Chapter 157: THE ENIGMA OF ELSA

“No!” Xina’s panic was palpable. She fought desperately against Edward’s grip, thrashing her body and attempting to kick him. Her voice, however, betrayed her—no sound emerged from her throat, leaving her desperate cries muted and futile. The fear in her heart only intensified as Edward’s comment about her pregnancy echoed ominously in the dim room. “You shouldn’t be pregnant. You’ll only ruin the plan like before,” Edward muttered, his gaze fixed on her abdomen with a deep, furrowed brow. The disappointment in his eyes was almost tangible. “This isn’t right. You shouldn’t be pregnant at this time.” His words, laden with frustration, seemed almost rehearsed. He shook his head, as if to dispel the very sight of her pregnancy. The look on his face was a mix of irritation and sadness, a stark contrast to the menace he had shown moments before. Edward’s fixation on her condition only fueled Xina’s dread. She couldn’t fathom why he was so obsessed with her pregnancy or why he kept insist