Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 496



Edith's words seemed to tighten the grip of Herbert holding her hand, his palm burning against her wrist with an intensity that was almost unbearable. Already dressed in his suit, the grey stripes lent Herbert an air of solidity and formality, a stark contrast to the passion they shared in bed. With an earnest tone, he explained, "Edith, taking the morning-after pill can mess with your hormones. It's not good for you."

Edith couldn't help but laugh, "You do realize that getting an abortion is even worse for your health, don't you?"

"Then keep the baby."

"Excuse me?" She gave him a disbelieving look. "Herbert, you can't possibly think you're being responsible here? We're divorced, and you still want me to have your child? Sure, in exchange for thirty percent of the Taylor Group's shares."

She knew Herbert held sixty percent of the Taylor Group's shares. Having a child and taking half of his shares seemed like a bold move, but Edith stood her ground confidently.

you real estate equivalent to the value of the shares, but

extreme caution, Since taking over the Taylor family business, Herbert had always put family interests first, relegating everything and everyone

made flawlessly.

her voice, "Herbert, don't forget, I'm a Ford through and through. Do you really think

to an arranged marriage and then decided to divorce. She yearned for a love that was whole-hearted and unconditional, which Herbert

deal-breaker for Edith. Content

what do you want? Are the shares that

about the shares,"