Chapter 441

Chapter 441:

When Susan heard what Dane had said, her expression shifted instantly. She had forgotten that today was supposed to be about discussing the engagement. If the Johns family discovered her situation, they would undoubtedly be disappointed in her.

She was at a loss about what to do next, feeling a bit tired. “Could you take me home to rest?” Susan said softly.

“Alright.” Dane didn’t question her request and immediately drove her home, helping her to the bedroom. “Get some rest today. I’ll speak to my mom.”

“Okay.”

Dane tenderly stroked her head, then pulled out his phone to make the call.

Susan’s heart ached so intensely it felt hard to breathe. What was supposed to be a joyful day for everyone had turned into this.

“Go ahead and have dinner with them. Don’t worry about me; I’m just too tired and need some time alone to rest,” Susan said weakly.

“I’ll stay here with you,” Dane said gently, noticing her distress.

“No, you should go,” Susan insisted.

Eventually, seeing how troubled she was, Dane felt compelled to leave.

As the door shut, Susan’s tears began to flow once more. She struggled to comprehend why fate seemed so cruel. She had believed her happiness was everlasting, yet it was suddenly shattered.

Susan’s heart was overwhelmed with agony. Feeling lost and unsure, she took out her phone and anonymously sought advice online.

“If you are about to get engaged but then find out you’re pregnant and are uncertain about the father because you were once forced into sex, and your boyfriend is unaware, what would you do in such a situation?”

Before long, she received a multitude of responses.

“You’re unsure of the father? If your boyfriend treats you well, then it might be best to terminate the pregnancy.”

Susan responded, “He’s the best person I’ve ever known; I feel like I’ve betrayed him.”

“I’m so sorry for you. You should discuss it with your boyfriend. If he truly loves you, he’ll understand and empathize with your situation. I love my boyfriend as well, and if he found out, he’d be heartbroken. If I were in your place, I’d discreetly terminate the pregnancy and keep it a secret.”

After reading this suggestion, Susan considered it might be the most viable solution.

By ending this pregnancy, she could make a fresh start and begin a new chapter in her life.

Susan believed that if Dane learned the truth, he would only harbor hatred for Onyx. While he might not end their relationship, it would undoubtedly cause him pain. Thus, she resolved to handle the situation alone and keep Dane in the dark.

The following morning, she got up and prepared to go to the hospital. But as she stepped outside, she noticed a familiar car. The man beside it looked worn out, clearly having stayed up all night. Susan’s gaze shifted.

As Dane saw her approaching, he called out, “Susan.”

“You stayed all night?” Susan asked, her voice trembling.

Dane nodded. “I noticed you weren’t feeling well, so I stayed close. I wanted to be here in case you needed me.”

Tears immediately welled up in Susan’s eyes.

“Susan, what’s wrong?” Seeing her tears, Dane grew anxious. “What happened?”

Susan bit her lip, her sobs coming uncontrollably. Dane had always been so kind and wonderful to her. She didn’t want him to suffer because of this.

“I’m just overwhelmed with happiness. You’ve been so good to me. No one has ever treated me this kindly.”

Susan dried her tears and offered him a smile.

Dane noticed something was amiss but chose not to press the issue. Softly, he wiped her tears away. “You’re my girlfriend, and I’ll always treat you well. My family will be kind to you too.”

“Is that true?”

“Definitely. Since you’re not feeling your best today, let’s go out and enjoy ourselves.” Dane took her hand. Observing the resolve in his eyes, Susan felt she had no option but to agree.

However, she soon realized that ending the pregnancy wouldn’t be straightforward. Dane was always by her side, attentive to even the smallest changes in her behavior. He would undoubtedly notice if she felt any discomfort in her body.

It appeared that she would have to postpone her plan. The following few calm days passed in the blink of an eye.

After Waylon came back for a brief visit, he left once again to resume filming. Madisyn had recently handled Edge Entertainment efficiently, so she was less concerned. Following lunch at home, she made her way to the office and encountered Maxine exiting, her expression mixed as her assistant spoke beside her.

“Miss Johns?” Maxine’s eyes brightened when she saw Madisyn.

Madisyn nodded in acknowledgment. “Hmm, what’s with the long face?”

Maxine sighed deeply and replied slowly, “It’s nothing major, just some work issues. I can handle them on my own.”

However, her assistant couldn’t resist adding, “Someone has been pursuing Maxine lately, Miss Johns.”

“Oh?” Madisyn arched an eyebrow. “Who’s the person?”

Maxine shot her assistant a disapproving look, but the assistant continued matter-of-factly, “Maxine, Miss Johns is very kind to us. It’ll be simpler if you just let her know.”

“It’s… the vice president of Johns Group.” Maxine gazed at Madisyn.

Madisyn was taken aback.

The vice president of Johns Group?

A name crossed Madisyn’s mind. “Hector Lyons?”

Maxine was surprised by how quickly Madisyn had blurted the name out. “You know him? Ah, I’m such an idiot. Of course you do. You’re part of the Johns family.”

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