Ch. 336: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 336

Chapter 336

"What?!" Norah recoiled in shock, quickly pulling her hand away from his and stepping back. "What are you saying? You want me to kill the baby now? I can’t do that!"

Kevin’s gaze was intense and unwavering. "Your body isn’t fit to carry a child right now. If you keep it, it won’t get the nutrients it needs, and you’ll only last a little longer. If you live longer, you’ll have more chances, do you understand?"

His words were sharp, urgent, and resolute. Protecting her life was the priority.

But Norah refused to listen.

As soon as Kevin suggested terminating the pregnancy, she felt an overwhelming need to distance herself from him. She couldn’t even rationalize why; she just needed to get away.

Without responding, she turned and started to walk off.

"Norah!" Kevin’s voice was firm as he called after her.

Norah spun around. "Didn’t the doctor say it? I just need to survive until the baby’s born, right?"

"You don’t want to die!" Kevin shot back. "If you have the baby, what then? What happens to you?"

Her eyes widened in disbelief. "If I kill the baby, will I survive?" she demanded.

Kevin’s heart was torn. All he wanted was for her to live, even if it meant sacrificing the child. "There will be a chance," he answered quietly.

Norah stared at him, horrified. From the look in his eyes, it was clear: he rejected their child.

That thought ignited her protectiveness. Her hands clenched into fists, and Kevin felt like a nightmare in that moment.

"No," she whispered fiercely. "I don’t believe you. You’re trying to trick me."

"Norah!" Kevin took a step toward her, his voice softening. "I’ll figure something out. Just trust me. If you terminate the pregnancy, the pain will stop."

Kevin knew the depth of her suffering—he had seen the bruises on her hands, the constant toll on her body. He didn’t want her to endure any more pain.

"Don’t come any closer!" Norah’s voice cracked as tears welled up. "How can you say that?"

"This is your child, too!" She gritted her teeth. "How can you, as a father, be so heartless? The baby is my only hope. I won’t let you hurt it. I won’t let you!"

Kevin was crushed, torn between the woman he loved and the child he couldn’t bear to lose. "Please, Norah," he whispered desperately. "I just want you to live."

"Don’t come near me!" Norah’s emotions were spiraling. As a mother, her instincts kicked in. She had to protect her child, no matter what.

The child inside her moved, and she felt it—vivid, real, and undeniable. The joy that came with the first movements was bittersweet. How could she destroy that?

If she lost the baby, she would lose everything.

She couldn’t do it.

She couldn’t be that cruel.

Seeing that Kevin wasn’t backing down, Norah’s desperation grew.

"You come near me, and I’ll jump!" she threatened, standing by a window without a guardrail. "If the baby’s gone, I’m gone, too!"

Kevin froze, panic flashing in his eyes. He didn’t move, his gaze locked onto her with an urgency that cut through him.

"Okay, okay," he said softly, stepping back. "But don’t do anything crazy."

Norah didn’t make another move. She stood still, her eyes locked on his. "As long as the baby is healthy, that’s all that matters. I won’t regret it."

The baby was her hope. It was all she had left.

She couldn’t bear the thought of living without it. Losing the child meant losing everything.

She wouldn’t let that happen.

"Kevin," she added, her voice steadier now, "I don’t need you to love the baby. Just don’t hurt it. That’s my only wish."

Kevin’s heart shattered at her words. Her eyes were unwavering, filled with a determination he couldn’t fight. He clenched his fists, his body trembling with the weight of the decision he was being forced to make. His heart screamed for her to be free of this suffering.

"Have you really thought about this?" Kevin asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

"I’ve thought about it," Norah replied firmly.

Kevin sighed, his shoulders slumping as he accepted her decision. He couldn’t force her to do what she couldn’t.

His only desire was for her to be safe and happy.

Norah gave him a reassuring smile. "Don’t think of me as fragile. I’m stronger than you think. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine."

Kevin studied her, his heart aching for the strength she was showing. He knew her smile was meant to comfort him, but it only made him feel worse.

He couldn’t help but feel that, without him, she could have lived better, freer. But he couldn’t say that. He couldn’t bear the thought of her truly believing that.

They both let out a sigh, the weight of the situation hanging between them.

Kevin didn’t press her to go home. Norah had Gloria waiting for her, and he respected her decision.

He had other things to attend to.

After parting ways with Norah, Kevin went directly to the set.

Bianca was finishing her shift.

The crew cast admiring looks her way. "Ms. Lynch, your boyfriend’s here to pick you up!"

Bianca beamed, pride in her voice. "You all should hurry up and find someone to pick you up every day!"

"Yeah, but we’re not Ms. Lynch," one crew member replied. "You’ve got Mr. Edwards—handsome and successful. Everyone says you’ve got it all—career, love, and the perfect man. Your life’s set."

Bianca laughed, loving the attention. "I know, right? I have the best of everything. I’m so lucky."

She hurried to Kevin’s car, her steps light with excitement.

She opened the door and slid in, pouting playfully. "Why didn’t you answer all my calls? I was so worried!"

"Worried about what?" Kevin asked, raising an eyebrow.

Bianca snuggled into him. "Worried that you didn’t want me anymore."

Kevin looked at her with a slight smile, teasing, "How could I not want you? Suddenly, you’ve lost confidence in yourself?"

Bianca nestled closer, resting her head on his shoulder. "I just worry. If I didn’t love you so much, I wouldn’t care about where you are all the time."

Kevin’s voice shifted. "I’m going to see Norah."

Bianca’s face immediately fell, her mood soured by the mention of Norah.

Kevin noticed the change but said indifferently, "Let her kill the baby. She refused, and now she’s forcing it. Stupid woman."

Bianca’s curiosity was piqued. "Why are you thinking like this all of a sudden?"

Kevin’s expression darkened. "You’re not generous enough to marry me. I still have a child. Let her get rid of it; it’s the best choice."

Bianca’s face lit up. "You really think so?"