Eliana turned to Samuel in shock, barely believing her ears. Just recently, he'd told Chloe they'd divorce after having a child. Now he was telling everyone he didn't want children at all. So even if she was pregnant, he wouldn't want the baby? Looking down, Eliana felt like someone was twisting a knife in her heart. She wanted to instantly disappear.

The dining room fell silent; no one dared speak. Charles violently swept his dinnerware aside, exploding with rage: "Samuel ...