Chapter 371

Quivering with emotion, Vera revealed her innermost desires, her voice trembling, “I yearn to smoke, Rena… I crave the solace of a cigarette.

Sensing Vera’s desperation, Rena helped retrieve a cigarette from her friend’s bag, offering it to her trembling hands.

With her head bowed,

Vera cautiously lit the cigarette, taking a drag before summoning the courage to continue.

Her voice still quivering, she disclosed a disheartening revelation.

“Aline underwent an amniocentesis.

The results revealed she carries a baby boy.

Joseph’s parents welcomed her into their home, providing her with attentive care, while the staff all treat her like she’s Joseph’s real wife.

Vera’s gaze locked with Rena’s as she made a poignant declaration, “Rena, I yearn for a divorce.

Rena consented, yet a lingering fear clutched her

feared that Joseph would not acquiesce to the dissolution of their

a soft chuckle, an echo

me? No, his apprehension stems from the fear

he divorce me for the sake of that child and then Aline fails to deliver, he would end up with nothing and

by this revelation, Rena’s surprise was palpable, the weight of the situation sinking

finished her cigarette, Vera added in a hushed tone, her words laden with concern, “Rena, I’m afraid that what

from him that you had a good rapport with

Robert’s mother is a challenging person

comfort,

us refrain from discussing this matter

Rena, a vague sense of unease

that Robert’s absence from the banquet was somehow connected to the events involving Vera

intention of placing

moments, Vera had stood by her side, extending her

she would do the

their thoughts prevented restful slumber as they shared the

occupied their nocturnal

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