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.

card between his fingers, he teased Erin. “What? Are you ready to hand me

you rummage through my bag? Don’t you know what

“Don’t talk to me about privacy! Did you care about privacy when you went

asked you to cheat on me during

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

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

in two different

don’t care. She can think whatever

off, lan pressed her against the wall. He waved the bank card in front of her eyes and spoke gloomily. “Erin, are you really willing to give me five million dollars just to divorce me?”

she might

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

divorce him. This made lan feel

badly?” He pressed down on Erin’s shoulders. The

let go?” lan stared at her face with

was naked underneath made her feel a little anxious. However, she pretended to remain calm and said, “lan, I’ve

in love with someone else?” lan’s

message. A hint of nervousness

noticed her tension and let go of her immediately. He turned to go to the sofa to

Erin rushed forward and hugged her bag tightly. She’d already guessed that he wanted to see her phone.

text just now?” lan stood before her, his face tense

“Why do I need to

a cigarette from a pack, and lit it with a lighter. After taking a deep puff, he asked,

long have you been dating him?”

leave: I’m really

out myself!” lan was about to leave

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

with Erin, but when she really returned the money, he felt somewhat