These words made Shannon feel a little relieved. It had been so many years since Amber had secretly had an abortion operation. The doctor who had performed the surgery had already died in a car accident. Even if this matter was investigated into, it would only be a medical problem at most. They would never be involved.
However, this wasnât what she had to face right now. If Rodney knew that she could give birth to a child, it would be incredible!
Celia saw that her mother looked more and more anxious, and she kept muttering, âHow could this be? Mom, what should we do now? What should I do if the child is Rodneyâs?â
Shannon had no time to comfort her. She knew that things had become very serious, but now was not the time to panic. She had to find a way.
Shannon was different from Celia. After all, she had experienced many things, so she soon calmed down. What she was most worried about now was not Amberâs child, but the birth father of the child.
As long as the child was not Rodney, everything would be fine. On the other hand, everything would be over.
Elliot had been angry for many days since his last confession was messed up by Rodney. However, he had always been a person who was good at adjusting himself. He immediately adjusted his mentality and was ready to attack again.
The appearance of Mel made Elliot know that he not only wanted to please Amber, but also wanted to please her.
As long as Mel liked him, Amber would definitely love him. Therefore, Elliot began to visit Amberâs new home frequently.
Every time he went there, he would bring interesting toys and the snacks that Mel liked. Children were the best. Mel began to like Elliot.
Elliot took the opportunity to ask Mel to be his father. Mel hesitated and said, âWhat if you are my father, Uncle Pierce? I prefer him being my father.â
Upon hearing this, Elliot felt greatly hurt. âThis little guy has no conscience.
Iâve already hugged you like this. Why are you still thinking about Pierce?â Of course, he dared to say this out loud, so he had to be careful . âMom doesnât like Uncle Pierce. Mom likes me. Do you understand?â
âMom really likes you?â Mel asked in disbelief.
âOf course itâs true. You see, Iâm more handsome and smart than Uncle Pierce. Mom must like me!â
âYou are not more handsome than Uncle Pierce.â Mel shook his head. In his heart, Pierce was the most handsome. âBut if mom likes you, I will recognize you as my father.â
Elliot had heard from Mel that he did not have Pierceâs handsome face, but Mel said happily, âMel is so good. Iâll take you to the amusement park on Monday.â
âIs it really okay?â Mel became happy as soon as she heard the amusement park. âMom, are you going too?â
âMom will go too. Weâll all go.â Elliot was extremely pleased.
Elliot came back early in the morning after a rest on Monday. Regardless of Amberâs opposition, he took Mel to the amusement park. Mel was so happy to hear that they were going to the amusement park. When she saw Amberâs gloomy face, she immediately stopped smiling and asked carefully, âMom, I want to go to the amusement park. Shall we go together?â
Looking at his bright and pleading eyes, Amberâs heart softened and he agreed.
Mel excitedly requested to ride the roller coaster. âMom, mom, Iâm going to play roller coaster. Can you accompany me?â
Amber was afraid of heights. She shook her head. âGo sit with Uncle Mr. Thomson. Mom wonât go!â
Mel looked disappointed. Elliot picked him up and said, âMom is afraid. Letâs go!â
Amber looked at his handsome face and was slightly absent-minded.
If it werenât for his prominent family background, Elliot would have been a good person.
At noon in the amusement park, Mel was clamoring to go to the buffet. The two adults naturally cooperated with each other. Elliot was so kind to Mel that he did everything himself.
She met Rachel when she brought Mel to get some food. Rachel was very surprised to see him with the child. The child was so beautiful, but he looked so familiar. She couldnât help but reach out and touch Melâs head. âWhat a pretty child!â
Elliot said proudly, âMy son!â
âYour son?â Rachel was very surprised. She had never heard of Elliotâs marriage. Why did he suddenly have a son? Thinking that Elliotâs private life was full of people, this child must be an illegitimate child, so she did not say much and returned to her seat with food politely.
After sitting down, she looked at Elliot and the child, only to find Amber. When she saw Amber, Rachel was stunned. Only then did she remember why the child looked so familiar. The child looked really like Amber. Was it Amberâs child? It was impossible. If Amber had a child, she would not force her to divorce Rodney.
