The Year She Stopped Being Crazy for Him novel Chapter 217

Cecily glanced at Adrian. If Hassan and Natalie had a child, they wouldn't have had to bring Gardenia's son back.

Honestly, Cecily had never thought highly of a woman like Gardenia.

"Have a proper talk with Hassan. Communicate," Cecily added. "If you have any demands, you can put them on the table."

Natalie didn't want to cause a massive scene right in front of Cecily, so she left with Hassan.

Getting into the car, Natalie immediately took the passenger seat.

She sat facing forward, never once looking back, keeping her eyes locked on the scenery blurring past the window.

She could hear Adrian eating candy in the back, the cloying sweetness filling the air of the car. Annoyed, she furrowed her brow.

She rested a hand over her abdomen. Everyone had so much to say, ultimately blaming the whole situation on her failure to produce an heir.

But from the very beginning, Hassan had no intention of having a child with her.

He was probably just waiting for this exact day. Because she had no children, this single boy became a priceless treasure, ensuring the family would never reject him.

Natalie's lips curled into a bitter smile. Four years of marriage, and he truly had never wavered for even a second.

Even while they were intimately entangled in bed, he had been calculating how to secure a future for his child on the outside.

Was this man heartless or deeply devoted?

Devoted, probably—just not to her.

Taking a slow breath, she told herself she shouldn't waste another second drowning in these useless emotions.

She pulled out her phone and messaged Professor Adler, asking him to help secure an invitation to the Mothria International Research Symposium.

The car pulled into the underground garage.

Natalie pushed open the door and stepped out. The rear door opened, and the tall, long-legged man emerged, carrying the sleeping child.

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