Curtis was taken aback when Margot called him. She hadn't responded to his calls over the past week and seemed reluctant to return home.Did Natalie really succeed in convincing her to come back home?However, when he recalled the shameful things he had done, he couldn't suppress his guilt and spoke in a somber tone, "Are you at home?"Margot hummed in acknowledgment. Curtis hesitated momentarily before saying, "I won't be home tonight. Why don't you spend some time with Natalie?"He felt too ashamed to face her after what happened. He needed some time to calm down and adjust his mindset.Margot couldn't hide her disappointment when she heard that. "Alright then, you go ahead and get busy.""Alright, make sure you take good care of yourself too."Curtis ended the call. Margot's eyes lingered on the disconnected call, a sudden ache settling in her heart. Despite her return and taking the initiative to call, it seemed he did not intend to return that night.She was utterly di
Before Margot could respond, Doris came over with a plate of fruit and set it down as she said, "Ms. Ashley, didn't you know? Ms. Stone is already expecting."Ashley looked up at Doris in confusion. She kept looking at Doris, seemingly unable to process what she had just said.Doris added, "Ms. Stone is already pregnant. She's probably too shy, so she hasn't informed you yet."Doris saw that Ashley was really friendly and felt she sincerely wanted a grandchild. Unable to hold it back, she just blurted out that Margot was pregnant.Upon hearing this, Ashley's eyes widened in surprise, and she joyfully turned her gaze toward Margot. "Margot, are you really pregnant?"Margot didn't intend to hide it, so she nodded."Why didn't you immediately tell us about this news?"Ashley couldn't contain her excitement. She stood up, paced back and forth in front of Margot several times, patted Margot's shoulders, and burst into uncontrollable laughter."My dear, why didn't you share such wond
Did Curtis really want her to terminate the pregnancy? How could he change his stance so abruptly?Margot found herself in a daze, unsure of how to react. Curtis looked at her and said, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have gotten you pregnant without your consent. If you don't want to have it, let's get rid of it."He acknowledged the cruelty of his words, knowing it would hurt her emotionally and physically. However, he felt he couldn't forgive himself for his beastly behavior."Go ahead and make arrangements for it then!" Margot's voice got caught in her throat, tears welling up as she lowered her head to eat. She tried to feign indifference, but her emotions got the better of her.What about her baby?She had finally convinced herself to accept the pregnancy, even looking forward to its arrival. She had chosen toys and clothes online, eagerly preparing for the baby's arrival.Now, Curtis was suggesting she could have an abortion if she didn't want the baby.Back when she didn'
Why couldn't Curtis grasp her feelings?As Margot sensed her emotions escalating, she quickly composed herself and uttered, "I'll go change my clothes then."Curtis loosened his grip on her arm and watched her walk toward the dressing room.His gaze shifted, settling on the expansive bed in front of him. It was on this very bed that he had violated another woman. It was in this very room that Curtis did something utterly despicable.He couldn't even forgive himself for what he had done, so how could he expect Margot to forgive him and spend the rest of her life with him with their child? He wasn't worthy of it.After Margot had changed her clothes, Curtis drove her to the Crosby residence. Before heading there, he had instructed Chester to return to the Royal Villa to change the bed in the master bedroom.Although changing the bed wouldn't erase what he had done, it would at least leave Margot with some dignity.Margot was seated beside Curtis in the car. She was upset and unwil
Margot looked at the check handed over by Martin and quickly shook her head in refusal, saying, "Grandpa, there's no need for it. I—""Don't be silly. Just take it." Martin insisted on giving it to her.Before Margot could react, everyone around her stood up and smiled as they crowded around her.Soon, every aunt and uncle in the family started congratulating Margot and showering her with gifts. Even Ashley and Elias gifted her things as well.Before long, Margot found herself holding a pile of checks and a stack of property deeds in her arms. She didn't know what to do with all of them. She couldn't understand why the Crosbys were giving her so much money and properties. She wasn't having a child for the sake of all these things.All these things in her arms were worth at least several hundred million dollars.Ashley noticed Margot's unease and quickly instructed the butler who was standing nearby, "Please help her put these things away for now. We can give them to her when sh
Perhaps it was Margot's way of threatening Curtis—her attempt to make him reconsider it.Unexpectedly, Curtis didn't give it a second thought and instantly agreed with her, saying, "Alright then."He had the same idea as well. A divorce would have been good for both of them.However, Curtis' swift agreement felt like a sharp blow to Margot's heart. She stared at him in disbelief, struggling to comprehend why he would agree so readily.In the past, he resisted any discussions about divorce, showing no willingness to compromise. Why the sudden change, especially when she wasn't even making a fuss about it now?Did he really not want her at all?Margot suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest. She hastily turned to look out the window, suppressing the urge to cry.She kept reminding herself that this was what she had wanted all along. Since he had agreed to it, she should be happy about it.Yet, the unexpected sorrow and reluctance puzzled her. Even now, Margot remained uncertain a
Margot didn't sleep all night. She just sat on the couch in the living room, waiting for Curtis.Curtis only returned home at 7:00 am. He assumed Margot had gotten up early to go to the hospital with him. When he saw her dozing off on the couch, he walked over and said, "Margot, are you ready? Let's go if you are."Margot woke up from her half-asleep state and gazed at the tall, imposing man before her. She hurriedly stood up and said, "You're back?""Yeah. If you're ready, we can leave now."Curtis turned around and walked ahead, not daring to look at her a second longer.Margot didn't expect him to be in such a hurry. She stood there with her bloodshot eyes, unwilling to leave with him.After walking a few steps, Curtis realized that she wasn't following him. He turned back and asked, "What's the matter?""Mr. Crosby, Ms. Stone, breakfast is ready. Please come and have some breakfast."Before Margot could say anything, Doris' voice came from not far away.Curtis thought she
Natalie was afraid that Margot couldn't bring herself to tell Curtis about keeping the baby. She also feared that Curtis would really take her to get an abortion. After sending Benjamin to preschool that morning, she went straight to Curtis' place.As soon as she entered, she saw them embracing in the dining room. She breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled softly as she called out, "Margot…"When Margot heard her voice, she hurriedly let go of Curtis.Curtis also backed away and looked at Natalie, asking, "Have you had breakfast yet?""I've already eaten. I just came to check on you two. It seems like you two are fine now. Right?"Since they were already hugging each other, they probably wouldn't go through with the abortion or get a divorce, right?"It's fine now," Curtis said solemnly.Natalie sat down next to Margot and looked at her reassuringly. "Since everything's fine now, Margot, why don't you cheer up a bit? Why don't we go shopping at the mall later?"Margot nodded.