GoodRead"Mr. Lopez's child?" Karen was still reeling in shock, barely registering what Dorothy was saying.
Thankfully, Kenneth was in the room. He promptly shut the door and clamped a hand over his sister's mouth. "Dorothy said to keep it hush-hush. Zip it!" "But, but..." Karen couldn't understand why such a thing had to be kept a secret.
Having a child was a game-changer. Surely the Lopez family wouldn't dare cross her now. Shouldn't this baby be Dorothy's shield? "Do you think they would hesitate to harm an unborn child when they've already shown their willingness to take my mother’s life?" Dorothy said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKaren was at a loss for words.
Kenneth nodded, feeling a shiver of fear.
If those people targeted Dorothy directly, she wouldn't be here now.
The might of the Lopez family was unparalleled. Not only in Eldorria City but nationwide, few could stand against them. Their corporation was a significant contributor to the city's tax revenue. Going against them was like trying to stop a freight train with a feather.
Karen furrowed her brows. "But you still have Mr. Lopez. He truly loves you." Dorothy gave a wry smile as her gaze dropped. "I know, but on the other hand, there are his biological parents.” She didn't doubt Everett's love for her, but when compared to parental love, she wasn't sure if their love was enough.
"You're just going to let your mother's death slide?" "As a daughter, | won't let this go. Those who have blood on their hands, including Everett's parents, won't be spared.” Hence she had to sever ties with Everett.
Their paths were now heading in opposite directions.
Karen sighed, stepping forward to hold Dorothy's hands with tears welling in her eyes. "Dorothy... Why are things so hard for you? | thought once you met Mr. Lopez, your tough times would be over. | thought you two would have a happy ending.” Dorothy laughed. A bitter and self-deprecatory smile slowly appeared on her pale face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Yeah, | thought so too." "And the baby?" Karen suddenly thought. "If you don't want it, don't try to handle the procedure on your own. Let me be there with you. Understand?" Upon seeing her silence, Kenneth suddenly spoke up, "Dorothy, you're not thinking..." "Don't worry." Dorothy interrupted him as she gently patted her belly. "I won't keep this child. If | brought this baby into this world, where would the baby belong? The child will be raised without both parents; furthermore, the child's paternal grandparents murdered my mother, the child’s maternal grandmother. Such an existence would be an awkward one filled with many hardships." She believed that if the baby could understand, it wouldn't want to be born into such circumstances either.
Just like how she often wished her mother hadn't given birth to her.
"I'll arrange a doctor for the procedure. We'll make sure no one from the Lopez family finds out about the baby." Kenneth immediately understood Dorothy's intention.
"Thank you." She looked at Kenneth as guilt began to wash over her.
He had helped her numerous times, and now he might get dragged into this mess. The Lopez family might even target him and Karen.
She couldn't afford to gamble on love anymore.
Her heart was hardened.
Maybe it was her mother's death that had snapped her back to reality, or perhaps it was because of his unanswered calls.
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