The following day, Curtis got up and went downstairs before Margot woke up.During breakfast, he told Doris, "Please prepare nutritious meals that are good for the baby from now on."Doris was pleasantly surprised to hear that and promptly replied, "Understood, Mr. Crosby."Curtis finished his breakfast and went upstairs again.Wendy, who had been hiding in the kitchen, overheard what Curtis had said. It seemed like Margot was indeed pregnant.After sending a message to Tammy, she hurriedly returned to the Crosby residence to resume her work.When Tammy received Wendy's message again, she was furious. She couldn't believe that Margot was pregnant again. And on what grounds did Curtis have the right to be a father?Did they really think that by sending her abroad, they would be able to live happily ever after? Dream on! She would never allow them to live a good life!…When Margot woke up, it was already 9:00 am.When she opened her eyes, she saw Curtis sitting on the couch by
Margot's gaze turned toward Natalie.Looking at Natalie, she suddenly felt tears welling up in her eyes, and her voice trembled as she said, "I'm scared."Natalie quickly reached out, hugged her, and asked in confusion, "What are you afraid of?""I don't know. I just feel so scared. My body feels so light. It's as if I could fly away at any moment. I also feel like the baby is going to fly away from me, and I can't hold onto them."When she said this, she gently closed her eyes, and tears rolled down her cheeks.Natalie hugged her tightly and reassured her, "There's nothing to be scared of, Margot. We're here for you, and Curtis is here as well. We'll protect you and the baby. We won't let anything happen to you or the baby.""As soon as I fall asleep, I'll have nightmares. I dream that Curtis doesn't want me, and the baby doesn't want me either." She was overwhelmed by her emotions, and her tears kept pouring out.When Benjamin saw such a scene, he wanted to cry as well. He rai
Margot hummed in assent.Natalie understood and said to Curtis, "Let's take her back to her university."Curtis was naturally worried. He harbored a fear that Margot might not be safe whenever she was out of his sight. However, if returning to the university was the only way to lift her spirits, then he could only let her go."Get up, Margot. Pack your things, and I'll take you back to the university."Curtis helped her stand.Margot remained silent and behaved according to Curtis' commands—resembling a well-behaved child.Even as Curtis drove her to school, Margot remained seated in the passenger seat without saying a word and simply stared out the window. Curtis, on the other hand, kept glancing at her. Margot's silence made him feel uneasy."Margot, don't be so quiet. If you have something to say, just say it. I'd rather we argue than you saying nothing at all."Her current state made him feel even more distressed for her.Margot felt as if her mind had become a blank sla
Wendy was thrilled to hear that the other job would pay twice as much as her current job. She quickly nodded and said, "I'll follow Mr. Crosby's arrangement then.""I need you to go to Crestwood University to be Margot's study companion. You'll be responsible for her well-being and daily needs. If she encounters any issues, report them to me immediately. Can you do that?"Was he asking her to go to Crestwood University as her study companion?It was an excellent opportunity for her, given that she hadn't been admitted to university before.Wendy was so grateful that she burst into tears. She quickly nodded and said, "I can do it, Mr. Crosby! Rest assured, I'll definitely take good care of Ms. Stone. I will let you know immediately if anything happens as well.""She's also currently pregnant. So, you should be mindful of her diet. Feel free to ask your mother if you're unsure about anything.""Understood, Mr. Crosby."Curtis said, "Then go straight to Crestwood University. I'll h
Tommy blurted out, "I heard from my sister that you're pregnant?"Margot hesitated for a moment before humming in assent."Congratulations, Margot! You're going to be a mother!"There was a clear sense of disappointment in his voice.Margot was feeling down and out. She said with a sigh, "You're not here, and I don't have anyone to go for a stroll with either."Tommy asked, "What about Curtis? Why don't you ask him to go on a walk with you?""I don't want to talk to him. I'm not happy when I'm around him.""What's wrong? Did you two fight again?""No, I didn't fight with him. I'm so stressed out and scared, Tommy."Margot sat up, slid off the bed, and sat on the carpet beside the bed.She held her phone in her hand, lowered her head, and felt the tears welling up in her eyes."What are you scared of, Margot?"Tommy noticed that her voice sounded quite off, and he started to worry again."I'm afraid I won't be able to care for the baby. I'm scared of being separated from th
Margot refused to go home for the next several days. She just remained on campus, not even returning home on weekends.Curtis was greatly troubled by this.On Friday, he went to the university entrance and called Margot.However, Margot was so stubborn that she even started ignoring his calls. In the end, Curtis had no choice but to call Wendy.Margot was reading a book in the library.Wendy, who had received a call from Curtis, carefully handed the phone to Margot. "Ms. Stone, it's Mr. Crosby calling."Margot ignored it.Wendy had no choice but to put the phone to her ear.Curtis' voice sounded a little cold over the phone. "Margot, I respect your decision to live on campus, but shouldn't you spend weekends at home? I'm at the entrance now. Come out, and let's go home.""I'm not going." Margot refused outright. She was always unhappy when she was with him.At her university, she could read books and attend classes every day. After class, she could also chat with her course
"Margot…" Curtis got up and walked toward her.Margot ignored him and walked past him to the desk. Then, she sat down and proceeded to review her course materials.Curtis followed her behind and stood there, bending down and leaning close to her. "It's been a few days since we last saw each other. Don't you miss me?"His voice was gentle yet alluring.Margot turned her body away, refusing to let him touch her. "You should leave. My coursemates are coming over soon."Her attitude remained cold.Curtis sighed. "Are you still angry?"Margot remained silent, her eyes fixed on the book before her.Curtis bent down again from behind and hugged her, his chin resting on her shoulder as he whispered, "Margot, be a darling and come home with me. I'll make it up to you."Margot was unmoved, but she no longer resisted his touch.Curtis bit her earlobe, his voice magnetic and seductive as he said, "Do you want me to carry you home? I don't mind being watched."Margot wasn't comfortable w
As soon as Curtis returned to the Royal Villa, he ran into Gabriel, who was standing at the entrance, hesitant about entering the house.After getting out of the car, he came up behind Gabriel and asked, "What are you doing standing here sneakily?"Gabriel turned around and sighed, "You came back just in time. I'll sleep at your place tonight.""Why didn't you go home? Why did you come to my place?""I'm afraid Natalie will bring up the divorce again. Let's go."Gabriel put his arm around Curtis' shoulder, and they walked back to Curtis' villa.Curtis was irritated by Gabriel's touch and shrank away from Gabriel's hand with disdain. "You two still haven't worked things out?""How am I supposed to work it out? It's fine if she doesn't see me, but as soon as she sees me, she brings up divorce. Even Benjamin is very resistant toward me. Now, whenever I want to see them, I can only hide and watch them from a distance." "Serves you right," said Curtis, showing no sympathy for his