Matheo told Rainee the words he had spent a long time thinking about. "Just say that you're not pregnant, that you were just joking around so that at least the current chaos can be calmed for the time being."
Not only did Matheo's words not scare Rainee in the slightest, a bright light also appeared in her eyes instead.
"Brother, I am indeed pregnant," Rainee said.
Matheo gritted his teeth. "Keep it a secret first, and we'll think of a way to solve it afterward!"
"But I really am pregnant."
At Rainee's stubbornness, Matheo had no choice but to say, "Then just say that you and your boyfriend were careless. Don't pull Matthew into this and don't say that you were taken advantage of."
Matheo's voice was stained with pain. "Mom and Dad won't be able to accept it, and it'll tarnish your reputation if word gets out."
Rainee caressed her stomach. "I'm carrying Matthew's child."
At that, Rainee headed to the entrance of the
home.
Matheo grabbed Rainee's arm. "Rainee, you're crazy. It's one thing to talk nonsense in front of your family, but now that Matthew's father is here, do you still want to continue with that? What are you trying to achieve?"
Rainee shook off Matheo's grip.
Matheo's grip around her arm was loose since he was worried about Rainee's pregnancy, so Rainee easily pulled away from him.
Rainee looked at him and as she spoke, she said each word clearly. "I want Matthew to marry me!"
Once her words fell, Rainee strode out of the room.
Matheo had wanted to chase after her, but it was too late.
Rainee walked into the living room.
Ludwik stood up to take in Rainee properly. "Is this Rainee? It's been so many years since I last saw you and you've grown into a beautiful woman."
Rainee pursed her lips and smiled. "Hello, Mr. Perry."
Lucinda said harshly, "Ludwik, there is no need for polite words anymore. Let's get straight to the point. Let's talk about Rainee and Matthew!"
Ludwik kept silent.
"Rainee, tell Mr. Perry what happened between you and Matthew."
Rainee lowered her eyes. "Mr. Perry, I'm pregnant. I'm pregnant with Matthew's child."
Ludwik trembled slightly.
Although he had already heard about this matter from Lucinda, hearing Rainee say it personally was even more shocking.
After a moment, he said, "Rainee, when did you start dating Matthew?"
Rainee touched her stomach before she murmured, "I visited the Perry family home once to give Matthew something. Coincidentally, Matthew had drunk a lot that day and he kept saying that I was beautiful. We then..."
Rainee stopped herself.
Lucinda stood up. "Rainee, enough!"
She looked at Ludwik with great displeasure. "Did you hear that? Your son has done something terrible!"
Rainee hurriedly said, "Mom, don't say that about Matthew. He didn't do it on purpose."
Lucinda's tone became even more biting. "Rainee, you're such a fool even after being taken advantage of. I bet Matthew has long taken a fancy towards you. He deliberately sullied you
while he was drunk."
Ludwik frowned. "Don't say it like that, Lucinda."
Lucinda was indignant. "What's wrong with what I've said? My daughter is so beautiful and she's never been in a relationship before. Matthew's probably been eyeing her for a long time."
Ludwik was in the wrong, so he could not say anything in reply,
He looked at Rainee. "Rainee, I will give you an explanation. I will get Matthew to give you an explanation."
Rainee bit down on her lip. "Mr. Perry, I know that Matthew doesn't actually like me. Something like this wouldn't have happened if he wasn't drunk that day. I'm not pestering Matthew on purpose either. I had wanted to get an abortion, but the doctor said that I wouldn't be able to have children anymore if I went through with it. I'm all out of options."
Lucinda was furious when she heard Rainee's words. "You actually thought of getting an abortion! Matthew got you pregnant and he should be responsible for it, yet you still thought of getting an abortion? Why did I give birth to such a foolish daughter?"
Rainee's eyes glazed over with unshed tears. "Mom, Matthew doesn't like me. Why should I
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