Chapter 150 " Mia , you can't do this to me ! " Xavier's eyes were bloodshot . " Yes , it was a terrible mistake - I don't even remember that night . Hit me , scream at me , anything - but not this . You're my wife . Please don't leave . " I slipped off my ring and tossed it at his feet . " That pendant you ' lost ' - wasn't Vanessa wearing it at the palace party ? Just like my anniversary gift . I was always the substitute you married because you couldn't have your childhood sweetheart . I'm giving you the chance to reconcile with your true love , Xavier . That ring will look better on her. " " No ! " He snatched the ring up , tears streaking his face . " Divorce me willingly , or I'll make it happen anyway . " My brothers , waiting outside to give us privacy , came in and escorted him out despite his protests . " That was when my mother - in - law rushed into my room , startled by the sight of Xavier crying in the corridor . " Mia ! Are you all right ? This is my fault . I sabotaged your marriage . Please forgive me for the lies I spread online . I was blind to your worth . " When I only looked at her , expressionless , she began to cry . " You must hate me . I've been awful . But if you come back- " " Don't worry , " I said evenly . " I've left your son , and I won't return to that hell . Isn't this what you wanted ? With my baby and me out of the way , you can choose whatever daughter - in - law you like . You told the world I was ' dead ' to your family , that my child was someone else's . You came to the hospital and watched me fading , and it didn't trouble you at all . From the beginning you wanted me gone . I'm done being treated like a burden . And since you called my child a bastard - the child is already gone . miscarried . Please leave . " " My grandchild ? " she choked . " What are you saying- " Before she could continue , my father stepped in , tightening the air in the room . " Weren't you the one who called my daughter a mistress carrying an illegitimate child ? How dare you walk into her ward ? " " No ! Please , Your Majesty - I was wrong . It was a mistake . What happened to the baby ? Mia , I'm sorry . Please come back- didn't you love Xavier more than anything ? " " Ask your son what he gave in return for her love , " my father said coldly . He had her removed . She fled to Vanessa and the little boy . " Auntie ," Vanessa greeted with wet eyes . " Why are you here ? What's happening ? " Vanessa hesitated . " Mia miscarried ... but I'm pregnant with Xavier's child ." Silence crashed over them . " " Pregnant ? " Jane breathed . " " Mother , " Xavier said flatly , making her crumble . " It's my fault , " she sobbed . " If I hadn't hated Mia- " Vanessa's gaze cooled . " Xavier , is this child yours ? " His silence was answer enough . " I nev take the first flight out tomorrow . When I deliver , I can leave the child with wanted to ruin your marriage . I'll you and your wife and disappear . " " No ! " Jane panicked . She'd destroyed one woman and didn't dare repeat it with another . " Xavier , Mia rejected you , and Vanessa is carrying your baby . You must take responsibility . I'll announce your engagement tonight ." " You can't be serious ," Xavier snapped , fury flashing . " " I am , " Jane shot back . " The family needs stability , and this child needs a father . Your grandmother has left , our allies are withdrawing . Do you want us destroyed ? I didn't force you to cheat - own your choices . " Xavier ground his teeth . Mother and son stared at each other like enemies . < " Fine , " he bit out . " X - Xavier , Vanessa whispered . % " What ? " he barked . " Is everything my fault ? I tried to remind you you were married , but you said it was all right - you said you loved me . If you want me gone , I'll go . When the baby is born , I'll hand the child to you and leave . " N His anger faltered ; guilt replaced it . " I ... I'll take responsibility . " W Outside the hospital , Xavier collapsed onto a bench , head in his hands . He had lost me . This time there would be no return.N The next day , he was engaged to Vanessa in a grand ceremony . To her surprise , when he slid the ring onto her finger , it wasn't any heirloom I had worn . The ring I had thrown at him never appeared.M PP .