"Ms. Luxford, is everything okay?" Linda asked, noting Sophie's serious expression and growing worry."I just came from the hospital where I visited Valerie. As I was leaving, I saw a man entering Vivienne’s room. What if her pregnancy is..." Sophie's voice trailed off, suspicion clouding her thoughts.Was she doubting her instincts, grappling with Vivienne’s pregnancy, or unconsciously seeking excuses for Cedric?Although she left her sentence unfinished, Linda quickly caught on. After pondering for a moment, she remarked, "I've heard rumors that Mr. Carlson intended to send Vivienne abroad until Tristan was older. Given her desperation to stay, she might resort to anything. And using a child has always been her tactic."Sophie's troubled expression deepened. 'Could that really be true?'-At X Corp.Cedric's expression was unreadable. He glanced up as Evander entered. "Any progress?""The hospital surveillance has been wiped clean, quite thoroughly. It'll take specialists to

The nurse observed Vivienne clutching her stomach, growing increasingly worried.Cedric had made it clear that the child must remain unharmed. Could something already be wrong with the baby?"Ms. Kerrigan, are you feeling alright?" she asked.Vivienne bit her lip, praying the sharp pain in her abdomen would subside. Instead, it worsened, and suddenly, she felt a warm trickle down her legs. Looking down, she saw a fresh stain of red blood."Ms. Kerrigan, you're bleeding!" the nurse exclaimed, dropping her clipboard in shock and dashing to summon medical help.Soon, Vivienne was rushed into an examination room. As the cold ultrasound probe pressed against her belly, turning her face even paler, she kept her eyes glued to the screen."Doctor, is my baby okay?""Ms. Kerrigan, try to stay calm. There's some bleeding, but the embryo is still viable for now. However, there are signs of a threatened miscarriage."Ms. Kerrigan, you are less than three months pregnant, and certain activi

Since the bleeding, Vivienne had been especially cautious, taking medication and receiving progesterone injections on time every day. Although the cast on her leg had been removed, she dared not move around too much. Fortunately, there had been no further instances of bleeding.The doctor wiped the probe clean, set it aside, pointed at the small lump on the ultrasound screenshot, and said with a smile, "Ms. Kerrigan, look, the fetus looks quite healthy. As long as you get through the first trimester, there shouldn't be any major issues."Upon hearing that the baby was healthy, the tension in Vivienne's heart finally eased. Although Cedric had not visited during this period, he also had not mentioned anything about sending her abroad.'But... If this child is born...' Vivienne's expression changed as she thought of William, who clung to her like a detection dog. 'No, Tristan has been turned into his leverage, I mustn't let him get hold of another leverage.'Seeing her expression gro

Vivienne instinctively lowered her head. A sharp pain pierced through her momentarily, but finding no blood on her pants, she sighed in relief before collapsing onto the bed.'William won't show up for a while after getting the money. But with Cedric investigating his affairs, he must suspect the baby.' She gently caressed her flat abdomen, devoid of sensation. Soon, the panic in her eyes eased into calmness. 'I can't keep this baby. I must find a way to dispose of it without Cedric sending me away.'-At X Corp.Cedric stood before a wall, lost in thought. He didn't even hear Evander push the door open and enter until Evander called to him.His outstanding facial features gained a touch of sinister, seductive allure due to his raised brow, but his voice carried a faint chill. "Has everything been taken care of?""Yes, but... There's something you might need some time to digest first." Evander said, looking somewhat uneasy. He then lowered his head and handed over a brown paper b

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