While thinking about it, Elliot and Amber took the food with them and sat not far away from her. The three of them began to eat. Mel happily ate the food on the plate. Amber watched him wolf down the food and reminded him softly, âSlow down, donât choke!â
Looking at Amberâs concern for Mel, Rachel felt more and more strange. The child looked so similar to her. Was it really her child?
But it was impossible! The doctor had already said that she would never get pregnant! Thinking of this, she suddenly heard the child say in a childish voice, âMom! I want to eat the sweet pepper view on your plate!â
âOkay!â Amber took the sweet pepper cane from the plate and fed it into Melâs mouth. Mel ate one piece and smacked her lips. âI want more!â
Amber fed her another piece. âI canât eat any more. I want something else!â
Mel obediently began to eat something else. Looking at the natural maternal light in Amberâs eyes, Rachel was shocked. It was really her child! She could even have a baby!
Back then, she was certain that Amber would not give birth to a child, so she tried her best to make Amber and Rodney divorce. In order to get Rodney to agree to the divorce, she wanted to destroy her brain. In the end, she even used such a dirty trick.
Of course, it was Celiaâs words that reminded her of the dirty tricks she used.
She said that there was a story between Amber and Pierce. Then, she was instigated by Itzel, Amberâs attending doctor. She then thought of framing Amber and Pierce for having an affair. Itzel gave her several ideas. First of all, it was to slander Amber for having an affair. Men couldnât stand the fact that a woman was having an affair. As long as they gave those things to Rodney, he would definitely get a divorce.
Those photos and recordings were edited. Rachel thought that her son would divorce Amber because of this, but she didnât expect that her son was willing to be a cuckold and wouldnât divorce her.
She had no choice but to accept Itzelâs second suggestion. She had to take another shortcut and find someone to replace her pregnancy.
At that time, although she liked Celia, she had never thought of letting Celia get pregnant on her behalf. After all, Celiaâs identity was there. How could the daughter of the secretary do something like that?
Itzel tried to persuade her that this was a very profitable thing. Wasnât she interested in Celia being her daughter-in-law? As long as she convinced Rodney to agree to let another woman have a child, she would then send Celia to his bed. At that time, if Amber found out that Rodney and Celia were in bed, she would definitely propose a divorce.
Therefore, according to Itzelâs instructions, she went to her son and told him that she would have someone to replace her. Her son would not betray the marriage no matter what. In the end, Itzel also told him that she would use a man-made method to replace the pregnancy.
She thought that Celia was pregnant with her sonâs child, and that her son would distance himself from Amber because of the child. However, after Celia got pregnant, her son did not change at all.
One of the most important reasons why she persuaded Celia to get pregnant was that she promised that her son would divorce Amber. Now her son had no choice but to divorce Rachel.
Amber and Celia ran into each other in the hospital when they were in a mess.
They even pushed Celia into a miscarriage.
Knowing that the child couldnât protect the hatred in her heart, she couldnât help punching and kicking Amber and forcing her son to divorce Amber with her life.
Thinking of what had happened in the past, Rachel could no longer eat. While Elliot took Mel to the bathroom, she walked up to Amber and asked, âIs that your child?â
Amber looked up at Rachel and answered coldly, âYes!â
âYou gave birth to Mel?â
âYes!â Amber replied simply.
âHow is that possible?â Rachel couldnât imagine it. She mustered up the courage to ask Amber if he was still thinking of taking care of the child. Didnât people say that the child they were taking care of would look like their adoptive parents?
âWhy not?â Amber sneered. âDonât tell me that Mrs. Barron hopes that I wonât have a child for the rest of my life? Or is it because I, a hen that doesnât know how to make an egg, have an egg that makes you very uneasy?â
Amberâs sarcasm made Rachel blush. In the past, she used to insult Amber like this. She didnât expect that one day, Amber would give her these words back. She had nothing to say. She blushed and left the restaurant.
In the elevator, Rachel was really upset. âIt shouldnât have happened. How could someone who doesnât know how to give birth to a baby?â Amberâs sarcasm was not important. What she was most worried about was her son. If Rodney knew that Amber would have a baby, it would be troublesome.
She had to ask Itzel what was going on. Rachel drove to the hospital.
Entering the hospital building, Rachel went directly to the expertsâ clinic of the Department of Yin and Yang. Many people were waiting for her at the door of Itzelâs office. Rachel pushed the door open and rushed in.