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Chapter 08

Author: Kei Nyx
last update Last Updated: 2021-12-31 18:27:55

     My body reacted to my emotions again. I felt my knees going weak when we arrived at Percival's place. It was not just about my emotions. It might also be because of my pregnancy.

"Katalina?" Percival examined me as he pushed the door close.

I have to tell him about my child. I told him that Cadmus left me because I'm infertile, and it seemed like it didn't bother him at all. Now, he has to decide if he can play the role of a father to my child as well.

He has to know so he can decide whether to stay by my side or not. I'm sure it won't be much of a problem because there was no love between us. But, I still respect his opinion about the matter.

"Percival...I have to tell you something," I started.

"Katalina, you're turning pale. Let's go to my room." He went to my side and held my waist as he guided me toward his room.

He made me sit on top of the bed. He even fixed the pillow so I can rest my back there.

"You really ha

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Lilys
She was like hopping from one contract marriage to another without any qualm.. she wasn’t any different from her ex husband who entered with sole purpose for a heir while she for revenge
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Lilys
Couldn’t believe she had thought of using her child as a tool for revenge, just like she was going to use her best friend to prove herself
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understanding on human emotions..
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