Her subtle fragrance quickly drew him in, and he turned his bites into kisses. She passively endured his overpowering presence. As usual, he sought his own pleasure, completely indifferent to whether she was enjoying it or not. Afterward, he tossed her a pill, which she promptly threw in the trash.

He was taken aback. "Why aren't you taking it?"

"Do you think after you made me take half a bottle of birth control, I can still get pregnant?" she replied, her voice devoid of emotion.

He was stunned. More than shock, a complex, unreadable emotion flickered in his eyes. "What did the doctor say?"

"Nothing much, just that I can't have kids anymore." She nonchalantly wrapped her clothes around herself, adding, "When you have a moment, we should get our marriage certificate."

Casper didn't say anything more. Silence hung heavily between them.

Marian rushed upstairs, her voice urgent, "Sir, there's a call from the Welton family mansion. Jeffrey is seriously ill. You need to go there immediately."

grabbed his coat and turned to Eliza. "Before we get divorced, you're still my wife.

but weren't overly harsh either.

at the mansion, the hall was filled with close friends, family, and other guests visiting Jeffrey. Casper was called into the inner chamber. Eliza stood alone in the

been in poor health for years. The Weltons had tried everything to extend his life. It

the only grandchild allowed to visit him. He came out of the inner chamber, and Tristan pulled him aside. "Will your

said, at most, half a

You need to get Eliza pregnant.

rare genetic makeup, was the best candidate. If Eliza got pregnant, the antibodies in her blood would increase exponentially. With her blood, Jeffrey could live

it your problem or hers? Casper, you need to understand that without your grandfather, the Welton family's fortune will suffer for over a decade. You need to act

She behaved properly,

wheel. After several glances, she turned her face away, staring out the

hospital. Do you think she'll get better treatment there? Maybe you should bring

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