The Marriage She Turned into War novel Chapter 239

My refusal caused Abigail's expression to darken immediately.

She grabbed my hand and stared at me with a serious expression, saying, "Samuel, don't refuse this. You know we're legally married. Isn't it perfectly reasonable to want a child?"

Hearing that, I started laughing.

So, she had also realized that bearing someone else's child was unreasonable after all.

As for what had happened between her and Joshua, I had long stopped wanting to know or thinking about it. Whether that incident was true or just rumors, and why it was swept under the rug, I didn't care enough to ask further. It didn't concern me anymore.

All I needed was to live my life well and fulfill my responsibilities, minding my own business.

However, Abigail clung tightly around my waist, unwilling to let go.

She stared right at me and asked in an almost pleading tone, "Samuel, don't leave me. If we have a child of our own, you won't divorce me, right?"

Her words sent chills down my spine.

I would never have thought that Abigail's persistent desire for a child was actually a ploy to tie me down. This way, I wouldn't be able to divorce her. What a calculated and ruthless move.

I shoved her away with all my strength, panting as I shook my head and refused flatly, "No. No way. We can't have a child."

The glow in her eyes dimmed instantly. She grabbed me by the neck and pulled me close, staring coldly at my face as she asked, "Samuel, are you refusing for my sake, or is this because you think I'm tainted?"

I fell silent, unsure of how to respond.

Why did she need to ask me? She should know her own body better than anyone else.

After all, she had brought all kinds of men home each day and even asked me to help her buy those…