Chapter 123

CHRISTIAN “You're not pregnant already, are you?” I asked, my heart in my throat, feeling extremely apprehensive. “Uh—no, I’m not.” She whispered, and I sighed in relief. “Christian, what's wrong?” Her soft voice echoed in my ears, making me look at her. I observed Veronica's surprised expression; she appeared shocked and a little bewildered. Perhaps I reacted impulsively, but I have a valid reason for that. "You don't want any more children with me?" she asked, sounding rather upset. “No, no, Veronica, you’re misunderstanding me,” I said hurriedly and held her hands. Looking into her questioning and slightly disappointed eyes, I explained… “I want kids, and only with you. It’s just—I can’t see you go through the same tormenting pain you suffered twice in your life,” I said, recalling her first time when she almost died giving birth to Zeon. Although I didn’t see her suffering from Cadence, I knew she suffered even more. “After Zeon's birth, my visits to you became less frequent and ev