2 years ago . I was at the hospital . " The baby's health indicators look fine , but you need to eat more and rest well , " the doctor said , handing over the report . I thanked the doctor , took the report , and left the hospital . As I stepped into the parking lot , I saw Leo Reed leaning against the car , a faint cloud of smoke curling around his fingertips . Dressed in a tailored suit , his sharp , somber expression was bathed in the dim light , accentuating his fit frame and detached aura . I stared at him almost absentmindedly . " ew would have guessed that I was once captivated by him because of his extraordinary presence on the ice . He had been an exceptional hocky athlete , but nov e was entirely focused on his business . One of my wishes after I became pregnant had been to see him back on the ice again , but he always refused . But now , with our relationship having come to this point , it felt like an unfulfilled regret . learing my footsteps , Leo glanced back and put out his cigarette . " Wait a moment until the smoke clears . " felt a sudden daze , my gaze meeting his deep , solemn eyes . Our marriage had been an accident ; Leo had only married me for the sake of our child . eo took my bag and asked , " How's the baby ? " napping back to reality , I touched my stomach and simply replied . " The doctor said everything is healthy . " eo didn't bother to look at the report . Once I was in the car , his limited - edition Maybach rolled steadily onto the road . " Let's head to the restaurant . I had Peter , y assistant , order some nutritious dishes for you . " Okay . " 1st then , the phone rang . Peter's voice echoed in the enclosed car , " Sir , the money has been transferred . " ly heart tightened , and I quickly asked , " Did my parents ask for money again ? " eo paused , responding casually , " Yes , your parents said it was for your brother's business . " felt a wave of resentment rise in my chest . I couldn't help but say , " Didn't I tell you not to give them money ? " ut Leo just replied indifferently , " It's just a little money . " wanted to say more , but the words caught in my throat . How could I explain that a year ago , I had spent three million to sever all ties with my family ? I had crimped and saved everything I could , just to break free from their grasp . t was his indulgence that emboldened my parents , making them ever more greedy and shameless until they even made headlines . There were many ways to handle it, but Leo had chosen the simplest , easiest one . In the end , it was only because he didn't care about me . We soon arrived at the restaurant . Passing through a row of flowerbeds , we entered a private dining room . After we were seated , Leo mentioned something else . " Your pregnancy symptoms have been quite severe . You should take it easy at work for now . I've asked Peter to hire a new assistant to help out . " I replied with a soft " Mm . " After graduating from college , I had joined Reed Corporation and served as Leo's executive assistant for five years . If it weren't for a drunken night three months ago that led to an unexpected pregnancy , we might have remained just employer and employee . Coming back to my senses , I noticed that all the dishes had been served . The meal was light and nutritious , perfectly suitable for me . My phone rang again , and Leo gestured for me to start eating as he stepped out to take the call . I picked up a piece of fish , but a wave of nausea immediately rose . Covering my mouth , I rushed to the restroom , unable to stop retching . Pale - faced , I emerged , holding my stomach with a bitter smile . I never thought I would go through this hardship . As I rounded a corner , I heard a soft voice , " I heard you got married ? " My body stiffened , and I froze in place . Through a gap in the potted plants , I saw a man and a woman standing by the window . Leo lean with one hand , facing a woman in a white dress , only a few steps apart . Melody Morgan . The woman he loved so much . Leo remained silent . I watched as Melody straightened up , her smile tinged with bitterness . " Every day in Switzerland , I thought of you " Is that so ? " Leo finally responded , looking up , his tone unreadable . Melody gazed at him one last time , then turned away , her soft voice carrying a note of sadness . " Do you still have feelings for me ? " My heart felt like it was gripped tightly , making it hard to breathe . I turned to leave , not daring to hear Leo's response . But his words reached me anyway , cold and cutting . ' It's always been you . 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