Chapter 56 How unlucky could she get, running into an enemy even at the hospital Caroline hurried off, anxious to avoid confrontation. She was already rushing to work and had…

Chapter 55 Caroline’s face went pale instant. She saw blood. Oh no! Is something wrong with my baby Frantically, she rushed out of the restroom, grabbed her bag, and made her way out. “Anna, I need to step out for something urgent. I’ll be back before the afternoon shift starts, she called out. “Huh? Where are you going, Caroline?” But she was already gone. Caroline flagged down a taxi and headed straight to the hospital. Registering for an appointment in obstetrics, she sat anxiously, her heart filled with guilt and worry. I’m not living for just myself anymore. I’m a mother–to–be. How could I have neglected my health like this? Her irregular eating habits and fainting episodes from low blood sugar haunted her thoughts. If something happens to my baby. I’ll never forgive myself.  Having grown up without family. Caroline always dreamed of having someone connected to her by blood. This baby was her chance, and she would do everything in her power to protect it. Even if the father was Nash, she would never let him know about the pregnancy. “Number 31, Caroline, please come in, the nurse called. After a series of tests, Caroline sat nervously with her results in hand, waiting for the doctor. “Doctor, I noticed spotting, so I came in right away. Is my baby okay?” The doctor reviewed the results and reassured her, “There’s no major issue,” Caroline felt a wave of relief wash over her….

Chapter 54 She might have lacked experience with intimacy, but she wasn’t completely naive. If David didn’t have. feelings for her, how could he have reacted like that? Men, whether they were sweet–talking or coldly dismissive in bed, couldn’t be trusted at all! Quickly grabbing her clothes from the floor, Caroline shipped them on without much care. She decided she’d better sleep in the guest room. Sharing a bed with David felt like a death sentence. Reaching the door, she grabbed the handle and tried to open it. “Huh? Why isn’t it opening?” She pulled at it several times, but it wouldn’t budge. “Is it broken?” she muttered. “What kind of cheap quality is this “It’s locked,” came David’s voice from behind her, startling her. Turning around, she saw him standing there, wearing only a towel. His skin glistened with droplets, and his damp hair added to the sight of his defined chest and eight–pack abs. Why does he always come out half–naked?Sure, his body was impressive, buti couldn’t care less. “Locked?” Caroline asked. “Did Mom do this?” “Who else?” “She… fine. Caroline sighed. “Does this mean we can’t sleep in separate rooms anymore?” Her eyes darted around the room as an idea came to her. She rearranged the sofa, brought over a blanket, and turned it into a makeshift bed. It wasn’t spacious, but it was enough for one person to lie down. “There, all set,” she said, clapping her hands. “Time to sleep.” She scooted aside to make room….

Chapter 53 Caroline was overwhelmed with shame. The first time she lost her innocence, it was against her will. Now, it seemed like she was going to be forced again. She couldn’t even protect her own body. “Please  Caroline’s voice shook as she begged, “Don’t, lease don’t…” David had buried his face against her neck, but he suddenly froze. Her voice–it was so much like Elizabeth’s that night. The tone, the trembling, the helpless confusion–it was identical. But back then. even with her protests, David had carried on to counter the effects of the drug. Why? Why did Caroline’s voice remind him so much of Elizabeth’s? They were sisters, but they weren’t biologically related. Noticing David’s hesitation, Caroline felt a spark of hope. I’ll cooperate with anything else you want, but not this… Let me go, David, I’m begging you,” she pleaded, her voice soft and full of tears. David tilted his head slightly and whispered against her ear, “You’re giving yourself too much credit, Caroline. She stiffened, confused by his words. “Do you think I need to force you when I can have any woman I want?” he sneered. “This is all for show. “For show?” “There are people outside, set up by Mom, keeping an eye on us.” What? Caroline turned her head toward the door and spotted a faint shadow under it. Someone was indeed standing right outside. “Make some noise,” David ordered, his hand pinching her waist hard, “Louder.” The sudden pain made Caroline cry out. As the pain…

Chapter 52 Caroline immediately regretted her earlier actions. Why couldn’t I just keep quiet? She knew David held grudges and loved seeking revenge. Now, her impulsive words had backfired on her. Seizing the moment when David wasn\\ paying attention, she prie\ his hand away and turned toflee. But as soon as she spun around, she was greeted by…

David’s lips twitched faintly. He didn’t need to taste the soup to understand its effects—the name was enough. “Mr. Ellison, Madam Harper prepared this specially for you. Would you like…

Chapter 35 This time, Valerie didn’t respond. She simply got into the car in silence. As they arrived at the hotel, she finally spoke, her voice flat. “I’m going back…

Chapter 34 They must have cost a fortune. But what Terrence lacked the least was money. Terrence, am I just a pet to you? Can you just come and go…

Chapter 33 Valerie thought of Terrence and Margaret. When they took wedding photos one day, would Terrence also smile so brightly? Valerie chuckled to herself. That had nothing to do…

Chapter 32 The assistant was speechless. Valerie went to the National Academy of Sciences to meet Davion, her father’s former colleague and alumnus. He was also the head of the…