Chapter 65

Inside the dimly lit room, Samuel had his goons rough up Colin. To put it nicely, it was to punish him, to keep him from harming others. To be blunt, It was a malicious release of pent–up anger. But I could tell Samuel was holding back. He dared not let them beat Colin to death, not when. the fate of the baby growing inside me was still uncertain.

I knew what Samuel was waiting for. Once my child was safely brought into the world, he’d have no qualms about getting rid of Colin, erasing the so–called blemish of the Langley family.

name.

“What are you doing here?” Samuel’s voice was heavy with reproach. “It’s bloody in here, and you’re pregnant. You should be resting. Take the young miss away.”

Colin, clutching his head, had a look of fierce resolve and murderous intent.

I knew he wasn’t the type to concede defeat. Even if these men beat him to death, he wouldn’t give in.

“I went to the doctor today,” I said softly, feigning fright. “They said my hormone levels are all over the place. They need the baby’s father to be with me, to calm me down, or else there’s a risk of miscarriage.”

Samuel scoffed. “Is that so?”

The nanny hurried over. “Yes, I accompanied the young miss.”

She was keen on keeping herself safe and naturally wouldn’t contradict me over such a trivial matter.

With a snort, Samuel wheeled himself closer to me. “Dress up nicely tonight. You’re carrying the Langley family’s Child; you’re a hero to them. The old man wants to introduce you to everyone. Get yourself ready.”

as I exchanged a glance with

invited the crème de la crème of Sea City. Tonight, you

seemed the entire elite circle of Sea

dealing with morning sickness and need the father of

if he asks the doctor?” The nanny’s voice was

matter.” Right now, with

nodded and left.

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room and shut the door behind me, speaking in a hushed tone. “If the child

silent as stone. His body was covered in wounds,

to treat his injuries.

expression.

What a madman…

feel any pain?

or will you collaborate with me?” I asked quietly.

said after

looked at the cut near his eye. “I’ll

need.” Colin spoke up. “Once Samuel’s gone, the old man will let me

of the picture, Brendan would need someone to

name.

child wasn’t here yet, and if the Langley family fell into outsiders‘ hands, reclaiming it would be a challenge.

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