[Sorry, I had something to do during the day and didn't see your message in time. The nurse probably thought you were acting, so she only played along.]As Vicky read these words, she could not help but feel amused as she thought, 'The nurse thought I was acting... So even the nurse thought I was putting on a show? Well, I guess that must be what it looks like. Why else would Sheila think I was pretending to be pregnant?'Vicky did not reply to the message as she could not bring herself to think....Back home, after taking a shower, Vicky lay exhausted on the bed.She casually glanced at her phone and noticed two unread messages on the screen, so she opened the messages.[Are you in trouble again?][If you have any unresolved troubles, remember to tell me in time. I'll help you through it.]As she read the concerned messages on the screen, tears gathered in her eyes. Although she did not know the person's intentions, this stranger she had met by chance was the only one willing
The next day, someone rang the doorbell to Vicky's apartment.Harry stood outside the door as he greeted Vicky politely. "Ms. Shaw, Mister Hart has ordered me to pick you up.""Where is Tyler?" she asked expressionlessly."Um..." Harry had just started working for Tyler and did not know much about Tyler's relationship with Vicky. After a few moments of hesitation, he said, "He's working."In truth, Tyler was in the hospital with Sheila.Since Vicky was pregnant with Tyler's child, Harry chose not to tell her the truth, fearing that he might agitate Vicky by accident.Vicky did not miss the hesitation on Harry's expression but did not expose his lie. "Get Tyler to come here. I need to speak with him.""Ms. Shaw, Mister Hart is busy now, so I'm afraid—"Vicky interrupted him. "Tell him that I'm not leaving unless he comes."With that, Vicky slammed the door shut without giving Harry a chance to reply....In the evening, the doorbell rang once again. Vicky got up and opened th
"If I had no ulterior motives, why would I approach Sheila, scheme to sleep with you, stage a coincidence to run into you at the hospital, and let you know about my pregnancy?" Vicky smiled coquettishly. "Did you think I'm doing it all for love?"Tyler gazed at her smile, his gaze growing d more intense. "What if I refuse?"Vicky caressed her belly. "I have plenty of ways to keep this child from being born, Mister Hart. Don't you agree?"The room fell into suffocating silence, with only the rhythmic ticking of a clock audible.After some time, Tyler broke the silence. "Vicky, you schemed against me and pushed Sheila down the stairs, and I have yet to punish you for that."Vicky showed no fear. "If Sheila knew that this child was gone, it'd probably bring her more relief than any other form of revenge, wouldn't it?""Are you threatening me, Vicky?"Vicky chuckled lightly. "What kind of threat could I pose in the face of the almighty Mister Hart? If you don't want to be threatened
It was ridiculous that Vicky needed to be with the same man who caused her such misery to live in peace, but she had no other choice.[Do you really have no feelings left for him?] The mysterious person asked.Vicky studied the message for a long while before replying. [Yeah.]After that, the conversation stopped....Three days later, Tyler called Vicky."I agree with your condition. Harry will pick you up later. Prepare your documents; we'll get married later."Stunned, Vicky muttered, "Already?""Was I supposed to take time preparing for a grand wedding?" Tyler mocked."That's not what I mean. I just think it's too soon...""This is what you want, right?" Tyler said coldly. "Don't overdo your act, or you'll come off as disgusting."With that, Tyler hung up without waiting for her response.Vicky stared at her phone and was unable to react. She did mention her condition to Tyler, but she did not expect to get married so soon.Half an hour later, the doorbell rang."Ms.
The bright sunlight shone on the man's well-defined face which cast a hazy golden glow over him, making it difficult to see his dazzling features clearly."From now on, you'll move in with me," he spoke calmly. "Also, I'll have the doctor perform a comprehensive examination on you tomorrow."Hearing Tyler would have her go through a physical examination made Vicky froze. Although the mysterious person told her the matter would be taken care of, Tyler was not so easily fooled. The risk of being discovered was still significant.Vicky's gaze fell on the marriage certificate in her hand, concluding that Tyler did not suspect that she was deceiving him, or he would have examined her before getting married to confirm whether she was pregnant or not.As Tyler noticed her silence and her gaze on the marriage certificate, the look in his eyes deepened. He turned his head and looked at Harry, who was waiting nearby, and commanded, "Take my wife home now."Vicky shivered when Tyler referred
"How are you feeling?" Tyler asked.Sheila smiled. "It doesn't hurt anymore. I just need to be careful when I use my hand."He stared at her bandaged wrist. "I've contacted a medical team, and I'll send you overseas to get treated in a few days.""Overseas?"Tyler nodded. "After the treatment, I'll arrange a few jobs for you to continue your career overseas.""Tyler, are you...sending me away?" The smile on Sheila's face froze. "But you and Ms. Shaw—""Vicky and I got married."Sheila froze and was unable to comprehend what she just heard. "You...got married?""I will remember the help you offered. I'm sorry about your hand and that you can no longer play the piano because of that, but Vicky never meant to push you down the stairs..." Tyler paused before he added, "If you want anything in return, let me know, and I'll do my best to fulfill your wish."Sheila remained quiet for a long while before smiling bitterly."Since you two are married, then I...should make my exit. As f
Tyler studied Vicky's anxious expression condescendingly. "It's nothing you haven't seen before."His shadow loomed over her, and as the scent of shampoo oozed from him, Vicky felt his presence encompassing her.Vicky felt her breath catch and mumbled, "It's...getting late. Let's go to bed..."The look in his eyes darkened. "Bed?" He approached her, his warm breath caressing her cheek. "What are you hinting at, Vicky?"Spotting the lust in his eyes, Vicky instinctively tried to run. "Tyler—mmph!"He kissed her abruptly, drowning out Vicky's muffled noises. Her struggles and resistance were effortlessly ignored.Eventually, the two of them fell onto the newly bought king-size bed as Tyler continued to kiss her.Just as things were about to spiral out of control, Vicky reached her limits and shouted, "I'm pregnant; you can't touch me!"Tyler froze instantly and opened his eyes, reflecting Vicky's pale, flustered face in his pupils.His chest heaved irregularly, his breathing in
The doctor remained silent for a while after examining Vicky. Meanwhile, Vicky kept her head lowered as she feared she would be exposed by her results.A few minutes later, one of the doctors smiled at Tyler. "The baby's stable, so all you need to watch out for is the mother's diet."Vicky shivered and looked up at the doctor, who did not bother looking at her and instead informed Tyler of the things he needed to pay attention to.'Does this doctor work for the mysterious person as well?' Vicky thought, her heart sinking instead of feeling relieved.She knew that lies were never meant to last.After the doctor and Tyler left, Vicky texted the mysterious person, asking if he made the arrangement, to which the mysterious person admitted.[I can keep this a secret for now, but it'll become increasingly difficult to hide it as time passes. You need to find a way to get pregnant before Tyler finds out.] The mysterious man typed."..." Vicky fell into silence a long while after that.