Chapter 5 At the same time , Kenneth - who had rushed over to Shannon's house - lost his temper for the very first time. He couldn't believe that Shannon had faked a suicide attempt just to trick him . The feeling of being fooled instantly dragged him back to the past . Although they had dated for years , Shannon was always self - centered and impulsive , doing plenty of foolish things on a whim . Whenever someone new and exciting came along , she'd start flirting with that person .
And when she said she was go- ing overseas to pursue her dreams , she ended their relationship without hesitation . When he was younger , Kenneth had tolerated it . But now , nearing 30 , he no longer had the time or patience for this kind of melodramatic love . Seeing Kenneth silently heading toward the door , Shannon giggled and wrapped her arms around him from behind . She pouted and said , " Well , you ignored all my calls . I cried so much my eyes are all swollen .
" Her voice was soft and coy , clearly waiting for him to turn around and comfort her . But the next second , Kenneth shoved her off violently . The look he gave her was filled with undisguised disgust . Shannon's heart clenched . She had never seen that kind of expression in Kenneth's eyes before . She suddenly felt a little aggrieved . " I was just joking , why are you like this ? Did Regina say something bad about me ? " I've already given you up to her ! What more does she want ?
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Does she want me dead too ?! " Kenneth felt a sharp pain in his skull . His temples were throbbing , and his chest was pounding . " When did she say anything bad about you ? She hasn't said a single word ! " Not only had Regina said nothing , but she had even graciously let him leave to come here - but Shannon still made malicious assumptions . For the first time , he felt sorry for Regina - and he deeply understood how good she truly was . She never spoke ill of others behind their backs .
She wasn't selfish like Shannon . How quiet and calm Regina was . How little she demanded . Even when she got upset , she was easy to coax . 0.0 % 10:46 Chapter 5 288 iVouchers Kenneth didn't want to waste another word on Shannon . Just as he turned to leave , she threw herself at him again . " Why did you leave without a word ? Why have you been ignoring me these past few days ?! " Shannon choked through her tears , lashing out like a spoiled child who didn't get her candy .
Kenneth sneered coldly and slowly pushed her away . " Why ? Wasn't that scandal you and I made public arranged by you and the reporters ? " Shannon froze on the spot , her eyes wide in fear . " W - What ? Of course not … It wasn't me! " She scrambled to explain, flustered and panicked - but Kenneth threw the evidence he had prepared right in her face . " I've already seen your transfer records . Still going to deny it ? " He gave a scornful laugh .
" Didn't you say you just wanted to be friends again ? Then why use such cheap tricks ? You even hired online trolls to harass Regina . It's lucky she isn't someone who gets worked up easily . But if anything hap- pens to the baby , I won't forgive you ! " Shannon's face flushed red , her teeth chattering in fury . Tears streamed down like broken pearls . But Kenneth showed not the slightest sympathy . He turned away coldly and headed straight for the hospital .
On the way , he called three times in a row , but none of them were answered . So he turned on the tracking app with ease and found that Regina was indeed in the hospital . But instead of feeling reassured , his unease only grew . Racing with a pounding heart , Kenneth sped to the hospital . But when he arrived , he didn't see any sign of Regina . His anxiety worsened . He stopped a passing nurse and quickly asked , " Excuse me , have you seen a pregnant woman named Regina Parker ?
" The nurse paused , flipped open the chart in her hand , and after a few seconds , replied , " Regina Parker is in surgery right now . " " Surgery ? " Kenneth's expression went blank in an instant . He repeated the words with deliberate emphasis as if he hadn't heard correctly . " Regina Parker is in surgery ? " The nurse , trying to hide her impatience , nodded . " Yes , she's undergoing an abortion . She should be coming out any minute now . " 48.3 % 10:46 Chapter 5 As soon as the words left her mouth , the operating room doors swung open … 98.1 %
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