Chapter 3 

Hearing my words, he first glanced curiously at my hand behind my back. The next moment, he sneered, staring at me as if he could see right through 

“Claire, you’re absolutely right.” 

“Yes. I’m not fit to have children, just as you’re not fit to marry into a wealthy family. Otherwise, after three years.” 

Liam’s gaze shifted to my stomach, his eyes full of ridicule. 

“Why is there no movement in your belly at all?” 

your belly had done its job, the position of Mrs. Carter wouldn’t have gone to someone else. I wouldn’t have to marry a woman I don’t love 

As he said this, Liam shrugged, the once carefree face I used to love now exuding helplessness. 

Tinstinctively retorted. “Who says my belly hasn’t. 

But I stopped myself just in time, biting my lip hard. 

I couldn’t let my child become a bargaining chip in this cruel game. 

Liam stared at me for a moment, then suddenly reached out to grab what I was hiding 

“You’ve been clutching something since I walked in. Showe 

My heart tightened, and I immediately stepped back, not wanting him to discover the pregnancy test report. 

“Give it to me now! 

The more I dodged. hand. 

the more curious Liam became. He lunged forward, wrapping one arm around me while the other snatched the report from my 

Within seconds, the report was in his grasp. 

“Give it back! You’re not worthy…” 

1 frantically reached for it, my mind screaming that Liam didn’t deserve to be this child’s father. I didn’t want my child to have a father like him. 

But how could I win against him? 

As Liam raised his hand to avoid my grasp and prepared to open the report, his phone buzzed. 

He glanced at the screen and tossed the unopened report back to me. 

“Mysterious, aren’t you? Fine, I won’t look 

As the report landed on the floor, the words “Pregnancy Test” stood out clearly. I rushed to pick it up, but Liam’s foot pressed down on it first. 

He handed me his phone. 

“Help me pick a good wedding photo. It’ll be turned into a poster to welcome guests on the big day.” 

“Take your time. I trust your taste.” 

I crouched on the floor, looking up at him as tears streamed uncontrollably down my face. 

“So, you’re really going through with this wedding?” 

Even though I already know the answer, I couldn’t stop myself from asking 

I hit my lip and stared at Liam, desperately hoping to hear a different response. 

17.06 

Love, a Hollow Promise 

Chapter 3 

Liam lifted his foot and walked to the door, opening it wide 

Outside, rain poured relentlessly. 

He turned back to lock at me, his expression unreadable. 

“Why ask the same question again?” 

The rain intensified, splashing on the ground as if mirroring my anguish. 

Then, I heard Liam say, “My wedding is the day after tomorrow. Marrying into the Harris family is the best choice for me and the Carter family.” 

“Don’t worry. Stay y with me, and I won’t let you suffer.” 

ty,wedding is the day after tomorrow! 

“Stay with me, and I won’t let you suffer!” 

His words echoed in my ears, leaving me in shock. 

After speaking, Liam walked out without looking back. 

I picked up the pregnancy report, clutching it tightly to my chest, unable to stop sobbing. 

Perhaps I should have understood long ago–there are no fairy tales between a prince and a commoner. In the eyes of someone horn into a powerful family, only benefits matter. 

I was nothing more than a tool for his convenience. 

I should have known better.