Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
In Katie’s quest for upward mobility, conceiving a child was her primary aim, with little thought for the child’s well-being.
Under the influence, Katie clung to Abel. Abel found himself unable to refuse her, and they shared a moment of passion clouded by their impaired judgment.
The initial rush of intimacy with Katie, whom Abel had admired, overwhelmed him. Afterward, despite his better judgment, he repeatedly engaged in intimacy with her.
The revelation of Katie’s pregnancy and the manipulated paternity test were orchestrated by Abel.
Abel’s plan was to keep this secret for as long as possible. If Katie married Cornell, he was ready to do anything to protect that lie.
Suddenly, Abel managed to stand up and fell to his knees with a heavy “thud” on the hard floor. “Katie doesn’t know the truth. She believes the child is yours,” he said, his voice echoing in the room as he struggled, his forehead bleeding from hitting the floor. “This is my fault. If you want revenge, it should be against me.”
Only then did Cornell understand why Katie had so firmly believed the child was his. The truth became clear. Katie had been absolutely convinced that the man with her that night was him.
Cornell Laughed coldly. “You’ll have to tell her that yourself.”
With a snap of his fingers, the door opened, and Katie was brought into the room.
Katie was completely in the dark about Cornell’s motives for summoning her over. Marcelo had roughly pulled her into the car.
Throughout the drive, Katie was overwhelmed with anxiety. Yet, upon arriving, she was somewhat relieved at the sight of Abel kneeling in front of Cornell.
Katie surmised Cornell tried to force the truth out of Abel, but she was confident Abel would never divulge her secrets. Abel’s loyalty as a faithful subordinate was unquestionable.
Katie took a deep breath and asked, “Cornell, why have you tied up Abel? What did he do wrong?”
“Just ask him,” Cornell answered, his voice icy, as if covered with frost.
“Abel, what’s going on?” Katie asked.
Abel, head bowed, didn’t answer, marking the first time he had failed to responded to Katie.
Feeling something amiss with a sinking feeling, Katie paused briefly before asking again, “Abel?”
Abel turned slightly and then kowtowed to Katie with a loud thud as his forehead connected with the ground. Immediately, blood poured out, covering his face. The blood streamed down, soaking his eyebrows and eyes, giving Abel a horrifying appearance.
In a quiet voice, Abel murmured, “Miss, I… I’m sorry.”
Abel’s words chilled Katie to the core. Abel had always been loyal to her, rarely letting her down. Her lips trembled as she tried to keep her composure and said, “Abel, think carefully before you speak.”
Abel knew Katie was warning him. Yet, he felt cornered. If he stayed silent, his child in Katie’s belly would be at risk of being terminated. And Katie could be in danger.
“I… Your child…” Abel clenched his teeth and blurted out, “Your child is mine!”
Katie’s complexion turned ghostly pale. “What… What are you talking about?”
She couldn’t believe her ears and forced a smile. “Abel, you’re my assistant, nothing more. What kind of pressure are you under to say such things?”
Katie suspected Cornell had forced Abel into lying like this.
Cornell gave a sly smile and signaled to Matteo. “Show it to Miss Glyn.”
Matteo presented three paternity tests, all confirming the match.
Katie examined them, struggling to stay calm. After a tense few seconds, she grabbed the paternity tests and ripped them up into tiny pieces like confetti. “Cornell, you just tried to get rid of me! I refuse to fall for your twisted lies. I refuse! You’re just trying to deny the child I’m carrying!”
Katie laughed hysterically. “I’ll make sure the whole country knows what a hypocrite you are, Cornell. You slept with me, got me pregnant, and now you’re pretending it never happened!”
Despite Katie’s furious outburst, Cornell stayed quiet, his expression turning frostier.
Abel, alarmed at the frosty look Cornell gave out, managed to free himself from the ropes and hurriedly wrapped his arms around Katie from behind. “Miss, please stop this. The child is mine. I’m sorry, but it was me with you that night… It really was me…”
“Get off me!” Katie screamed furiously. “You’re worthless! You don’t deserve to touch me!”
Abel didn’t release Katie. He shielded her belly, fearful she might harm herself.
In a fit of rage, Katie grabbed a nearby ashtray and struck Abel on the head, causing him to bleed, but he still didn’t let go.
