Chapter 4 In a self - punishing manner , she wondered , " Would Eric trail kisses along Mandy's body from collarbone to waist , just as he had done with her ? " Would Eric , as he always did with her , continuously whisper ' I love you ' with each deep movement ? " And after it was all finished , would Eric lift Mandy and carry her to the bathroom , tenderly washing every inch of her himself ? " The mere thought of these scenarios nearly pushed Ariana to insanity . Over time , the agony dulled her senses . The madness gradually transformed into tranquility . Two weeks passed , and Mandy realized her period was late . A hospital blood test confirmed that Mandy was expecting a baby . When Eric learned about Mandy's pregnancy , he got down on one knee in front of Ariana and gently reassured her . " Sweetheart , once Mandy has the baby , I'll provide her with a significant amount of money to move on , and the Gibson family will take care of raising the child . After that , nothing will stand in the way of us being . together ! " Eric continued to dream about the future he and Ariana would share . Meanwhile , Ariana was secretly counting the days until she would leave in just two weeks . Despite Mandy's pregnancy , Eric remained indifferent toward her . Mandy , on the other hand , stayed quietly in the background , never seeking attention . The day finally came for Mandy's initial prenatal appointment . She faced Eric , her cheeks red , anxiously fidgeting with the edge of her outfit . " Mr. Gibson , I have a prenatal appointment tomorrow and need a family member to accompany me . " " I'll arrange for someone to join you , " Eric replied , his gaze stern and caution evident in his eyes . " Remember not to desire what doesn't belong to you . Know your place . " Eric turned and whispered quietly into Ariana's ear , acting as if Mandy wasn't even there . Mandy's eyes filled with tears , and she left with her eyes rimmed red . A few minutes passed before Eric stood up . " Little crybaby , I need to use the restroom . " Eric was gone for quite a while and didn't come back , Ariana got up to look for him in the restroom , but froze at the corner . Outside the bathroom , Eric pressed Mandy against the wall , softly stroking her lower abdomen . " Is it because I didn't go with you to the prenatal appointment ? Stop being a crybaby . I don't want our child to be a crybaby , too , when it's born . " 11:00 Chapter Mandy bit her lip , tears threatening to spill . " Mr. Gibson , you can go and be with Ms. Harlan . I'll be okay . " " Are you jealous ? " Eric's hand gently moved from Mandy's lower abdomen to the hem of her dress . " Ariana is still here . I can't spoil you too much , " he remarked . Mandy weakly protested , her cheeks turning a deep red as she involuntarily released a moan mixed with a sob . " Mr. Gibson , please … Ms. Harlan might notice us . " " We'll be married soon . You're carrying my child , still calling me ' Mr. Gibson " ? " " Eric . " Mandy's eyes became unfocused as she collapsed gently into Eric's . embrace . As he supported her , Eric's fingers moved gently under her dress , murmuring softly , " Behave … The baby wants to meet me first , too . " Their breathing intensified , and their bodies slowly melded together . Outside the door , Ariana felt frozen , as though trapped in an icy cavern , unable to move for what seemed like ages . It felt like a hammer was pounding her heart over and over . The agony caused her to tremble . Oh , Eric , how could you betray me ? 1144 Chapter Ariana retreated , wandering without direction back to her room . Once there , she pulled out her phone , accessed the hidden album , and tapped on a picture of Oliver . Four years earlier , she had also borne a child for Eric .