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.

I might ignore it. But eventually, he’ll grow tired of you. There will always be someone

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

convince Maggie or herself, but it wasn’t

Adam chuckled. “Bearing his

Though not extraordinarily

when faced with unfulfilled love, tend

Some Dreams Are Better to Wake

his wife would have felt like a victory for her.

the mockery in Maggie’s eyes, Beth’s expression darkened.

smirked and said straightforwardly, “Nathael won’t touch you if he doesn’t love you. If you’re aiming to bear children, you might want to look to

that when she said those words, she

plenty of time to spend with him, and envious that she had plenty of time to dream

things she couldn’t

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

she brought up her belly, and–she then fell silent.

last time

probably heard some gossip from Beth, thinking I

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 have any custody or guardianship

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