Alice sighed as she absentmindedly played with her food on the plate."I'm considering taking a break until the delivery. What do you think?" After pondering for a while, she looked at Siya.Siya let out a worried sigh and nodded."I think that's the right decision, but can you handle it?" Siya had concerns about Alice's mental state.Since Alice had discovered her pregnancy, she had been under a great deal of stress. Staying home all day might exacerbate her anxiety."I'll work as a freelancer," Alice explained.Siya agreed with Alice's plan, understanding that it was a reasonable choice. Finding new work in her current state would be nearly impossible, and freelancing would provide her with more flexibility during this challenging time.The next day, Alice made her way to the company, clutching her resignation letter in her trembling hand. It was a difficult decision, and her heart was heavy with the weight of it all.As she entered the office, she felt a sense of anxiety, knowing t

James was trying to process this information."I had no idea. I mean, you never mentioned any of this before.""I'm so sorry for not telling you earlier," Alice apologized, looking down at her lap."It's just that everything happened so quickly, and I was trying to adjust to the changes in my life."James tried to process this unexpected revelation. It was a lot to take in.Alice continued, "The reason I'm telling you all this is because... I don't want to keep it a secret. I thought you should know."James's expression filled with concern. "And now, you're pregnant?"Alice nodded, her gaze dropping to her belly. "Yes, and it's been quite a surprise for me too. I didn't plan for any of this.""What about your husband? Did he know about your pregnancy?" James inquired."No, he doesn't, and I don't have any plans to tell him," Alice replied with a hint of sadness. James was taken aback by her response. He couldn't help but ask."Why did you get divorced?"Alice fell into silence. She co

Lucas and Alex had just sat down at their table when Alex's eyes caught sight of the familiar person in the corner."Alice?" Alex wasn't entirely sure if the woman he had spotted was indeed Alice, considering how improbable her presence here was."Alice? Why are you suddenly mentioning her?" Lucas was perplexed by the sudden mention of Alice's name. Alex gestured towards someone behind Lucas, leading him to turn around and follow Alex's gaze.When Lucas laid eyes on Alice, he was utterly astonished, mirroring Alex's reaction."What on earth is she doing here?" Lucas muttered. He shot Alex a searching look, expecting an explanation."How would I know?" Alex replied. As they observed her, Alice rose from her table and began to walk."She's already seen us," Lucas realized she had already noticed them. When he saw her lower her head and cover her face with her hand, he understood she was trying to avoid them.Alex was taken aback by Lucas's sudden reaction but understood the situation wit

Alice, fueled by her own frustration, pursed her lips defiantly and rolled her eyes once more. Seeing her disregard his warning, Lucas's anger surged past its limits.Taking matters into his own hands, Lucas grabbed her face with both hands and forcefully pressed his lips against hers. Shocked, Alice's eyes widened, and her body stiffened in response.When reality struck, she attempted to push Lucas away, but he remained unmoved. Instead, he asserted his dominance by pinning her beneath him, ensnaring her small legs between his long ones, and trapping her against the sofa.Initially, Lucas's intention was to punish her for her defiance, but as their lips met, he lost control. It had been a long time since he had last touched her, and now he realized that his entire body, even his heart, craved her presence.Alice, overpowered by his intense kiss, grasped his coat with both hands. The kiss escalated from controlled to wild, exploring every corner of her mouth as if Lucas's life depende

Siya stared at the beautiful dress in her hand with a sad expression. But she also understood Alice's feelings. She put the dress back in the bag and placed it away.When Alice came out of the bathroom, her mobile was ringing on the table. When she saw the caller ID, she felt frustrated. She tried to ignore it, but she couldn't.In the end, she answered the call."I'm giving you five more minutes. If you don't come out in five minutes, you'll regret it," Lucas warned and hung up before she could say a single word. Alice stared at her mobile screen in awe. Her mind still couldn't process what just happened.She had never seen this side of him before. Why was he being difficult for her? She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She couldn't ruin her mood; it would affect the baby in her belly.She took her clothes and put them on, making sure to choose those that could hide her belly perfectly. After that, she walked out of the room."Are you going out?" Siya was sitting on the sofa,