LOGINIvy could only tell a small, well-intentioned lie.Wanda frowned. "It's so late, and he still went back to the office? No job is more important than family."Ivy smiled faintly and didn't respond.After finishing the soup, Ivy returned to her bedroom. She took a long, hot shower, then climbed into bed.She stared at the empty space beside her, and Nathan's handsome face surfaced in her mind. Where was he right now? Would he come home tonight?Ivy understood Nathan's anger completely. Someone as gifted and proud as he carried a deep sense of self-respect. She was probably the first person who had ever dared to use him this way.Even if she had a hundred reasons and a thousand excuses, she couldn't say them out loud. No one in this world was obligated to tolerate another person unconditionally.As for what Nathan would do next, she had no idea.Whatever choice he made, she couldn't interfere.Ivy rested her hand gently on her lower abdomen and whispered, "Let's sleep now."He
Nathan said nothing. He straightened up, took a few steps back, then turned around and walked out.He left.Ivy slowly opened her eyes. Large tears still slid down.At that moment, a gentle ringtone broke the silence. Her phone was ringing.Ivy took out her phone. It was Tabitha calling. She answered, and her mother's voice came through immediately. "Hello, Ivy dear.""Mom.""Ivy, that illegitimate girl went to see you, didn't she? You're pregnant now. That homewrecker and her daughter must be panicking. The Quinns won't let them through the door. Quinn Corporation kicked them out, too. Watching them fall apart is so satisfying! It really eased some of the anger I've been carrying all these years."Ivy stared at the ceiling of her office and didn't say a word."Why aren't you saying anything?" Tabitha asked."It's nothing, Mom. I'm listening.""You're pregnant now. Don't work yourself so hard. You have to make sure the baby is born safe and healthy.""Okay.""I know how h
Ivy 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







