Christian's resolute attitude toward Flora's pregnancy somewhat relieved Jessica of her anxiety.
She watched their confrontation, involuntarily unclasped her fingers, and found bloodstains left by her nails in her palms.
When it came to other things, she was more than capable and confident. This time, however, she suffered from a mental conflict. On the one hand, she believed in Christian; on the other hand, she felt uncertain.
The uncertainty arose from the embryo in Flora's womb…
Christian got up, interrupted her distraction, grabbed her hand, and stated, "Let's go."
Flora followed him to get up and glared at them viciously, "Christian, do you intend to leave without an explanation?"
Flora tried to stop them, but Christian's fierce gaze deterred her.
"Ask for my explanation when you prove the child carries my DNA!" Following that, Christian pulled Jessica to stride out.
The door of the booth was slammed shut. Christian led her to get the car.
In reflex, Jessica struggled an
