Chapter 184

Lydia's eyes sparkled with determination. "Now that we're having a baby, you can leave Madeline and marry me. That would solve everything! Yes! Exactly!"

A shadow passed over Trevon's eyes.

In theory, yes, but he could not divorce Madeline.

He did not even want to.

The one thing he was sure of was that he did not want a divorce.

He regained his composure and replied, "Child or no child, it doesn't change the fact that we've split up. Thinking of the company and the Gibson family, I'd prefer it if you terminated the pregnancy. You can name your terms."

Madeline's face crossed his mind, along with the way she looked at children with such tenderness, not annoyance, but genuine concern when they cried.

He added, "However, if you're set on having this baby, I'll provide child support. That's all I can offer. I'll spell it out in my will."

His tone was calm, but his resolve was clear. That was his last offer.

Lydia realized Trevon had made his decision, and it was final.

She had no