Chapter 269

Nicole nodded firmly. "I'm betting Nathaniel will turn against Charles for the sake of the kid. Sure, Tristan has a way to track down the bio-lab, but I still think we need a backup plan. This mess with the mutated virus is just too insane. I've never claimed to be some kind of saint, but I seriously don't want to watch the whole world burn because of some lunatic." "You're really not keeping the baby? You sure you can give it up?" Megan held her hand gently. "It's not just his—it's yours too." Nicole shook her head, eyes calm but cold. "He killed my entire family, Megan. Keeping this baby would only drag me into more pain. As long as this child exists, Nathaniel will fight like hell to stay alive. I can't let that threat linger." Megan could tell her mind was made up. There was no changing it. With a sigh, Megan said, "I won't try to talk you out of it. In the end, you're the one who'll have to live with this choice. Just—whatever you decide, don't look back with regret." She caught t