Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
Silvanburg's seasons were always like spring, but this winter was exceptionally chilling.
Cecilia stood before the full-length mirror, clad in a thin wedding gown with a voluminous and heavy train that accentuated her increasingly skeletal frame. Despite her fair complexion and delicate features, she appeared even more emaciated, yet she remained the most beautiful bride of the day.
Bang!
The bedroom door was kicked open.
"Cecilia! What have you FUCKING done now?" Alston's handsome face exuded an imposing aura, his dark eyes tinged with a chilling glint.
He threw a stack of old newspapers at Cecilia's face. "You shameless bitch, how did you convince my mother? How could she agree to this ridiculous marriage?!"
Cecilia furrowed her brows, instinctively touching her small abdomen. The gown was huge, but her eight-month belly was too large to conceal.
Alston's gaze fell on her belly, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery. "And you're carrying someone else's bastard!"
"It's not..."
It's not a bastard.
Cecilia instinctively rebutted, but Alston cut her off, grabbing her by the neck and sneering, "Not a bastard? Then is it my child? It seems like tonight is the first time we've met!"
Cecilia's neck creaked under his grip, but her hands instinctively shielded her abdomen.
"Let go of me..." Cecilia's face flushed as she struggled, her eyes fixed on Alston. "If something happens to me, you won't fare any better!"
Alston's gaze darkened abruptly, and he loosened his grip.
Cecilia slumped to the ground, her slender neck marked with red imprints.
She lifted her trembling hand to touch them, breathing heavily, locking eyes with him as she gritted her teeth. "Didn't your mother tell you? Your three brothers all died of cancer. Your family has a genetic defect, and you can't escape it. You have an eighty percent risk of leukemia, and coincidentally, I'm a suitable match."
"You're lying!" Alston clenched his fists, his jaw tightening. "That's just a risk!"
"It's a high risk! Your mother has only you left, and with an eighty percent chance, she wouldn't dare to gamble!" Cecilia smiled coldly. "I promised your mother I'd be ready to donate bone marrow for you anytime, but you have to marry me."
Alston's expression turned uglier. He remained silent for a moment before disdainfully saying, "Cecilia, I can promise you anything except marriage."
"Except marriage, I want nothing." Cecilia's gaze was firm, her tone almost stubborn.
Alston pulled her up from the ground, gripping her chin tightly, his cold eyes tinged with redness. "Why? Have you gone mad? Even if you have to walk down the aisle alone with this fucking bastard today, you still insist on marrying me? Don't you know I only want to marry Marian?!"
Cecilia's ears buzzed, her stomach churning violently. His words, like sharp blades, seized her heart.
Her nose tingled. She bit her lip, took a deep breath, and forcefully suppressed the tears in her eyes. Then she lifted her chin, meeting his gaze coldly. "You're here about Marian's disappearance, aren't you?"
"Marian's disappearance is indeed related to you!" Alston's thin lips curved into a sneer, his strong fingers almost crushing her jaw.
"I don't have that much power. It was your mother's help." Cecilia smiled bitterly, pointing to the marriage contract on the dressing table behind her. "The wedding is over; all that's left is the marriage license. Your mother will only see Marian safe once she sees the signed paper today."
"You're fucking insane!"
Alston was instantly annoyed and swung his arm forcefully.
Cecilia, too weak to resist, was thrown out abruptly, her belly hitting the edge of the table. A sharp pain surged through her.
"AH!!" Her belly tightened as waves of intense pain struck her.
Cecilia clutched her belly, her face drained of color, her delicate eyebrows furrowed deeply. "Take me to the hospital, quickly. Take me to the hospital-"
Alston's gaze darkened as he crouched down, glaring at Cecilia. "Tell me, where is Marian? Tell me, and I'll take you to the hospital!"
Soon, the pure white wedding dress was stained red with blood. Cecilia's hands, trembling as they rested on her belly, were instantly soaked in blood.
"I don't know! She didn't tell me."
Cecilia bit her lip tightly, panic overtaking her as the intense pain in her abdomen made her terrified.
She felt like she might go into premature labor after being bumped by Alston, as if she were about to give birth too soon.
"Are you still lying to me?"
Alston's expression was blank, his eyes like the deep sea. For a moment, something flickered in his gaze, but it disappeared instantly.
At the moment of eye contact with him, Cecilia's heart skipped a beat. She saw ruthlessness in his eyes, just like eight years ago.
She knew begging him was useless, so she dragged her wet hem, soaked in blood, and reached for the phone on the dressing table.
Alston suddenly stood up, one step ahead of her. Grabbing the phone, he pulled out the SIM card right in front of her.
"What are you doing?"
Cecilia's voice choked with tears, the sobs in her throat impossible to suppress. A wave of helplessness and grievance invaded her limbs. The dull pain in her chest even surpassed the pain of labor contractions.
Alston ignored her, walking straight into the bathroom.
Moments later, Cecilia heard the sound of the toilet flushing.
"No-"
Cecilia froze, her head buzzing. She couldn't believe her ears.
She knew what Alston was doing. He must have flushed her SIM card!
For Marian, he forced her to this extent. Even if she died here, he wouldn't show an ounce of pity.
As soon as Alston came out of the bathroom, he reached out and unplugged the landline fixed on the dressing table, tearing apart the phone line completely.
Cecilia couldn't bear it any longer. She slipped and fell to the ground, clutching his trouser leg as she pleaded, "I'll do anything, but my child must be safe! I don't want to marry you anymore. Please save my child, I beg you."
"Alston! This is YOUR child too!"
Chapter 1 This is YOUR Child
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Chapter 2 On the Verge of Death
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Chapter 3 Three Years Later
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Chapter 4 Where's My Dad
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Chapter 5 Crises
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Chapter 6 Can You Promise Me Something
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Chapter 7 Tattoo
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Chapter 8 He Doesn't Keep His Word
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Chapter 9 Pregnant
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Chapter 10 A Secret
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Chapter 11 Underwear
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Chapter 12 Unfair
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Chapter 13 How Fu*king Close They Were
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Chapter 14 Conflict
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Chapter 15 Anger
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Chapter 16 Chapter 16
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Chapter 17 Chapter 17
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Chapter 18 Chapter 18
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Chapter 19 Chapter 19
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Chapter 20 Chapter 20
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Chapter 21 Chapter 21
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Chapter 22 Chapter 22
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Chapter 23 Chapter 23
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Chapter 24 Chapter 24
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Chapter 25 Chapter 25
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Chapter 26 Chapter 26
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Chapter 27 Chapter 27
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Chapter 28 Chapter 28
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Chapter 29 Chapter 29
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Chapter 30 Chapter 30
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Chapter 31 Chapter 31
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Chapter 32 Chapter 32
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Chapter 33 Chapter 33
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Chapter 34 Chapter 34
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Chapter 35 Chapter 35
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Chapter 36 Chapter 36
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Chapter 37 Chapter 37
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Chapter 38 Chapter 38
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Chapter 39 Chapter 39
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Chapter 40 Chapter 40
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