Linda couldn't help but feel worried as she watched Sophie staring at the report with a vacant expression. "Ms. Luxford, are you okay?"'Why does she look so distressed if Tristan isn't Mr. Carlson and Vivienne's son? That should be a reason to rejoice for her,' Linda pondered.Sophie snapped back to reality and forced a smile. "Linda, maybe it's not just him who's got it wrong."'I'm in the wrong too!'She had always believed that Vivienne and Tristan's appearance had ruined her marriage and happiness with Cedric. But now, she suddenly realized that all the misfortunes in her marriage were because of her and Cedric.Even without Vivienne and Tristan, they still wouldn't have been able to hold on until the end because something was missing from their marriage from the beginning. Even if there were no third person, it would have fallen apart on its own.Although Linda was rational and analytical, she lacked experience in the marriage department. There were some things she didn't q
"Mr. Carlson, are you here to pick up Ms. Kerrigan upon her discharge?""The second baby should be about three months old now. How do you plan to handle your relationship with Ms. Luxford and Ms. Kerrigan?"Previously, Cedric had announced to the media that Sophie was the only Mrs. Carlson. However, now that his former fiancée was pregnant with their second child, it was uncertain who would become Mrs. Carlson.Cedric's indifferent gaze swept over the journalists' faces. His lips parted lightly, delivering the answer they least wanted to hear, "No comment.""Mr. Carlson, do you not plan to acknowledge Ms. Kerrigan's status? Without a status, the two children might become the subjects of gossip as illegitimate children. Are you not concerned about that?"The mention of the phrase "illegitimate child" caused Cedric to frown in displeasure. His icy gaze immediately fell on the journalist who had just spoken, and the previously bustling scene fell silent instantly.'Jesus, his glare
"Aaah!"Cedric only tried to pull her away, but Vivienne seemed to have lost her balance. Her body tilted, and she rolled down the steps.Although the steps at the hospital entrance were not as high as those before courthouses and hotels, they were still designed to look elegant. Rolling down more than a dozen steps could land an ordinary person in the hospital for some time, let alone a pregnant woman recently injured and not fully recovered.The journalists surrounding them instinctively stepped back, none daring to move forward to help. They feared Cedric's potential blame if something happened to the child in Vivienne's womb.They knew Cedric's wrath would be unstoppable if they were held responsible. However, if Vivienne got hurt on her own, Cedric couldn't fault them.As Vivienne tumbled down the steps, her careful movements spared her still-recovering leg, transferring the impact to her abdomen.When her body finally stopped, the pain in her abdomen became unbearable. Her
Vivienne was rushed into the emergency room.After a short while, a nurse approached Cedric. "Mr. Carlson, Ms. Kerrigan's uterus has ruptured, and the baby no longer has a heartbeat. We need to perform cervix dilation, uterine curettage, and suture surgery. Please sign here."Cedric took the pen and signed his name."Don't worry, Mr. Carlson. I've informed the doctor," Evander reported."Okay," Cedric replied faintly, finding a chair and sitting down.His cold eyes narrowed as he stared at the operating theater's door. 'She's staged and directed such a great drama by herself. It'd be rude not to give her more spotlight.'"After the operation, let the journalists in," Cedric instructed."Understood," Evander accepted the task.-Three hours later, the operating light finally dimmed, and the doctors and nurses wheeled Vivienne out. She was awake but extremely weak, bursting into tears upon seeing Cedric and the journalists surrounding him. "My baby, my baby!""Mr. Carlson, Ms.
Vivienne's expression changed, and her already pale face took on a more alarming hue, reflecting her inner turmoil. How could Cedric know?'Before I returned to Carlosia, I took steps to erase all traces of my marriage to William, just to make Cedric believe that Tristan is his child. How could he still uncover the truth?'Pushing aside the fear gnawing at her, she struggled to regain composure. "Cedric, what are you suggesting? I don't have an ex-husband. The baby we lost is truly ours."Seeing her attempts at defense, Cedric responded with a cold smirk, his gaze tinged with mockery. "We'll soon find out whether the child is ours.""W-What do you mean?" Vivienne's panic was palpable.'What answer could there be when the baby is already lost?' She instinctively covered her aching abdomen. 'Could it be...'The journalists exchanged bewildered glances, their minds reeling from the sudden stream of conflicting information.Vivienne was meant to leave the hospital today but ended up
Vivienne, her face streaked with tears, pleaded desperately, "Cedric, please! I'm begging you! I don't want to go back to Elmenia! I was wrong. Please don't do this to me!"She clutched Cedric's sleeve, half her body hanging off the hospital bed to keep him from shaking her off."You were wrong? A person like you will never understand right from wrong," Cedric retorted.She had disregarded Tristan's well-being and even schemed to miscarry the baby. How could such a woman comprehend the concept of being wrong?The journalists suddenly realized what had happened, connecting this incident to Tristan's incident. Even those who were slow to catch on now understood. The sympathetic gazes toward Vivienne turned into shock and contempt.'She has such audacity! She not only cuckolded Mr. Carlson but also plotted against him using the baby. What a vicious woman!'"No! I know I was wrong! It was William who forced me. If I didn't agree to his scheme, he would've killed me. It's him, he want
Once inside the elevator, Cedric frowned.Evander could tell what Cedric was thinking and comforted softly, "Mr. Carlson, you've been quite merciful to Vivienne."'While rendering her unable to conceive again sounds cruel, it prevents innocent children from becoming her bargaining chips. And as for Tristan... Despite being deceived for over five years, Mr. Carlson didn't announce his true identity, shielding him from criticism and harm.'Just on these two points, Evander believed Cedric had shown remarkable kindness and mercy.After listening to this, Cedric's frown did not relax but further tightened. Even his gaze reflected a silence heavy with suppression.If possible, he would rather spare Vivienne and turn back time to the moment five years ago.-News about Vivienne had never stopped, but this time, the scandal was far more damaging than the previous ones.Even the Luxford employees could not help but openly discuss it during work hours."I heard Vivienne's going into po
Cedric's deep, seductive voice echoed in her ears, draining the last ounce of strength she had mustered. He enveloped her in his arms, leaving no space between them.Cedric pressed his chin against her forehead as if he had found the most cherished support of his life. Although his lips parted, his voice was barely inaudible. "Soph, I suddenly realize that compared to hating Vivienne, I hate myself even more.”The soft spot in her heart was tenderly touched, overwhelming her with pain and powerlessness.Sophie instinctively wanted to push him away, but his strong arms held her firmly, her face pressed against his chest where his heart raced uncontrollably."Soph, can we give each other another chance to start over?"This time, he would not let anything or anyone come between them. He would simply stand by her, love her, and protect her.Sophie's already unsettled heart was thrown into turmoil once more, and her panic intensified. 'He wants another chance to start over? It might s