"I didn't expect to get pregnant this easily either. I was drunk that day, and I don't even remember what happened," Lisa confessed."What are you gonna do now?" Clara asked.Lisa paused to think for a moment, then replied, "I don't know. This baby wasn't part of my plan. If I give birth to the baby, people will gossip about me unless I marry Terry, but... I'm scared...""You're worried that Terry doesn't actually love you that much?" Clara asked."What he truly loves is his career, his success. His upbringing has ingrained in him the pursuit of power, wealth, and status. There's nothing wrong with that. There's no rule stating that you must choose love over career," Lisa paused, a bitter smile crossing her face. "I'm just scared that if I do marry him, I'll love him too deeply and can't treat our love as casually as he does. If he ever decides to divorce me one day, I don't think I'll be able to handle it."Clara gently patted Lisa's shoulder. "You have the right to choose whethe
Seeing that, Mr. Smith let out a sigh. "The surgery was successful. But how well her hands recover will depend on the progress she makes after this.""That's great news," Lucas said with a small smile, and that smile eased some of the weight on his shoulders. His biggest wish was to see her healthy."So, how long will you be away from Solaria for?" Mr. Smith asked."I'm not sure. It depends on the project. Might be back in six months, or I could be away for up to five years," Lucas replied.Mr. Smith didn't press further, and Lucas stood up. "I'll visit you at the clinic when I return. Goodbye!"After Lucas strolled out of the room, Mr. Smith muttered to himself, "That brat. When will he truly move on from Serenity?"In the parking lot, as Lucas was getting to his car, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. Standing in front of him was Jackson."What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in the ward with Serenity?" Lucas asked."Serenity is still unconscious and won't wake up for an
"What's up with all these packages?" Lisa wondered aloud."They're all yours, aren't they? Seriously, stop going on random shopping sprees! It's not like you earn that much!" Lisa's mother complained, "Ever heard of saving some money? How much did you blow on all this stuff?""They're... mine?" Lisa was dumbfounded. There were at least 30 packages there!She hadn't done that much online shopping lately!Lisa casually tore open one of the packages and, spotting the words "folic acid" on a can inside, was hit by a sudden realization. She quickly hugged the package and said, "Umm, I'll move them all to my room right now. I can do it on my own, don't worry!"With that, she hurriedly moved all the packages stacked in the living room back to her room. After that, she shut the door and opened them one by one.The more Lisa unpacked, the more shocked she became. The packages either contained consumables for pregnant women, pregnancy books, or baby products. There were even skincare produ
After what felt like forever, Lisa finally heard Terry break the silence, "Are you thinking of getting an abortion?""I... I'm just saying that it's a possibility," she said timidly. She didn’t know why, but when Terry asked her that, it made her feel scared.It's as if getting an abortion was some unforgivable crime."Anyway, hurry up and send someone to take all the stuff back," Lisa continued."You're that scared of your parents finding out that you’re pregnant?" he asked."Of course I am!" she replied, not holding back, "I'm single. Do you think getting pregnant is something I should be proud of?"Her parents were pretty old-fashioned. If they found out, a good old-fashioned scolding was practically guaranteed."Then, if we get married, problem solved, right?" Terry suggested."G-Get married?" Lisa's jaw practically hit the floor. Sure, she had considered that option, but she didn't expect Terry to bring it up this quickly, and over the phone, no less."If we're married, t
"Sure," Lisa agreed."What kind of food are you in the mood for?" Gale asked."Something light, I guess," Lisa said.The two of them headed to a restaurant near the concert venue and ordered some dishes that were easy-on-the-stomach. While munching, Lisa suddenly felt that nauseous sensation again. She dashed to the restroom to throw up.After dealing with her morning sickness, she returned to the table. Gale looked concerned. "Are you sick?""No, it's just morning sickness," Lisa explained, not holding back. After all, she came out with him today to clear things up with him."Morning sickness?" Gale was taken aback, his face tense. He looked like he needed a moment to process the information."It's a thing pregnant women go through due to hormones," Lisa explained.Gale finally spoke, "I know that. But, does that mean you're...?""Yeah, I'm pregnant. I'm sorry," she said, her round eyes sincere and limpid.Gale suddenly understood why he had taken a liking to Lisa – she
Gale said, "They're just strangers. Don't worry about it."His casual demeanor eased her awkwardness a little. She suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, please don't tell anyone about my pregnancy. I haven't even told my parents yet."Gale raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Is Terry White refusing to take responsibility?""Huh?" Lisa blinked, not immediately grasping what Gale was implying."Are you afraid to tell your parents about the pregnancy because Terry White is refusing to take responsibility?" Gale asked again."Umm... I haven't told my parents because..." Before Lisa could finish, a voice interrupted, "Who said I'm refusing to take responsibility?"Lisa was startled, and her hair stood on end. She turned around and saw Terry standing a few steps behind her.Heavens! When did he get here?Gale was also surprised to see Terry. The way Terry was looking at him gave him chills.Terry slowly walked over. He then leaned close to Lis
"Oh? Then why didn't you go in?" he asked.She rolled her eyes at him. "Because I'm pregnant, you idiot. You know how chaotic concerts are. What if someone accidentally bumps into me? I can't risk that." He had been to plenty of concerts with her. Surely he should know better?His expression instantly softened. "I see. You're worried about the baby, huh?""I..." She paused, at a loss for words.Terry said, "Gale Potter thought I’m refusing to take responsibility after making you pregnant.""It’s a misunderstanding!" she hurriedly explained."Do you want me to take responsibility?" he asked.Their eyes locked, and in that moment, her heart skipped a beat. She felt like she could easily lose herself in his eyes."Do you? Do you want me to take responsibility?" he asked again. His voice was filled with temptation, urging her to nod and agree.No! She can't!She didn't want him to take responsibility this way...Lisa shook her head, and the tension in the air increased.A flick
Even though it made his pain worse, he still held onto her tightly. She had no idea how much strength her words gave him. They would help him persevere through the agony."Lisa, wait for me. I just need a little more time," he whispered.Once the blood parasite was completely removed from his body, he'd tell her everything!In the end, Lisa managed to catch GB's concert, but she did it from a fancy VIP box, away from the sweaty crowd and die-hard fans.In the box, she watched the performance through a protective glass. There were also several monitors in the box displaying the stage from different angles. It was quite the concert experience.Lisa couldn't help but marvel at the power of money. However, watching the concert like this didn't feel quite as fun."What's wrong? You're not enjoying yourself?" asked Terry."It feels strange. You're meant to shout and go wild together with the crowd in a concert.""I thought the reason you wanted to watch GB's concert was to see th