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? Are you ready to hand me the five

rummage through my bag? Don’t

talk to me about privacy! Did you care about privacy when you went to the bank to check my transaction

asked you to cheat on me during our marriage?”

her while whispering. “Lower your voice! Do you want my mom to hear us?”

look at him. She retorted coldly, “lan,

my mom sees us sleeping in

care. She can think whatever she wants”

He waved the bank card in front of her eyes and spoke gloomily.

thought she might as well

give you back the five

just to divorce him. This made lan feel a stifling anger in

He pressed down on Erin’s shoulders. The force made her

if I don’t let go?” lan

remain calm and said, “lan, I’ve given you back the money. If you keep bothering me like

love with someone

She received a message.

of her immediately. He turned to go to the sofa to get

bag tightly. She’d already guessed that he wanted to see her phone. The message was from Chandler, and she didn’t want lan to know about her relationship with

her, his face tense

sneered and said coldly. “Why do I

cabinet, took a cigarette from a pack, and lit it

you

eyes, Erin spoke calmly. “Just leave: I’m really tired

myself!” lan was about to leave the

really want? You said that if I gave you back the five million dollars, we would divorce. Have you changed

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