I shrugged nonchalantly.
“An abortion, of course.”
Williams started to tear up when he heard me speak so lightly about it.
He struggled to control his emotions and tried really hard to remain calm.
Even so, there was a hint of sadness in his voice when he spoke.
“Christelle, why did you abort our child?”
At that moment, I looked at him as if he were a fool.
“Why? Williams, you’re a firefighter. Don’t you know how toxic smoke is?
“I told you that I was pregnant, but you gave the mask to Leia. Now, you’re asking me why I had an abortion? Are you pretending to be clueless?”
I did not want to look at him any longer. I was afraid that I might feel disgusted if I did.
Williams trembled and tried to hug me. However, Leia suddenly held her forehead and started falling to the side.
Coincidentally, she fell right onto Williams.
He withdrew his hands and quickly supported her instead.
Leia looked at me weakly and spoke in an apologetic tone. “Christelle, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt your family reunion. I
just felt a little dizzy,
“Williams is aware that I’ve always been unwell.”
I watched her put on an act and just smiled as I gave her an understanding nod.
Then, I held Lucas’s hand and left without looking back. Williams and James anxiously called out to me, but I ignored them.
Ever since I bumped into them in the hallway, they started showing concern for me.
They began to visit my ward frequently and even treat Lucas more kindly.
I did not want to create any conflict before the divorce, and so I did not stop them. Rather, I kept my distance and appeared aloof.
In contrast, Lucas would always pull a long face whenever they visited.
He would only return to his adorable self once they were gone
Morn, can I not be friends with James?” he asked.
I looked at him with amusement.
“Sure, but why do you dislike him so much?”
I thought that a little boy like him would enjoy playing with children his age.
“Because he hurt you!”
He clenched his fists with an indignant expression.
“I’d never put my mother in any danger.
“And…
He looked up and stared at me with concerned eyes.
“I can feel that you’re unhappy every time you see him.
