Chapter 429

Pregnancy was a long journey. Shelmaine's emotions fluctuated dramatically, and nightmares were frequent. This time, she dreamt that she had failed to protect her child once again. When she woke up, she covered her face and cried uncontrollably. Samuel wasn't home. He had something going on in Aurich and had to leave that afternoon. Just as Shelmaine was drowning in her grief, her phone started ringing nonstop. Without checking who was calling, she grabbed her phone and answered it. Samuel's deep voice rang through. "Honey, what's wrong with your voice?" It was as if he knew telepathy. She choked out, "Samuel Hasting, you're a scumbag. I hate you! I really hate you!" "I'm sorry, honey. Please don't be mad. I'll come back soon. Don't cry—you're pregnant, and it's not good for your body." Clearly anxious, Samuel couldn't sleep at this hour. He immediately called a cab to the airport, grabbed his passport, and prepared to head back to Amberward. The call stayed connected the whol