Chapter 17

Back in Tate Manor's living room, Hayden sat on the couch, his gaze fixed on Lucy. "Lucy, are you sure Dr. C will treat Carly?" Lucy smirked. Yesterday, Celine and Samson had disappeared together after Celine was drugged. The two of them must have succumbed to temptation, indulging in a night of passion. As long as Samson got what he wanted, he would get Dr. C to treat Carly. Lucy smiled confidently. "Don't worry. Mr. Stone will bring good news soon." She perched herself on Hayden's lap. As a CEO, Hayden exuded the charm and authority of a mature man. Wrapping her arms around his neck, Lucy purred, "Honey, Dr. C is here because of me. How do you plan to reward me?" Hayden pinched her nose playfully. "Didn't I already reward you last night?" Lucy shot him a playful glare before pulling out a bottle of birth control pills. "Honey, I don't want to take these anymore. I want to get pregnant. I want to give you a son." Hayden's expression darkened. Throughout their marriage, Lucy ha