Chapter 7
Chapter 7
I completely lost constiness.
When i woke up, the sharp smell of disinfectant stang iny pose. I tried my bead slightly and new I am sitting by my bedside his eyes tot and
bloodshot
He leaned closer, forcing a stiff unde. “Claire, you’re awake. How do you feede
turned away, refusing to look at him, “Leave”
“Claire, why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant?“
tering this, I couldn’t help bont laugh.
“I was going to tell you, but you were hay taking wedding photos with Miss Harris”
“Oh, and when she came to see me, I was throwing up right in front of her. But she insisted I wasn’t pregnant, odor be bothered to explan
Tim, you heard what the doctor said, did’t you? The baby was healthy. You finally had a child, and you killed it with your own hands. “
I burst into loud laughter, but tears soon followed.
Why was I
ing? I should have been happy. After all, I had finally gotten my revenge on Liam.
I stared at him, refusing to miss a single moment of his pain.
“Wasn’t I right? Someone like you doesn’t deserve to have a child”
Maybe this was fate. Despite my efforts to keep the baby, it was gone in the end.
Perhaps it was for the best. This way, Liam and I could truly sever all ties
He shook his head and muttered, “No, it’s not like that.” Panicking, he reached for my hand.
I broke free and slapped him repeatedly. The needle in my arm tore through my skin, but I felt no pain and continued hating hum
- me. You disgust me. The baby is gone, and that’s a relief–I don’t have to abort it?”
“Dep’t touch me.
Stop pretending to care. Get out. Leave!”
I grabbed anything
within reach on the bedside table and hurled it at him. He didn’t dodge, letting it all hit him.
Soon, scratches appeared on his face, and his clothes were soaked with water.
Liam had always been meticulous about his appearance. This was the first time I’d seen him look so disheveled, and it was deeply sate
“Time, I’ll go. But you’ve just had a miscarriage. Your body hasn’t recovered yet. Don’t do this.”
Eventually, the doctor came in and sedated me.
When I woke again, my emotions were calmer, I called Liam’s mother and asked, “Does your offer still stand?”
you take the money and never show up in Liam’s life again.”
She chuckded “Of course. As long as you take
She was right–given the current situation, a marriage alliance between the Carter and Harris families was their only option
Soorten million dollars were transferred to my account,
But Liam’s frequent visits made it difficult for me to leave.
day, Anna Harris came to the hospital. Liam was sitting by my bedside, trying to feed me.
Her gaze was filled with jealousy, though she maintained the poised and graceful demeanor of a proper heiress.
Chapter 7
“Liam, we’re at the wedding preparation stage now. This is your responsibility
“Once the alliance is secured, the Carter and Harris families will be tied together. You should focus more on creating value–it help make up for certain shortcomings”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “Certain shortcomings?
So, even Mass Harris wasn’t above disclain.
She glared at me, her eyes brimming with resentment.
Understandably so–my public statement and Liam’s frequent visits had solidified her image as the third party in our story.
With a loud crash, Liam slammed the thermos onto the bedside table.
smirked coldly. “Miss Harris, I forgot to tell you the engagement is off.”
Anna was stunned. “Off? Are you sure?”
Liam’s expression darkened, “Miss Harris, your ruthless actions have already cost the Carter family a child. We cannot accept a You”
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Anger and bitterness flickered in Anna’s eyes, but in the end, she only said, “Tine. Don’t regret this
She storied out, slamming the door behind her.
Liam tried to feed me soup again, but 1 pushed him away.
“I want to sleep.”
“Alright.”
I was shocked. I hadn’t expected the loss of the baby to prompt Liam to make such a decision.
By canceling the engagement in front of me, he seemed to be indirectly expressing his feelings.
