Ch. 336..340: The President's Pregnant, Ex-Wife Chapter 336-340

Chapter 336: Chapter 336 – Brina, did somebody die?

Matilda’s hands balled into fists as regret filled her heart. She feared living alone and didn’t want to return to her father’s house.

She was also sure that her relationship with Devin would never be the same after what happened. She took his love for granted, and he finally gave up on her.

She suddenly felt hungry but remembered that her food was still in the car, so she went to get cereal from the kitchen.

As she ate, calls began to flood in from her school colleagues, but she did not answer even one. After having her meal, she muted the phone and slept on the sofa.

Hours later, she woke up, but there was no sign of Devin. Checking the time, she had slept for eight hours, and it was already night.

She called his number, but it was switched off. Matilda was disturbed, feeling uneasy, as Devin’s phone had never gone off before, and he never stayed out late without her.

While waiting, she fell asleep again, but by the time she woke up, it was already dawn, and still, there was no sign of Devin.

Left with no choice, Matilda picked up her phone and dialed Sabrina’s number.

"Sabrina, Devin found out I was going to get an abortion. He locked me in the penthouse since yesterday and has not returned."

"Calm down and talk to me," Sabrina said softly, allowing the sleep to clear from her eyes and careful not to wake Robin because he cared for her needs throughout the night.

However, her voice still woke Robin due to how sensitive he had become because of her condition.

"I finally decided and got an appointment at the clinic to get the abortion done, but he appeared from nowhere."

"We had an argument, and he left the house but hasn’t returned since yesterday morning," Matilda explained, but there was no remorse in her voice concerning the abortion she wanted.

Sabrina was disappointed but did not state it immediately, instead saying,

"Chill out. He might just be trying to cool off or something. I will get through to him, but will you still abort it?" she asked earnestly.

Matilda paused a little before responding,

"I don’t know, but am I a bad person? He said that I wasn’t the woman he fell in love with." There was pain in her voice as she recalled those words, but Sabrina did not feel sorry for her.

"That means he’s extremely hurt. I did not expect you to take that decision, and I told you to inform him about it."

Matilda was still not sorry, but she was worried about Devin. At first, she thought he would cool off and return, but since he hadn’t, she couldn’t help it.

"I knew he wouldn’t allow it."

"And you think he would be happy if he finds out about it later?" Sabrina asked sarcastically. Matilda could not answer the question, and Sabrina added,

"I don’t know the kind of friends you met at school, but honestly, you have changed," Sabrina said, ending the call.

She remembered that Matilda was different when they were together and still the same when they lived together at the penthouse and mansion.

However, Sabrina knew Matilda’s new acquaintances influenced this change because the latter would always do anything to fit in, forgetting that she was above the people she was trying to fit in with.

"What happened?" Robin asked her, not liking her sunken mood."

Sabrina swallowed the pain and explained to Robin,

"Devin caught up to her at the abortion clinic. He locked her in the penthouse since yesterday morning and hasn’t returned."

Robin knew that Devin would find out, but he never thought it would be at the last moment, and hearing the abortion clinic meant that Matilda was going ahead to do as she wanted.

Robin was disappointed and thought of ways to locate Devin’s whereabouts since he hadn’t heard from him since they left the mansion a few days ago.

"Does he have other houses?" Robin asked, and Sabrina nodded her head before saying thoughtfully,

"Yes, but I don’t have the address."

"Friends?" Robin asked again, and Sabrina raked her mind; only one name sat there.

"The only friend he had was Martin."

"Call Lizzy and find out if he has been at the office," Robin instructed before reaching for his phone to call Daniel.

He hated that he only called Daniel when there was a problem, but that was what friendship meant for good and bad times.

Sabrina nodded in agreement, chastising herself for not thinking in that direction.

"You are right."

Sabrina put a call through to Lizzy, and she answered groggily. "Brina, did somebody die?"

Sabrina chuckled at her sleepy response and asked her,

"Liz, you are funny. Where is Devin?"

"He should be at home. He dropped me at home after we closed from work. He didn’t look good, but he said he was fine."

"It was the first time he even dressed casually to work..." Lizzy was explaining in a sleepy voice at the end of the line before recalling something and asking,

"Wait, why are you asking?"

Sabrina pursed her lips and began to explain,

"He didn’t go home because he argued with Matilda."

"Sweetheart, who are you speaking with? Come back to bed," a male voice rang behind Lizzy; Sabrina was shocked.

