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.

bank card between his fingers, he teased Erin.

my bag? Don’t

care about privacy when you went to the bank to

you to cheat on me during our marriage?” Erin

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

look at him. She retorted coldly, “lan, get out and go back to your

my mom sees us sleeping in two different

care. She can think whatever

against the wall. He waved the bank card in front of her eyes and

card, Erin thought she might as well give him the money

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

to give up five million dollars just to divorce him. This made lan

He pressed down on Erin’s shoulders. The force made her frown. “Let me

me if I don’t let go?” lan

only wearing a bathrobe, and the fact that she was naked underneath made her feel a little anxious. However, she pretended to remain calm and said, “lan,

me? Have you fallen in love with someone

received a message. A hint of nervousness flashed across her

of her immediately. He turned to

see her phone. The message was from Chandler, and she didn’t want lan to

text just now?” lan stood before her, his face tense as he asked through

coldly. “Why do I need to tell

a tea cabinet, took a cigarette from a pack, and lit it with a lighter. After taking

long have you been dating him?”

“Just leave: I’m really tired and don’t want to argue with you anymore.”

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

back, Erin suddenly asked. “What do you really want? You said that if I gave you back the five million dollars, we would divorce. Have you changed your mind?”

she really returned the money, he felt somewhat uneasy. Her lack of attachment and reluctance to stay with him made him very disappointed. Had she really fallen