Chapter 291


    He always had a nagging feeling that he needed to love Annabelle because she was


    worth it.


    Their wild days spent together in different ces, with hotels bearing the traces of their shared


    pleasures, all proved how much he liked her.


    However…


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    Jeremy frowned.


    Annabelle gently ced her hand on his furrowed brow. “Why are you frowning


    again? Frowning every day will give you wrinkles.”


    “It’s nothing.”


    Annabelle felt a bit nervous and softly asked, “What if we have a child one day? What


    would we do then?”


    The mention of a child suddenly brought to Jeremy’s mind an image of Natalie telling


    him they should have a baby. Natalie’s hope for a child mirrored his own.


    Thinking of Natalie made Jeremy’s expression change abruptly.


    “What’s wrong?” Annabelle saw the sudden indifference in Jeremy’s demeanor, and


    her heart sank.


    Jeremy’s gaze turned sullen, and he spoke with an icy tone, “I’ve taken precautions.


    You won’t get pregnant.”


    Annabelle’s eyes flickered at his words. “Sometimes precautions fail. Mr. Hughes, what if–just if–an


    ident happens? Should I keep the baby?”


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    At this point, Jeremy’s face was like a frozen mask. He answered almost without hesitation, “Get rid


    of it. I don’t want a child right now.”


    Annabelle bit her lip. He truly was heartless.


    No matter how she tried, he remained utterly detached and unwilling to relent. Did he reallyly want a


    child with Natalie?


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    To Annabelle, Natalie was inferior to her in every way.


    Victor overheard Jeremy’s words and wasn’t surprised. Although Jeremy and Annabelle were


    entangled, it was clear to him that Jeremy viewed Annabelle as


    nothing more than a ything.


    Annabelle then replied obediently, “Alright, I understand. I know you want to enjoy


    time with just the two of us.”


    She was confident that with her methods, it was only a matter of time before Jeremy stopped caring


    about Natalie altogether.


    Skr had been busy all day, so focused that she lost track of time. It wasn’t until she felt


    exhausted and headed to the restroom that she realized it was almost the


    end of her shift.


    After stretching and wrapping up her work, she prepared to leave. On her way out, she ran into


    Alexander and Caleb.


    Caleb seemed a bit flustered when he saw her. “Skr.”


    “How’s your leg healing?” Skr asked with a smile, ncing at Caleb’s leg.


    Caleb immediately took a few steps and spun around to show her. “It’s almost fully healed. I can


    manage a slow pace. Are you getting used to working here? If Grandpa is giving you too much


    work, you can quit.”


    Alexander turned and gave Caleb a light smack on the head. “What nonsense are you talking


    about? Do I look like someone who exploits my employees?”


    Caleb rubbed his head, pretending to be in pain. “Grandpa, are you trying to knock me senseless?”


    Watching Caleb and Alexander banter, Skr chuckled. “I’m enjoying my work here. I love


    everything I do.”