"I thought you said he dropped you at home?" Sabrina asked, recognizing Daniel’s voice.

Lizzy smiled and said, "Daniel picked me up later."

Hearing Sabrina question Lizzy about her whereabouts, Robin was suspicious and asked since the phone was not on speaker.

"Is she with Daniel? His number is switched off," he said.

"Robin wants to speak to Daniel," Sabrina said to Lizzy on the phone; she instantly gave her phone to Daniel after a curt response,

"Okay."

Sabrina gave the phone to Robin and went to the bathroom to pee. By the time she came out, Robin was dressed.

"My queen, Daniel tracked him to one of the clubs. I will go and bring him."

Chapter 337: Chapter 337 – She almost killed our child

Hours before dropping Lizzy off at the mansion, Devin found himself driving aimlessly around town.

His mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. Ever since reuniting with Matilda, he had made a firm decision to be completely devoted to her.

However, it seemed that even his unwavering commitment was not enough.

He couldn’t help but wonder where he had gone wrong, but he couldn’t pinpoint any specific mistake.

Their relationship had never felt forced, and Matilda had always professed her love for him just as strongly. Yet, something was amiss.

With nowhere else to turn, Devin decided to distance himself from Matilda for a while. He was overwhelmed with sadness and frustration, but he knew he couldn’t unleash his anger on her, especially considering her current condition.

Nevertheless, the weight of his emotions was becoming unbearable, weighing heavily on his heart.

Upon seeing the club sign, he felt it was the perfect place to be. As he entered, girls immediately surrounded him.

"Hey there, handsome. Want a date?" Devin found their advances uncomfortable and pushed their hands away.

Women were the furthest thing from Devin’s mind, as he now saw them as complex individuals.

He had no desire to get involved with any of them. "Sorry, not today," he replied, making his way towards the bar.

A few other girls approached him, but after receiving the same response, they left him alone.

Devin settled onto a bar stool, ordering drink after drink until he eventually passed out from excessive drinking.

He had no idea that people had been leaving the club for the past hour.

.

"Sir, you haven’t paid for your drinks," the bartender said, surprised to see Devin sleeping amidst the loud music.

She refrained from having security kick him out since he hadn’t settled his tab. However, now that they were closing for the night, she couldn’t wait any longer.

Devin handed her his card, his head throbbing from the hangover. After swiping it, she asked him,

"Would you like to book a room?"

Devin stood up from the bar stool, feeling lightheaded and swaying slightly.

"Just leave me alone," he mumbled, slumping onto a nearby couch. The bartender decided to call security to escort him out since he had already paid.

At the villa.

"My queen," Robin said softly, "Daniel tracked him to one of the clubs. I will go and bring him. I know how worried you are."

However, Sabrina couldn’t allow him to go alone. She felt like she might die of anxiety before Robin returned.

"Let me come with you," Sabrina said with determination. Robin couldn’t refuse. It was past the normal clubbing time, so there wouldn’t be many people around.

"Okay," Robin agreed.

Sabrina picked a casual dress and, while putting it on, she remembered something. "But he doesn’t drink a lot."

Robin smiled a little, knowing that heavy drinking wasn’t something people were born with. It was all a matter of circumstances.

"He lost his best friend and has no one to talk to," Robin said thoughtfully. Sabrina froze.

She remembered how Devin had half-confided in her, but she chose to keep her promise to Matilda and not tell him.

"It’s my fault. He confided in me, but I let him down."

Robin disagreed, opening the door for her. "You did the right thing. It wasn’t your place to tell him."

"But she almost went through with it," Sabrina said as they walked out of the villa and sat inside Robin’s car, which he held the door open for her.

"She would have never been able to go through with it. I told you Devin would know. I guess Matilda should have joined the army like her father. She is too... I lack the words to explain her personality," Robin said after he sat in the driver’s seat.

Sabrina went silent as she thought about Matilda’s complicated personality. Sabrina struggled in her marriage for a child, but Matilda, even when she wasn’t married, was already pregnant but not happy.

Life wasn’t fair.

The journey of nearly thirty minutes felt like only five minutes to Sabrina, and she couldn’t determine if it was due to Robin’s speed or her own thoughts.

Surprisingly, when they arrived at the car park, Robin noticed a familiar car pull over and two people stepping out.

