Chapter 90 – His Second Chance Love: The Freezing Silence

I didn’t return to the villa after everything settled. I only sat around in Glenwood Apartments to pass the time since I didn’t need to go to work at Featherstone Corporation any more.

After a few restless days, it was pretty obvious how much my belly had grown.

I didn’t even try looking up news regarding Anthony anymore. I just resolved to take care of the budding life within me.

During the weekend, Macy practically begged me to go to Q City with her for a few days since she was so bored. With the free time that I have right now, and me being the laid back person I am, agreed immediately.

It was a short trip from J City to Q City and it only took about an hour to arrive from one to the other. We hopped onto the train and Macy looked like an excited schoolgirl as she looked at the scenery outside. “I just made a down payment on a new house and the renovations just completed. I am inviting you over for a few days to jazz up my new place,” she said while holding my hand.

“When did you buy a new house? This is the first time I’m hearing this,” I asked. Admittedly, things have been hectic for me so I didn’t pay as much attention to her affairs.

“I only got it recently. I wanted to tell you earlier but you were so occupied with everything at work so I decided not to tell you until now,” she said nonchalantly as she was looking at her phone.

I guess she has a point.

Our hour-long journey came to an end as quickly as it had begun.

After we alighted, Macy hailed a cab to get us to our destination as soon as possible. I could tell that it was a newly developed residential area on our way there.

The unit wasn’t very big, being only a hundred-odd square meter. The renovations were exquisite but not something that high-end. It was perfect for two people to live in.

“Let’s get some food in a bit. We’ll rest for tonight and then I’ll show you around tomorrow,” Macy said while leaning against the door to my room.

“So what are we having later?” I nodded in agreement with her plan.

“What do you feel like eating?” she asked while glancing at my belly. “Oh, I know! Let’s get some pasta!” she continued.

“OK! Let’s have some spicy pasta! I haven’t had spicy food in ages! I’m already five months into my pregnancy, there shouldn’t be any problems,” I expressed. I knew Macy was concerned for me.

“Are you sure you can handle it?” she questioned me with her eyebrows raised.

“Yes, I am,” I assured with a nod.

“Well, alright then!” Macy agreed.

I wasn’t familiar with Q City so I just tagged along with Macy wherever she went. We went over to Million Plaza where they had the whole of the third floor dedicated to food. Macy went a little wild once we got there as it has been a good while since we last ate out.

We decided to do a little shopping before we ate and Macy was like a kid in a candy store. She was only held back by the fact that I was pregnant and couldn’t walk that much. Otherwise, she would have probably shopped till the next day.

After finding a nice little pasta shop, we sat down and ordered our food. “Shucks! I had so much I wanted to eat while we were walking around. But now that I’ve actually ordered them, I’ve lost my appetite!” she said with a sigh.

By my estimations, she was about two months pregnant now. “Do you get any morning sickness?” I asked.

“Nope. I just don’t have much of an appetite. Everything else is pretty much normal,” she said as she shook her head.

Pregnancy was different for everyone and I knew that, so I just nodded my head at her statement. “Remember to be prepared for everything. Stay in Q City and live out the rest of your pregnancy in peace. We’re only two to three months apart, so if you have anything you need for yourself or your child, just let me know,” I reassured her.

“I already have everything planned out! I’ve even gotten the confinement center sorted out for my confinement period. The only issue I ran into is that Q City doesn’t have as many confinement centers as J City. But I found one near my place so it will be convenient when the time comes,” she nodded with a laugh.

Macy had always been better at taking care of herself than me so I wasn’t too worried. I took out an ATM card from my purse and placed it in front of her. “This ATM card was something George gave me when I got married to Anthony. I have never used it but there is money in the account. You’re gonna be alone in Q City and I’m sure this would be of some use to you,” I stated.

Macy frowned a little and pushed the card back to me. “I was able to pay off the house with just my savings. The money I got from selling off the bar is still in my bank untouched. Anthony was also really generous with his offer and paid me more than double the market price. So don’t worry about me, I have more than enough funds to support myself if there were any emergencies. So please take the card back and keep it for yourself. I’ll be fine,” she reassured.

