She had rushed up the stairs and was now rushing down them…By the time Becky returned with the stomach modification, Molly was no longer there. However, her focus at the time was John and not her daughter. She looked at him worriedly. “I’ve brought you a satchel. You’ll feel better after having a warm drink.”“Put it down! I’m fine and don’t need to drink it.”“What do you mean you’re fine? You have to take your medicine if you’re unwell. It’ll be bad if it gets worse…”“My stomach doesn’t hurt at all.”This sentence alone stunned Becky Winters.If he was not in pain, why had he said that he was earlier?At this point, Becky suddenly noticed that something was amiss. She looked around before asking, “Where’s Molly?”“I had her go upstairs to do her homework because I have something to tell you.”“Is that so?”For some reason, Becky suddenly felt like something was wrong…”Although he had mentioned having something to say the moment he returned, he specifically sent Molly—wh
Her agitation was to be expected.However, when John heard those words for himself, he had nothing but disappointment in his heart. “So, you’ve always felt that way?”Becky had truly always felt that way, but how could she admit it?Moreover, why was he looking at her like that?Her emotions were to blame…She should have composed herself earlier but thinking about it now was pointless. If she did not act quickly to restore his impression of her, the image she had painstakingly built over all the past years would crumble that instant…That could not happen!Becky’s expression shifted, and she suddenly clasped her head with both hands. “Oh… wh-what did I just say? I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry…”Tears rolled down her face as she spoke.Like an award-winning actress, she put on a piteous appearance. “John, what I said earlier was all nonsense. It isn’t how I truly feel. Don’t get angry. No matter what, please don’t get angry at me!” “I’m not angry at you. The truth is, I’m a
Becky only came back to her senses after the father and daughter duo had left for quite some time.Recalling what had transpired, Becky felt regretful and began to pull on her hair…It was no use crying over spilled milk, so the most important thing she had to do now was make up for her mistakes. Nevertheless, despite standing guard outside John’s door, John did not pay any attention to her.In desperation, she turned around and went to look for her daughter. “Molly, Molly… open the door for Mommy.”Becky knew that she had been cruel toward Molly. However, she was also aware that Molly was a child that was desperate for her mother’s love. Thus, even though Molly had been hurt by Becky’s words earlier, only a few light knocks were needed and the former opened the door for the latter.The child looked at her timidly after opening the door, no longer daring to call out her name as warmly as she had done before.Becky did not long for her child’s love. However, if she did not regain
She could faintly feel that the thing Becky was trying to give her was not good news. It was best not to look at it.However, upon giving it another thought, what if the contents of the bag were important?When Natalie thought of this, she no longer able to keep herself calm. Thus, she looked around and made sure that Molly was gone…Then, she hesitated once more. ‘Do I open it? Should I?’As Natalie was struggling internally, she suddenly heard a low voice come from behind her, “What’s that?”Natalie shrank her shoulders as soon as she heard Sean’s voice.She had been avoiding him throughout the past few days upon receiving the news of her pregnancy. The reason being, she could not say that she did not have feelings for him as a man.Therefore, whenever she imagined how his reaction would be if he found she was pregnant with John’s baby, she would wish to disappear from the hospital completely.Nonetheless, they were in the same department, and her brother was hospitalized the
Natalie was beginning to understand why she had been struggling to make a decision for the past few days.She was unable to make up her mind because she still had expectations of him.Natalie knew very well how he had treated Howie just so that she would divorce him. However, she was still expecting him to want to keep the child.She felt crazy for having such thoughts.A normal woman probably would not have thought twice about it! Nevertheless, she was so stupid, so… very foolish!It was fortunate that he was an utter scumbag, and his feelings for Becky remained strong. That way, she could at least make a decision based on her own ‘will’.When Natalie tried to reach out and take the consent form from Becky’s hand, she was abruptly pulled away by Sean. “Natalie, don’t listen to her. Even if you have to undergo the surgery, it should be done by your own decision. Nobody else should intervene.”Upon hearing his words, Natalie smiled lightly. Nevertheless, it was a bitter smile, an
Becky had lived abroad for eight years. Thus, it was impossible for her not to understand what the other party had said…At this moment, she suddenly recalled the words Greg had mentioned earlier— the other party was a client that John had waited half a year for to schedule an appointment with!!!She had thought that it was merely an excuse. Could it be the truth?Upon this sudden realization, Becky’s hand that was tightly clinging on to John’s sleeve loosened in fright. “I’m sorry! I didn’t know the video call was connected.”If she had known, would she have stopped stirring up trouble?He would be more confident if she were the same Becky from eight years ago, but now…John was utterly disappointed as he looked at her with a cold gaze. Nevertheless, he held it in since they were in front of so many people.Becky felt goosebumps all over her body from his stare. Finally, Becky felt afraid. “I’m sorry, John. The client isn’t actually that important, though… Right?”“I specifica
Her child!!!As if someone had flipped a particular switch inside of her, or perhaps Sean’s word had triggered her, Natalie’s motherly instincts were instantly ignited.Hence, ever since John said those words, Natalie became dazed; she could only lean against the wall.She knew very well that not all children were meant to be born. Furthermore, an unwanted child would only bring everyone suffering…Nevertheless, even if it was an unwanted child, and it was not meant to be, it was still her child.Although she had not been expecting the baby’s arrival, he or she had still come to be anyway!!!Even if she had a choice as a mother, was she truly entitled to deprive him or her of the right to live?“Nat, Nat…”Despite having her name called out a few times, Natalie was unresponsive.Thus, Sean had no choice but to walk in front of her and wave his hand in her face. When Natalie noticed the shadow of his hand moving before her eyes, she returned to her senses.“What’s happening?”
He was hurt. It hurt even more than the agony he had felt throughout the past eight years. Nevertheless, even so, Sean decided to let himself go just this once.Although he knew that the obstetrician might misunderstand him, and it was inappropriate for him to do this, he held Natalie even tighter. “Don’t cry, we don’t have to do it, there’s no need to do it. Hmm?”“I’m sorry… I’m sorry. I… can’t do this!!”Tears rolled down her face. Natalie had always been reluctant to go through with it. It was their child, and even though they had reached the end of the road, she could not bear give it up…“If you can’t do it, then just keep it!”Sean said as he stroked the tear-drenched hair on her face. His gaze remained firm. “This is not the only way to solve the problem. Just leave it to me, I’ll have a good talk with him…”He was in no position to say those words. After all, he was merely a senior, a leader, and a friend to Natalie…However, even if he had no right whatsoever, he still