"You came?" Robin was taken aback to see Daniel and Lizzy, as he hadn’t invited Daniel.

"Don’t forget, he’s my soon-to-be brother-in-law," Daniel smiled and explained. Sabrina hugged Lizzy before the four of them entered the empty club.

Meanwhile, security personnel were escorting a man out of the club, but Robin intervened. "I’ll take it from here."

"Mr. Jewel," the security personnel greeted politely, recognizing Robin as a regular at the club.

Robin supported Devin as they walked to his car, but Daniel had questions since Lizzy had no idea why Devin would be in such a place. It was out of character for him.

"Robin, can we talk?" Daniel asked, and Robin replied,

"If you find the time, come to my house. It’s still early, so I might go back to the office."

Daniel understood that Robin was busy, but Lizzy turned to Sabrina and inquired, "Sisi, what happened and where is Tilda?"

"Let’s discuss it later, okay? You need to hurry to the office," Sabrina advised. Lizzy knew Sabrina was right because it seemed unlikely that Devin would be going to the office, meaning she couldn’t miss work.

At the villa, Robin assisted Daniel out of the car, but when he locked eyes with Sabrina, his anger flared.

"You knew, Brina, and you kept it to yourself."

Sabrina felt guilty and couldn’t defend herself, but Robin stepped in and explained,

"I told her not to tell you. I knew you were smart and would figure it out without her betraying Matilda’s trust."

Sabrina’s heart sank as she saw Devin, who always seemed composed, break down in tears.

"She almost killed our child, and even now, she would still go through with it."

As he spoke, Sabrina’s phone rang, and upon seeing Matilda’s caller ID, she didn’t know what to do.

Chapter 338: Chapter 338 – Enjoying each other’s company

"Do you want to talk to her?" Sabrina asked, interrupting Devin’s conversation with Robin.

Devin glared at the name on Sabrina’s phone’s screen, and a new surge of anger took over him.

"No. I don’t even want to see her."

Sabrina turned around and answered the call. "Tilda, we found him."

There was a sigh of relief at the end of the line, but what surprised Sabrina was the fact that Matilda did not even ask to speak directly to Devin. Instead, she asked directly,

"Thank you, but can you get the code for me?"

Sabrina couldn’t take it and asked in anger,

"You haven’t even asked about his condition. The penthouse isn’t a prison, and as far as I know, you have everything you need there, including food and water to last you for at least four weeks."

Matilda was teary upon realizing that Sabrina misunderstood her intention and explained,

"I want to come and take care of him."

Sabrina relaxed upon realizing that Matilda hadn’t turned completely heartless and asked Devin,

"She wants the code to the penthouse."

Devin sneered, "She won’t have it because I don’t trust her."

Before Sabrina could rephrase Devin’s words nicely to Matilda, the latter retorted with a forced smile,

"I heard it, and it’s okay that he’s fine and you are there for him," Matilda said and ended the call, feeling depressed.

She wondered why she wasn’t feeling any better. This was exactly why she didn’t want Devin to know, because he would make a big deal out of nothing.

He had already made his stance clear and locked her up, but he still made her feel like a sinner. Matilda was confused, and for the first time, she didn’t even miss school.

It felt like when she was locked in her room in her father’s mansion. Perhaps being locked up was what she deserved, since freedom wasn’t good for someone like her.

"Devin, I think you should take these pills, shower, eat, and then let’s have a serious talk," Robin said, handing Devin a glass of water and some pills to help with his hangover.

The pungent scent of alcohol had taken over the atmosphere, so after swallowing the pills, Robin helped him to the bathroom and gave him some of his clothes to wear.

When he returned, he sent an email to Aria, while asking Sabrina, "What do you want for breakfast, my queen?"

"I’m not hungry," Sabrina responded dryly. Devin and Matilda’s relationship was taking a toll on her. Robin didn’t need to ask why, as he had already guessed, but he insisted on it because of her condition.

"But you have to eat. I will make toast for all of us."

Sabrina loved the way he had changed, but somehow, she had gotten so used to his presence that even the little time he spent away in the kitchen began to worry her.

She put her worries into a suggestion.

"My King, I think we should hire a chef. I prefer you by my side rather than in the kitchen."

Robin smiled, and his heart danced with joy. He loved to cook for her, but the fact that she loved his presence excited him, causing him to drop his phone on the center table as he inched closer to her.

