Chapter 514 Uncertainty

A loud sound erupted as the tea tray hit the floor. The teacups shattered and it startled the servants both upstairs and downstairs.

They looked on in shock as William grabbed Vanessa by the neck and pressed her against the wall. Their expressions were fully alarmed.

The servants rushed forward. “Sir! Sir! Please release Mrs. Middleton! You can’t treat Mrs. Middleton this way!”

They were clueless about the recent conflict between the stepmother and stepson. All they saw was the fury etched on William’s face.

William said slowly, “Try me.”

Vanessa struggled to breathe but managed to force a smile. “I’ve heard a saying that women are weak, but mothers are strong. There’s truth to that. If anyone harms my daughter, I’ll have to retaliate in kind. I… I’m just returning the favor!”

For years, she had tried to play the role of a benevolent mother, but with Henry on the brink of death, she finally revealed her true nature.

William met her gaze with a cold indifference. For the first time, he saw how scheming and cunning Vanessa truly was.

In Eastbay, Emelie’s mind wandered far from the television after William left.

She curled up on the sofa with one hand resting on her knee and the other unconsciously caressing her stomach.

but that was due to Wesley swapping the samples. It was no surprise to receive such a result. Yet, she remained

be pregnant with symptoms like drowsiness, an increased appetite,

their recent

them to her, and they had even joked about them sharing

she didn’t take the pills was after Ronan had slapped her, and she

provided her with more pills afterward, she had decided not to take them, given William’s comments

was thinking about it, she went to retrieve her bag. Sure enough, she

in her hand, the sharp edges of the aluminum blister pack pressed against her palm and she felt

jumble. How could she confirm her

tests and pregnancy tests were out. She couldn’t go to a hospital without William finding out, and she couldn’t

been irregular since her miscarriage. According to last month’s dates, her period was already over a week late. Then again, she had experienced delays

she could consult Ashley about pregnancy symptoms and

that wasn’t feasible, she would have to wait another

guest room to wash up and get into bed. Despite her uncertainty about the pregnancy, she was

creaked open. Emelie

struggles usually ended with him finding some way to control her,

having finished his shower, gently opened the bed covers.

times better in terms of space and bedding than the guest room, he still insisted on sharing

arm wrapped around Emelie’s waist,

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