All Chapters of I Only Needed Your Face: Chapter 21 - Chapter 27

"What?!" Jessica's voice rose with unmistakable shock. "Lizzy, you told Otto you're pregnant? And he even took you to your prenatal checkup?""Yeah," Eliza said, unfazed. "Everyone was going to find out sooner or later. Telling him early didn't make much difference."Eliza's indifference drew a sigh from Jessica. "Honestly, Lizzy, after all these years, you really haven't changed. Otto's usually cold and standoffish, like no one's allowed near him."She paused, then continued, "But the moment you showed up, he turned into a peacock, strutting around and showing off. Don't tell me you haven't noticed."The comparison made Eliza laugh. "You're exaggerating. Jessica, you really have a talent for metaphors.""I can't help being observant," Jessica replied smugly.Her tone soon turned serious. "But really, you could consider him. I can vouch for his character. He's nothing like Alban."At the mention of Alban's name, Eliza's expression darkened. She thought of his recent call, and un

After hearing her story, Otto felt a sharp jolt of shock. Yet, at the same time, everything fell into a strange, undeniable logic.Eliza had always been fiercely independent. The fact that she had endured all of it and still stood steady, still carried herself with quiet light, spoke to the core of her strength."Do you think my decision was reckless?" she asked."No," he replied without hesitation. "You are yourself first. Only after that are you the child's mother. Seen that way, it isn't reckless at all."His answer was earnest and measured. It allowed Eliza to see him more clearly.When they stepped out of the car, Otto retrieved the thermal container and placed it in her hands. "Take this home. Drink it while it's still warm."She accepted it without protest. "Thank you."As she watched his car disappear down the road, she realized the tight knot of anxiety in her chest had begun to loosen.She turned toward the house and found Alban standing at the gate.The smile on her

"Alban, your father already knows about your overseas trip. You need to come back immediately." Urgency tightened the voice on the other end of the line.Alban remained silent."Alban? Did you hear me? Your father knows about Davina too. He's furious and demands an explanation."At the mention of Davina, Alban's hand clenched at his side. "I'll be back right away."…When his plane landed in Avalion City, Alban did not go home. He ordered someone to bring Davina to him instead."Alban, your father is applying serious pressure," one of his friends said cautiously. "Maybe you should return first—""Are you making decisions for me now?" Alban cut in, his voice cold."No, no," the man replied quickly, retreating at once.No one else dared to speak.When Davina entered and saw Alban sitting alone with a drink in his hand, she flinched. She stumbled back, her voice trembling. "You! What are you doing here? Are you trying to kill me?"She had grown so thin that her cheeks looked ho