Joanne stared at the check in front of her, written with a handsome sum.In the past, Sylvie often gave her a check, saying it was her pocket money. At this moment, however, it was nothing but hush money....Joanne had quietly left with a cab under the bright moonlight.The whole manor was well furnished, but Sylvie felt empty. All the feelings and expectations that she had for Joanne for the past few months vanished.Kelly came back and told Sylvie that Joanne was a hypocrite after all and left without taking any money.Sylvie sighed faintly, unable to tell whether it was more anger or more helplessness in her heart.She could barely sleep a wink that midnight, so she got up, went to Edwin's bedroom, and turned on the light. The bright bedroom was still the same as before Joanne left with all the vintage decorations.In fact, there was something on the nightstand.It was the silver bracelet she gave to Joanne before.Seeing Sylvie staring at the silver bracelet in a daze, K
Edwin felt even more conflicted the more Kelly insisted.The veins on his forehead bulged. He clenched his fists tightly and raised his eyebrows. "I knew from the beginning that Joanne wasn't pregnant. It was my idea to deceive Grandma. Don't put the blame for everything on Joanne. If she can be a bit scheming, I think she has learned something from me eventually, and I'm proud of her."Kelly froze as her mouth widened in shock. 'Master Edwin is the mastermind?'…Three days have passed since they met in the hospital.For the past three days, Catelyn had stayed in Atherton Manor and did not go anywhere. It was too late when she learned that Joanne was expelled by Sylvie, and Joanne must have gone somewhere far.She tried calling her, but Joanne only told her that everything was fine before she ended the call.Catelyn wanted to call her again, but she was too busy taking care of herself.After all, she was in a terrible spot herself.When they met in the gallery that day, Cedri
"You'll what?!"The word 'divorce' hung on her lips, but Catelyn could not say it. She and Cedrick had worked so hard to come to this point, and she did not want to lose him anymore."I'll die with this child! I won't kill this child unless I go with it!""Catelyn, do you think your feeble threat is useful? Miles and Ollie are still young, and Sylvie loves you dearly. I don't believe that you're willing to die for this child."Catelyn's cheeks turned pale. He was right; this kind of threat was so childish that he would not believe it at all."What about divorce, then? If you dare to force me again, I'll divorce you! From now on, I have nothing to do with you. You don't have to worry about this child's life or whether I can take care of them in the future!"It was what Cedrick had thought Catelyn would say. Still, his tone did not change even in the slightest."You want a divorce, don't you? You have to abort the child, then!"Catelyn became short-tempered in an instant and walk
In order to ensure the lineage of the Mason family, Draco would not stop his sons from getting mistresses and having offspring with them.Not for anything else but only to leave a few more descendants of the Mason family.Yet, oddly, most mistresses and wives of the Mason males gave birth to stillborn babies, and abortions seemed to cause irreversible damage to these women.As far as Sylvie knew, those women did not end well.As a last resort, Draco even thought of finding a woman to be a surrogate.It was a pity that he was getting old, and his body was damaged due to intemperance when he was young. Hence, his sperms were not fertile anymore…Sylvie got herself out of the thread of memories, closed her eyes lightly, and said helplessly, "Cat, what Cedrick said is not wrong. You need to abort this child."Catelyn tightened his grip on Sylvie and looked at her in disbelief. "Grandma, what are you talking about? This is your little great-grandson. Even you want me to kill him too?
Catelyn did not listen to him, and she did not stop running.Catelyn breathed a sigh of relief and ran to the second floor. She initially wanted to lock herself in the room to buy herself time to think of another plan, but who knew that two maids just happened to come in the corridor on the second floor…"Catch her!" Cedrick lowered his voice and ordered the two maids. "That's the order from Old Madam Atherton! I need to take her away today!"The two maids looked at each other and then looked at Kelly downstairs as if they were seeking confirmation.Kelly nodded and said, "Listen to Master Cedrick, stop Miss Atherton."The two maids immediately spread their arms, blocking the aisle tightly. Seeing that, Catelyn could not go back to her room even if she wanted to. She gritted her teeth and could only continue running upstairs…Soon they reached the balcony on the top floor.The balcony on the top floor was a greenhouse. Usually, Sylvie would like to hang out in it to cultivate he
"Okay, I promise you."However, Cedrick did not think there would be a miracle even if they delayed the abortion."If you delay the abortion for another two months, it will only cause more serious damage to your body! We are not that high up, and the greatest probability of you jumping down is that you will be disabled and lose the child. In the future, you can only witness the growth of Miles and Ollie but not be able to take part in it. I'm sure that's not what you want, right?""Cedrick, what nonsense are you talking about?" Sylvie was furious after hearing what Cedrick said.'Is that what a husband should say at a moment like this?!'Cedrick did not respond to Sylvie. His strategy was to extirpate Catelyn's last hope before comforting her that what they were doing was for her good.After all, she stubbornly believed that the child still had a chance of survival, just like he stubbornly believed that the child would inevitably die even if he were born."Catelyn, if you don't
Cedrick's response to that question was a long kiss.He kissed her dry lips, gently wiped the tears on her cheeks with his fingertips, and whispered in her ears, "What else can I do with you when you're even willing to sacrifice your life for the child? But promise me, don't do that again!""As long as my child is fine, of course, I won't run and jump off any building again..." Catelyn did not know why she dared to stand on the wall of the balcony just now.The fear finally hit her when she recalled her action.The tears slowly stopped, and what filled her heart was anxiety and also excitement. She was ready to die, but in the end, Cedrick compromised for her safety…"Cat, how could you jump off the building just now? If something happened to you, how can I explain it to Summer in Heaven?" Sylvie's heart was still beating fast in horror, and she took Catelyn's hand, startled and angry. "Thank God you finally came down safely. I was scared to death by you."Catelyn forced a guilty
"What are you doing?" Catelyn retreated reflexively.Cedrick paused his hands in the air and explained, "There is rice in the corner of your mouth.""I'll do it myself..." Catelyn hurriedly wiped the corners of her mouth with tissue paper.It was not that she was not close to him anymore but that her nerves had been tensed up all the time for the past three days for fear that he would force her to abort the child.Cedrick's lip line turned pale. "It seems that I have become a scourge in your heart?"After that, he got up, packed the tableware, and walked straight to the kitchen, looking a little lonely.Catelyn felt as if her heart had been stabbed. She wanted to chase after him and explained that she did not intend to avoid him, but she was just too worried about the child, so she became suspicious…Before she could do that, Harry came in.Harry rushed back when he heard that Catelyn was pregnant.It was not polite for Catelyn to leave Harry alone after all."Cat, are you pr
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's