Ch. 60: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 60

Chapter 60Norah knew she shouldn't ask for more and should let their relationship return to its original state. This was the right thing to do.

Kevin felt that everything seemed normal, yet something felt off. Seeing her pale face, he decided not to push too hard and simply said, "Next time, don't be so impulsive and run out alone. At least take your phone and someone with you so I can find you quickly."

Norah smiled bitterly, thinking he was just pretending to care out of guilt. Should she play along with his act?

"I understand. I’ll listen to you," Norah replied quietly.

Kevin pulled up a chair and sat across from her, studying her carefully to ensure she was okay. He then asked, "Norah, do you remember what happened that night?"

"Which night?" Norah asked, unsure.

"The night I was out for work and got drunk," Kevin said, his tone flat but making Norah tense.

Her eyes were on Kevin, wondering why he suddenly brought this up after so long. Did he know something? Was he about to accuse her?

Norah's hands clenched as she tentatively asked, "Why do you ask?"

Kevin replied, "The woman from that night still hasn’t been found."

Norah relaxed slightly. "You still remember that?"

"Shouldn't I?" Kevin asked, frowning.

"No, of course," Norah quickly answered.

She knew she should be worried, but if he found out it was her, the consequences could be disastrous. She added, "When I went to the hotel to find you that day, it was that woman who left, not anyone else. If you suspect otherwise, I really don’t know."

"Don't you think it's strange?" Kevin asked again.

Norah grew nervous again, avoiding his eyes, afraid he might see through her. "What's strange? You would know better than anyone. If it wasn’t her, she must’ve run off by now. If you want to find her, I’ll help investigate and make sure you’re satisfied, Mr. Edwards."

She kept calling him "Mr. Edwards," distancing herself from him, as if it didn’t matter to her that he might have been with another woman. She was even willing to help him investigate. This made Kevin’s expression turn cold, and he said, "I’ve had you investigating for so long, and you still found nothing!"

"I thought you had forgotten about it since you’ve been busy. That’s on me. I should have found her sooner," Norah replied formally.

Kevin pursed his lips, clearly displeased. Her attitude suggested it had nothing to do with her.

"Fine," Kevin said coldly, "I'll give you a month."

Norah clenched her fists, wondering why he cared so much. "Mr. Edwards, maybe that woman doesn’t care. Why are you so persistent?"

If he hadn’t brought it up, she would have forgotten about it entirely.

Kevin looked at her with cold eyes. "How do you know what that woman thinks?"

His question made Norah’s heart race. "If she wanted something from you, she would have shown up by now. Since she hasn’t, maybe she was just drunk and doesn’t want you to feel responsible."

"Norah," Kevin said, calling her name.

"Yes?" Norah responded.

Kevin said, "The woman that night was you."

Norah froze, struggling to maintain her composure, but quickly laughed it off. "Mr. Edwards, you’re quite the joker. I didn’t arrive until the next day and sent Tessa with your clothes. If it had been me, you would have noticed right away. I wish it had been me—maybe then we’d have a child."

She was so calm that Kevin felt unsure. Her attitude made it seem like it didn’t matter, even though he was her husband and had been with another woman.

"Then go find out!" Kevin said coldly before leaving the ward.

After he left, Norah’s smile faded, and she was left with doubt and anxiety.

Before she could process everything, the doctor entered. "Where are your family members?" he asked.

Norah looked up. "Doctor, what is it?"

The doctor reviewed her report, then said, "Ms. White, do you know you’re pregnant?"

Norah was shocked and looked down at her stomach in disbelief.

Pregnant? How could that be?

She and Kevin had only been together once. Could she really be pregnant from that one time?

"Doctor, are you sure?" Norah asked.

"You’re pregnant, only about a month along. It’s still early and not stable yet. Haven’t you noticed any signs?" the doctor replied.

Norah thought back and realized her period was late by a few days. It wasn’t unusual for her, but this time, it meant she was pregnant.

"What you did yesterday was dangerous, both for you and the baby. Be more careful in the future. I’ll inform your husband to watch over you more closely…" the doctor started to say.

"Doctor," Norah interrupted, "please don’t tell anyone about the pregnancy. I want to surprise my husband."

The doctor hesitated, then said, "Alright, but make sure to take care of yourself and avoid overexertion."

"I will," Norah promised, smiling.

The doctor handed her the report and left.

Norah tucked the report away, her mind heavy with thoughts. She gently touched her stomach, wondering whether to tell Kevin.

What if he saw it as a burden and wanted her to get rid of it?

They were on the verge of divorce, and now this child appeared, which might just add more pressure on Kevin.

She was unsure, but she still held onto a small hope.

After her IV drip, Norah was ready to be discharged. As she stepped out, she saw Kian but not Kevin, so she asked, "Where did Mr. Edwards go?"

Kian replied, "Mr. Edwards had something to do. He asked me to take you home."

Thinking Kevin was at the office, Norah said, "Take me to the company."

"Are you sure?" Kian asked.

"Yes, I'm fine," Norah assured him.

On the drive, Norah found herself occasionally stroking her belly, feeling an unexpected sense of anticipation for the baby’s arrival.

When Norah arrived at the company, she saw Bianca coming down the elevator with her assistant, Cleo. Bianca, cheerful as always, removed her sunglasses and smiled. "Norah," she greeted.