Tyler was gone by the time Avery woke up the next day. She gave herself a few seconds to feel
disappointed before picking up her phone and dialing the number she memorized by heart. The phone
beeped three times before Tyler picked up-
âHey, Avery,â greeted Tyler coldly, chilling her to the heart. How he treated her today was far different
than how he treated her last night! She could not help but feel hot and bothered by the contrast. 3
âWhere are you?â she asked softly.
âIn my office,â replied Tyler in the same cold tone.â Something happened in the company, so I need to
handle it.â
As upset as she was about Tyler leaving for work without letting her know, she told herself that she
should be grateful that they made some progress in their relationship last night. 4
âAlright. I wonât keep you, then. By the way, are you free tonight? Do you want to have dinner
together?â
After a brief silence, Tyler answered, âSorry. I donât have the time to spare.â
âThatâs okay. Bye, then,â said Avery disappointedly.
After she hung up the phone, she could not help but blush when she looked at her tattered clothes on
the floor. She rubbed her belly and went to shower while humming happily. 3
Vicky opened her eyes as soon as the clock struck seven oâclock in the morning. She had been too
tired as of late, so she fell asleep as she laid down on her bed after a shower.
She turned to look at the other side of the bed and noticed the sheets were untouched. That meant
Tyler did not come home last night.
Though she was very worn out, she would still know if he had come back during the night. She
remembered him telling her to wait for him to come back before he left last night.
âThat means he had plans to come back. But why didnât he?â she wondered.
Vicky knew she had no right to ask Tyler anything since she was nothing but a pet kept in a golden
cage to him. He could go wherever and do whatever he wanted, and she would have no right to
question him. 2
The thought crossed her mind before she dropped it.
She made a mental note to buy a pregnancy test at the drugstore, but she realized she already had her
period by the time she showered. While it was not much, the fact that she had her period was enough
assurance. ?
The only reason she could accept Tylerâs unfair agreement was because she knew she could not have
kids anymore. Even if she did, she would never let her kid become an illegitimate b*stard.
Cece walked out the moment Vicky arrived at the studio.
âVicky, youâre here,â she greeted.
Vicky had not been to the studio for the past few days. As to why, Cece did not need to ask to know the
reason. She had been her friend and assistant long enough to know there were things she should not
ask.