My Sweet Seduction novel Chapter 40

I SQUIRMED AS I felt the plane landing. Against the inside, I had to do it for the silence of all—even Mommy was against my decision. But I have to forget Lawrence.

“Margaux, hija!”

I looked up at Mommy coming inside my office. She was carrying a bag that she had laid on my table.

“Mom, what are you doing here?” I stood up to hug her and kiss her on the cheek.

She immediately grabbed my two shoulders and hovered over me.

“I’m fine. But you, are you sure you’re okay, hija?” Her voice showed intense concern.

I swallowed hard. I haven’t slept since I ran away from Saavedra Resort.

“I’m fine, Mom . . .” I thought the words would come out smoothly, but it cracked a little.

She frowned, then stared at me intently.

“I’m your mother. You can’t hide anything from me. I know there’s a problem, Margaux.” She looked down on a bit bulge of my stomach. I tried my best to stay cool in front of her, but I couldn’t.

Gradually my shoulders dropped. I thought I could do it alone. I thought I was strong enough to overcome it on my own, but I’m wrong.

A pearl of tear escaped my eyes. I hugged my mother and didn’t speak for a while. I don’t think I have to say everything because she seems to have an idea I am going through right now.

“Oh, sweetheart . . .” She quickly stroked my back and hair repeatedly.

“I’m sorry, Mom. I am a failure,” I whimpered.

“Of course not, sweetheart!” she said in a softer tone.

I shook and continued to cry on her shoulders.

I do not feel sorry for what happened to me. I regret it because I think I did not repay the sacrifices she and Dad made for me. And what’s worse is the scandal I could be involved in if Lawrence and Elliesse’s marriage continues.

“Have you tried to talk to him?” Mom asked in her calmer voice. I shook my head and bowed slightly.

What for? Elliesse is also pregnant, and I am sure he will choose Elliesse instead of me because she is destined to be his wife.

“Lawrence needs to know that you are pregnant. You cannot keep the child forever, Margaux,” she said and embraced my two hands.

“No, Mom! He agreed to marry someone else. She is also pregnant. I do not want to ruin a family.” I know how painful it is to be left behind by the person I love. So who am I to do that to Elliesse?

“Your daddy needs to know this! I’m sure he will not allow you to be aggrieved,” she continued.

“I want to raise the child alone. Please, Mom, tell Dad that I’m fine. I have already booked a flight to Paris. There, I will try to get up again and raise the child alone.”

“But you need my help. I should be there, especially when you gave birth,” she insists.

I shook my head again. “Please, I can make it on my own,” I assured her.

Dad talked to me that night. He also did not object to my decision. Even if they want to accompany me to Paris, I strongly refused it. We have a business they need to run here. Eventually, they have done nothing but support what I want.

“Here we come!” Peter’s purr voice echoed at my head.

I quickly went back to myself and glanced at the some-story building where we could stay for a few months.

He put down the suitcase we were carrying from the compartment as I began to step my feet inside.