"Such words coming from you make my heart swell with sweetness," he wrapped his arms around her waist and said honestly. Sabrina smiled brightly and asked him,

"So, shall we hire the chef?"

Due to her reason for requesting a chef, Robin could not refuse, as he also wanted to spend more time with her.

"Your wish is my command, but I will still cook once in a while," he said honestly.

However, Sabrina still had another request and said, "During those times, we would have to do it together."

Robin didn’t need to ask because it made perfect sense that she loved his presence. It was something Robin had wished for a long time, but he wasn’t expecting it to happen so soon.

"That’s not a bad idea, but only if you’re up for it," he kissed her on the forehead and said. Sabrina beamed and asked him,

"I’ll be up for it, and when is grandma coming over?"

Robin frowned at the question, feeling that Cecilia would come and take Sabrina’s attention away from him because of how much Sabrina loved the old woman.

"Are you already bored with me?" he asked in a slightly offended tone. Sabrina stood on her toes, kissed him on the nose, and said,

"I could never be bored with you."

Robin’s gaze lowered to her stomach, and he lovingly rubbed her bump. Kneeling in front of her, he kissed it before standing up and saying,

"Okay. During your third trimester, I’ll go and bring her over. But until the chef arrives, I’ll make breakfast. He can take care of lunch and dinner."

Sabrina understood that the chef would arrive in the afternoon and insisted, "Let’s do it together."

"If you insist," Robin smiled and said, as he loved having her presence everywhere around him.

By the time breakfast was ready, Devin was sitting on the sofa in the living room. He looked good in Robin’s clothes, but his expression was stoic.

Robin motioned for him to join him at the dining table, and they had their breakfast together in a comfortable silence.

In Robin’s study, Devin and Robin sat facing each other.

"Devin, I’m very disappointed in the choices you’ve made. Alcohol doesn’t heal. I’ve been there, done that multiple times," Robin said seriously.

Sabrina was in the living room, sending emails and watching TV, giving them the privacy they needed.

Devin shook his head, looking pained and lost as he asked, "Who else could I talk to?"

His question only increased Robin’s disappointment, and he shook his head.

"I thought we were family. I came to you when I needed help with Sabrina’s favorite dish, so why couldn’t you see me as family and come to me?" he asked calmly, making Devin feel guilty.

Chapter 339: Chapter 339 – Do you still love her?

Devin acknowledged that while he accepted Robin as Sabrina’s husband and respected him, he never felt a deep connection with him that would allow him to share his personal problems.

He simply didn’t see Robin in that light.

"I apologize, but it doesn’t mean that I haven’t accepted you," he honestly admitted.

Robin let out a sigh and spoke calmly, "If being family is too difficult for you, you can consider me a good friend. I can’t replace Martin in your life, and I don’t want to."

"I would hate you if you were him," Devin said, and they both shared a laugh. Then Robin began to explain things slowly.

"But honestly, Devin, I love Sabrina so much, and that love extends to anyone she loves as well."

Devin understood that Robin wanted him to open up, but he also recognized that Robin had a lot on his plate, managing multiple companies.

"But you’re also busy," he pointed out. Robin shook his head in disagreement.

"Just as I make time for her, I will make the same time for those she loves. I already have people in place to handle the day-to-day operations, and I only check on them occasionally. If I didn’t step foot in the office for a year, it wouldn’t affect the company in the slightest."

Devin reluctantly acknowledged that, despite everything, Robin was a business prodigy who knew how to hire the right people for the job.

Robin’s companies were well-organized, and his CEOs were proactive. Whenever Robin visited his other companies unexpectedly, he never found anything to complain about.

Devin couldn’t help but admire Robin’s skills. He knew that Robin was telling the truth, and he also knew that Robin was willing to make an exception for him because of his love for Sabrina.

However, since they had never discussed personal matters before, it still felt strange to Devin.

"Thank you for letting me know. It’s just strange talking to you about things unrelated to Sabrina," Devin said, feeling a bit awkward.

"I understand why you feel that way," Robin replied, not offended. "I didn’t even know about you and Lizzy until after the divorce. We also didn’t start off on the right foot, so it all makes sense."

Devin smiled, relieved that he had someone to talk to instead of relying on alcohol. While getting drunk temporarily made him forget his problems, they were still unresolved, and he knew he would eventually have to face Matilda.

Moreover, Robin was right. If he wanted something, he was willing to humble himself to get it, just like he did when he wanted to impress Sabrina on their first date.

