Tegan abruptly turned her face away. She didn't want to see him or hear his voice now. She knew in her heart that this child couldn't have been saved even without the accident. However, the things Lorian said deeply hurt her. They also pierced the loveless marriage.

It was true. Theirs was a loveless marriage.

Lorian gave Tegan a necklace with the words "Love Encounter" carved into it. He also said something romantic, making her truly believe there was love between them.

Tegan was so naive.

Lorian had a six-year relationship with someone who was his childhood sweetheart. They were originally married due to business benefits, and yet, there she was, thinking that there could be room for love.

Now that Tegan thought about it, she realized she was not only naive. She was also greedy.

Well, never again!

Lorian crouched beside her and gently held one of her hands. Her palm was icy cold due to the miscarriage. Tegan avoided his touch. She wanted to pull her hand away, but he slightly