Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 823

Chapter 823 Signing The Divorce Agreement

Seething with anger, Kate looked at Derrick and said, “Say something, Derrick. Crystal is pregnant with your child. You can’t be an irresponsible coward.”

He turned to Tiffany, but she lowered her head and refused to spare him even a glance. It was as though an invisible wall now stood between them, and Derrick sank into despair. Crystal and the baby she’s carrying are destined to form an insurmountable gulf between Tiffany and me.

“Mom, I love Tiff. She and I will have children together,” he declared. In other words, he would not acknowledge any child by any other woman as his unless Tiffany was the one who gave birth to the child.

Crystal subconsciously covered her stomach. All of a sudden, I feel as though I’m an utter fool. I went through great pains to conceive Derrick’s baby. However, no one from his family accepts the child apart from his mother, who gave me her word. Since I’m a Halliwell, I thought they’d surely be thrilled about the pregnancy and begin preparing for a wedding. Yet, I’m only a hot potato in their eyes. What’s so great about Tiffany that Derrick’s grandfather would choose to side with her at the last minute?

Resentment bubbled within her. Despite everything she had done, a few words from Terrence were all it took to send her back to square one.

No, I refuse to take this lying down. I did everything to get this far, by fair means or foul. I’m only one step away from being part of the Hisson family and regaining my rightful place. No matter what, there’s no way I’m giving up.

“Derrick, that’s not what you said when you slept with me the other day. You said I’m the one who understands you best, while Tiffany only knows how to ask you for this and that. I know one shouldn’t believe what men say in bed, but I did. I never expected you’d refuse to acknowledge this child as your own. Forget it. If you don’t want to accept the baby as yours, so be it. However, I’m still going to go through with this pregnancy. This baby is the fruit of our union. If I can’t have you, at least I can have this child to remember you by,” Crystal said in an aggrieved tone.

I doubt they won’t find the child’s presence annoying. As long as I have the baby, it’ll create an unbreakable bond with Derrick, and he and I will be bound to remain in contact. My goal is to make sure Tiffany never feels at ease. The three of us will remain entangled with each other for the rest of our lives unless someone bows out voluntarily. Regardless, I know that person won’t be me. Ultimately, Derrick and I will be fated to be a couple because we’ll have a child tying us together.

After figuring that out in her head, Crystal became calm and composed.

With this child, the Hissons will have to acknowledge the child and me sooner or later.

Derrick clenched his fists, but his gaze fell upon Tiffany.

That time, it seemed as though she finally had some response. She raised her head, but it was only to look toward Alex and say, “Mr. Feltham, did you bring the divorce agreement? Would you mind handing it to Mr. Hisson? We can leave after he has signed them. There’s too much tension in the air here.”

Both Kate and Crystal rejoiced when they heard that. Meanwhile, Derrick balled his fists even tighter, and Terrence’s frown deepened.

Alex nodded. Taking the divorce agreement from his briefcase, he walked over to Derrick and said, “Here’s the divorce agreement, Mr. Hisson. You may take a look at it. If everything is in order, please sign your name. You’re about to become a father already, so there’s really no need to dig your heels in.”

Derrick’s gaze dimmed as he stared fixedly at the divorce agreement. The next moment, he grabbed it in one swift motion and began ripping it. Soon, all that was left were hundreds of tiny pieces of paper floating in the air.

“I won’t get a divorce.”

“Mr. Hisson, it doesn’t matter even if you don’t want to sign it. Ms. Winters can live apart from you, and after a year or two, the marriage will come to a natural dissolution. However, you’ll still need to split your assets after the divorce. According to the prenuptial agreement you signed, you won’t be entitled to anything.”

Gazing at Tiffany, Derrick said, “Never mind being left with nothing. I’m even willing to give up my life if that’s what she wants.”

At that moment, Kate’s expression shifted drastically. She glared at Tiffany and snarled, “Tiffany Winters, didn’t you say you didn’t marry into our family for money and that you loved Derrick? You refused to agree to a divorce when the topic came up previously, yet here you are, contradicting yourself. What’s the meaning of this? You’re just a gold digger, so don’t act like you’re not one. Leaving him with nothing? That’s something only you’d come up with. No matter how greedy one is, one doesn’t go as far as you.”

Tiffany glanced at her with an easy smile and replied, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Hisson. I won’t ask for a penny from your family, and I won’t let Derrick’s company publish my novel. I’ll cut all ties with him and never have anything to do with the Hisson family anymore.”

Kate’s expression relaxed after hearing that, but Derrick’s face fell.

Then, Tiffany delivered another blow. “Derrick, just sign the divorce agreement. That’ll end things between us without fuss and give you time to get your family matters in order. After all, you’ll be a father soon, and that’s something to be happy about.”

Derrick’s gaze darkened instantly.

He took the divorce agreement. Then, not knowing what came over him, he signed his name on it.