Chapter 152

Nicholas, you don't understand... I didn't tell you about the pregnancy because I didn't want you to think I was using the child as a bargaining chip. I thought you really loved her, after all, your relationship seemed so good and natural with her," she retorted.

"Seriously? So you're great, sacrificing your feelings to help me. What happened next? I asked about the child more than once, didn't I? What did you say to me?" Nicholas couldn't believe her explanation.

"When I found out Edward was your uncle, that's when I didn't dare to say the child was yours. Then, Miss Agnes came to me and told me about your marriage just to help her settle in Gebaude. Since this is your choice, of course, I must respect it."

"Seems like you're really thinking for me," Nicholas mocked.

"I know I'm a fool, and I've done many wrong things, but no matter what I do, I never thought of hurting you."

Even when she knew she had been 'abandoned' by him, the choice she made was to quietly withdraw.

"Idiot woman