Chapter 639
Chapter 639
Jolene, who had appeared indifferent just moments earlier, now guarded her abdomen visibly upon
hearing Esther's question. Anxiously, she denied, "No, it's not his. Don't make unfounded claims."
"Most men are straightforward. They don't grasp the complexities of pregnancy. They only see the
surface," Esther remarked while seated across from Jolene. "If you want to keep this child, perhaps I
can assist."
"You? How can you help me?" Jolene maintained her guarded expression. "You're not trying to lower
my guard so you can persuade me to give birth and then take my child, aren't you?"
"I won't. I promise." Esther gazed at Jolene with sincerity and advised, "As an expectant mother,
consider avoiding makeup. Cosmetics can contain harmful substances like lead. Though the risk to
your child is minimal, safeguarding your child as a mother is your duty, isn't it?"
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Esther asked instead, "That depends on your desires. Do you want a safe birth for the child, or is there
something else?"
"I want the child to be born."
Jolene knew of Esther. In fact, Esther's divorce from Bradley had stirred up Internet buzz. She couldn't
have not known.
Nevertheless, what mattered most was that Esther was the woman the man she loved deeply wanted
to marry.
Esther had a past—marriage, prison, and motherhood. Yet, Chadwick still wished to marry her, thanks
to the Quills' support.
It was different for Jolene—she was an orphan.
Had Chadwick not rescued her from that gloomy bar, her life would have spiraled down.
"I can help you keep the child until you give birth," Esther said.
Jolene questioned, "How can you assist me?"
"Delay it," Esther candidly stated. "Considering your physical condition, abortion might not be the best
option. However, I suggest telling him that you're carrying his child."
Esther naively believed that if Chadwick discovered Jolene carried his child, their marriage might be
postponed. Yet, she could also meet the same fate as Selene.
"No!" Jolene threatened, "You can't utter a word. If you dare, I'll end my life right before you!"
Esther let out a cold, humorless chuckle. "Silly girl, for whom are you doing this? Who are you
sacrificing yourself for?
"Your threat only holds sway over someone who cares for you. But I'm a stranger. Will your threat work
on me? My relationship with Mr. Pendleton isn't what you assume. It won't alter anything even if you
link your fate to mine."
"You..." Jolene struggled for words.
"You only live once. I once teetered on the edge of death," Esther said with a bitter smile. "I hope you
never experience that in your life."
"Can you truly help me?"
Esther nodded.
"Then swear you won't take my child!"
Esther raised her hand and pledged, "I swear I have no interest in your child."
She had her own children. Why would she covet another's?
"Can I really trust you?" Jolene inquired innocently.
Esther couldn't help but reminisce about her younger self. She had also loved someone with the same
fervor as Jolene and daydreamed about bearing their child.
The innocence of youth would eventually yield to harsh reality.