Chapter 7 The restaurant doors were flung open , and a team of bodyguards filed in with an imposing air . The moment I caught sight of my father's figure , my vision went black . I could no longer hold myself up - I collapsed completely . When I woke again , I was lying in a hospital bed . My father , William , sat beside me , his gaze heavy with sorrow . He reached out as though the sight of me broke his heart . " The baby is gone . " His voice was soft but filled with pain . " Don't be too sad . There will be others in the future . " But behind his words , rage flickered in his eyes . His hands clenched on the silver - tipped cane . " As for Nathaniel , that bastard ... I will never forgive him . Almost instinctively , my hand pressed against my stomach . Originally , I had planned to surprise Nathaniel on Independence Day with the news that I was pregnant . But fate had dealt me a crueler hand . Perhaps this child had sensed my despair - had sensed Nathaniel's betrayal - and chose not to come into this world , unwilling to have a father like him . I swallowed the lump in my throat and forced myself to steady . Then I lifted my head , my gaze sharp as blades as I looked at my father . " Dad , I want a divorce . " " From this moment on , terminate all collaboration with Cross Corporation . Pull out every cent of investment . " Let's see how Nathaniel planned to support his mistress and illegitimate son once stripped of the Morgan family's backing . When I finally regained some strength , I took two sets of documents and went to visit Margaret . Nathaniel may have betrayed me , but his mother had always treated me kindly . More than once, she had stood up for me when I was humiliated . Chapter 7 70.00 % D Her hands were wrapped in thick gauze . The moment she saw me , guilt filled her eyes . Her voice trembled , thick with unshed tears . " Adele , you're a good girl . It's the Cross family who wronged you . " " I know it's that bastard son of mine who failed you . But I truly love you as my daughter - in - law . Could you ... could you give him another chance ? " I looked down at my battered body , the bruises still aching , and shook my head . " It should have ended between us a long time ago . " She lowered her lashes , the shadows beneath them hiding her grief . She didn't press me further . " I will see to it that you get a proper resolution . " I nodded , placing one of the documents in her hands before turning to leave . Just as I reached the doorway , I ran straight into Nathaniel - flanked by Sabrina and her little boy . The moment Nathaniel saw me , he instantly dropped Sabrina's hand , guilt flashing across his face . " Adele ... " Expressionless , I handed him the second document . " Perfect timing . Here's the divorce agreement . Sign it . He knocked the papers to the ground , his eyes bloodshot . " I don't agree ! " I raised my head slowly , my voice steady but icy . " Don't agree ? Do you still have the face to say that ? " " Do you even realize I miscarried ? That you and your mistress killed our child with your own hands ? " " There is no ' us ' anymore . And besides , you've dirtied yourself with another woman . It's over . " Nathaniel froze for a moment . Then , as if trying to salvage something from the wreckage , he pulled out a brand - new family heirloom locket and held it toward me . " Adele , look ... I had this remade . Please don't be angry , okay ? " " We'll have children again in the future , I promise . And this locket will belong only to our Chapter 7 70.00 % D Dreame - Read Romance Stories I looked at my hand still oozing thick sticky red liquid . I'm a werewolf . 4.4 FREE Installed Open child - our child . " I glanced at it coldly , then let out a sharp laugh . " No matter how perfect the copy looks , it's not the original . Just like our love - it can never go back to what it once was . " " Stop wasting my time . Sign it . " But Nathaniel refused to relent . He grabbed my wrist , preventing me from leaving . At that moment , my father stormed in , stepping protectively in front of me . He pointed his silver - tipped cane at Nathaniel , fury twisting his face . " Nathaniel ! What do you think you're doing to my daughter now ?! " " You'd better sign those papers willingly - or I swear , you'll regret it . " His glare swept over Sabrina and her son , his expression one of sheer contempt . " When you begged to marry Adele , what did you say ? You swore you'd protect her for life ! " " And what have you done instead ? You let your mistress and bastard son trample all over my precious daughter ! Tell me , where's your conscience ? Did the dogs eat it ?! " Chapter 7