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Feeling anxious, she paced back and forth in the bedroom, contemplating ways to leave the house.
River heard the sound of a car engine coming from downstairs at ten o’clock at night.
She walked over to the window and saw Noah’s car parked outside. Immediately, she made her way downstairs.
It had been a week since they last saw each other, and exhaustion was evident on Noah’s handsome face.
She was well aware of his recent schedule, knowing that he had been away on business trips.
When Noah spotted River standing in front of him, he appeared surprised. “Is there something you need?”
River nodded. “I would like to visit my mother at the hospital tomorrow.”
Noah walked briskly toward the stairs. “Let’s discuss it upstairs.”
She followed him into the study.
Noah sat down at his desk, loosening his tie, and asked, “When do you want to go?”
As River poured water for him, she glanced up. “Can I go tomorrow morning?”
After placing the cup of warm water in front of him, she awaited his response.
He stared at the cup for a moment before speaking coldly, “Ask Reuben to drive you to the company after you visit your mother.”
River hadn’t anticipated him agreeing so quickly, even allowing her to return to work at the company.
Suppressing her joy, she nodded with her head lowered. “Okay.”
Unbeknownst to her, Noah had noticed her sense of happiness.
In a low voice, he commanded, “Come here.”
River looked at him, fully aware of his intentions.
After a brief hesitation, she walked over to him.
He held her by the neck from behind, pulling her into a passionate kiss.
River obediently complied. Having just obtained the opportunity to go out, she didn’t want to let it slip away.
River woke up early on Monday while Noah was still sleeping beside her.
Carefully pushing the blanket aside, she quietly left the room.
After having breakfast prepared by Lily, she hailed a taxi to go to the gynecological department of the hospital.
Following the examination, she went to the doctor with the report in hand.
“You’re six weeks pregnant. You should avoid sexual intercourse during this period of time,” the doctor reminded her.
River widened her eyes in shock. “Six weeks?”
Frowning, the doctor looked at her. “Why? Don’t you want the child?”
Anxiety gripped her heart. “I took contraceptive pills. How did I become pregnant?”
The doctor inquired, “Were they short-term or emergency contraception?”
She tried to recall carefully. “Emergency contraception.”
“You can’t guarantee 100% effectiveness with emergency birth control pills, and they have no impact on the fetus. I must remind you that your uterine wall is very thin. If you choose to terminate this pregnancy, it will be difficult for you to conceive again. Please consider this carefully…”
River left the consultation room with the report, feeling dazed.
She was indeed pregnant…
Pregnant with Noah’s child.
But would he accept this child?
After a moment of contemplation, she took a photo of the report and searched for her chat log with Noah.
She believed that he had the right to know about this since he was the father of the child.
“Abort it! It’s revolting that you’re pregnant with my child!”
River’s ears were suddenly filled with a man’s angry outburst.
She spun around and witnessed a distraught woman clutching onto a man’s clothes, tears streaming down her face. “Do you understand how harmful an abortion is to my body? How could you be so heartless?”
“Your body is not my concern!”
Upon hearing those words, River’s mind flashed back to Noah’s indifferent expression. She realized she was merely an object to fulfill his desires. He might not readily accept the baby growing inside her.
Fearful of confronting the reality she had just heard, River promptly switched off her phone. She needed to find a way to gauge his reaction first.
After placing the report in her bag, she anxiously made her way towards the ward.
When she arrived at Katie’s ward, she composed herself before entering.
Katie was in the midst of eating an apple. Upon seeing River, she immediately broke into a smile.
As she approached the car, Reuben opened the door for her.
Instantly, she could sense the chilling aura emanating from within.
Her heart sank as she heard Noah’s roar. “Get in!”
Swallowing hard, she nervously entered the car.
Before she could settle into her seat, he grabbed her chin, forcing her to meet his furious and intense gaze.
He roared aloud, “River, have you forgotten what I told you?”
Her complexion paled as she tried to explain, “Noah, it’s not what you think…”
“What is the truth, then?” Noah interrupted, his voice harsh. “River, I believe what I saw!”
He tightened his grip on her chin. The pain engulfed her, and she felt tears welling up in her eyes.
How could she explain it in a way that he would believe? Or was it futile to explain, regardless of her efforts? What he witnessed was not the truth, but it seemed he wasn’t willing to believe otherwise.
He stared at her with his cold, black eyes, expecting her to submit and know her place.
He had already made so many exceptions for her. After she made her request the previous night, he didn’t order Reuben to keep an eye on her. He had allowed her to go out alone. How could she betray his trust?
“Say something!” Noah roared. His menacing presence made it hard for her to breathe.
Suppressing her tears and emotions, she mustered the courage to ask, “And what about you, Noah? Are you angry because you feel humiliated, or is it your possessiveness?
“You won’t let me go while seeking your first love. Have you ever considered my feelings?”
“Feelings?” Noah laughed coldly, his words dripping with icy disdain. “River, you’re merely my mistress. You have no right to have feelings.” d
With that, he released his grip on her and pushed her away forcefully. He shouted from the car,
Reuben!”
In response, Reuben promptly entered the car. “Mr. De Marco.”
“Back to Villa Rosa.”
“Right away, Sir.”
Upon their arrival at Villa Rosa, Noah forcefully pulled her out of the car.
Due to the pain in her leg, she struggled to walk steadily, nearly slipping multiple times.
However, Noah paid no heed and dragged her upstairs, forcefully pushing her onto the bed and loomed over her.
Aware of his intentions, she mustered all her strength to resist him, her thoughts consumed by the child growing within her.
“Noah, no! You can’t do this!”
He tightly grasped her hands with his slender fingers, pinning them above her head.
Simultaneously, he forcefully removed her clothing, his voice filled with anger as he shouted, ” You should know the consequences of defying me
Tears streamed down her face as she confronted his madness,
Gradually, she relinquished her futile struggle.
Lying there motionless, she allowed him to do as he pleased with her body…
After a restful afternoon of sleep, River opened her exhausted eyes when Lily came upstairs to call her for lunch.
She changed her clothes before leaving the bedroom. However, Lily looked at her with concern.
Ms. Healy, Mr. De Marco…”