Catelyn felt a dull pain in her lower abdomen, and that sensation was more than familiar to her.It was a sign of menstruation.She opened her hazel brown eyes and twisted a corner of the blanket in her hands."You're awake," rang a deep voice right next to her.Cedrick stared deeply at her.Catelyn's eyes widened as she stammered, "Y—You're still here?"She immediately regretted her words. What sort of question was that?!Cedrick smiled lightly as he replied in a sing-song voice as though flirting with her, "Where else would I be?"Catelyn struggled to treat him casually."I'm going to take a shower." Catelyn jumped away from him and limped toward the washroom.The blanket was lifted up along with her movements, exposing a dark red spot on the white sheet. The blood stain was fresh and moist.Cedrick froze in place.All of a sudden, a loud thud broke the silence.Cedrick looked towards the source of sound and found Catelyn collapsed by the washroom door with her hand on h
Catelyn had never felt so ashamed in her whole life!She wanted to get off the bed, but Cedrick pinned her down with brute force.Catelyn's face burned from pure embarrassment. "Get off of me! I need to use the washroom!"Gazing at her flushed face, Cedrick demanded, "Take off your pants."Catelyn was so shocked that she almost kicked him in the face. "I…I'm not feeling well! Don't try anything funny."Cedrick scoffed defeatedly upon hearing what she said. "What are you thinking of now? I'm just trying to inspect the wound."Cedrick pinned her down onto the bed and reached his hands out to her robe. There was no sleeping gown for ladies in his house, so Catelyn was wearing a men's sleeping robe.He untied the knot on the robe, and before the robe exposed her skin…Catelyn pinned his hands down, albeit shameful, and cried, "I'm not injured! I—It's just… It's that time of the month! Menstruation! Do you understand?"Cedrick froze in shock.That time of the month?He knew what
The peculiar feeling would bite him from time to time, and it made him nervous.Beep, beep!Cedrick's phone screen lit up with a message notification. Picking up his phone, he then realized that it was a message from Catelyn.Their last text exchange was about the bet they had made.He won in the end…but he did not feel like it at all.Catelyn only said 'yes' because she had her agenda.Cedrick unlocked his phone, and the moment he read the message Catelyn sent him, he froze.…Catelyn was trapped in the washroom. She could not get up, nor could she get out of the washroom. The red stain on her pants reminded her of how embarrassing what happened a few seconds ago was.She had no other choice than to ask for Cedrick's help. She had to enlist his help to buy her some menstrual pads.However, her screen did not once light up after she had sent the text. Cedrick did not reply.Did he not see the message, or did he just not want to help her?Catelyn did not hear the door openin
"Do you say these things to other women, too?"Cedrick's eyes darkened as he stared into hers. "Are you jealous?""No," replied Catelyn, softly yet firmly, her gaze cast downward.Catelyn would never fall for him; she was only doing it for her children. It did not bother her how many women he had.She would never be jealous of him. Why would she, anyway?"If it's not jealousy, are you flustered?" Cedrick curved his lips into a mischievous smile, but his gaze was cold."I don't want to talk about these things with you. I'm hungry. Can we order take-out?"Cedrick smiled lightly and replied, "I've already ordered some, they'll be here soon."His phone rang immediately after.The food Cedrick ordered had arrived.Different dishes—vegetables and meat skillet, soup, meat skewers—filled up the table."Take anything you like."Catelyn was stunned at the sight and replied, "I'll just have some soup. I might have to trouble you to send me home later, cause I…don't feel too good."Ce
Richard had started seeing Maia more often, and even though she enjoyed herself, they had to be secretive about it.Since Richard was no celebrity, Maia found herself growing bored of him.That morning, Maia was awoken by the sound of her phone's text notification. It was another good-morning message sent by Richard.She swiped away the message in frustration and opened her conversation with Cedrick.Their last text was from a long time ago when she had invited him to dinner.It seemed to her that he was determined to dump her after all.Maia was in a rotten mood as she lay in bed and scrolled away on her phone when she saw a trend on Twidder.[Have you ever bought sanitary pads for your girlfriend?]She clicked on the hashtag and saw the top post, noticing that it was posted by a cashier who worked in a 24-hour convenience store. The cashier posted about seeing a man who went into the store at four in the morning just to buy a whole bag full of sanitary pads.There was even a
The result of the preliminary round had just been announced two days ago, but Jamie's lawyer had already gotten the word that Catelyn was disqualified due to plagiarism. It was obvious to her that they did their research and came prepared!Catelyn could no longer tolerate their persistent attacks. She decided to have a conversation with Jamie, face-to-face.Catelyn walked out of her apartment and heard the honks of the car. Following the sound, she was led to a familiar Bently.Cedrick had one of his arms down the window as he waited for Catelyn in the car."Cedrick, what are you doing here?""I'm here to fulfill my promise to you." Cedrick opened the car door and got out of the car. He tilted his head ever so slightly and smiled. "I heard that you've asked to meet Jamie in person for a negotiation. Hop on, I'll go talk to him with you."Catelyn blinked, appearing to be touched by his action as she spoke, "Really? Thank you for coming along, Master Cedrick."Cedrick chuckled as
"B—Benjamin?" Jamie was equally shocked. "I was wondering why you'd turn down my invitation. It seems you've been approached already.""No," said Benjamin as he pulled the office chair elegantly and seated himself. "You look so ugly, I'm afraid you'll ruin my mood if I were to take you as my client.""You…" Jamie slammed the table harshly, his hands clenched into fists as he glared at Cedrick. "Don't get too complacent. Benjamin may be undefeated, but the lawyer I hired is also one of the best in Sapphire City!"Cedrick tapped his fingers on the table rhythmically.Benjamin casually made an 'OK' hand gesture with him and announced to Jamie, "Mister Mason, I am Benjamin Anderson, the attorney-in-charge of Miss Catelyn Clark's representative lawyer, and I'm suing you on behalf of the client for the crime of abandonment and intentional injury. Therefore, we hereby ask you to compensate my client for everything, including child support and mental damage."Jamie had an indescribable express
Benjamin chimed in with a half-smile, "You better start looking. Time is running out."How provoking!Jamie had no evidence in his hand and no lawyers to support him."Just you wait, Catelyn! I won't give up just like that!" he snapped bitterly, so enraged that his face turned red. He kicked a chair on his right and left the room furiously.Catelyn looked at Jamie darkly as he left the conference room. This was the first time she saw him so shriveled.Blinking her amber pupils, her long curled eyelashes trembled as she applauded Benjamin. "Mister Anderson, I now understand how formidable you are. Thank you."Benjamin just shrugged indifferently. "You don't need to thank me. I'd be very grateful if your man would stop threatening me with my family's affairs."Catelyn's ears perked up at this. What did he mean, 'her man'?"Jamie and I…" muttered Catelyn. It seemed their relationship was in a very complicated state. She could not just say that she had nothing to do with him anymor
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