Claire, Will You Move Back?

Although Victor Bennett had shown her quite a bit of goodwill lately, the hurt caused by the past had left deep wounds in her heart, and she still couldn't forgive him so easily.

After a moment, Claire Bennett let out a sigh and asked, "What about him?"

"He's already gone back to New York."

"Okay." Claire Bennett let out a breath of relief.

If Victor Bennett were still here, she still wouldn't know how to face him for the moment.

Claire Bennett said lightly, "Let's go back."

Julian Sterling didn't say anything. He simply started the car and drove Claire Bennett back to Sean Shaw's detached house.

On the way, Ruby Sterling called.

Claire Bennett answered, "Ruby."

"Wow! Claire, I saw the news. That woman Naomi Pierce actually crashed and burned. That's so satisfying! I want to see whether Ethan Sterling will still marry her now. Too bad I wasn't there in person..."

Without waiting for Claire Bennett to say anything, Ruby Sterling rattled on.

Claire Bennett curled her lips into a smile. "Whether he marries her or not has nothing to do with me."

"Of course. You already have my..." Ruby Sterling had meant to say my brother, but then she suddenly remembered that Claire Bennett still didn't know Julian Sterling was her brother, so she hurriedly changed her words. "...my family's driver now. What the hell is Ethan Sterling anyway? You did great."

Hearing that, Claire Bennett couldn't help laughing.

The two chatted a while longer before ending the call, and by then they had also arrived back at the detached house.

Julian Sterling parked by the side of the road and simply waited there quietly for Claire Bennett.

She unfastened her seat belt and said, "Thanks for bringing me back. I'll head in first."

Just as she was about to leave, her hand was suddenly grabbed.

Claire Bennett looked at Julian Sterling in confusion, meeting his dark eyes. Then Julian Sterling said, "Claire, will you move back?"

Hearing that, Claire Bennett's heart gave a violent jolt.

As if shocked by electricity, she pulled her hand free and said guiltily, "Y-you said you wouldn't force me, didn't you? Right now I think it's pretty good living here."

Julian Sterling's brows drew together slightly. He felt that ever since Claire Bennett had moved out, she had suddenly become quite resistant toward him. He didn't know the exact reason; maybe it was because of what happened last time.

But since she wasn't willing, of course he wouldn't force her. Still, he felt deeply disappointed.

Seeing the dimness in Julian Sterling's eyes, Claire Bennett parted her lips, wanting to say something, but before the words could come out, Julian Sterling had already spoken.

His voice came, helpless yet indulgent. "It's getting late. Go back and get some rest."

Then Julian Sterling started the car and drove away.

Claire Bennett watched his taillights recede into the distance, her eyes lowering slightly.

Julian Sterling had seemed a little disappointed just now, but she couldn't tell him the reason. Was she supposed to tell him that she had accidentally slept with the owner of Kinley Estate?

And that the owner of Kinley Estate might even be Ethan Sterling?

A determined look surfaced in Claire Bennett's eyes, and she didn't dare think about the answer to that question.

Once she found out who the owner behind Kinley Estate was and dealt with this matter, she would be honest with Julian Sterling about it. At that point, whether to go or to stay, she would respect any decision Julian Sterling made.

...

At this time, at a hospital in Chicago.

Because of abdominal pain, Naomi Pierce had been sent to the hospital. After a round of examinations, a shocking piece of news came out: she was actually pregnant!

When Naomi Pierce heard the news, she was practically overjoyed.

She placed a hand over her stomach, her eyes filling with wild delight.

A child! She finally had a child!

This child was Ethan Sterling's. Now that she was carrying Ethan Sterling's child, she wouldn't have to break up with him after all. She had to tell Ethan Sterling the news.

Naomi Pierce dialed Ethan Sterling's number, but after it rang twice, before it could be answered, the call was suddenly hung up.

The joy on her face instantly collapsed. Ethan Sterling simply had no intention of taking her call!

Tears streamed down Naomi Pierce's face as she kept calling Ethan Sterling over and over, as if possessed. She wouldn't give up until she got through.

Seeing Naomi Pierce like this, Yoyo couldn't help but advise, "Manager Song, the doctor said you're showing signs of miscarriage right now. You should get some rest."

"Shut up!" Naomi Pierce's eyes were red as she muttered, "I have to get through to Ethan. He can't abandon his baby."

But no matter what she did, she couldn't get through.

At that moment, Naomi Pierce suddenly lifted her eyes to look at Yoyo and asked, "You said just now that reporters are all waiting outside the hospital?"

"Yes, they're all outside waiting. If people hadn't been protesting and blocking the entrance, they probably would have rushed in already."

Yoyo felt it was a good thing the hospital had security and those reporters couldn't get in. Otherwise, Naomi Pierce would probably already be getting harassed by them.

Unexpectedly, when Naomi Pierce heard that, a trace of resolve flashed through her eyes.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Go out right now and leak the news that I'm pregnant. I refuse to believe that won't force Ethan Sterling to show himself!"

Seeing the determination all over Naomi Pierce's face, Yoyo could only turn and leave helplessly.

After Naomi Pierce's status as a fake heiress was exposed, news that she was pregnant with Ethan Sterling's child suddenly came out right after it as well.

In an instant, it pushed the whole matter to a new peak once again.