Chapter 513



However, Kallie was conflicted. She was unsure who would take care of Sophie while she was away. She considered sending Sophie to Jake, but that thought left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Sophie’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she grabbed Kallie’s hand and shook it. “Mommy, I want to be a star when I grow up!”

Kallie was taken aback, but instead of scolding her, she gently pulled Sophie into her arms and playfully tapped her nose. “Why do you want to become a star? Why not step into my shoes and take over my business?”

Sophie wrinkled her brow. “No, I don’t like that stuff. It’s too hard to understand.”

Kallie chuckled, recalling what Sophie’s kindergarten teacher had said: that Sophie was a bright child with a knack for learning and a talent for academics, except when it came to mathematics. The mere thought of studying math made Sophie uneasy. She would often doze off during math class and had no interest in ever cracking open a textbook. Mathematics was simply not in her nature.

Kallie harbored her own selfish desires. She wanted to bestow everything she had upon Sophie, but she didn’t want to limit her potential or dictate her future. Every child was like a flower bud; before they blossomed, there was no need to obsess over what kind of flower they would become.

Kallie didn’t stress about how Sophie would turn out. Regardless of the outcome, Sophie was still her daughter. The drive behind Kallie’s hard work was to pave the way for Sophie’s future happiness and freedom.

Reflecting on this, Kallie took a deep breath and planted a gentle kiss on Sophie’s cheek. “Alright, you can come with me to the show. You’ll get to meet lots of famous stars.”

Sophie clapped her hands with delight and giggled, her beaming smile melting Kallie’s heart.

Kallie made a special effort to find the time to visit the hospital. After the doctor announced the results, Kallie’s hand tightened on the edge of her coat, her nerves on edge. Then, all at once, the anxiety and unease that had haunted her for the past few days seemed to vanish.

Kallie couldn’t understand why she was pregnant. “I’ve had numerous tests before, and they all said my endometrium was too thin. I’d had miscarriages, and the chances of conceiving again were almost zero. How is this even possible?”

The doctor adjusted her glasses and offered a small, reassuring smile. “Your chances were low, but not impossible. You’ve been attentive to your health in recent years. Your careful attention to your body, improved mood, and overall well-being have made a noticeable difference. The baby’s father must also be in good health, so it’s not surprising that you’re pregnant. I recommend regular check-ups. We’ve only just confirmed your pregnancy, but whether you can carry to term will depend on the baby’s development from here.”

“For how long have I been pregnant?” Kallie asked, her curiosity piqued.

“About a month,” the doctor replied.

A month? Kallie was bewildered. She hadn’t noticed any symptoms in the past month.

After bidding farewell to the doctor, Kallie wandered into the corridor, her mind in a daze. Staring at the report in her hand, she was lost in thought. Should she keep the baby? Logic screamed no. Her relationship with Jake was in ruins, and Sophie couldn’t experience a typical family environment as she grew up. Bringing another child into this chaotic world seemed unfair.

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