Lina wiped her tears.
Zoey was deeply troubled. She had many concerns.
Mark had been in a state of desolation ever since that day he encountered Cecilia.
A week later, the doctor informed Zoey, “Mr. Evans’ condition has worsened significantly. If he remains so despondent, his health will deteriorate.”
Zoey felt a pang of sadness upon hearing the dire news.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe spent the entire night sitting by Mark’s bedside.
Mark had a fever and was disoriented when he saw Zoey’s visage.
He felt guilty.
In the darkness, Zoey said softly, “I shouldn’t have told you this.
But I have to because you have to stay strong. If something happens to you, who will Edwin and that unborn child rely on? Cecilia is such a delicate soul. Can you bear to let her raise two children on her own?”
“Mom! What are you talking about?”
Mark seemed quite shaken.
Tears brimmed in Zoey’s eyes.
She held Mark’s hand and said, “Cecilia is pregnant! You must come to terms with it.”
In the darkness, Mark lay still for a long time, tears glistening in his eyes.
Cecilia was pregnant!
After a whirlwind of thoughts, Mark finally remembered that day when they didn’t use contraceptives during their intimacy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn that day, she became pregnant.
Trembling, Mark said, “She.
Zoey’s tone turned stern.
“Mark, you’re a man! And if you truly love her, you must act like a man. Weren’t you strong in the past? Why are you now lying in bed and passively waiting for death to claim you after simply facing some setbacks?
The reason I told you about Cecilia’s pregnancy is that I can’t bear to see you in this state.
Here’s the deal. You won’t tell her about your illness.
You must take responsibility as a father. As for whether Cecilia will accept you or not, that’s a matter for the future. You can’t see the baby until you fully recover and your condition is stable. You owe her that much. Do you understand?”