Chapter 642
Honestly, Janice didn’t want to see Ariel and Jayson tangled up again over something like this. Since Ariel had already decided to end the pregnancy, there was no need to make things more complicated.
Ariel had made up her mind long ago. She shook her head, her face expressionless. “No. Let’s just pretend
none of this ever happened.”
In her view, it was only a matter of time before she and Jayson officially separated. Besides, she wasn’t
in any condition to carry a pregnancy to full term. Telling him would only create more problems. 1
She didn’t want the trouble of discussing with Jayson whether to keep the child and risk him
discovering her illness. There was simply no need for him to know. It was her body, her choice.
Liam regarded Ariel thoughtfully. As he had suspected, the problems between her and Jayson ran deep.
“I know this is a lot to process,” he said gently. “Don’t worry. Take some time to calm down and gather
your thoughts. When you’re ready, make an appointment with the obstetrics and gynecology department for the procedure.”
He didn’t intend to pressure her. As long as she had decided on an abortion, there wouldn’t be major
issues affecting the treatment plan.
“Thank you.” Ariel lowered her gaze. Her expression remained steady, though she felt as though all
warmth had drained from her body.
She knew she was about to endure unbearable agony. After all, she had long wished for this moment, waiting what felt like forever for it.
But the child had come at the worst possible time. She couldn’t keep it.
She also needed time to accept the cruel reality.
“I have urgent work right now,” Ariel said slowly. “If I undergo the procedure immediately, I won’t be able
For now, Ariel had to avoid medications that might harm a pregnant woman; otherwise, complications could arise before the abortion and her condition could worsen dangerously.
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