Chapter 1649
Having a baby p>
It was a topic she hadn’t thought about for a very, very long time.
Back when she and Zane Livingston first got together, she had been so in love with him. She used to fantasize about having a baby with him, a little symbol of their love.
After they got married, she brought it up more than once.
But every time, Zane would act all concerned for her, telling her there was no rush, that she should chase her dreams first and they could have kids later.
Later on, Zane started managing the Newsom family business with her father, and she threw herself into the entertainment industry, working hard for her dream.
She hadn’t thought about having a baby in years.
It wasn’t that she was against it; she actually liked kids. But… this was too sudden. Too unexpected.
She and Keaton had no feelings for each other, and neither of them had a romantic bone in their bodies, let alone any interest in marriage.
Two people who didn’t believe in marriage, with no emotional connection, suddenly having a baby… this was p>
Elysia’s voice was soft. “You don’t have to force yourself to decide right now. You can take your time to think p>
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. The baby is here, and we have to accept it p>
“If you want to keep it, you can take a break from work. You can always make a comeback after the baby is born p>
“If you want to tell Keaton, then tell him straight up. Whether he wants to be involved
or not is his problem. It’s not like you can’t raise a child on your own p>
“And if you want to keep it from him, that’s fine too. Worst case, you move somewhere else p>
“Of course, if you don’t want to keep it, that’s also an option. Right now, only you and I know about this. Not even Tarquin knows p>
Winona was silent.
Elysia continued, “Ultimately, the decision is in your hands. And whether you decide to have it or not, I’ll support you. I’ll be with you every step of the way p>
Winona reached out and hugged Elysia. I want to go home for a bit p>
“To your parents’ place, or Blossom’s?” Elysia asked. “Or you can come to my place p>
The Riverside Manor was no longer safe; Winona couldn’t go back there without being harassed.
Winona shook her head. “I think I’ll get a hotel by the beach p>
Elysia understood. She needed to be alone. Pregnancy was a huge deal, and she needed time to think.
“A hotel is fine, but you have to stay in touch. I’ll worry about you p>
“I will p>
Winona pulled out her phone, booked a room, and stood up. “I’m going to head out then p>
Elysia stood up with her. “Let me drive you p>
“It’s okay, I can get a ride myself. Elysia, please keep the pregnancy a secret for now p>
“Don’t worry, I will. You know your condition now, so take care of yourself, okay p>
“I will p>
Winona gave Elysia another hug and left.
Keaton and Tarquin were standing
at the end of the hall, smoking. When they saw Winona leave, they stubbed out their cigarettes and walked back.
“Where’s she going?” Keaton asked.
“She left,” Elysia said.
Keaton looked surprised. “Left? Where to p>
“The situation with Beatrix is
handled, so she went to take care of
her own business,” Elysia said
coolly. “Did you need her for
something else p>
Keaton shook his head. “No p>
Elysia looked at him and couldn’t help but ask, “You weren’t blaming Winona for tonight, were you p>
Keaton looked taken aback. “Why would I blame her p>
“Winona really put Beatrix through the wringer today,” Elysia said, “and you
3med to be in a pretty bad,