Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 421

Chapter 421:

Eileen paused in her sweeping, turning to face Dalores. “When you realized you were pregnant, did you ever foresee it ending up like this?”

Dalores nodded slowly, a resigned sadness in her eyes. “I figured he might find out eventually. It’s difficult to conceal it from him if I remain in Onaland.”

Eileen frowned, concern lacing her words. “Knowing that risk, why stay in Onaland? Was it a gamble? Were you really risking your child’s life on a bet?”

Dalores suddenly lifted her head and quickly objected, “I never intended to gamble! But I’ve been in Onaland for so many years, and my savings don’t even reach five figures. How am I supposed to manage in a strange city? Besides, all my friends are here. When the baby arrives, I’ll have some support. But if I leave…”

“Dolores, the card he gave you could let you live well in another city, maybe even settle down,” Eileen interjected, unable to hold back. She understood Dalores’ predicament, but that was before the card came into play.

don’t want to be indebted to him. I refuse to let him think I can be bought,” Dalores declared, turning

always treated her well. The food was exquisite, the accommodations luxurious. She had indeed used a lot of his money, but now, she didn’t want to feel more indebted to him. She would only use that card as a last

beginning to see things from Dalores’ perspective. It reminded her of her own situation with Bryan. She had secretly resolved not to become just another woman in his life once Ruby

felt the need to prove herself, to avoid appearing inferior in his eyes. She had even dreamed of amassing enough wealth to pay Bryan back one day. Ruby was the one

the child on her own could be beyond Dalores’ means. With Julio now aware, Dalores felt cornered into choosing between abortion and keeping the

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her eyes to Eileen and asked earnestly, “What should I do then? Should I take

a long glance, and suddenly, Eileen

to the hope of a miracle, all while fearing his disdain. I can’t bring myself to