Chapter 14 She’s Pregnant!
Paul hesitated for a moment. “This…”
“What’s the matter?” Harper asked. “Is she not here either?”
“She’s here, but…” Paul hesitated again. “Ms. Caroline angered Mr. David and is being punished in the dark
room.”
Harper gasped. “This won’t do! A couple should talk things through properly. Even if they’re divorcing, it shouldn’t come to this. Quickly, quickly, go and let her out!”
“But…”
“If David asks, tell him it was my decision,” Harper instructed. “I’ll take responsibility.”
Paul nodded and immediately went to release her. Harper followed along.
The dark room was in the basement of the Ellison residence. It was dim, cold, and damp, with a musty smell in the air–not a place for anyone to stay.
As Paul pulled out the key to unlock the door, Harper asked, “How long has she been in there?”
“Three or four days. And Mr. David forbade us from bringing her any food or water, so the madam is very weak.”
Hearing this, Harper hesitated.
She wondered if she should even meet Caroline.
David’s actions were excessive; Caroline must harbor resentment.
Moreover, relationships between mothers–in–law and daughters–in–law were usually strained, especially in cases like this. And Harper was here to persuade her to divorce.
It seemed like bad timing. She decided it was better to leave for now.
“Paul, take her to the hospital for a full check–up and let her rest properly for a few days,” Harper said. “She probably doesn’t want to see me. I’ll leave first.”
Inside the dark room, Caroline vaguely heard voices outside but couldn’t make out what they were saying.
She bit her lip hard, using the pain to stay conscious.
How long does David plan to keep me here? Does he want me to die?
As her thoughts grew fuzzy, someone picked her up.
“Hurry, take her to the hospital. Madam Harper has given the order; don’t delay…”
Caroline’s vision went dark, and she lost consciousness completely.
When she woke up again, she was lying in a hospital bed with an IV drip in her hand.
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Chapter 14 She’s Pregnant!
David, that devil… She needed a divorce. Straight to the ivil office to finalize it!
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“Ma’ain, you’re awake,” Paul said. “Thanks to Madam Harper, otherwise your life would have been in danger.”
“Who’s Madam Harper?”
“Mr. David’s mother. She saved you.”
David might be awful, but his mother seemed kind–hearted.
Caroline propped herself up against the bed, sipped some warm water, and ate a little. Slowly, she began to regain her strength.
As she stared blankly at the IV bag, the doctor suddenly walked in.
“Ma’am, are you feeling any discomfort?”
“Much better,” Caroline replied. “Once the IV finishes, can I go home?”
The doctor’s expression turned strange. “Are you sure you don’t feel anything unusual?”
Caroline frowned. “Should I… feel something?”
Without answering, the doctor handed her a report.
The words on the page stood out in bold clarity. “Four weeks pregnant.”
What? I was pregnant!
Caroline couldn’t believe her eyes.
“This was discovered when we ran your bloodwork,” the doctor explained. “Fortunately, the fetus is healthy and doing well. Congratulations, ma’am, you’re going to be a mother.”
Caroline’s mind went blank. She couldn’t think at all.
Four weeks pregnant… Calculating the timing, it must have happened on her wedding night at the hotel!
Which meant… The child’s father wasn’t David at all!
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