Chapter 28- pregnant

Clarisse glanced uneasily at Jonathan sitting across from her, but he remained calm, as if he were listening to something unrelated to him. Despair flooded her heart; after all, she had been by his side for two years. Even if he didn't say anything, a reaction would suffice. That way, she would have the courage to reject Cesar Rollin Balas.

She recalled his recent trip to Hollywood and suddenly chuckled softly, "Clarisse, what dreams are you having? He's just rekindled his first love. He can't wait to marry someone else. You're still hoping he'll keep you?"

Despairing over their hopeless situation, pitying Cesar Rollin Balas for his plans for her future, she finally made her decision. Looking Cesar Rollin Balas in the eye, she said firmly, "Alright, Dad, I'll do as you say!"