I ignored her pleas and pushed the card back to her again. “I’m not taking no for an answer. I’ve worked at Featherstone Corporation for two years and I’ve barely touched what I earned. Anthony also gave me a card that I’ve barely used. Moreover, Grandma left me some money too. On top of that, I’m still married to Anthony so he won’t mistreat me or anything technically. Even if we get divorced I would still get a lump sum of alimony. So please just take what I’m offering,” I pleaded in a serious tone.

“Alright, I’ll accept it. But in return if there’s anything bothering you, you have to let me know immediately!” she finally conceded and kept the card away.

It was then the waiter brought our pasta out to us. So I just gave Macy a shrug and shot her a look saying, “I promise you! Now let’s eat!”

Time flew by as we were eating and chatting away.

Seeing as it was getting late, Macy gave her belly a rub and suggested, “Let’s get some milk tea and do a little shopping before we head back! I haven’t shopped in a very long time!” she suggested.

I agreed since it really had been a long time since we last came out together. We got the bill and left for the shopping area.

“Letty, what brand have you…” Macy froze as soon as she heard those words. Her face filled with terror and dread.

I couldn’t help but follow her gaze and not far from where we were was John. He was in casual attire and with his statuesque physique and charming features, he was more attractive than any male celebrity around.

If not for a classy yet pretty lady standing by his side, he would have been surrounded by a lot of young women by now.

What made him come over to Q City?

The lady beside him with a slim waist was wearing a long dress. She looked charming but not bewitching. It was a match made in heaven as she held his hands within a group of people while attracting the crowd’s attention.

It seemed that he bought her here to hang out. I held Macy’s hand instinctively while turning my back on them and said, “Let’s go back first!”

Macy had lost the mood for shopping so she nodded her head. “Alright. Let’s leave!”

Initially, I thought that he had not seen us. Unexpectedly, a muscular man wearing a black suit suddenly blocked us after Macy and I walked for few steps.

That man was wearing shades. Thus, his expression couldn’t be seen. “Mr. Stanhope would like to see both of you!” The man who blocked us said.

“Letty!” Macy looked slightly nervous while holding my hand tightly.

While patting her hand gently, I assured her, “It’ll be fine!” Then, I looked at the black suit man and uttered, “Sorry, it’s late now. Please go and tell Mr. Stanhope that we’ll pay him a visit in the next time.”

While holding Macy and preparing to leave, we were being stopped. “Ms. Stanhope, Mr. Stanhope mentioned that if you don’t obey him, he will personally drop by tonight to visit both of you.”

“Go and tell John to stop being pushy. Otherwise, he will have a tough time if he makes life difficult for us.” Macy raised her voice suddenly while still grabbing my hand as her emotions ran high.

That man still remained cool and gestured, “Will both of you, please? Otherwise, I don’t mind carrying the two of you there.”

“You…” Macy was annoyed as her face became red with anger.

I restrained her and looked at the man in a black suit. “Lead the way!”

I know that John was very stubborn all this while. Hence, there was no point to put up a fight.

The man in a black suit led us out of the shopping mall and crossed the street without taking a ride. We then walked into a cafe.

Upon arriving on the second floor, we walked to a room’s entrance. Then, the man who accompanied us said, “Please, Mr. Stanhope is inside.”

Macy and I looked at each other and proceeded to enter the private room. The cafe’s private room was different from the restaurant’s private room as it looked more elegant yet artistic. The people’s conversation within the private room can be heard clearly through the window screen.

“John, it has been a long time since you last visited me in Q City. I thought that you have forgotten all about me,” a woman voiced in a whimsical manner but it didn’t sound awful.

Macy and I walked inside and lifted the window screen. Then, we saw an octagonal sandalwood table where John sat facing a lady.

That lady wore a green-colored gown which showed her exquisitely slender yet curvy figure. She was making tea in an elegant manner. Furthermore, her moves were natural yet smooth.

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