As Devin reflected on all of this, he felt the urge to share his worries and see if he could find some answers. Even if he didn’t, it would be a relief to let it all out.

"Thank you for understanding, but if you happen to have any solutions, how can I convince her to keep the child? I don’t want to force her into anything. I just wanted her to have some time to think," Devin confessed.

Robin smiled slightly and gently corrected him, "I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I don’t have the solution to every problem. However, we can still discuss it. First and foremost, do you still love the mother of your child?" Robin inquired.

There was a brief pause as Devin wrestled with his feelings for Matilda. He knew he loved her, but after witnessing this side of her, he questioned whether she deserved his love and if he had been foolish to give her so much of it.

"I’m not sure, Robin. She has changed so much right in front of me, and I feel powerless. The words she spoke to me yesterday were those of a stranger, not the woman I fell in love with."

Robin didn’t want to pass judgment on Matilda solely based on Devin’s words, as he knew she had been good in the past.

He believed it wasn’t enough reason to give up on her because of her impulsive decision regarding the unwanted pregnancy.

"Do you understand her personality? How did you first meet her?" Robin asked, uncertain if the question would provide the answers he sought.

To his surprise, Devin smiled in response to the question.

"They had recently moved into our neighborhood, and she was bored, so she ran to our house looking for someone to play with. When she found out Sabrina was sick, she slept by her bedside and stayed with her through it all."

As Devin recalled that time, he realized that his heart had begun to soften once again for Matilda. She was so good, so what exactly happened to her?

Robin made a mental note of Matilda’s inability to be by herself. Then he asked,

"Do you see any similarities between her and Sabrina?"

Devin did not know what to make of all these questions but still answered honestly,

"I didn’t know much about her before then, so when I realized that she and Sabrina almost behaved the same way, I only thought they had a similar character."

Robin made another note before asking again, "When did you begin to notice the change in her?"

"A few days after she started school, but things didn’t get serious until she demanded to drive herself to work. She began to distance herself. She would sleep as soon as her body touched the bed and avoided any physical touch from me," Devin said bitterly.

He missed the times they used to make love or cuddle themselves to sleep. All of that had been lost for weeks now.

"Do you suspect that she has someone else?" Robin asked, and as Devin thought about it, he couldn’t remember anything suspicious. Also, Matilda never changed her phone password or anything.

She was transparent to him, except for her alcoholic behavior, which he overheard during her conversation with the doctor and the pregnancy matter.

"No, I doubt it," Devin replied, Robin felt a glimmer of hope.

"If you’re certain about that, then that option is off the table," Robin observed, but couldn’t help expressing his suspicion.

"Do you think her behavior is a result of her separation from Sabrina during our marriage?" he asked. Devin nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, when we weren’t dating, she became obsessed with finding someone to love her after Sabrina married you," Devin confirmed. Robin nodded, understanding the situation.

"That confirms what I’ve been thinking. Do you know who her friends are at school?" he asked again. Devin shook his head.

"Honestly, I don’t have time for any other woman except her."

"I think Matilda is a wonderful girl, but she lacks independence. She’s easily influenced by her friends," Robin said thoughtfully. Devin suddenly remembered something.

"She once mentioned that she’s the oldest in her class, and I noticed she hasn’t been wearing her engagement ring at school," Devin revealed after careful thought.

Robin nodded, drawing from his own experience dealing with issues in his HR department.

"I think her friends are younger than her and haven’t achieved what she has. But she still feels left out and wants to be on their level or have what they have."

"Like freedom?" Devin asked, and Robin had no choice but to agree.

"Exactly. But do you still love her?" Robin asked, his tone serious.

Chapter 340: Chapter 340 – Matilda’s Ultimatum

Devin remained silent, his shame evident in his reluctance to express his love for Matilda. He couldn’t help but feel that she had changed for the worse, and it pained him to admit it.

Robin, on the other hand, couldn’t help but draw parallels between Matilda’s current state and his own past.

The difference, however, was that Robin had managed to change for the better, while Matilda seemed to be spiraling downwards, much like Martin.

"Don’t be ashamed," Robin reassured Devin. "You can still love someone and want to break up with them."

Robin knew this truth all too well. Even though Sabrina had confessed her love for him after their divorce, she had made it clear that they would never reunite. Of course, that was before they discovered Zayla’s involvement in their lives.

"I still love her."

