LOGINIvy immediately placed her hand over her still flat lower abdomen. "But we already have a baby. I won't let you hurt my child."Nathan wrapped an arm around her soft waist and pulled her hard against him. "Is that how you're going to speak to me now? You've been lying to me and using me this whole time. Who gave you the nerve to act like you did nothing wrong?"What was she supposed to do? Grovel and beg him for forgiveness?"Well, I've said it. As long as you don't touch this baby, you can do whatever you want," Ivy said.Nathan asked coldly, "Like what?""Like… If you want to divorce me, I'll agree to it."What was she talking about?Nathan's breathing sank instantly. If looks could kill, Ivy would've died a thousand times over already. Fury flared in his eyes. "So you'd agree to a divorce? How generous. Should I be thanking you for that?""I…"Ivy tried to speak, but Nathan suddenly lowered his head and sealed her red lips with his.She froze, only reacting when his un
Nathan stepped closer. Ivy couldn't help backing up, already keenly aware of the chill radiating off him.Even though his face showed no emotion, the coldness around him was still suffocating.Ivy felt guilty, but she was more frightened and panicked. Nathan had arrived long ago. Had he heard everything?"I…" Ivy started.Seeing the evasiveness in her eyes, Nathan curled his lips into a cold smile. "Why aren't you talking now? Don't you have anything you want to say to me?"Ivy backed up until she hit the edge of the desk and couldn't retreat any farther. She could only ask again, "You got here a while ago, didn't you? And you heard everything Kate and I said?"Nathan stopped in front of her. His tall frame cast a shadow over her. "This is when you answer my questions. Let me ask you: Do you have anything you want to say to me?"The barely restrained anger in his eyes made it instantly clear. He had heard it all.Since he already knew, there was no point in hiding it anymor
Kate pouted. "Don't chase me away, Ivy. I know you're pregnant. I came specially to congratulate you."Ivy curled her red lips slightly. "Thanks. You can leave now."Kate continued, "Honestly, I really didn't expect you to actually get pregnant. I had someone look into it. For the past three years, you and Nate never consummated the marriage. Nate doesn't have feelings for you, and you don't like Nate either. You're just a couple in name only."Ivy raised a slender brow. "What are you trying to say?"Kate stepped closer. "You don't love Nate at all, do you? Three years ago, Grandpa forced you into this marriage with Nathan. Three years later, his grandfather teamed up with Grandpa to pressure you into getting pregnant as soon as possible. "The two promised you that as long as you got pregnant, I'd never be allowed to step through the Quinn family's door again, and I'd never be allowed anywhere near Quinn Corporation. That was why you decided to get pregnant."I didn't expect y
Kate replied, "I said, you're going to be a dad! Don't tell me you still don't know. Ivy is pregnant!"As Kate spoke, she carefully watched Nathan's expression, trying to figure out whether he actually knew about it or not.The news of Ivy's pregnancy was already known to both the Quinn and Lowe families. The business interests stirred up by this high society marriage had caused a huge uproar. Ivy had also openly declared war on them. The conflict had reached its most intense stage. But just now, Kate caught a strange hint. Nathan seemed completely unaware of it all.Nathan's mind exploded. His head went blank for a few seconds. Of course, he didn't know.He knew nothing.He didn't know Ivy was pregnant.In fact, he and Ivy hadn't planned on having a baby, at least not right now.Every time, he had wanted to use protection, but Ivy had told him it was a safe period and that she wouldn't get pregnant.And now, Ivy was pregnant?Seeing the probing look in Kate's eyes, Nath
"Don't worry. I know my limits now that I'm pregnant," Ivy said softly to Wanda. "And I can't hide this from Nathan forever. I'll find the right time to tell him."Wanda looked pleased. "That's the right way to do it! The sooner you tell Mr. Lowe, the better. That way, he can take care of you and the baby. That's a husband's duty, and a father's responsibility."Ivy didn't dare expect Nathan to take responsibility so calmly. What worried her was how he would react once he found out she was pregnant.-Ivy arrived at the studio and threw herself fully into her work. Before she knew it, the workday was over.Madge walked over. "This batch of designs is done. Time to call it a day."Ivy glanced at the clock. Nathan had said he would pick her up. She wondered when he would arrive.She took out her phone, found Nathan's number, and dialed. After two rings, the call connected. Nathan's low, smooth voice came through. "Hello."Ivy said, "I'm getting out of work now. When are you com
Nathan didn't get out of bed. He pulled Ivy closer into his arms. In truth, his internal clock had already woken him up around six. With Ivy asleep against him, warm and soft, he hadn't wanted to move.Nathan looked at her flushed lips. "Tired?"Ivy knew exactly what he meant. "Not at all."Nathan reached out and brushed his thumb over her lips. "You've got a little spot here where the skin's broken."Ivy shot him a mock glare. "That's your fault. Don't pretend you've got nothing to do with this."Nathan curved his lips indulgently. "Alright. My bad."The air grew a little charged. Ivy stared straight at him. "What are you still doing in bed?"Nathan raised a brow instead of answering. "What do you think?"Ivy smiled, her hand landing on his abs and sliding lower. "Who knows what you're thinking?"Nathan's throat tightened, heat flashing instantly in his eyes.Ivy laughed. "I just realized you're really good at pretending.""What do you mean?" Nathan asked."You always lo







