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Chapter 90
It seemed he had noticed my recent obsession with money and decided to use it as a bargaining chip. However, |
knew the weight of responsibility that cwith money. A woman's greatest self-discipline is not having
children recklessly.
| was planning on divorcing him. If | had another son, my life would mirror my previous one. | couldn’t guarantee
another chance to start over. No one could bind my freedom in this lifetime. Love was no longer a mandatory
course in my life.
“I don’t want it,” I said firmly, enunciating each word.
Jared's anger intensified. He clearly saw allowingto have another child as a gift and a safeguard for me.
Having a son to secure a mother’s status and share his wealth-this was his belief. But true happiness cfrom
a mother being esteemed herself, not through her child. A cherished mother was the essence of a joyous state.
“Victoria, you're not the only woman in the world who can givea son. Think carefully,” Jared said angrily,
trying to intimidate me.
| wasn’t intimidated. | smiled charmingly and provocatively said, “Fine, then let another woman have your child.
“As long as she can bear him, I'll even take care of her postpartum. Is that good enough?” With that, | shook off
his hand and walked into the bathroom.
| heard Jared's heavy breathing and thought, ‘He must be furious with my words and actions.”
| used to be so obedient, so submissive, like a small cat without a temper. He was my world; whatever he said, |
followed without my own thoughts or questioning.
But now | was like a rebellious teenager, a wildcat defying him at every turn. He couldn’t controlanymore.
When | cback out, Jared had already left, and | put the box of gold bars into my safe.
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Thinking Jared probably snuck out in the middle of the night again, | was surprised to see him in the hallway in
the morning.
He was dressed impeccably, with his hair slicked back and wearing a dark suit. | had no idea what he was up to.
When he saw me, his expression was stern. He turned and headed downstairs.
were’
Hearing his car pull away, | slowly made my way downstairs to make breakfast for myself. Wendy's cooking skills
were impeccable, and her absence mademiss her meals.
At noon, Melissa invitedto lunch. When | arrived, | realized she had chosen quite a pricey restaurant.
“Ms. Jenkins, did you get promoted?” | asked with a friendly smile as | sat down.
Melissa, however, wore a troubled expression. “No, | actually wanted to ask you for a loan.”
| laughed and asked, “How much?”
“30 thousand.” Melissa knew that amount was small change for me. She sincerely placed a loan agreement on
the table. “I want to buy a small house. Once | have a baby, my mom might cto stay to help.”
| was taken aback. “What about Zachary’s parents?”
Melissa gave a wry smile. “They're helping his brother with two kids, and his sister is pregnant too. They have no
time. |
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asked my mom; she said she'd cif there's a place to stay,”
You're pregnant now?” | asked, shocked.
Melissa lowered her head, blushing
slightly. “No. Zachary and | plan 1g
visit our families. sopn(ahd have a
Wedding We want to buy the house
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| nodded. “Don’t worry. I'll transfer the money this afternoon. If you need more, letknow.”
“No, no, that's enough.” Melissa
insisted. She Wh (sical
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We were seated on the second floor of the restaurant, near a window overlooking the lobby below.
Suddenly, | saw Jared and Tracy
appear downstairs. My face stiffened
as they headed topardd ofivate
reom ddOBYrSTe entering. Tracy
reached out to straighten Jared's
shoulder where it seemed slightly
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