Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 553

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**Chapter 553: The Warning Message**

Jessica gazed at the photo, struggling to identify the face staring back at her.

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Yet, despite the haze of unfamiliarity, she knew it was undeniably her own. The life growing within her was already weaving its influence, crafting a quiet yet formidable resilience that she had never known before.

As she continued to study the image, a gentle instinct took over; her hand instinctively moved to rest on her lower abdomen, brushing it softly, as if to connect with the tiny being inside her. Her eyes began to glisten with warmth, a mixture of joy and uncertainty swirling within.

Clutching her phone tightly, she cast a quick glance at Anneliese, her heart racing. Without a moment’s hesitation, the words spilled out of her mouth, raw and unfiltered,

“Anne, I want to keep this baby!”

Anneliese paused, her expression calm and understanding, as if she had anticipated this moment. A soft smile spread across her face. “Alright.”

Jessica’s heart swelled at the simplicity of Anneliese’s response.

She had always felt a deep connection with Anneliese, a bond forged in the fires of shared experiences and unspoken understanding. Girls like them, rooted in uncertainty and lacking the stability of strong family ties, often wore their emotions on their sleeves. Beneath their brave exteriors, matters of love and family were anything but trivial.

Humans, by nature, craved what they had never had. This was a truth that Jessica had come to understand all too well.

Years of solitude had shaped her, but now, with a child growing inside her, she felt an unbreakable bond, a tether of blood that made the thought of letting go unthinkable.

“Anne, you won’t try to change my mind?”

Anneliese’s simple nod caught Jessica off guard, her eyes widening slightly in surprise.

With a light chuckle, Anneliese replied, “I always knew you’d make this choice. Why would I ever want to persuade you otherwise? We can manage financially, and genetically, Zane is exceptional. Regardless of the traits your baby inherits, I have every confidence that he will thrive. There’s no reason not to keep him.”

A year ago, when Anneliese had been navigating her own uncertainties, she might have urged caution. But now, with a fortune that could change lives, she felt no hesitation.

She was ready to support Jessica fully. If Jessica wanted this child, she would have it, free from the burdens of fear and doubt.

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A smile crept onto Jessica’s face, buoyed by Anneliese’s unwavering support. Just as Anneliese was about to inquire whether Jessica planned to share the news with Zane, the door swung open, and Nishay stepped inside.

Both women flinched, their conversation abruptly silenced.

The sudden stillness caught Nishay’s attention, and she regarded them with a curious gaze.

Anneliese quickly stepped forward, concern etched on her features. “Grandma, is something wrong?”

Noticing the guilt etched on Nishay’s face, Anneliese quickly interjected, “It’s not your fault, Grandma. People change.”

Before their rise to prominence, the Shaw family had been different. Hearts could shift more rapidly and unpredictably than the weather itself.

Nishay settled onto the edge of the bed, her tone gentle yet firm as she cautioned them,

“You’re still young. Take your time with emotions. Don’t settle for less than you deserve. You’re remarkable girls, just as capable as anyone with both parents. Stand tall. You will meet men worthy of your love.”

“You’re right, Grandma,” Anneliese replied, her voice soft and sincere. Nishay scrutinized her for a moment longer, a hint of concern in her gaze.

“Anne, I remember you mentioned a few seniors. You and them…”

Anneliese waved her hand dismissively, cutting off the speculation. “Nothing’s going on. Most of them already have girlfriends. Don’t overthink it.”

Nishay accepted her answer, though a flicker of doubt lingered in her mind.

She pondered silently, Anne is clearly seeing someone, though she won’t admit it. Based on what she has said, her boyfriend isn’t from the lab. Then who could it be?

Suddenly, a chilling thought struck her as she recalled the message she had received earlier: ‘Your granddaughter is with the wrong person. She’s going to get hurt sooner or later. Watch over her and talk some sense into her.’

Who had sent that message? And why would they claim that the man wasn’t right for Anneliese? The questions hung in the air, heavy with foreboding.