Bearing His Child, Burying My Heart novel Chapter 10

Joanna nestled against his chest, her voice honey-sweet as she spoke.

"Elliott, I heard everything you said last night."

"Moiradoesn't deserve your love. Let me take care of you instead, alright? I won't be useless like her. I'll give you a healthy and beautiful child."

This time, Elliott didn't fall for her sugar-coated words.

He kicked her off the bed, his face cold as he stood up to get dressed.

"Joanna, I was just playing with you," his voice devoid of warmth.

"The only person I've ever loved, from beginning to end, is Daniella. Being with you was just a way to get back at her."

His gaze darkened.

"From now on, I'm going to change. If you dare to ruin our relationship again, I won't show you any mercy."

He threw a check in Joanna's face.

Without another word, he threw on his coat and stormed out the door.

Last night, Elliott had finally realized something.

In this world, he could afford to lose everything—but not Daniella.

He had to find her. No matter what it took!

After much wandering, Moirafinally returned to her long-lost hometown.

Everything here was just as it had been.

It felt as though time had pressed the pause button.

Even though she hadn't returned in so many years, the town still looked exactly the same as in her memories.

The neighbor's auntie was both surprised and delighted to see her.

When the aunt learned that Daniella's mother had passed away, a look of sorrow appeared on her face.

Moiracouldn't help but shed tears as well.

"I always feel like I killed my mother."

"If I had noticed her condition sooner, if I had hidden the news of the child's death, if I hadn't married Elliott and instead worked to earn her medical bills, none of this would have happened."

The auntie patted her shoulder and held her in her arms.

"Actually, your mother called me a few years ago."

"She knew that you weren't happy after marriage. She cried and told me that she was sorry for you—that she had dragged you down..."

She tightened her grip on Daniella. "Daniella, you've grown up now, and I don't have much advice to give, but remember this: a mother never stops loving her child. Your mother would never blame you. She only wanted you to be happy."

And just like that, the dam broke.