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"I hope the next time I see Ms. Kerrigan, I can call her Mrs. Carlson," Sophie stated calmly, fixing her gaze on Vivienne. Her voice held no trace of bitterness. Cedric's romantic choices no longer mattered to her after his decision to divorce."Thank you for your good wishes. Even if I don't become Mrs. Carlson, I have Ricky. For a woman, having a child is a blessing. But for some people, it might just be a curse.""What do you mean?" Sophie was puzzled by Vivienne's cryptic words but then noticed her eyes sweeping over her stomach. Her heart clenched. Did Vivienne know about her pregnancy?"It means, sometimes, a child can make a man obediently submit. And other times, it can make him hate you to the bone. Why don't we find out which kind yours will be?" Vivienne reached out gently, her face looming closer. Her pink fingernails lightly touched Sophie's abdomen, sending a chill through her."There's no need to be afraid. I don't plan to harm him. Useless tools are the ones that ge

"Is there anything else, doctor? Can't you just give us the full picture all at once?" Melissa implored the doctor, visibly shaken.She struggled to grasp how Sophie could be expecting Cedric's baby after years of a childless marriage and nearing divorce."The fact is, Mrs. Carlson was previously diagnosed with pregnancy in our gynecology department. We advised her to exercise extreme caution due to a delicate condition. This accident has exacerbated her situation. We need to do everything we can to protect the pregnancy." The doctor spoke with measured gravity, hinting at the critical nature of Sophie's condition."Are you saying she already knew she was pregnant?" Cedric suddenly looked up, his suppressed emotions turning into anger. Knowing she was carrying a child, she still insisted on divorce and even risked a fall!His thoughts ran wild with anger.'Excellent! Sophie, I thought you were only being reckless with your own body, staging a pity play. But in reality, you don't w

Jeff reached out, his hand gently wrapping around Sophie's trembling fingers. His usually stoic eyes softened with compassion, a glimmer of moisture betraying his emotions. "Don't cry. The doctor stressed the importance of resting for the baby's well-being. Sophie, have you considered giving your marriage with Cedric another chance?""Another chance? Do you believe there's any hope left for happiness between us?" Sophie wiped away her tears, her pale face breaking into a self-mocking smile.Their relationship was entangled in a web of complexities involving Vivienne, an unborn child, and layers of mistrust. How could they ever find solace amidst such turmoil?Her rhetorical question rendered Jeff speechless. Indeed, severing ties with Vivienne was possible. But the presence of the child, Cedric's flesh and blood, complicated matters."Grandpa, love alone can't sustain a marriage." Sophie's voice trembled with resignation. Although she had cherished Cedric since her youthful days,

Sophie's expression subtly shifted at Cedric's mention. Since her accident, he had been conspicuously absent, replaced instead by Jeff and Austin's constant care, especially Austin's...Lost in thought, Sophie was startled as a tall, imposing figure entered. Facing him, she asked, "Why are you here again? Didn't you have duties at the base?""The base can wait. I insisted on personally driving you home after your discharge for peace of mind," Austin said, extending a beautifully crafted box. "This is a little gift for your discharge."Jeanna teased, "Wow, a discharge gift? That's new. Let's see what it is, Sophie."Awkwardly, Sophie opened the box to find not expensive jewelry but a set of scented candles, modest yet thoughtfully chosen."I'm not great at giving gifts," Austin explained, a touch of red tinting his ears. "This candle set symbolizes comfort and peace. I hope it helps dispel your sorrows and revitalizes you every day."Unbeknownst to Sophie, the candles carried a de

Sophie was preoccupied with her growing pregnancy. Still, she knew she had to manage Luxford Group's affairs before her condition became more visible, making her departure from Imperium inevitable."Seizing opportunities is paramount in the business world. Gemstar Holdings represents more than just a conquest. It's a pivotal chance for Luxford Group," Sophie asserted.She was driven to capitalize on the significant order that promised to pull the company out of its previous struggles.Linda's face lit up with a smile as she observed Sophie's determination. "Ms. Sophie, you're embodying the spirit of the former president. He would be immensely proud of you."Sophie returned the smile gently, her hand instinctively resting on her abdomen. 'Dad, Mom, Hales, I wish I could have shared the joy of my pregnancy with you,' she thought wistfully.-True to expectations, the substantial order from Gemstar Holdings propelled Luxford Group into the spotlight, markedly enhancing its market pr