Chapter 292: Jared Learns About the Pregnancy
Julia felt a chill creeping up from behind, causing a shiver to run down her spine. She didn’t need to turn around to know what expression Carter was wearing. What was he up to calling her so late at night? Was he intentionally trying to make her uncomfortable?
“Mr. Ross, did you happen to dial the wrong number? Take a look at your screen; I’m not Vivien,” Julia retorted, her voice laced with annoyance.
Carter’s voice persisted on the line, undeterred by her comment. “Julia, even though I’ve had a bit too much to drink, I can still recognize your voice.”
Julia couldn’t help but roll her eyes internally at Carter’s persistence.
“I find it rather peculiar that you’d be calling me this late at night, Mr. Ross. Our relationship is at thing of the past, and I’m surprised you’re not worried that Vivien would get jealous.”
Ignoring her sarcasm, Carter cut to the chase, “I heard from Vivien that you’re pregnant.” Julia’s pupils widened in shock, and her heart raced. The presence of Jared looming behind her became more pronounced.
“Thump, thump, thump…” Her heartbeats accelerated uncontrollably.
As she felt Jared approaching, Julia’s quick wit kicked in, and she laughed sarcastically. “Hehehe… Well, Vivien can certainly come up with any excuse to make you dislike me even more. It’s quite amusing!”
Julia sensed Jared’s proximity behind her, and she couldn’t afford to let her guard down. She had to divert any suspicions.
“You’re not pregnant then?” Carter questioned, furrowing his brow. “But Vivien mentioned you’re taking folic acid.”
“Why should you take her word for it? It’s your choice to believe her, but what does that have to do with me? And even if I were pregnant someday, what business would it be of yours, Carter? If I were pregnant, it certainly wouldn’t be with your child.”
Julia tried to maintain her composure, hoping that Jared’s doubts had been dispelled.
“Julia! There’s no need to be so harsh. I just wanted to show some concern,” Carter raised his
voice.
“Hehe, concern for me? That’s truly amusing!” Julia couldn’t help but scoff at Carter’s words.
“Carter, have you conveniently forgotten how you treated me in the past? Pretending to be pregnant, faking a miscarriage, you nearly drained the life out of me. And now you claim to care about me? How can you say that with a straight face? It’s nauseating.”
Carter’s emotions were complex, leaving him at a loss for words.
“The past is in the past; there’s no need to keep bringing it up. I’ve moved on, and you should too,” Carter sighed.
–“Forget you!” Julia couldn’t bear it any longer and let out an expletive.
“You say it so lightly. It seems like you weren’t the one who suffered. You’re so carefree. By your logic, if someone were to cheat on you and then ask you to forget the past, to not hold a grudge, would you agree?” Julia couldn’t help but scoff at Carter’s words.
“I knew it was pointless to talk to someone like you. Don’t bother calling me again; your voice irritates me. If I had known back then, when you were drowning, I wouldn’t have bothered to save
10:54
Chapter 282. Jarod Learns About the Pregnancy
you. Someone like you, who repays kindness with ingratitude, should have been left to drown!” With that, Julia hung up and promptly blocked Carter’s number.
“So annoying! Thick–skinned!”
Julia muttered her frustrations before turning around, only to find Jared staring intently at her belly.
You might also like
WITH HY
BEST FRIEND
In Love With My Contract Husband
Hooked Up With My Boyfriend’s Best Friend
My Revenge Game My Cheating Boyfriend, I
Loved Your Enemy
10:54
2/2
of Me!
