Chapter 10

　　This time, it took Xavier three times before letting me go. At the end, we were both panting. 　　In the past, Xavier would leave when he was done with me. No matter how late he was, he would not stay overnight. But tonight, he stayed and drank alcohol until he passed out. 　　He was lying in bed, his eyes closed as he kept muttering, “Child, child, give me a child…” 　　I was sitting curled up against the wall, listening to his soft voice. I felt very uncomfortable. 　　I didn't know he was so obsessed with having a child. I suddenly thought about the baby I have lost, and pain swept through me. 　　“Xavier,” I called out his name softly, but he didn't budge even after three calls. I concluded that he was asleep, so I took his hand and stroked it on my stomach. “There really was a child here. If he was still alive, I would’ve been pregnant for more than three months now.” 　　I sighed and said helplessly, “I don't know why you regret it. But I’m afraid,