Chapter 5

"Are you sure this is the life she wants?"

Caleb roared at Mr. Blackwood, "Do you think everyone cares about your stinking money?"

"Oh really? But some people have pulled countless strings for just a sliver of that 'stinking money'! Caleb! How do you think I knew about her pregnancy the moment it happened?"

The worst pain often comes from words left unsaid.

Mr. Blackwood left, leaving us in stunned silence.

Caleb just sat there, not asking me anything, which hurt me even more.

I knew Mr. Blackwood's words had finally pierced his heart.

Over the next few days, Caleb continued to leave early and return late.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, but he spoke less and less.

For some reason, I suddenly had a strong sense of unease.

This feeling made my temper increasingly volatile, and I would lash out at Caleb at the slightest provocation.

Finally, one day, Caleb couldn't take it anymore and slammed the door, leaving.

While I was crying hysterically,

Chloe showed up.

The Stone family's little princess, as delicate as a doll.

But the first thing she did when she saw me was pinch her nose in disgust.

She asked me, incredulous, "Jade! You actually let Caleb live in a place like this with you?"

I was already furious and uncontrollably pushed Chloe.

I wanted to kick her out.

But I didn't expect Chloe to fall straight to the ground.

Then, I saw Caleb rush over in a panic, carefully helping Chloe up.

My long-held unease was finally explained.

Chloe was back.

The person Caleb truly loved was back.

I took two steps back, my vision blurred, and I fainted.

When I woke up again, I saw Caleb packing things.

Seeing me open my eyes, Caleb paused. "I'm sorry, Jade. We're going back to the Blackwood family first."

I reached out and clutched the hem of his shirt.

Caleb subtly pulled away. His back was to me; I couldn't see his expression.

"Jade, they're right. The Blackwoods can give you the best protection and ensure our child grows up healthy."