Pregnant on the Cusp of Divorce

Jessamine couldn't help trembling underneath Thaddeus. She tried her best to keep her voice steady so he wouldn't realize she was crying. "I suppose congratulations are in order, then. I'm glad you're finally gonna end up with the woman you love."In the dark, she gave Thaddeus blessings that didn't come from the heart. Sure enough, loving someone would humble one and make one set their dignity aside."Are you crying?""No," Jessamine said stubbornly.Thaddeus didn't seem to be too happy with her blessing. He thrust harder into her, making her mind go blank.When they finished, he lay atop her. Then, he whispered into her ear, "I hope you'll soon be reunited with your precious Malcolm, too. Seeing as we used to be married, you can always come to me if you need help."Meanwhile, Jessamine was exhausted. She lay there limply and eventually fell into a deep sleep.When she woke up the next morning, Thaddeus was long gone. He had more self-discipline than anyone she knew. No matter

Thaddeus corrected himself. "No, not my wife. Jessamine Patton. Ms. Patton."Jordan looked surprised. He didn't know why Thaddeus was in a bad mood today, but he figured it had something to do with Jessamine.The last time Thaddeus had come to work after having an argument with Jessamine, he'd looked as scary as he was right now."Do I need to check her phone records too, Mr. Holt?""Yeah. Look into anyone with the name Malcolm.""Yes, sir." Jordan hurried off to carry out Thaddeus' instructions.After giving his orders, Thaddeus checked the message Lana had sent to him. His jaw tensed.Lana's message read, "Mrs. Holt left this behind."Attached was a photo of Thaddeus' supplementary card. He hadn't mentioned anything about taking it back. Jessamine had taken the initiative to return it.So, she was taking the "leaving without a word" route, huh? In a fit of rage, Thaddeus froze all of Jessamine's cards. Once she was out of money, she would return.Jessamine arrived at a ho

Thaddeus was pleased by Jessamine's reaction. "Amy's the one who designed it. Holt Jewelry officially signed a contract with her yesterday. She's now the chief designer."This necklace is the first masterpiece she designed since her return to the country. I'm sure it'll be well-received."After singing Amy's praises, Thaddeus didn't forget to insult Jessamine. "Take a look at it. It's much better than those scribbles you're always drawing."Whenever Thaddeus talked about Amy, he would look smug and proud. Perhaps he didn't realize how boastful he sounded when talking about her. It was as if he were introducing some precious treasure to the world.Jessamine's scalp tingled. There was a voice in her mind that told her her design had been stolen. She just couldn't understand how her incomplete draft had ended up in Amy's hands.Thaddeus was so arrogant and proud that he wouldn't stoop low enough to steal someone's designs. Besides, he didn't think there was anything special about her

"Ted, can you stay with me for a few more minutes? I have something to show you." Amy went to the study to get a design she'd worked on for ages. She showed it to Thaddeus."Look at these rings I've designed. They're supposed to symbolize vows of loyalty. What do you think of us using these as our wedding rings?"Thaddeus' patience was running short today, perhaps because of Jessamine's dry heaving. He said flippantly, "You decide. I'll have someone produce them in the future."Amy was delighted. Since he had no objection to the rings, that meant he would marry her. She was only one step away from marrying him. At least all her waiting finally paid off.Now, she only had one more step … She had to speed things up a little."Why don't you have a meatball, Ted? I spent the whole afternoon cooking them, you know. I learned how to make them just for you. I even burned my hand!" Amy said coquettishly.She dragged Thaddeus to the kitchen. Thaddeus had no choice but to eat a meatball.

Jessamine shook her head. "No, it's fine. I'll be better after sitting for a while."Thaddeus saw how cautious she was and couldn't help asking, "Are you sure you don't need to lie down for a bit?""Yeah."Thaddeus' sister, Sasha Holt, came downstairs. She snorted when she heard the conversation in the living room. "She's nothing but infertile. I doubt she'd be able to get pregnant now if she hasn't succeeded over the past three years."Heather glared at her and snapped, "How can you talk to your sister-in-law like that? You're being so disrespectful. Come over and apologize to Jessamine!"Jessamine ignored Sasha's words. Sasha and Amy were best friends. Jessamine hadn't heard anything nice out of Sasha's mouth from the day she'd married Thaddeus.Sasha would speak up for Amy now and then, and she would always insult Jessamine when she did. When there was no one else around, Sasha would be even nastier.Jessamine was already used to it. At least Heather was on her side. For Heather's s