Jane Gu sat at the dining table outside, her smile slowly fading.
Jane gently stroked her belly.
She had never dared to hope she would have a child.
Because this was her own choice.
Howard Gu's infertility was just a coincidence.
If Howard Gu was able to have children, she still couldn’t—or rather, wouldn’t—get pregnant.
She had never told Cecilia Gu any of this.
Some things are better left unsaid whenever possible.
The more you say, the easier it is to hurt someone. Or as the saying goes, 'I did not kill Boren, but Boren died because of me.'
Yet right now, the little life growing inside her seemed to be waging war against her past.
The smile at the corner of Jane's lips grew more and more bitter.
She didn’t even dare to face the Yun Family, or her own past.
Even though more than twenty years had passed, the memories were still vivid and clear.
Jane didn’t know if she could escape the schemes of those years, just barely surviving.
But the moment she couldn’t reach Leon Mai, Jane’s heart sank—she seemed to know what was happening.
But she still refused to suspect Leon Mai.
After all, Leon Mai was the man she truly loved.
She’d rather believe it was just a coincidence, or a misunderstanding.
She didn’t want to accept that terrifying suspicion.
She tried her best to act normal in front of Cecilia Gu, just so Cecilia wouldn’t worry.
But now, it seemed Cici was starting to get suspicious...
What should I do?
Cici absolutely cannot go back to the Yun Family!
If Cici returns to the Yun Family, she’ll have to take up their responsibilities and fulfill their mission!
Then what about her marriage to Charles Yin...
Jane’s hand holding the chopsticks suddenly tightened!
No, even if Cici isn’t her biological child, she can’t let anyone threaten her!
She’d raised that little girl herself, bit by bit!
She’s her whole life!
She absolutely couldn’t let anyone threaten Cici, couldn’t let anyone destroy her happiness.
Jane slowly set down her chopsticks, stroked her belly, and murmured to herself, "Looks like it’s time to make a decision!"
Jane slowly stood up, didn’t say goodbye to anyone, and turned to leave the house.
Her posture was so determined, her steps so steady.
It seemed she’d never been this serious before.
Serious like never before.
Inside the room, after calming down, Cecilia Gu was about to video call Jane and her Yun Family parents. As long as her identity was confirmed, Cecilia was determined to protect Jane!
If possible, she’d do anything to protect that child too!
Even if Leon Mai refused to acknowledge the child, Cecilia would raise it for her mother!
Cecilia opened the door, ready to talk to Jane, but as soon as she stepped out, she found the house empty.
Jane was gone.