Chapter 223

Ethan Kim froze. Pregnant? Seriously? They’d only hooked up maybe two or three times. What kind of insane luck was this? Plus, Stella had told him she was in her safe period. That’s the only reason he didn’t use protection, and now—this? Ethan didn’t love her. Not even close. So he didn’t hesitate: “Get rid of it. I’ll give you five hundred thousand.” Tears welled up in Stella’s eyes, her face full of resistance. “But Ethan… it's a life. Our child. I can’t do something that cruel.” Ethan’s face darkened. “I have a girlfriend. We’re talking marriage.” Stella bit her lip, hesitating, too scared to tell the truth. Impatient to find Ruby Henderson, Ethan shook her off and flung harsh words behind him. “Think it through! Stella, I’m not marrying you.” He turned and walked away without a shred of warmth. Standing there in a thin cotton jacket, Stella stared at his back, lips trembling. Under her breath, she murmured, “But when we were together… you said you liked me…” … Ethan didn’t want to