Unexpected Encounters: Love, Lies, and Second Chances

Lexi had come to the hospital today to abort her baby. She had registered at the counter and was waiting to see a doctor.Several married couples sat around her. The women were pregnant, and their husbands kept them company. In contrast, Lexi seemed pitiful because she was about to abort her child, and she was there alone. Lexi had accompanied Zachary on a business trip two months ago. They attended a cocktail party, which caused her to get drunk.She was alone in the hotel room when she awoke the next day. The smell of sex and sweat had filled the room while crumpled clothes were scattered on the floors by then. Among the items were Lexi's garments and Zachary's white button-down shirt.There were even traces of Zachary's semen left on her body.Lexi's heart beat wildly and exuberantly with delight at that moment.Zachary had finally accepted her romantic feelings for him after all those years. Her love for him ran deep to the bottom-most parts of her heart.…Alas, Zach

Zachary stood there with his ex-girlfriend, who he linked arms with. Meanwhile, he watched Xavier harass Lexi.It was ironic because someone once said that a man would show some possessiveness over a woman if he truly loved her.As she stood beneath the warm lights, Lexi felt like her heart had been ripped to shreds.Xavier thought Lexi was trying to lie to him, so he chuckled viciously. "Mr. Jenkins is keeping a beautiful lady company. Don't even think about fooling me. Shall we take this conversation elsewhere, Ms. Loyle? What do you think?"Lexi held Zachary's gaze and spoke with a bland tone. "Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Zox is asking whether you've grown tired of toying with me."She then watched him in silence while waiting for his response.Zachary held Yvonne's hand as they walked past Lexi. In that instance, Lexi realized that Zachary's answer no longer mattered.Yvonne turned around just then. She shot a megawatt smile at Xavier while clarifying things. "Zachary and Ms. Loyle a

"Are you sure? Did you take her to the hospital to get checked up?" Martha refused to drop the topic.That was when Lexi exited the bathroom. Only she knew how unnerved and panicked she was in that instant."Lex, are you pregnant?" Martha asked with delight while gazing at the former's stomach.Lexi flashed a faint smile while shaking her head. "Grandma, I've already gone for a check-up at the hospital. I just have an upset stomach, is all."Martha was a little disappointed, but she knew one couldn't force another person to get pregnant. "You must take care of your health. Pay more attention to your recent eating habits."Lexi nodded. Zachary left the room to answer a phone call while Lexi fed Martha some sliced apples. Lexi also chatted with Martha and tried to lift her spirits. After chatting for a while, Lexi left the ward with the empty fruit bowl. As she passed the private lounge area, she heard Mary's voice. It sounded like Mary was mocking her."Zach, I was outside the

Lexi felt her stomach churn and couldn't help but vomit right onto Zachary, who was in front of her. Zachary's expression stiffened with disgust. He looked at the vomit all over himself and glared at her with widened eyes filled with rage.Lexi covered her mouth in apology, though she felt a trace of satisfaction inside. "Sorry. I've been feeling unwell for the past few days."Utterly disgusted, Zachary took off his soiled clothes and threw them into the laundry basket. His lean but muscular physique was exposed. Before he left the study, he warned Lexi coldly, "Move back to Flowerhill Estate. If Grandma finds out you've moved out, I won't let you off."Lexi couldn't move back to Flowerhill Estate now. She had something very important to do. She had to find a safe place to get an abortion. Otherwise, the fear of Zachary finding out about her pregnancy would loom over her constantly.Once Lexi made up her mind, she acted swiftly. She booked a flight to a small city. She caught a p

When the anesthetic wore off, Lexi woke up."You're awake."Lexi turned her head and saw Claude standing by the window. Although the anesthesia had worn off, she still felt weak and limp. She assumed the abortion had already been performed. To her surprise, Claude suddenly said, "The abortion hasn't been done yet. The child is still there."Lexi frowned. "What do you mean?"Her voice was hoarse, and she felt thirsty. Claude walked over and poured her a glass of water. He then helped her sit up to drink it. After she finished, he uttered one word, "Zachary."The color drained from Lexi's face a little. It turned out that he did know Zachary. With a deadpan expression, she asked indifferently, "Will you tell him? Even if you tell him I'm pregnant, he won't want this child.""I won't." Claude pulled a chair over and sat down. He said languidly, "I'm not close to him, so I won't tell him about this."Noticing that she seemed doubtful, he reassured her. "I always keep my word."