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.

and fearful of her surroundings, she didn’t cry, make a fuss, or break down.

unexpected

torture Erin to make her beg for mercy. Humans couldn’t withstand trials when their bodies were

coercion in a drastic situation wouldn’t make Tessa gain

at an envelope placed there. A hint of unusual excitement flashed in her eyes as she eagerly anticipated witnessing Erin slowly crumble and collapse.

kidnapped you. I can tell you why. It’s because I can’t conceive a child who has Chandler’s genes. The

never imagined that the child in her womb would be the real reason behind her abduction. If what she said was true, did that mean she would be imprisoned until she gave birth to

be horrible!

she failed to escape and Chandler didn’t manage to locate her, what was going to happen after she

sense of fear that was clearly

of a normal person being imprisoned. I thought you were

child? What happened

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

cap and brushed the stray hairs on her

know how I got this 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

astonishment and concern as Tessa continued disdainfully, “Stop looking at me with that fake look of pity. It’s as you think. Those men kidnapped me and took me to a deserted area

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

against a sharp rock. But I guess God wasn’t done with me yet. When I woke up, I found myself in a hospital, saved by a kind lady living in the suburbs who happened to pass by. I dropped out of school after that and reported the assault on me to the police. Within half a month, those three criminals were caught, sentenced, and sent to prison. But the emotional

ex–husband.”

part of her story. Tessa’s expression began to gradually contort and become twisted. She squinted her eyes and stared at a certain point, her gaze somewhat empty yet deep, as

the time when we were both madly in love, he proposed to me. As a woman who had been

during a candid conversation, I revealed the deepest, darkest secret that I’d carefully concealed. I thought that since he loved me, he would

two years.”

anger and hatred she initially held for her