Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 170 His Child

Tessa’s hostile way of asking such a derogatory question made Erin feel repulsed. She couldn’t understand how her relationship with Chandler had anything to do with Tessa.

“Who are you to Chandler?” Erin maintained a nonchalant expression.

Tessa mentioning Chandler for a second time didn’t sit well with Erin. Her dislike for the woman before her deepened when she thought of the fact that Tessa was the one who caused her misery by capturing and imprisoning her.

Although Tessa could be considered pretty, she had a scar that marred the middle of her forehead, making her appear somewhat savage and terrifying. At the same time, it elicited a sense of pity for her as well.

Tessa didn’t bother to conceal anything as a slight smirk appeared on her lips. “I’m not anyone significant to him. I just can’t stand seeing him happy! Over the years, he casually sought out women, but each time, he swiftly got rid of them without any lingering attachments by

using money to send them away. Why did he make an exception for you?”

She then answered her own question by continuing, “Perhaps that’s love. Others may not understand it, but one’s own heart knows best

whether they truly like someone or not.”

Erin remained silent, observing the woman before her and not knowing what to say. She wouldn’t utter useless pleas for mercy, as Tessa wasn’t likely to develop compassion suddenly and choose to let her go.

Her calm composure impressed and deeply frustrated Tessa at the same time. It seemed impossible to make Erin cry and beg for mercy.

After observing Erin the whole day. Tessa had a rough idea of what kind of a person she was.

being reasonably shocked and fearful of her surroundings,

unexpected for Tessa.

no plans to torture Erin to make her beg for mercy. Humans couldn’t withstand trials

drastic situation wouldn’t make Tessa gain a

at Erin, Tessa walked toward the monitoring station and looked at an envelope placed there. A hint of unusual excitement flashed in her eyes as she eagerly anticipated witnessing Erin slowly crumble and

I kidnapped you. I can tell you why. It’s because I can’t conceive a child who has Chandler’s genes. The reason is simple as that. You just happened

child in her womb would be the real reason behind her abduction. If what

would be

didn’t manage to locate

sense of fear that was clearly reflected in Erin’s

Erin’s expression, Tessa laughed out loud. “Good! Your expression now is that of a normal person being imprisoned. I thought you were much

want to have his child? What happened between you and him?” Erin

said, “I know that if I don’t explain everything clearly. you’ll incessantly ask me the same questions

and brushed the

scar on my forehead? Back then, when I was still in medical school, I confessed my feelings to Chandler in front of the entire school. Not only did he reject me in front of everyone, but he also humiliated me with his words! That night,

fake look of pity. It’s as

on, “After the incident, overwhelmed with shame and anger, I wanted to end my life.

assault on me to the police. Within half a month, those three criminals were caught, sentenced, and sent to prison. But the emotional trauma I experienced remained unresolved. I indulged in very destructive behavior for a long time and harbored a strong aversion and

ex–husband.”

squinted her eyes and stared at a certain

to me. As a woman who had been mistreated before, I thought God was finally being merciful toward me and

he loved me, he would be understanding and accepting. Ha! Little did I know, once he learned about the humiliation I’d experienced in the past, he had no qualms with subjecting me to domestic violence that lasted

two years.”

These emotions canceled out the anger and hatred