I Loved You in the Dark Until Someone Loved Me in the Light novel Chapter 42

Was she expected to suffer and struggle through this miserable existence for much longer?

No, she would absolutely not compromise. Any longer, and she’d be a total fool!

York had fully intended to force himself on her today, and there was no guarantee he wouldn't try again.

If he actually went through with it, the physical strain could severely endanger the child in her womb...

At the thought of this, Gillian’s lips paled, a lingering dread washing over her.

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Gillian tossed and turned all night. By the time she got out of bed, Susan was already in the house. His execution speed was certainly impressive.

The house smelled wonderfully of breakfast.

"Ma'am, I simmered some nourishing broth for you this morning. Sir mentioned you’ve lost weight and need to build up your strength. He's very worried about your health." Susan smiled, her face radiating kindness.

Susan used to be a housekeeper at the old estate. After they married, she was transferred to be their live-in nanny.

For the vast majority of the time, it was just Susan and Gillian in the house.

"Thank you," Gillian smiled faintly, sitting at the table to eat.

Susan always had a way with words. Aware of the strained relationship between the master and mistress of the house, she constantly tried to play matchmaker. Gillian had long learned to just take Susan’s reassurances with a grain of salt.

Watching Gillian eat with an empty expression, Susan couldn't hide the heartache in her eyes. Ultimately, she just sighed and turned away to tend to her chores.

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After breakfast, she grabbed her things and headed downstairs.

Gillian didn't expect to find Miles waiting outside her building.

He was holding a generous breakfast spread. She froze for a moment. "Miles, what are you..."

Miles wore a light gray trench coat, exuding effortless elegance, and his smile was incredibly warm.

"I figured it would be inconvenient for you to squeeze onto the subway in your condition. We head the same way to work, so I thought I'd give you a ride. I hope showing up unannounced like this isn't too intrusive?"

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