Chapter 288

　　Tabitha's POV 　　I used to think that Derek's indifference was the most chilling attitude he had towards me. 　　It was only now that I found his affectionate frighten me much more than his direct attacks. 　　I had a suspicion, but I didn't dare to say out loud that I was pregnant. 　　"Derek, I won't love you. Never," I said resolutely, trying to maintain my resolve in front of him. 　　Derek, however, didn't care. He simply responded calmly, "Tabitha, there's a long road ahead of us." The inexplicable confidence in his tone sent shivers down my spine. 　　Instead of arguing with him, I chose to curl up obediently. I didn't dare to push him too far. 　　It was totally pointless trying to reason with a madman. I might actually make things worse. 　　All I could do now was to lay low and wait for an opportunity until Dad recovered. 　　I'd try my best to live as long as I could after I gave birth. 　　I closed my eyes. Seeing that, Derek gently tucked me in. 　　He leaned over and pecked my forehead. "Ta