Sarah wasn't exaggerating or bluffing; she had seen Eulalia's medical records before aand had even performed surgery on her this time. No one knew Eulalia's condition better than she did.Percival's face changed instantly, his hand trembling, his throat bobbing."Is her uterus still there?" he asked.Sarah furrowed her brows, puzzled. Outside of her work, she was usually slow to react. She looked at Percival, clearly not understanding what he meant."It's still there," she answered honestly."Then why can't she get pregnant? As long as the uterus is there, she should be able to conceive with some care," he argued.Sarah's expression tightened, and she took a deep breath. "Do you even know what her health is like? If she gets pregnant, she's likely to have a miscarriage. Do you have any idea how damaging that is to a woman's body?"Even if Eulalia's stomach cancer was cured, her poor health would linger, causing her extreme pain and shortening her lifespan.Percival retorted, "It's dam
Warning: This chapter contains scenes of abusive behavior from Percival towards Eulalia. Proceed with caution."You knew all along?"A glint flashed through Evadne's eyes as she nodded. "Mabel recently saw Eulalia taking some medication. Curious, she took a closer look and realized it was the same prenatal medicine her daughter-in-law has been taking."So he was the last to know about Eulalia's pregnancy? Percival felt a pang of discomfort but also couldn't understand why Eulalia would keep it from him.Thinking of the lost child, a dull ache settled in Percival's chest. His voice choked up, "When did you find out?""Yesterday. I thought you already knew, so I didn't tell you," Evadne replied, her eyes downcast.If he had known, he wouldn't have pushed Eulalia down the stairs, causing her to miscarry.Evadne hesitated, glancing at Percival's exp
Percival's eyes were dark as night. He reached out to touch Eulalia's cheek, his lips curling into a smirk. "Once you're better, I'll make sure you get pregnant again."Eulalia looked pale as a sheet. After a brief shiver, her mind cleared a bit. "Sure," she said.Percival paused, surprised. Was Eulalia actually being agreeable for once?Just like that, Eulalia’s eyes changed, going all dark and intense. She looked at him like he was something she wanted to squash. “So what? One baby gone, two babies gone. Same difference.”“You!” He lifted his hand, but Eulalia just glared back, unflinching.“Go on, hit me. Make sure you aim for the baby maker!”"You think I can't handle you, Eulalia? If I want you to have children, there are plenty of ways. I could break your legs and chain you to the bed. You'll be helpless, forced to watch as your belly grows and you give birth to one child after another."Percival always made it disgustingly clear: she was less than a pet to him, kept around only
Sarah’s personality isn’t so much cold as it is disinterested in everyone around her—a textbook workaholic. She’s the kind of person who never lets her emotions show; you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s seen her angry or laughing. She’s as bland as tap water.As it turns out, it’s not that Sarah never gets angry; it’s just that no one has ever crossed her line before.Sarah first headed to Eulalia’s hospital room. Eulalia had just been sedated, so Sarah didn’t dare disturb her. She stood outside the door, peering in to check on her condition.The nurse taking care of Eulalia noticed her and whispered, “Dr. Sarah.”Sarah gestured for her to come out. Once the nurse did, she asked, “How is she doing now?”“She’s asleep after the sedative.”Sarah pondered for a moment, “Take good care of her. Let me know if anything changes.”The nurse nodded, “Alright.”“You can go back in.”After the nurse went back inside, Sarah’s gaze suddenly shifted to a room diagonally across from her. Her
"Eulalia, why don't you just be a good little baby-making machine? Don't worry, I'll take good care of your kids. They won't be missing any limbs or anything. They'll live just like you—worse than dead."Percival's face froze upon hearing the voice message, his eyes widening before they began to crack in tiny fissures.Evadne still held onto Percival's arm, but her grip had loosened. A chill emanated from the depths of her heart, spreading throughout her body, making even her toes curl up. Her calves trembled uncontrollably."It's not like that... Percy..."After what felt like an eternity, Percival finally looked down at her. His eyes were cold, his face devoid of any smile. The aura he exuded made Evadne shudder.In Evadne's mind, only two words surfaced: It's over."So what is it like then?" Percival's lips curled into a smile that didn't reach his eyes. He never thought that Evadne would say such things to Eulalia behind his back. Each word, each syllable, felt like needles pierci
Evadne's lips were trembling, "Percy, are you doubting me?"Percival's eyes were dark, his face so grim it looked like it could drip water. He swallowed hard before speaking, "Evadne, you know I like people who are obedient and honest. I despise deceit."He gripped Evadne's chin tightly, as if he wanted to crush her jawbone. Forced to tilt her head back, her face was utterly pale. Whether it was from fear or pain, she tried to remain calm. But under Percival's piercing gaze, she felt guilty and her eyes flickered.Percival saw every nuance of Evadne's expression and let out a cold laugh.That laugh sent chills down Evadne's spine, making her legs tremble uncontrollably.Percival was already starting to doubt her. It wouldn't be long before he found out she had intentionally fallen down the stairs to frame Eulalia.Evadne didn't know how to dispel Percival's suspicions. The more she spoke, the more mistakes she'd make. Percival hated being deceived the most. Evadne felt her face drain
"Packing your stuff when you get home. Call me when you're ready to move, I'll arrange a driver," Percival said, his voice devoid of any warmth.Evadne was stunned. She hadn't expected Percival to kick her out so abruptly. After a long pause, she finally managed to say, "Alright."Mabel, who was standing nearby, was equally shocked. Not only had Evadne been discharged from the hospital, but now Percival was kicking her out. Could it be because he found out that Evadne had deliberately fallen down the stairs to frame Eulalia? Mabel wanted to speak up for Evadne, but guilt held her tongue. She didn't say another word until they left the hospital.Oliver quickly obtained the day's security footage from the building and rushed home, not even stopping for dinner. He began searching for the specific clip Percival had mentioned in his text. Percival had only given a rough time frame, not specifying what had happened during that
Eulalia was in a daze, Percival’s words echoing in her ears.—“You can have as many kids as you want in the future.”She was reminded of the nauseating words Percival had said earlier in the day when he brought Evadne to her hospital room.Eulalia shook her head, her reddened eyes staring blankly out the window. She mumbled to herself, her throat choked with sobs.Percival felt a sudden jolt in his heart. Before he could react, Eulalia let out a piercing scream and burst into tears.People break in an instant. Furious, Eulalia threw her head back, catching Percival off guard. He almost bit his tongue as his chin collided with her head.Quickly, Percival wrapped one arm tightly around Eulalia’s upper body while his other hand frantically pressed the call button on the wall.Worried she might hurt herself again, he swiftly grabbed both her wrists, restraining her in his arms.He had never really comforted anyone before; even his tenderness towards Evadne was half-hearted. Now, with Eula