Chapter 31 Chapter 31: "I won't force anyone. You decide." He then raised his head and asked the driver, "When will we arrive?" "Three minutes left," the driver answered. Herbert turned to me and said, "You have three minutes to decide. I have a date at six o'clock." His words were clear. If I didn't make a decision before we reached our destination, the marriage would be off. I felt my heart race as I looked at him. If I were alone, I couldn't have accepted his terms, nor his money. But I wasn't alone anymore. I already had a child growing inside me. What he said was true-I didn't have the means to raise the child on my own. Was I really going to agree to this unfair contract? Just as I was hesitating, I heard Herbert speak again. "If you choose to have an abortion, I'll provide enough for the surgery and your recovery." I stared at him, shocked. "If I had chosen to abort the child, would you have opposed it?" I asked, the question lingering in the air. Herbert replied, "I don't have the right to force anyone to carry a child for me." "Of course, whether this child comes into the world or not is entirely up to you," he added, his voice cold. Bella's POV: Herbert's words made me frown. Updates loaded at g@lnoνes․com He had thrown the question back at me, and the most infuriating thing about him was how he had directed all his problems towards me. "If I don't agree to get married, then I won't have the possibility of keeping this child. With my current work ability, I can hardly provide a good life for the child," I thought to myself. So, in the end, the one who would end up deciding the fate of the child would be me. As much as I valued my self-esteem, when it came to my child's life, I couldn't ignore that responsibility. I looked up at the marriage registration office in front of us, which had already come into view. Turning to Herbert, I said, "I cannot agree to Clause 7 of the contract." I had given up my self-esteem and the child conceived out of love, but I couldn't let it be written into a contract and easily taken away by someone else. I thought for sure that he would object to my suggestion. Unexpectedly, he said, "This clause is indeed unfair to you. I'll have my secretary remove it later." He agreed so quickly. I nodded. "Okay, I agree to get married." By that time, Connor had already parked the car at the marriage registration office. We entered the building, and it felt strange-maybe we were the only couple who got married without holding hands or putting our arms around each other's shoulders. As I signed the marriage contract, I hesitated for a moment, but eventually, I signed my name. Without hesitation, he wrote down his name with ease. . . . Title: A Mother's Rewind Tomorrow In "A Mother's Rewind Tomorrow" by CrushReel, Flora Hayes's life takes a tragic turn after a fatal car accident. However, her final moments reveal a chilling glimpse of a future fraught with peril for her children two decades ahead. Exploring themes of resilience and sacrifice, this CEO drama intricately weaves elements of modernity and time travel into a compelling narrative set within the grandeur of a mansion and the intensity of an office environment. As Flora grapples with the aftermath of her premonition, the story delves deep into familial bonds and the weight of destiny. What sets "A Mother's Rewind Tomorrow" apart is its masterful blend of suspense and emotional depth, captivating readers with its intricate plot twists and nuanced character development. Discover the gripping saga at CrushReel, where this ongoing tale awaits those eager to embark on a journey through time and motherly love.