Justin didn’t reach out to wipe away her tears. Instead, he stood coldly at the bedside, maintaining a deliberate distance—neither too close nor too far. In a low, steady voice, he said, “I’ll have Zac arrange the procedure. You just need to stay here and rest.” Emma lowered her gaze, her long lashes casting shadows that hid the glimmer of cold calculation in her eyes. Even though the child belonged to Jacob, and she had never planned to keep it, hearing Justin say he didn’t want the baby still felt like a loss to her.However, Emma wasn’t ready to give up. She had yet to secure the status and wealth she wanted. How could she accept failure now? The child would be aborted, but it wouldn’t be done quietly or without notice. Yet, on the surface, she remained the picture of docility, nodding meekly with an air of sorrow. “I’ll follow whatever you decide, Justin,” she said softly. Seeing her this way, Justin felt a pang of guilt. But the child was an accident and it coul
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