Bearing His Child, Burying My Heart novel Chapter 9

"Elliott!"

"Elliott!"

He shouted her name repeatedly, but there was no answer.

His legs gave way beneath him, and as he collapsed to the floor, something caught his eye—a small glint of silver under the coffee table.

It was their wedding ring.

The one he had custom-made for her when they first married, the one she had treasured for ten years.

Over the years, through every fight and betrayal, no matter how much he hurt her, she never took it off.

For both of them, the ring was not just a symbol of marriage. It was the witness to their beautiful love, the last remaining hope and memory.

But now, the ring had been discarded in a forgotten corner.

And Moirahad also vanished.

Elliott's heart sank lower and lower, until it hit rock bottom.

He stared blankly at the familiar surroundings, but everything felt strange.

Grief and fear surrounded him from all sides.

Several days passed, but there was still no sign of Elliott's grandfather waking up.

The burden of handling the company's affairs fell squarely on Elliott's shoulders.

But Elliott's heart was wholly with Daniella, not on work at all.

In the past, the company's affairs were handled by his grandfather.

The family's affairs were taken care of by Daniella.

He hugged the person tightly, pouring out his longing and love.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he clung to her like a lifeline.

"Daniella, you're finally back. You don't know how much I've missed you!"

His voice trembled. "Grandfather is seriously ill, the company matters are suffocating me, and when I come home, I can't find you. I really don't know what to do anymore."

His grip tightened around her.

"Please, don't leave me again," he pleaded. "I'll change! No more going out, no more drinking, no more other women. We'll start over. We'll have another child and live happily as a family of three!"

Through the haze of alcohol, Elliott spent the night lingering with the person who came, lost in the illusion of comfort.

It wasn't until the golden rays of morning spilled into the room that he finally saw her face.

It was Joanna.