Chapter 1001

Catelyn forced herself to calm down as she met Cedrick's eyes with her own, though brimming with tears.

Catelyn stared at Cedrick as she yelled, "If you think my sadness is just to hide my guilt, then tell me: How can I not think about our deceased child whenever I look into your eyes? Even though it was just an embryo that hasn't taken shape, I still have nightmares every day, dreaming that they'd come and ask why I didn't want them!"

Cedrick's sharp stare loosened its intensity, and so did his grip on her lower jaw.

"Have you ever heard of a fetal spirit?" said Catelyn, laughing sardonically. "Rumor has it that every fetus has a fetal spirit, and if their parents cruelly abort them, they'll stalk their parents for the rest of their life!"

"It's just a rumor, and we chose to abort the child because they weren't cared for in the womb. The fetus would've threatened your life if they stayed! Even with a fetal spirit, they'd understand that you chose to do that to protect yourself."