what Evadne had expected. She was getting anxious, wondering why Percival hadn't returned yet. At the same time, she wished she could just shove Eulalia down the stairs.Pregnant women are fragile; a fall could lead to severe bleeding, maybe even two deaths.This malicious thought grew heavier in her heart.Just then, the sound of a car engine pulling up outside broke the silence. Eulalia looked puzzled. "Why is Percival back so early today?"If he's back, she wouldn't be able to visit the orphanage. A sense of loss filled her, along with a creeping unease.But she was quick to accept reality. Just as she was about to turn back to her room, ignoring Evadne, her wrist was suddenly grabbed.Eulalia turned to see Evadne glaring at her, her eyes as dark as a venomous snake's."Evadne, what's your deal?" Eulalia had been burned by Evadne before. Despite her timid appearance, who knows what schemes she's cooking up?Whenever they got close, it was never good news. Norm
Warning: This chapter contains scenes of abusive behavior from Percival towards Eulalia. Proceed with caution.Percival's eyes turned icy as he reached out and gripped Eulalia's chin. "Eulalia, you always act all innocent in front of me, but behind my back, you're pulling all sorts of nasty tricks, aren't you?""It's not me, it's Evadne! She's the one who fell down the stairs and tried to pin it on me!""Making excuses, huh?"Percival tightened his grip on Eulalia's chin, the force almost as if he wanted to crush it. Eulalia was forced to open her mouth, her face twisting in pain.Anger and hurt filled her. Why did Percival never believe her?"Twice now," Percival's hawk-like eyes bore into Eulalia's, his voice low. "First, you slapped Eva. Now, you've pushed her down the stairs. Seems like locking you on the balcony last time wasn't punishment enough. You haven't l
Eulalia could barely speak, her eyes half-closed. After catching her breath, she started to cough softly. Each cough sent a sharp pain through her abdomen, making her realize what it meant to be "in agony, as if cut by a knife."Blood choked in her throat before spurting out. The crimson liquid mixed with her tears, rolling down her jaw and staining her collar.Percival's eyes stung at the sight of the blood on Eulalia's face. He floored the gas pedal, driving recklessly forward. A terrible premonition rose in his heart, making him shudder at the mere thought. He felt like he'd lost something irreplaceable.Halfway to their destination, Percival saw an ambulance approaching. He immediately pulled over. The ambulance stopped, and several paramedics rushed out with a stretcher, transferring Eulalia for emergency treatment.Inside the villa, chaos reigned. Blood stains marred the staircase. Evadne sat on the living room sofa, a cold smirk curling her lips."The bastard in Eulalia's belly
"Eva, I need your blood to save Eulalia right now..."When Evadne received Percival's call, she almost thought she was dreaming or hallucinating when she heard he needed her blood.She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, but she felt no pain."Did something happen to Eulalia?"Percival's voice trembled, "Yes, she miscarried my child and is now bleeding profusely. You know her blood type is rare, and the hospital doesn't have any. Only you can save her."Evadne clenched her teeth, feeling the sting in her palms, quickly overshadowed by the pain in her heart."Percy, I'm injured too!" How could he ask her to donate blood to that wretched Eulalia? Didn't he know her unique constitution would make it life-threatening for her to donate blood?People can be selfish, but Evadne's level of selfishness was rare. She had completely forgotten that if it weren't for Eulalia donating blood to her over the past four years, she would have died long ago.Percival said, "Eva, I know
Sarah wasn't exaggerating or bluffing; she had seen Eulalia's medical records before aand had even performed surgery on her this time. No one knew Eulalia's condition better than she did.Percival's face changed instantly, his hand trembling, his throat bobbing."Is her uterus still there?" he asked.Sarah furrowed her brows, puzzled. Outside of her work, she was usually slow to react. She looked at Percival, clearly not understanding what he meant."It's still there," she answered honestly."Then why can't she get pregnant? As long as the uterus is there, she should be able to conceive with some care," he argued.Sarah's expression tightened, and she took a deep breath. "Do you even know what her health is like? If she gets pregnant, she's likely to have a miscarriage. Do you have any idea how damaging that is to a woman's body?"Even if Eulalia's stomach cancer was cured, her poor health would linger, causing her extreme pain and shortening her lifespan.Percival retorted, "It's dam
Warning: This chapter contains scenes of abusive behavior from Percival towards Eulalia. Proceed with caution."You knew all along?"A glint flashed through Evadne's eyes as she nodded. "Mabel recently saw Eulalia taking some medication. Curious, she took a closer look and realized it was the same prenatal medicine her daughter-in-law has been taking."So he was the last to know about Eulalia's pregnancy? Percival felt a pang of discomfort but also couldn't understand why Eulalia would keep it from him.Thinking of the lost child, a dull ache settled in Percival's chest. His voice choked up, "When did you find out?""Yesterday. I thought you already knew, so I didn't tell you," Evadne replied, her eyes downcast.If he had known, he wouldn't have pushed Eulalia down the stairs, causing her to miscarry.Evadne hesitated, glancing at Percival's exp
Percival's eyes were dark as night. He reached out to touch Eulalia's cheek, his lips curling into a smirk. "Once you're better, I'll make sure you get pregnant again."Eulalia looked pale as a sheet. After a brief shiver, her mind cleared a bit. "Sure," she said.Percival paused, surprised. Was Eulalia actually being agreeable for once?Just like that, Eulalia’s eyes changed, going all dark and intense. She looked at him like he was something she wanted to squash. “So what? One baby gone, two babies gone. Same difference.”“You!” He lifted his hand, but Eulalia just glared back, unflinching.“Go on, hit me. Make sure you aim for the baby maker!”"You think I can't handle you, Eulalia? If I want you to have children, there are plenty of ways. I could break your legs and chain you to the bed. You'll be helpless, forced to watch as your belly grows and you give birth to one child after another."Percival always made it disgustingly clear: she was less than a pet to him, kept around only