Chapter 104

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Izzy walked into the coffee shop and immediately caught sight of Monica, who was seated in the far corner. The atmosphere was warm and inviting–sofi yellow lights bathed the room, blending with the low hum of conversation and the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee, Despite the peaceful ambiance, Monica stuck out like a sore thumb.

She wore a sleek black dress, almost too formal for a place like this, as if it could somehow hide the exhaustion etched into her face. Dark circles ringed her eyes, the kind even expensive makeup couldn’t fully conceal. Her complexion was pale, almost sickly, stark against her meticulously styled hair. Yet, despite plenty of other empty seats scattered throughout the café, Monica had chosen that isolated corner, as though she wanted to melt into the shadows and avoid being noticed.

Izzy walked over to Monica, who offered a tight smile and gestured toward the seat opposite her.

“I already ordered something for you,” Monica announced.

Izzy raised an eyebrow and called the nearby waiter.

“Cancel whatever she ordered,” she said firmly.

The waiter hesitated. “Unfortunately, the order can’t be canceled anymore.”

“Fine, throw it away,” Izzy replied coldly. “I’ll pay for it, and I’d like a fresh cup of coffee instead. Brewed, no sugar or milk.”

Monica’s eyes narrowed, her forced smile fading.

“Really?” Monica asked, irritation slipping into her voice.

Izzy leaned forward slightly.“You know better than anyone why I wouldn’t trust a drink you ordered.”

Monica’s expression soured further, but she said nothing. The waiter returned with a new cup of coffee, setting it gently on the table before departing.

Monica broke the silence after a moment, studying Izzy with a sharp glance.

“You look different.”

Izzy smirked faintly and took a slow sip of her coffee.

you look sick,” she shot back

response, the polite facade crumbling

sleeping a

see

lips. She never expected Izzy to be

said she missed you.”

but said nothing in

a mistake, but at least you should see Mom. She’s worried about you.”

you didn’t ask to see

Chapter 104

pretend that I like you or that we like each

course she is,” Izzy responded without batting

“I talked to Calen, and he said

Izzy smiled. “He’s already

Monica’s expression turned

the heiress of the Johnson family,” Izzy said. “Did

hurt her or see her reaction. Too bad. Monica would never let this

you wanted to see me?” Izzy asked.

bit her lip. “I just wanted to let you know that I–I’m pregnant.”

arrived, Izzy

“Pregnant?”

child,” Monica

heat of the drink cont steady her thoughts. Across the table, Monica leaned back slightly, a faint smirk tugging at the comers of her lips as

the cup down and met

Monica. Why are you telling me this? Do you want me to be it’s godmother?”

Godmother? What was this woman thinking? Because I think it’s time you heard the truth.” Monica said. “Calen never loved you. He only wanted you for your money, for access to

at her for a moment, then chuckled softly. She leaned forward, resting her arms on the table. “You called

wanted you to hear it directly. I also wanted you to finally give up on Calen. Let us

her fingers tapping the edge of

so?” Izzy

you really want to stand in the way of that? Could your conscience handle leaving an innocent child without

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