Chapter 26 Hope Springs Eternal Kelly's POV Pierce's painful betrayal drove me to rage . I threw my phone on the floor and rushed to the kitchen . I saw Klay sitting on the chair while a maid was serving the food for breakfast . I ignored them and went to search the cupboard . I need to numb myself . It's so painful I couldn't endure it . I need to at least forget what I saw by drawing my attention to something . I found alcohol . I quickly opened it but Klay suddenly snatched the bottle from me and replaced it with a glass of milk . I looked at him angrily . " Give that back ! " He clenched his jaws . " No. " " Give that back , Klay ! " " Are you trying to kill the baby inside you ? " That made me still . I stared at him as I started sobbing . My heart is aching so much . I waited for him to visit me in the hospital . I've been thinking about contacting him , worried that he's worrying about me but everything I thought was wrong . He's not even worried about me . He's sleeping with his woman " Kelly … " while I've been thinking about him . He changed . So much . I burst into tears and almost fell on my knees . Luckily Klay caught me by the waist and supported my weight . He wrapped his arms around me while I cried in his chest helplessly . I couldn't stop the tears . I couldn't suppress my sobs . My heart feels so heavy and I don't know what to do to ease the pain . I balled my trembling fists and punched Klay's chest . He didn't move an inch even after I continued punching him . He just stood in front of me , accepting my punches as if he wanted me to release all of my pain and frustrations . It wasn't long enough until I was tired of throwing punches . I just rested my exhausted body against his chest and he silently supported my weight , holding me by my waist . " Let me handle everything , Kelly . I promise I won't let anyone hurt you . " That unbearable pain and betrayal forced me to do something I knew I couldn't undo . I sent a resignation letter to Pierce's company and agreed to do things on Klay's terms . I have already accepted the fate that my relationship with Pierce has reached . I fought hard enough . The battle is over . For two months I've been traveling around Europe with Klay . He's taking care of my father's businesses while I'm spending my time on different things to keep my mind busy . I don't wanna think about Pierce and our past anymore . I want to live my life without him by my side . Although I know our baby will be a live reminder of him . " You still wanna go shopping tomorrow before we leave ? " I looked at Klay and glanced at the paper bags that his men were carrying Klay has been by my side . He promised not to leave me and for two months , he never abandoned me in any way . He even took care of the people who tried to harm me before and he's still protecting me now . His men are always around and even when it's sometimes annoying , I feel safe I smiled at him . " No , I'm good We've been staying in Europe since last week because of his business trip . He brought me with him and instead of letting myself rot in the villa , I went abroad with him " Your father wants to see you once we come back . " I paused because of what he said . I haven't forgiven my father for betraying me and my mom I know he's having a hard time but I'm not ready to forgive him He cares For two months , he showed me that by always checking on me He never missed a 1/2 Chapter 25 Hope Springs Eterniat +25 BONUS single day to call Klay and ask about me . I appreciate that . " I want to open a business , Klay . " He opened the door of the restaurant where we agreed to eat and he let me enter first . I walked straight to the nearest table and a server immediately assisted me . Klay just silently followed me . He already made a reservation so the server started serving our food . " What business ? " I sat on the chair comfortably and looked at him . " I want to open a flower shop . " He stared into my eyes . " A flower shop ? " I smiled . " Yes . " His forehead creased . " There's a position waiting for you in your father's company . Why would you prefer a flower shop ? " " I want to live a simple life , Klay . " M " You're living a simple life already , Kelly , " he paused and pushed the cup of hot tea in front of me after it was served . Whatever ! Just tell me everything you need . I'll make it work for you . " TIM " Thank you , Klay . " He didn't say anything . He just sat in front of me and sipped on his coffee . I turned my cellphone on but I was shocked when a news article popped up in my notification . It was an article about Pierce and Lexi's engagement and the public is so excited about it . " Kelly . " " Ah ! " I hurt myself when I accidentally spilled the hot tea in my hand . Klay was quick to pull me towards the sink in the wash area and put my burn under the running water of the faucet . My heart instantly clenched as my mind replayed the article I saw . I was staring at my own hand under the running water when vision started getting blurry . my My lips trembled . I - I've moved on ! I know I've moved on but why does it still hurt ? Why do I feel like I'd die just because he's gonna get engaged with another woman ? " Kelly … " I immediately pulled my hand from Klay and wiped my tears . " I - I'll treat this in the comfort room . I'm sure they have a first aid box there . " When I entered the comfort room , I pressed my palms on the sink and bowed my head in front of the mirror . My heavy heart couldn't take it anymore . I burst into tears as I bit my lips hard trying not to sob . For two months , I was full of hope that I could face Pierce one day without pain but one painful news about him shattered all the courage I've worked on . This is pathetic !