Lila looked at the hand gripping her wrist, her expression somewhat displeased. “Why didn’t Elisa tell Hamish that she’s pregnant with someone else’s child?”
Hamish despised betrayal the most. If he had known that Elisa was carrying another man’s child, the clear brilliance in Lila’s eyes suddenly turned murky, like a venomous snake lurking among the leaves.
Mrs. Gordon asked, “Miss Morris, how can you prove that the child in Elisa’s belly is illegitimate?”
“Well,” Lila stuttered, “she kept it a secret from Hamish.”
If it were her, she would have eagerly told Hamish about the pregnancy. How could she carefully conceal it, fearing that someone else might find out?
Elisa’s behavior was typical of someone feeling guilty.
“Miss Morris, what you said doesn’t prove anything. What if she didn’t tell Mr. Burns because she was worried about a miscarriage? By rashly calling Mr. Burns, you might actually be helping her,” Mrs. Gordon said.
Lila fell into contemplation and gradually calmed down.
“What should I do? She can’t bear the thought of Elisa having Hamish’s child. Just the idea of giving birth will drive her crazy! Dealing with one person is already difficult for her. If there’s another child, she will never be able to stand by Hamish’s side.”
After Lila gradually calmed down, Mrs. Gordon released her and pondered for a while. “I do have an idea that can make her have a miscarriage and also create resentment in Mr. Burns. However, it will require a sacrifice from you.”
“What is it?” Lila asked.
“Mr. Burns is supposed to return this afternoon. You…” Mrs. Gordon leaned in close to Lila’s ear and whispered.
Lila’s gaze gradually turned solemn. She bit her lower lip, a tingling sensation sparking her brain. By the time Mrs. Gordon finished speaking, she had already made up her mind.
Elisa was in the yard, reading a book. During the early stages of pregnancy, she would experience symptoms of sleepiness and nausea, but apart from that, she didn’t have any significant reactions. She just felt drowsy and sleepy.
Warm sunlight spilled over her body, and after a while, she felt like sleeping. She found a comfortable position and lay down on the rocking chair, her eyes half-closed, lightly placing her hand on her belly.
Suddenly, her stomach twitched. She instantly woke up. She was only six weeks pregnant, so it was impossible for her to feel the baby move. But the sensation just now was as if the child was kicking her. She touched her stomach, her heart racing, a reluctant look in her eyes.
Elisa glanced at the time. It had just passed 11 o’clock. She planned to have lunch outside and visit the orphanage to bring back the gifts the children had given her. She also wanted to see Autumn.
She had mentioned buying something delicious for Autumn, but she didn’t know what he liked to eat. What should she buy?
The image of Autumn giving her a bag of cookies flashed through her mind, and she involuntarily curled her lips. She had already made up her mind.
Elisa stretched her stiff upper body, brushed off the fallen leaves from her shoulders, and went back to the villa with her book. She changed into a dress upstairs, applied light makeup, tied up her long hair, and her naturally rosy lips didn’t need lipstick, just a touch of lip balm.
Worried about a recurrence of the previous situation, Elisa took a few pills out of the bottle and put them in her bag before grabbing her keys and leaving.
As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Lila standing on the staircase. From the look of it, she seemed to be specifically waiting for her.
Elisa now tried to avoid Lila whenever possible, not wanting to even exchange a single glance.
But Lila stood in the middle of the stairs, blocking her way. “Elisa, why have you been vomiting so much lately?”
Elisa raised her cold gaze. “It’s none of your business.”
Lila looked at Elisa’s belly with an ambiguous expression and said softly, “I’m just concerned about you. Should I call a doctor for you if you’re feeling so uncomfortable? What if you’re pregnant?”
Elisa didn’t know if Lila’s words were intentional or unintentional, but after hearing them, her spine tingled, and she broke out in a cold sweat.
“Move aside.”
Lila didn’t move. On the contrary, she approached Elisa step by step, her eyes sharply fixed on the subtle reaction on Elisa’s face. She had noticed Elisa’s slight stiffness, and it didn’t escape her gaze.
Why was she so nervous? Lila became increasingly certain that the child in Elisa’s belly was not Hamish’s.
Whether this child existed or not, it didn’t matter. It was destined to become a stepping stone for Lila.
“Elisa, why are you so despicable? I’ve already told you how your father died, yet you still choose to stay with his murderer,” Lila suddenly changed the topic. She stared fiercely at Elisa, her hand clenched tightly at her side.
Elisa hooked the corner of her lip, revealing a mocking smile. “Lila, what are you talking about? Are you referring to Hamish? I must say, I have no reason to believe your words over my husband’s. I was actually willing to help you and Hamish before, but now it seems that while I may not gain anything good from this position, it’s quite satisfying to disgust you. As long as I remain in this position, you will forever be a hidden third party.”
The disguise on Lila’s face began to crack. She glared fiercely at Elisa and tightly gripped the hand resting on her leg. “You-”
Elisa hooked her lower lip and revealed a taunting smile. “What about me? If you’re unhappy, why don’t you go and commit suicide? But let me make it clear in advance, don’t try the wrist-slitting drama. I won’t donate a drop of blood if you lose too much. When you die, it’s none of my concern.”
“As long as you continue behaving yourself, I’ll be comfortable, and you can continue being the mistress in the shadows. But if I’m not pleased, don’t blame me for bringing up what happened four years ago.”
Four years ago, she offered Lila 50 million to make a choice, but Lila took the money and caused a car accident, blaming Elisa for it.
Unexpectedly, the fake accident turned into a real one, and Lila lost a dangerous amount of blood. Hamish begged Elisa to donate blood to Lila, promising to fulfill any conditions. As a result, Elisa took the opportunity to propose marriage.
After the two of them obtained their marriage certificate, Lila was still unconscious in the hospital. Elisa had a feeling that something was amiss and investigated, discovering evidence of Lila’s deception.
It could only be said that Lila played a vital role in the current situation. Her cleverness backfired.
Lila, feeling triumphant, had forgotten everything. But now, hearing Elisa’s reminder, anger instantly replaced the indignation on her face. She turned pale, her body involuntarily retreating a step, resembling a rabbit being stared at.
Elisa was pregnant, and Lila, who knew no fear, dared to charge at her.
Seeing Lila’s appearance, Elisa smiled coldly, mocking her. “Lila, by now you should understand that it’s not that I can’t bear to leave Hamish. It’s that Hamish refuses to let me go. No matter how hard I try, it’s useless. By the way, he already explained to me that he never had a relationship with you. It seems your charm wasn’t enough.”