Chapter 288 She Could Stab Him in the Heart
Caroline was carrying another manâs child,
And now, Elizabeth was pregnant with Davidâs child too.
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Forcing themselves to stay together in this situation would only lead to a lifetime of endless pain and
sorrow.
âI may hate Elizabeth, but her child is innocentâ¦â Caroline said. âDavid, staying with me while also maintaining a relationship with Elizabethâitâs not fair to the child. Growing up in an environment like that wonât be good for them.â
In her mind, she had already assumed David would keep Elizabethâs child.
After all, who would abandon their own flesh and blood?
Caroline was selfâaware enough to know that in Davidâs heart, she wasnât important enough to surpass the Ellison familyâs legacy.
David might like herâbut it was just that.
A fleeting affection, something that could fade or be replaced at any moment.
David didnât say a word. He simply held her, resting his chin against the top of her head.
He was exhaustedâso drained that he didnât even want to speak.
He had already predicted what Caroline was thinking, but there was no sense of victory in it.
For the first time, David truly understoodâbeing able to see through everything, to control everything, was a bitter curse.
Sometimes, knowing too much only made the heart ache more.
ââ¦Go to sleep,â he finally murmured, his voice hoarse, before closing his eyes.
Caroline tried to pull away from his embrace, but his arms instinctively tightened around her.
So she gave up and lay still, unmoving.
David fell asleep quickly, his breathing steady.
Caroline looked up at his sleeping face, biting her lip. He could sleep so peacefully. Of course, he could. This is good news for him, he is going to be a father, the Ellison familyâs bloodline would continue. There is nothing for him to worry about. Naturally, he slept well.
But every time Caroline so much as shifted, Davidâs arms would reflexively tighten around her.
It seemed like there was no escaping his embrace tonight.
She stared at the man in front of her, unsure what she felt. Do I hate him? Yes, I do. Do I love him?Maybe, just a little.
His pajama shirt was slightly open, revealing his strong, toned chest. He was completely defenseless in front
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Suddenly, she thought of the knife hidden beneath her pillow.
Thin, sharp.
If⦠if she plunged the blade into his heart right now, would everything finally be over?
What a perfect opportunity.
Her fingers traced lightly over his chest, right above his heart.
White steel in, red blood out.
David had no guard up against her. If she wanted to do it, it would be effortless.
And yetâ¦
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âIf I kill you, how could I ever face Madam Harper?â Caroline whispered, her voice so soft that only she could hear. âBut why wonât you just let me go? All I want is a divorce⦠to be free from you. If I leave, everything ends. My life, my childâtheyâll have nothing to do with you. Just like who you marry, who you love, will have nothing to do with me.â
One hand rested over Davidâs heart.
The other slid beneath the pillow, fingers curling around the knife handle.
Davidâs life was in her hands.
She had the best chance of killing him. The night was deep, the world outside silent.
But just then, David suddenly murmured in his sleep.
âCaroline⦠Carolineâ¦â
He called her name, over and over again, his lips barely moving.
Caroline froze, her breathing unconsciously growing lighter.
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