Chapter 199 Her Child Is Not Mine
How⦠How could this be possible?
Nash lifted his head, his mouth slightly open as if to speak, but before he could utter a word, Davidâs foot slammed into his chest.
Blood trickled from the corner of his lips, splattering onto the floor in a crimson pool.
He didnât fight back. He took the beating without resistance.
âWait⦠Wait,â Nash gasped, dropping to one knee. He wiped his face carelessly, paying no mind to the blood smearing across his skin. âMr. Ellison, you came here burning with rage, determined to kill me. Why? What could make you hate me this much?â
Davidâs expression was iceâcold. âYou want to know why? Fine. Iâll make sure you die with a clear understanding!â
Nash didnât blink. His gaze locked onto Davidâs.
âThen say it, Mr. Ellison.â
Davidâs voice was sharp as a blade. âBecause you bought Caroline. Because on the night of our wedding, you took her virginity. And after that night, she got pregnant with your child. Even now, knowing the baby is yours, she refuses to give it up and is determined to bring it into this world. So tell me, Nash, do you think you deserve to live?â
He took a step closer, his words sharp and deliberate. âDid I make myself clear?â
David wasnât just here for revenge. He was here to make Nash and the entire Newton family pay for what had been done.
He couldnât take his anger out on Caroline, so he kept her by his side, slowly suffocating her under his control. But he could simply destroy Nash and the Newton family without a second thought.
Nashâs body began to tremble uncontrollably. The shaking was so intense that he could barely stay on his knees. His arms gave out, palms pressing against the cold floor as he struggled to stay upright.
âCaroline told me,â David continued with a mocking sneer, âthat she never once mentioned her pregnancy to you. And now that you finally know the truth. How do you feel?â
âI⦠Iâ¦â
Nashâs teeth chattered. He couldnât form a complete sentence.
David crouched down, his voice dripping with scorn. âSo whatâs your plan? Will you fight to the death to protect Caroline and your child? Or will you walk away refusing to take responsibility? Because once the Woods family learns about this, your engagement with Julia will be over.â
Without the Woods familyâs support, Nashâs career would plummet.
David wondered whether Nash would choose his future or Caroline and the child.
âYou already made your choice once,â David sneered. âWhen it was between Caroline and Julia, you picked
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Chapter 199 Her Child Is Not Mine
Your child and first love, or your career and ambition?
Nash said nothing for a long time.
Davidâs patience snapped. âAnswer me!â
Finished
Nash clenched his fists, pressing them into the ground. His body shook violently, but he forced himself to speak.
âIf this choice were truly mine to make,â he said hoarsely, âI would choose Caroline. I wouldnât even hesitate. Iâve already failed her once. I wonât fail her a second time. I canât.â
David let out a cold, bitter laugh. âIf Caroline were here to hear that, sheâd probably be moved to tears.â
She loved Nash that much.
So much that David felt an unbearable jealousy.
âBut,â Nash lifted his head, meeting Davidâs piercing gaze, âI said if.â
Davidâs eyes narrowed. âWhat do you mean?â
âI mean, I donât get to make that choice.â Nashâs voice was steady now. âBecause Carolineâs child isnât mine.â
Silence filled the office.
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