Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Beth’s gaze shifted to Maggie’s stomach. After Several days, it seemed that her stomach hadn’t changed.

much. Even in the fitted dress, there wasn’t much to see.

She had hoped that by letting Clara know, Maggie would lay low for a while, or perhaps the Harrises would step in and send her away.

Unexpectedly, just in a few days, Nathaelg would once again show up publicly with her.

“Not a surprise. I came here to talk to you, Beth said gently, standing beside her.

Maggie stayed quiet, waiting patiently for what Beth had to say.

“My family has already arranged the marriage with Master Harris. Ms. Adam, you should know that for someone like Nathael, casual flings are fine, but marriage is a big deal involving two families.”

Beth glanced at the woman beside her. Maggie was undeniably beautiful. There was something about her that was both lively and haughty, with a hint of coldness, that could easily attract men.

Maggie smiled, not particularly fazed, and said, “I thought you’d come up with something more creative, Ms. Bray. But it seems you’re sticking to the same old lines.

gaze turned sharper. “If Nathael wants to fool around with you, I might ignore it. But eventually,

me, I’ll always be his legitimate wife, bearing his children and continuing his family

trying to convince Maggie or herself,

“Bearing

before her. Beth had that assertive aura. Though not extraordinarily

with unfulfilled love, tend to lower their guard, regardless of

Some Dreams Are Better to

love her, just being his wife would

Maggie’s eyes, Beth’s expression darkened.

straightforwardly, “Nathael won’t touch you if he doesn’t love you. If you’re

to deny that when she said those words, she felt both jealous and envious.

him, and envious that she had plenty of time to dream of growing old with him and having a house full of

were things she couldn’t have.

anger. Her eyes darted to Maggie’s belly as she said coldly. “Even if the Harrises agree to let you have this kid, he’ll just end up being an illegitimate child! Or maybe I’ll be the one raising him.”

aback when she brought up her

last time got her all worked up these

me. They probably heard some gossip from Beth, thinking I was expecting.

you binge–watching too many dramas? Keeping the baby under your name? Let’s put aside Nathael’s opinion for now. According to today’s laws, if I disagree, you won’t