If my guess is correct, that must be the child we once mistook for Jeffrey's daughter.
Instinctively, Dorothy wanted to grab Karen's hand and quickly walk away.
But in Karen's mind, she hadn't done anything wrong, nor did she owe Paige any apologies. Why should she hide? "Long time, no see, Ms. Miller." Paige walked over, holding her daughter's hand, looking quite different from the haughty heiress she once was. Gone was her air of superiority, and her clothes were simple and unassuming.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtContrastingly, Karen, now pampered by Jeffrey, carried herself with an air of aristocracy, as if she was born into wealth, adorned in gold and silver.
"Actually, I'm married now, so it's Mrs. Turner," Karen corrected, well aware of Paige's feelings for Jeffrey, and not willing to let this slide.
Why give Paige the impression she could be pushed around? Paige's lips twisted, her voice tinged with either self-mockery or sarcasm, "Yes, Mrs. Turner," she echoed, "But stealing the man who was supposed to be mine doesn't give you much to be proud of, does it?" "Mine? Jeffrey was yours?" Karen laughed dismissively, rolling her eyes, "At best, he was 'yours' for the few hours you shared a bed! Jeffrey admitted to sleeping with you, but he never intended to marry you, did he?" "You-" Paige's face twisted in anger.
Just as she stepped forward, Dorothy quickly blocked her, "Words are words, but let's not get physical! Karen, remember, you're pregnant." Karen scoffed, "She approachedfirst, so she better be ready for a comeback!" "You're... pregnant again?" Paige's gaze shifted to Karen's still-flat belly.
"Absolutely! Jeffrey lovesso much, he wantsto bear his children. Apart from me, he can't imagine being with anyone else, let alone have another woman carry his child," Karen retorted, her competitive nature fueled by Paige's tone. Dorothy, worried things might escalate, urged Karen to leave.
Had she known, she would have lingered at ha bit longer! "Let's go, Karen!" Urging her to move, Karen, velalent, walked away with sted in continuing the Dorothy.
Behind them, Paige watched them leave, Kahe gaze alternating betwee confident stride and her own belly.
She's pregnant again! Jeffrey not only wants one child with her but many!
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnd what about herself? Unable to even sneak one away, instead, she e ended up hurting herself. Biting her lip, Paige felt a fleeting urge to end Karen and then herself.
Suddenly- Paige looked down at her daughter beside her.
In a moment, her frustration and resentment began to spread uncontrollably.
She took a deep breath, crouched down, and whispered, "Sweetheart, did you see? That woman is bullying mommy! Will you help mommy get back at her?" The little girl, not fully understanding, nodded, "Okay."
"Chase after her, aim for her belly, and with all your strength, kit her for mommy. Okay!" Paige's lips curled into a twisted smile, her inner turmoil magnified, "Go." X