Devin’s admission that he still loved Matilda brought tears to Robin’s eyes, which he quickly wiped away.

"I admire your family," Robin said with a wistful smile. "You all have so much love in your hearts. Just like Sabrina, she taught me how to love."

"But your situation is different," Devin said and continued. "You were once bad, but you changed for the better. Matilda, on the other hand, was once good and now she’s becoming someone else entirely. It’s hard to trust her."

Robin nodded in agreement and suggested, "I think you should talk to her again, especially if you don’t want her to secretly terminate your child."

"You can’t keep her locked up in the penthouse forever. She might even try to use those abortion pills this time, and you wouldn’t know until it’s too late."

Devin felt a sudden wave of realization hit him like a bullet. He had managed to stop the D&C procedure before it happened, but what if Matilda decided to take those abortion pills? He might not even know until it was too late.

Defeated, Devin admitted, his heart torn, "Robin, this is so difficult."

Robin placed a comforting hand on Devin’s shoulder. "You’ve got this, Devin. I can’t do it for you, but I’ll always be here to listen. Just let me know how it goes."

Devin nodded in agreement. "Alright. Thank you."

***

Matilda was lounging on the sofa when she heard the beeping sound of the door, instantly snapping her eyes open.

Spotting Devin, she rushed over to hug him, but he remained stiff. It had been weeks since they had any physical contact, and it felt strange, especially coming from Matilda.

"Have you eaten?" Devin asked, concerned that she may have been starving herself because she didn’t want the child.

Now he regretted his callousness and his decision to go to the club. What if she hadn’t eaten since he left?

"No. I was worried about you," Matilda confessed, causing Devin to worry even more. He was also saddened that she had allowed herself to starve while being pregnant.

Feeling upset, Devin didn’t say a word but went to get her some cereal. Matilda followed him to the kitchen and asked,

"Where have you been? I’ve been worried sick."

Devin scoffed internally but made sure not to say anything as he placed the bowl of cereal on the counter. "Eat."

"You should eat with me, or I won’t have an appetite," Matilda pouted.

It had been a while since she had behaved like this, and although Devin used to find it cute, everything was different now.

He spoke indifferently, "Hurry up. I have to take you to school."

"The day is already half gone. I’m not going," Matilda protested.

Devin sat in front of her on the kitchen counter and began to feed her since she hadn’t touched her food.

He was only doing it for the sake of the child in her womb.

"You can still catch up with the other classes. Don’t forget that you already missed yesterday," he said with regret, remembering how she never missed any of her classes.

Matilda had a lot to talk about, so she wasn’t willing to go to school that day.

"I will go on Monday," Matilda said firmly. Devin tried to feed her again, but she refused to accept it.

"I said I’m not hungry."

Devin swallowed bitterly and said, "Even if you’re not hungry, you should eat for the sake of the child. You haven’t eaten since yesterday."

When Matilda realized the reason for his worry, she said honestly, "I ate twice yesterday because I thought you had just gone to work and would be back, but you never returned."

"Where did you go?" Matilda asked, already suspecting that he had showered at the villa, as Robin’s clothes were customized.

Devin was relieved that she had at least eaten yesterday, and it was only mid-morning. "It doesn’t matter where I went. Even if you ate yesterday, today is another day, so open up."

He scooped the cereal onto the spoon and lifted it to her mouth, but she refused to take it. "I said I’m not hungry."

She knew that he was only concerned because of the pregnancy, which caused her great pain.

Meanwhile, Devin explained,

"Matilda, I don’t want this pregnancy to take anything away from you. I promise that as soon as you give birth, I won’t burden you with anything."

Matilda experienced a painful twitch in her heart, which she couldn’t help but attribute to her own past behavior.

"Since I’m still here, I demand that you tell me where you spent the night. Did you sleep with another woman?"

Devin lowered his head, and when he lifted it, there was pain in his eyes. He didn’t want to offend her, but she was making things difficult.

"I spent the night at the club, but I didn’t sleep with another woman. I’m not that kind of man, and you should know that by now. I don’t even know why I’m explaining it to you. You’ve already made your choice, but I won’t let you harm my child growing inside you."

Matilda was saddened, her heart aching that he had indeed given up on her. She revealed her intentions, "Devin, I’ve been thinking, and I have my conditions too."

"What are they?" Devin asked eagerly, willing to do anything to ensure she kept the child. But what she said next shocked him to the core.