CHAPTER 40

Felix's POV

The bombshell I dropped cast an eerie pall over the environment. She stared at me with a mixture of confusion and hatred. However, my mind was resolute, and I felt no remorse for my actions. Her behaviour had driven me to the point where I forgot everything we had shared in the past.

Despite my efforts to be considerate and avoid making things difficult for her, she seemed determined to shut me out of her life completely.

"What did you mean, Felix?" she asked, her voice barely masking the pain.

"You have to marry me, or the world will know how your kids came into existence. They will know they are a product of assault," I declared harshly.

She was speechless for a while, taking a deep breath to calm herself. Overwhelmed and anxious, she stood up from the couch, paced around the living room, then sat down again.

I could feel her uneasiness as she asked, "And how do you intend to do that? Felix, you're making my blood boil. I just want you out of my sight."

"You must think I