On the Ruins of His Regret I Soar novel Chapter 297

Susan shook her head. “So, under the pretext of a routine check-up, I had her undergo a full physical exam. And do you know what they found?”

“What was it?” Karen asked.

Susan closed her eyes. “The results showed that after giving birth to Amy, she developed uterine adhesions from the placental separation. It would be very difficult for her to conceive again. That fact has been a thorn in my side for years, but as time passed and Amy grew, I slowly let it go. I told myself that raising Amy to take over The Smith Group would be just as good. And I had truly convinced myself of that. But do you know, today, when Isabella said Catherine was pregnant, my heart started pounding.”

Susan knew it was wrong, but she couldn’t help it. She was the matriarch of this family, responsible for its prosperity and continuation. Before this child existed, she had been content. But now, with the sudden appearance of a new life belonging to the Smith family, she could no longer remain calm.

She needed this child. The Smith family needed this child. If it was a boy, all the better. And if it was a girl, Catherine could still get pregnant again; there was still a chance for a male heir. Entrusting the family legacy to a daughter was one thing, but a son felt more… right.

Susan’s eyes turned red. “I’ve betrayed Jessica. I’ve betrayed myself. And I’ve betrayed my late husband, Brandon.”

Karen sighed, continuing to knead Susan’s shoulders. “Ma’am, you are the head of this family. You have so much to manage. Every decision you make is for the good of the Smiths. Sometimes, sacrifices must be made. I know how difficult this is for you…”

Tears streamed down Susan’s face. “I’ve wronged Jessica so terribly. And her mother… I promised Elizabeth I would always protect her daughter…”

“You can tell me anything. Go on.”

“Amy said that Jessica has been living with another man for some time now.”

“What did you say?” Susan spun around, her voice trembling. “Say that again.”

Karen stammered, “Amy said… Jessica brought another man to live with her at Willowbrook Gardens a long time ago. Lance knew about it. They even fought over it…”