A sudden ring pierced the silence , waking Kenton . Seeing it was Marisa calling , he instinctively wanted to hang up and put the phone back . Just as he touched the phone , another message came in from someone saved as ' Best Friend Serena Brady ' Kenton unlocked the phone without thinking . He knew her password - it was Kenton's own birthday . So he quickly unlocked the phone and swiped to the chat page . The latest message popped up , sent by Serena : " By the way . I ran into Bernice yesterday . She pretended to care and asked how your pregnancy symptoms were . I shot back at her, told her you're being spoiled by Mr. Bennett , eating nothing but imported supplements . She's the one stuck with a broke guy now ! " Kenton frowned . He had no curiosity about these kinds of things between women . He had enough money ; it was no surprise if someone liked him for it . As long as he liked her , that was enough . Just as he was about to put the phone back , a word about pregnancy caught his eye . Kenton scrolled up . " But Marisa , are you really going to keep hiding it ? Didn't the doctor say you're not pregnant at all ? It's been three months , and if your belly doesn't show soon , Kenton will definitely get suspicious . " " Don't worry , I've got it covered . I already had someone make a fake pregnancy report . Kenton's so busy , he'll never have time to check . Once we're engaged and the wedding's done , it'll be a done deal . He can't just kick me out of the Bennett family , can he ? " " But what if ... " " There is no ' what if " Marisa's reply was resolute , as if she'd burned all her bridges . " Once I marry into the Bennett family , whether I have a child or not , and when , will all be up to me . 06 : 141 Chapter 15 . 288 Vouchers There were a few more messages from Serena , mostly exaggerating Bernice Milner's recent misfortunes and praising Marisa's cleverness in rising to the top . Kenton's fingertips turned white , gripping the phone so tightly he nearly crushed it . Only now did he realize that all of it had been her deliberate deception . Marisa was never pregnant ! Thinking of how careful he'd been these past three months , and his parents ' hopes , Kenton suddenly felt ridiculous . Kenton looked at the sleeping Marisa , his heart a tangled mess of emotions . He was just about to put the phone back on the nightstand when Marisa's voice suddenly came from behind : " Why are you up so early ? " Kenton's heart sank , and even his breathing became strained . He turned around abruptly , only to meet Marisa's sleepy eyes . She clearly hadn't noticed the phone in his hand . A cold sweat broke out on Kenton's back , but he calmly set the phone on the nightstand . Marisa rubbed her cheek against his chest , her voice soft and sweet : " Kenton , I'm hungry. " He forced down the icy anger in his eyes , leaving only a deep , unfathomable calm . Just like always , Kenton gently kissed her forehead , his voice as warm as ever : " What do you want to eat ? I'll have the hotel prepare it right away . " " I want your omelet . " Marisa tilted her face up , her eyes sparkling with a hint of playfulness . " Nothing outside tastes as good as yours . " " Alright . " Kenton replied , helping her up by the shoulders . " Go wash up first , I'll make it . " Marisa , noticing nothing unusual , got up and went to the bathroom . The warmth vanished from Kenton's face in an instant . He picked up his own phone , walked to the window , and dialed Scott's number . Chapter 15 280 Vouchers " Check all of Marisa's pregnancy reports from the past three months . Every single one . " His voice was as cold as ice . " I want the results in thirty minutes . Scott was clearly stunned for a moment , then quickly replied . " Yes , Mr. Bennett . I'll get on it right away . " After hanging up . Kenton looked out at the sunlight streaming through the window , finding it harsh to the eve Ever since he'd met Marisa , she had always seemed gentle and obedient - bringing him hot soup when he worked late , patiently caring for him when he came home drunk from business dinners . He thought he had chosen the right person . But now he realized he might never have truly known her at all . The bathroom door opened , and Marisa strolled out slowly . " Is the omelet ready ? " Kenton turned around , his face already back to its usual expression . " Almost . Go get changed first . " After breakfast , Marisa eagerly started talking about the wedding details - what color dress to wear , which friends to invite . Kenton responded occasionally , but his mind was completely elsewhere . " Is there anything you haven't told me ? " He suddenly asked . Marisa was clearly caught off guard . " Of course not ! I have nothing to hide from you . " Kenton nodded and didn't ask anything more . His phone vibrated . It was a message from Scott : " Mr. Bennett , I've checked . Ms. Duncan has no pregnancy records for the past three months . The report she showed you before was forged . " Attached was a screenshot of a chat with the hospital's head of laboratory , who confirmed there was no record of Marisa's tests . Kenton stared at the screen , his fingertips icy cold . Chapter 16 17 288 Vouchers Chapter 16 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!