Female Novel
Chapter 1045
"Fine. Don't come here." Pearl took a deep breath, trying to keep her emotions in check. "Tell mewhere, and I'll meet you there."
"I knew you'd agree," Hugo said confidently with a smirk. "Let's go to Casa del Sur. That place isnice, and I remember you love their exotic dishes."
Pearl felt a headache coming on. Dealing with Hugo always made her feel disgusted. "I don't likethem. You got it wrong."
"Take your time since you're pregnant now. No rush. I'll see you in an hour," he said before hangingup.
Pearl quickly got ready and didn't bother with makeup. She headed straight to the place they hadagreed to.
Hugo was already waiting at the restaurant. When he saw her, his eyes briefly showed infatuationbefore quickly disappearing.
Remembering that Pearl was pregnant, he put out his cigarette and opened the window.
Pearl sat down, keeping her distance. "What do you want from me this time, Hugo? You won't drugme like you did last time, will you?"
Hugo shook his head, chuckled, and shamelessly admitted to the incident. "Last time was indeedimpulsive, but I really miss you this time. I want to talk to you."novelbin
"I've told you countless times. I have nothing to discuss with you."
Hugo shook his head. "No, I came here today because of your pregnancy."
Pearl immediately became alert. She clutched her stomach and looked wary. "You're not planning toharm my child, are you?"
Hugo sighed. "I know I'm not a good person, but I've never wanted to hurt you. There's no need foryou to be so defensive."
Although Hugo's character was questionable, he had never directly harmed her.
Pearl nodded. "What do you want to know?"
"I found out about your pregnancy from Silas."
Pearl's memory of her meeting with Silas at the pharmacy suddenly clicked, and she understoodeverything. After pondering it for a moment, her fondness for Silas decreased somewhat.
"But I suggest that you don't keep this child." Hugo's tone was firm, as if Pearl giving birth to thischild would be the end of the world.
"It's none of your business whether I keep this child or not, right?" Pearl almost admitted she hadconsidered giving up the child, but she didn't want others involved.
"You're a smart woman, Pearl. I've always known that," Hugo said, pausing to look at her bare facewith regret, then continued slowly, "But do you know how much this child will affect you?"
Pearl's expression hardened. "I know."
"No, you don't. If you did, you wouldn't argue with me." Hugo knew she was stubborn. He thensoftened his tone, making it easier for Pearl to accept what he said.
"First off, having this baby couldn't have come at a worse time. You and Richard are both at thepeak of your careers. Are you really going to give up your career to raise a child? Can you do that?
"Second, your biological dad has gone missing. Even if you prove you're not related to Richard,people will gossip. If your child is born, they'll have to deal with rumors of inbreeding. Is that what'sbest for them?"
"Third, and most importantly, your body isn't ready for childbirth."
Pearl's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"