Trapped in Love

Chapter 17

After settling at the dining table, Lily served Caroline a bowl of freshly cooked mushroom soup.

Upon seeing the yellow and greasy layer on the soup, Caroline felt a wave of nausea wash over her.

Overwhelmed by the intense feeling, she hurriedly made her way to the restroom.

Lily was left speechless, witnessing the scene unfold before her. However, soon, a joyful expression appeared on her face.

When Caroline returned, her complexion pale, Lily smiled and asked, “Ms. Shenton, is your period late?”

Caroline weakly lifted the teacup from the table. “My period is never on time.”

Lily spoke up, “If my guess is correct, Ms. Shenton, you might be pregnant.”

Caroline’s hand froze suddenly, and she looked at Lily in shock. “Pregnant?”

Lily nodded. “Yes, I’ll help you get a pregnancy test kit later. You’ll have clarity after taking the test.”

Caroline managed a bitter smile. “Lily, Evan and I always use protection. Maybe my body isn’t feeling well lately. It’s unlikely that I’m pregnant.”

But Lily felt a hint of regret. “Well, I’ll prepare some dishes to nourish your body, just in case.”

Caroline nodded, her emotions mixed. “By the way, Lily, please don’t mention anything to Evan about any issues with my body.”

Lily tried to persuade her. “Mr. Jordan cares deeply for you.”

However, Caroline let out a chuckle. “I know. But he’s incredibly busy. I don’t want him to be distracted because of me…”

After finishing dinner, Caroline quickly made her way upstairs.

She was uncertain whether she was pregnant or not. That night in the car, she and Evan had not used any protection.

However, it could also be a result of some other illness.

She raised her hand, placing it on her belly with a troubled mind.

If she was indeed pregnant, could she choose to keep the child? Certainly, Evan would not want the child of his mistress.

Feeling anxious, she paced back and forth in the bedroom, contemplating ways to leave the house.

*

Caroline heard the sound of a car engine coming from downstairs at ten o’clock at night.

She walked over to the window and saw Evan’s car parked outside. Immediately, she made her way downstairs.

It had been a week since they last saw each other, and exhaustion was evident on Evan’s handsome face.

She was well aware of his recent schedule, knowing that he had been away on business trips.

When Evan spotted Caroline standing in front of him, he appeared surprised. “Is there something you need?”

Caroline nodded. “I would like to visit my mother at the hospital tomorrow.”

Evan walked briskly toward the stairs. “Let’s discuss it upstairs.”

She followed him into the study.

Evan sat down at his desk, loosening his tie, and asked, “When do you want to go?”

As Caroline poured water for him, she glanced up. “Can I go tomorrow morning?”

After placing the cup of warm water in front of him, she awaited his response.

He stared at the cup for a moment before speaking coldly, “Ask Reuben to drive you to the company after you visit your mother.”

Caroline hadn’t anticipated him agreeing so quickly, even allowing her to return to work at the company.

Suppressing her joy, she nodded with her head lowered. “Okay.”

Unbeknownst to her, Evan had noticed her sense of happiness.

In a low voice, he commanded, “Come here.”

Caroline looked at him, fully aware of his intentions.

After a brief hesitation, she walked over to him.

He held her by the neck from behind, pulling her into a passionate kiss.

Caroline obediently complied. Having just obtained the opportunity to go out, she didn’t want to let it slip away.

*

Caroline woke up early on Monday while Evan was still sleeping beside her.

Carefully pushing the blanket aside, she quietly left the room.

After having breakfast prepared by Lily, she hailed a taxi to go to the gynecological department of the hospital.

Following the examination, she went to the doctor with the report in hand.

“You’re six weeks pregnant. You should avoid sexual intercourse during this period of time,” the doctor reminded her.

Caroline widened her eyes in shock. “Six weeks?” Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Frowning, the doctor looked at her. “Why? Don’t you want the child?”

Anxiety gripped her heart. “I took contraceptive pills. How did I become pregnant?”

The doctor inquired, “Were they short-term or emergency contraception?”

She tried to recall carefully. “Emergency contraception.”

“You can’t guarantee 100% effectiveness with emergency birth control pills, and they have no impact on the fetus. I must remind you that your uterine wall is very thin. If you choose to terminate this pregnancy, it will be difficult for you to conceive again. Please consider this carefully…”

Caroline left the consultation room with the report, feeling dazed.

She was indeed pregnant…

Pregnant with Evan’s child.

But would he accept this child?

After a moment of contemplation, she took a photo of the report and searched for her chat log with Evan.

She believed that he had the right to know about this since he was the father of the child.