Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 4

Sophia couldn’t shake Jason’s words from her memory. “You’re still in the early stages of your pregnancy. How could there be any movements vet? Show some maturity, and don’t embarrass yourself!” he had said that two years ago, dismissing her excitement.

“Seems like he’s simply unwilling to show affection toward my child, Sophia concluded, observing the couple. “Ada is barely over a month pregnant, so there wouldn’t be any movements yet. Jason just adores everything about her.

Sophia came to the stark realization that she had never been his object of love or concern. As a result, the child she miscarried two years ago was reduced to nothing but a tragic memory–crushed into dust, leaving no trace in the world. Now, the life she carried within her was also destined to be neglected, with no one to welcome its arrival.

“Jason, come chat with me,” Ada whined from the bed in the ward.

Jason glanced at her and replied gently, “I must read this pregnancy magazine. You should take some rest.”

Sophia observed their interaction, speechless and overwhelmed. She retreated from the scene, defeated and unable to endure further. ‘I’ve lost,’ she cried inwardly. “When a man is willing to read and learn about pregnancy for a woman, it’s evident how deeply he cares for her,”

“Jason’s love for Ada remained unchanged over the years,” Sophia whispered as she stumbled out of the hospital. “It was me… it was me who forcefully broke them apart, robbing them of the happiness that rightfully belonged to them!” she lamented softly, her voice filled with despair.

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table, a routine unchanged for years. But today, as he entered the living room, he instinctively glanced toward the dining area, only to find no sign of warmth or aroma.

Her eyes reflected the sparkling chandelier hanging

sight. He walked over and asked,

we go to the hospital for IVF

tubes due to the ectopic pregnancy, and IVF is a very risky procedure.” He continued, “Sophia, don’t joke about your life. We can always adopt one from an orphanage if

suggestion as if it was a joke. You probably intend to wait for the illegitimate child to

asked softly, “What are you intending to bring

his way to the sofa and settled down, reaching into his pocket

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text message from Ada. Jason, can a pregnant woman eat lobster? I was craving it earlier and ordered some. But

he read the