The drama was unfolding, Katie lashing out and Abel accepting each blow.
Cornell watched the entire scene in silence and then rose slowly. His eyes cold, he declared, “Tomorrow, I want all those rumors gone. Don’t try to pin this child on me. Otherwise…”
A chilling threat crossed Cornell’s handsome face. “I’ll release a detailed account of how Miss Glyn’s bodyguard got her pregnant.”
The child in Katie’s belly was innocent. Despite the darkness in its parents’ hearts, Cornell didn’t want the child to be tainted by their scandals. He was offering them one last opportunity.
Only Katie and Abel were left behind.
Katie grew weary of her destructive outburst and slumped against the sofa.
Blood smeared Abel’s face, yet he knelt with resolute strength.
“Abel, I won’t have the child of someone as vile as you!” The repulsion was clear in Katie’s eyes as she thought about having been intimate with Abel.
Katie kicked Abel forcefully and spat out, “You despicable bastard! How dare you touch me?”
Abel kept silent, enduring her physical outbursts.
It was only after Katie had exhausted herself from hitting Abel that Abel finally said, “Miss, I want this child.”
Katie froze, her voice shaky. “What did you just say?”
Abel wiped the blood off his face, being careful not to scare Katie, and said with firm resolve, “I want this child.”
“You bastard! How dare you say that? Do you think you’re worthy?” As Katie raised her hand to strike again, Abel caught it.
Abel’s eyes were intense, filled with a darkness and determination that took Katie back to the moment they first met.
Back then, Jayceon took Katie to the arena to choose a bodyguard where she spotted Abel.
Battling barehanded against five hyenas, Abel had just defeated the last one, his eyes blazing with determination.
Impressed by his resilience, Katie chose him on the spot.
Now, with the same old intense look Abel gave out, Katie’s instincts sharpened instantly. She stood tall; her voice tinged with arrogance.
“If you want this child, there’s only one way.”
Abel let go of her hand and looked up at her, his voice soft. “Miss, I’ll do anything for you.”
Katie caressed her belly and smirked. “The child must be born as a member of Clement family.”
Abel tensed up for a moment and then murmured, “Okay.”
Though Abel knew he couldn’t openly tell the world that he was the father, he wished for the child’s survival.
“Miss, what do you need me to do?” Having spent so much time with Katie, Abel knew her well. Her lineage bore the wildness of the Glyn family, and neither yielding nor compromising were in her character.
“Manage to free Cecilia from the hospital,” Katie commanded.
Abel’s face fell. “Miss, she is heavily guarded on all sides. The Clement family has also placed watchers everywhere. It’s challenging to get her out.”
Katie replied firmly, “If you can’t manage it, then we have nothing to discuss.”
Abel lowered his head, lost in thought for a moment, before looking up. “Miss, if I don’t make it back, please promise me you’ll bring this child into the world.”
“Okay, I promise,” Katie quickly responded.
Abel gazed intently at Katie. “I’ve set up an account in Aurora. I’d like you to pass my possessions to the child. If you decide against raising the child yourself, please give it to my master. Do we have an agreement?”
“Sure.”
“Thank you, miss. Take care of yourself.” Abel’s eyes were filled with profound affection as he locked his gaze with Katie’s. He was prepared to face death on this mission.
Unbeknownst to him, Katie secretly wished for his quick end. Yet, she planned to take advantage of him before his demise.
Just then, Katie’s phone rang. She looked down and saw Luciana’s name on the display. “Luciana…”
“Katie, where have you been? I woke up and you weren’t there.”
“Luciana, it’s Cornell. He…” Katie’s voice broke.
“Just come back and we can talk. I’ll have the butler come to get you,” Luciana instructed.
“Okay.” Katie stood up without looking at Abel and said coldly, “Complete the mission before nine o’clock tomorrow morning.”
Upon leaving Katie and Abel behind, Cornell embraced a flood of relief. Despite Audrey’s faith in him, discomfort gnawed at him over the strategies Katie had employed. Yet, with the truth he had just laid bare, he could finally face Audrey and Janey with an easy mind.
“Mr. Clement, where to next?” Matteo inquired, settled behind the wheel.
A quick glance at the verdant canopy and pristine avenues brought a lightness to Cornell’s mood. With a faint smile, he suggested, “Crescent.”