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Chapter 159

Author: Lean
"Have you forgotten how Charlotte and I lost our child?" Ryan's eyes were as cold as ice and his tone was chillingly intimidating.

Jessica cried in complete despair, like a startled bunny. "It wasn't intentional... I didn't know she was pregnant! Ryan, you know, I was just so afraid of losing you that day, I lost my rationality! If I had known she was pregnant, I wouldn't have dared... Besides, I'm pregnant too! If I had known it would have such serious consequences, how could I... Would I abandon my own child?"

‘So pretentious!’ I exclaimed inwardly.

She must usually acted like this when she was alone with Ryan. She would act differently when Ryan’s around.

I spoke coldly, "Who knows who the father of the child in your womb was, or if it was legitimate or not."

Jessica's face visibly stiffened, pointing a trembling finger at me as if accused of a grave crime. "Charlotte, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Enough." I took a deep breath. "I'm too lazy to argue with you about t
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