Chapter 16 Latrina looked up and saw the dark figure in front of her . She was stunned . It was Gerhart . He stopped Sonya from hitting her . There was a big hand around her waist , and she didn't even know when he pulled her into his arms . " How dare you hit even tighter . my woman ? " Gerhart's face darkened , his eyes gloomy . His words were cold as ice . As he questioned , he gripped Sonya's hand ' Let go of me ! " Sonya cried out in pain and fought back , but the maid hurried over to stop Gerhart . Gerhart ignored her and just looked down at , Latrina , who was crying her eyes out . It was strange . Just now his eyes were as cold as ice , but now they looked a bit warmer . Latrina was scared stiff . After a long time , she reached out and pulled his hand back . " She's pregnant . Don't stoop to her level . " Hitting a pregnant woman could get him arrested . Gerhart finally let go slowly . Sonya recognized Gerhart and got so scared she took two steps back . " Mr. Crowley ... " " What ? Who'd you just call the random guy ? " His eyes were sharp , and he looked at Sonya coldly . Sonya still didn't get what was going on and was totally overwhelmed . She blurted out , " Latrina is just a bitch ! She slept with another guy before breaking up with her boyfriend ... " Smack ! This slap was from Gerhart . He hit women ! The air around them felt like it was standing still . Sonya covered her face and finally realized that he was that random guy ! " Get lost . Don't let me hear your voice again , " Gerhart said , not looking at her . Instead , he carefully wiped away the tears at the corner of Latrina's eyes and gently rubbed her slapped , reddened cheek . Sonya knew she was in the wrong and didn't dare cause trouble . Covering her swollen , red face , she hurried off . Latrina was at a loss . " Does it hurt ? " he asked . She steadied herself and tried to get out of his arms , but he just held her tighter . " Did you get the checkup ? " He was really gentle , even his eyes were warm . Latrina lowered her head , her heart pounding , and the blush on her face spread from her earlobes down to her neck . Her hands had already grabbed his clothes at some point . " Let go of me first . Everyone's watching ... " Gerhart finally released her slowly . Kelvin , standing next to him , pursed his lips and subtly turned away . After all that fuss , Latrina hadn't gotten her checkup , and the doctor had already left for the day . Reluctantly , she let him hold her hand and got into his car . 21313 7.3 % < Chapter 16 Kelvin was waiting outside , while the two of them inside felt extremely awkward . " Why did you get here ?" Latrina . Menu " Aunt Carol called - said she saw you at the OB - GYN . Then I caught you dry heaving this morning , so I came over . " Gerhart tilted his head , eyes on Latrina , whose cheeks were burning . " If I didn't come , how long were you planning to keep it from me ? " Latrina held the form . The usual arrogance was gone around him , and even that little bit of confidence was completely crushed . " I really took the pill , and also , I haven't had a checkup yet , so I don't know if ... " she started to speak more cautiously . Gerhart's Adam's apple bobbed . " What if you are pregnant ? " " This has nothing to do with you , " Latrina paused , pushed the car door open , and left . Gerhart didn't stop her . " It has nothing to do with me ? " he mumbled , leaned against the back of the car , and watched her figure getting farther and farther away outside the window Her words sounded like she was mad , just like what he said to her at the manor yesterday . Kelvin slid into the driver's seat . Seeing Gerhart's sour mood , he didn't dare ask anything , but it seemed like he got the whole picture . " She's so stubborn , " Gerhart said . Kelvin just offered a soft smile . Back at the apartment , Latrina lay on the couch , staring at the the coffing . She lifted the form in her hand and looked at the heavy words " early pregnancy checkup " . Annoyed , she tossed it onto th table . " Gerhart , " she murmured this unfamiliar name , and then let out a sigh . She thought , " What if I get pregnant ? Will I get an abortion ? Or will I be like my mom , have the baby , and be a single After pondering , she opened her contacts and found mom ? " name , stared at his string of numbers , and zoned out . " Trina ! I knew you were home . Open the door ! " It was Eduardo's voice outside . His voice was deep and heavy , and he was breathing hard , like he was drunk . Latrina glanced at the door , hugged her pillow , and covered her head . She knew he would come , but she didn't expect him to come so soon . The neighbors next door all opened their doors and whispered to each other . Latrina didn't want any trouble , so she got up with her phone , walked to the door , and then took a look through the peephole . He was swaying in the peephole , and Latrina could smell his nasty booze breath even through the door . She opened the door , and a strong smell of alcohol barged in with him . The heavy scent spread all around . At that very second , Latrina was suddenly hugged by Eduardo . The door was closed . " Let go of me ! " Latrina tried to push him away , but he just held her tighter ! " Trina , I missed you ... " He was on the verge of tears , kissing Latrina like crazy , She shoved him away , but he clung to her like a leech . " Eduardo ! You're drunk ! Don't touch me ! " she yelled , but somehow , she ended up on the couch with him . Eduardo wasn't tall , but he was built . There was no breaking free from him - his strength was on a whole other level . 1313 WebNovel the 7.3 % < Chapter 16 Menu " I heard you hooked up with Gerhart ? " Sonya wasted no time . Maybe Gerhart had slapped her , and she was pissed . Now she was out for blood . Eduardo grabbed her hands , pinning them to her stomach , and leaned over her on the couch , looming down . Latrina couldn't budge . He was kneeling on her legs , pressing down hard . " You blocked me on WhatsApp and cut off my calls . How could you be so cold ? " he accused , acting like an oblivious jerk . " What about Gerhart ? He is cleaner , richer , and better - looking than you ! " A loud slap was heard . Latrina screamed in shock . Eduardo slapped Latrina . She was stunned , and tears streamed down her face before she could react . Eduardo was stunned too . Then he realized he had hit Latrina . He hit the woman he loved . He quickly leaned down , his eyes filled with guilt as he touched her reddened cheek . " I'm sorry ... " " Get your dirty hands off ! " Latrina gritted her teeth and secretly pressed Gerhart's number . " You still won't forgive me ... " " You don't deserve it ! " A Eduardo's eyes turned red , his throat constricted , and the air felt heavy . For a moment , his heart seemed to stop , as if his blood had frozen . He squeezed her hand tighter . Latrina winced , biting her lip . His eyes softened , becoming gentle . Latrina knew she was doomed . She could feel Eduardo's hand softly brushing her cheek , trying to wipe away her tears . " Stop crying . Let me take care of you too . Someone like Gerhart , a big shot in the industry , won't marry you , but I will . We can go abroad , somewhere nobody knows us ... " Latrina spat at him ! " Loser ! Dream on ! " she yelled .