Chapter 4


    Chapter 4


    Sophia couldn’t shake Jason’s words from her memory. “You’re still in the early stages of your


    pregnancy. How could there be any movements vet? Show some maturity, and don’t embarrass


    yourself!” he had said that two years ago, dismissing her excitement.


    “Seems like he’s simply unwilling to show affection toward my child, Sophia concluded, observing


    the couple. “Ada is barely over a month pregnant, so there wouldn’t be any movements yet. Jason


    just adores everything about her.


    Sophia came to the stark realization that she had never been his object of love or concern. As a


    result, the child she miscarried two years ago was reduced to nothing but a tragic memory–crushed


    into dust, leaving no trace in the world. Now, the life she carried within her was also destined to be


    neglected, with no one to wee its arrival.


    “Jason,e chat with me,” Ada whined from the bed in the ward.


    Jason nced at her and replied gently, “I must read this pregnancy magazine. You should take


    some rest.”


    Sophia observed their interaction, speechless and overwhelmed. She retreated from the scene,


    defeated and unable to endure further. ‘I’ve lost,’ she cried inwardly. “When a man is willing to read


    and learn about pregnancy for a woman, it’s evident how deeply he cares for her,”


    “Jason’s love for Ada remained unchanged over the years,” Sophia whispered as she stumbled out


    of the hospital. “It was me… it was me who forcefully broke them apart, robbing them of the


    happiness that rightfully belonged to them!” shemented softly, her voice filled with despair.


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    In the evening, Jason returned home early. Usually, at this time, there would be a pile of steaming


    dishes on the table, a routine unchanged for years. But today, as he entered the living room, he


    instinctively nced toward the dining area, only to find no sign of warmth or aroma.


    His gaze shifted to the living room, where he saw Sophia sitting in the rocking chair, staring nkly


    into space. “I’m back,” he said softly. Sophia did not respond. Her eyes reflected the sparkling


    chandelier hanging above, but theycked their usual warmth and depth. They appeared bright yet


    hollow as if a part of her spirit had retreated into the shadows.


    Jason furrowed his brows at the sight. He walked over and asked, “Have you had dinner?”


    Sophia snapped out of her daze, her gaze meeting Jason’s, With a vulnerable tone, she asked,


    “Jason, shall we go to the hospital for IVF tomorrow?” Her voice carried a subtle plea as if she had


    already expended all her emotional reserves.


    Jason was taken aback, After a moment of silence, he said, “You haven’t fully recovered from the


    surgery you underwent two years ago to remove one of your fallopian tubes due to the ectopic


    pregnancy, and IVF is a very risky procedure.” He continued, “Sophia, don’t joke about your life. We


    can always adopt one from an orphanage if you want a child. You don’t need to put too much


    pressure on yourself.”


    ‘Adopt a child from an orphanage? Sophia couldn’t help but feel a wave of amusement at Jason’s


    suggestion as if it was a joke. You probably intend to wait for the illegitimate child to be born, then


    bring it home to officially acknowledge it as your own, she thought to herself.


    Looking up and stifling the bitter tears in her eyes, she asked softly, “What are you intending to


    bring for our daughter tomorrow?” However, a sudden text message alert drowned out Sophia’s


    voice.


    Upon hearing his phone, Jason instinctively tuned out the rest of Sophia’s words. He made his way


    to the sofa and settled down, reaching into his pocket for his phone.


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    With a tap on the screen, he revealed a text message from Ada. Jason, can a pregnant woman eat


    lobster? I was craving it earlier and ordered some. But now, my stomach hurts.]


    Jason’s brows furrowed as he read the message.


    Earlier that afternoon, Ada was discharged from the hospital, and he had arranged for her to stay in


    one of the properties under his name. As for the child she carried, he hadn’t yet decided what to do


    about it.


    Closing the message, Jason opened his inte browser, delving into research about lobster


    consumption for pregnant women and the associated risks and symptoms. After some thorough


    searching, he stumbled upon information suggesting that improperly prepared lobster could


    potentially cause minor abdominal pain and even lead to miscarriage.


    As Jason absorbed the information about the dangers and the potential for miscarriages, his brows


    furrowed deeply in concern. Meanwhile, Sophia sat in the rocking chair, gently swaying. In a


    reclined position, she caught a glimpse of Jason’s phone screen from the corner of her eye, where


    information about pregnant women and miscarriages shed briefly.


    Her heart ached anew, but her smile widened nheless, carrying a hint of mncholy against


    the backdrop of the night.


    “Jason,” Sophia began, her voice trailing off as she struggled to find the right words. “Our


    daughter’s death anniversary….