Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 24 Pressuring Erin to Get Pregnant

lan and Erin felt awkward when they heard Mary’s words.

“Mom, why would you bring up the topic of having children out of nowhere?” lan was the first to speak. Losing his appetite, he put down

his spoon.

“Why can’t we talk about it? You and Erin have been married for a year now. Look at your cousin. He’s three years younger than you and already a father. His wife even gave birth to twin sons. I’m not expecting you to have twins, but at least have a baby.”

Listening to her mother–in–law urge her to get pregnant made Erin regret following lan home. Their act seemed never–ending…Thinking

that she would soon be divorcing lan, Erin didn’t want to continue discussing this topic. She put down her spoon and glanced at Mary. “I

have a headache. I’m going to bed first.”

Before they could react. Erin stood up. Mary slammed her spoon out of anger. She was so furious that she was at a loss for words.

Erin paused for a while but didn’t turn back. She headed straight to the second floor.

Watching her daughter–in–law’s change of attitude at the mention of having children, Mary choked up and said, “lan, look at your wife. She’s becoming more and more unreasonable. I just want a grandson. How dare she throw a tantrum in front of me? The last time I came. she said she wanted to give birth to a son and a daughter for our family. It hasn’t been that long, and she’s changed her mind. What’s going on with you two?”

lan’s eyes darkened. He chuckled in response to Mary’s question. “Mom, you’re thinking too much. We’re fine. I told you, Erin is just tired tonight. We can talk about having children later. I’m going to bed too. Mom, get some rest too. Let’s clean up the kitchen tomorrow.”

Seeing that her son didn’t want to talk anymore, Mary sighed and let it go for now.

After taking a shower, Erin walked out of the bathroom. She abruptly stopped in her tracks and asked in a displeased tone. “What are you doing here?”

She was in the guest room.

was lying sideways. Holding a bank card between his fingers, he teased Erin. “What?

rummage through my bag? Don’t

about privacy! Did you care about privacy when you went to the bank to check

you to cheat on me during our marriage?” Erin was raging.

walked to her while whispering. “Lower your voice! Do you want

couldn’t be bothered to look at him. She retorted coldly, “lan, get out and go back

sleeping in two different rooms, what

She can

of her eyes and spoke gloomily. “Erin, are you really willing to give me five million dollars just

the card, Erin thought she might as well give him

replied. “Yes, I’ll give you back the five million! Whenever you’re free, let’s go to City Hall and get

five million dollars just to divorce him. This made lan feel a stifling anger in his chest.

want to divorce me that badly?” He pressed down on Erin’s shoulders. The

if I don’t let go?” lan stared at her face

she pretended to remain calm and said, “lan, I’ve given you back the money. If you keep bothering me like this, it’ll only

in love with someone else?”

a message. A hint of nervousness flashed

immediately. He turned to go to

that he wanted to see her phone. The message was

stood before her,

“Why do

from a pack,

long have you been dating

“Just leave: I’m really tired and

you won’t tell me, I’ll find out myself!” lan

suddenly asked. “What do you really want? You said that if I gave you back the five million dollars,

one second, lan couldn’t figure out what he really wanted. He thought he would be satisfied after sleeping with Erin, but when she really returned the money, he felt somewhat uneasy. Her lack of attachment and reluctance to stay