Chapter 203: Sadie Hired a Hitman to Take Anna’s Life

Bill’s eyes widened in shock. After all, my mother had always been a woman who avoided conflict and never fought for anything. She would always comply with his demands without ever defying him. This was the first time she had raised her hand to strike him.

The atmosphere grew tense. I never expected Nicholas to be the one to break the silence. He spoke up, saying, “It’s cold, and the wind is strong. Given your pregnancy, it’s not advisable for you to become upset. You should go home and get some rest.”

Just like that, it became evident who truly loved her. Bill treated Philippa with a childlike possessiveness, while Nicholas truly held her in his heart. Everything he did, every word he spoke, was for her. The difference was stark and undeniable.

I quickly tried to shift the mood, saying, “Yes, Mom, we should go home. The wind and snow are getting worse.”

“Okay,” My mother calmed down and looked at Nicholas, her expression softening. “I’m fine. Don’t worry. Go home.”

“Mm.” He agreed, but he didn’t move. He just kept staring at Mom. I knew he was still there, even after the rearview mirror no longer caught his reflection. The snowstorm blurred his vision—what was he thinking in that moment?

Bill got into the car and remained silent, a dark cloud of anger hanging over him. He probably didn’t act out because I was there. When we arrived at the villa and he tried to follow us inside, my mother’s face hardened. “I don’t welcome you here. You should go back to your own home.”

Bill glared at her coldly and retorted, “Philippa, you’d better not beg me to come back.” He might have wanted to say something more, but he couldn’t lower his pride in front of her. Any further words were swallowed by my mother’s harsh statement.

With a flick of his sleeve, he left. I didn’t even pay attention to the mess in the dining room. I knew Mom was in a sour mood; I comforted her, saying, “You should get some sleep. Tomorrow, I’ll have Carter send someone quick and reliable to help. Now that you’re pregnant, you can’t live alone anymore.”

The mention of the baby made Philippa’s face turn pale. She seemed dazed, walking slowly back to her room, stumbling slightly.

Chapter 204: Sadie Hired a Hitman to Take Anna’s Life

I sat on the bed next to her and asked, “Mom, what do you think about this baby?”

She touched her barely noticeable belly, her expression conflicted. “This baby shouldn’t have come,” she muttered. Despite her words, there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes. “I can’t keep this baby.”

Philippa, the baby is innocent. If you want a divorce, even with the baby, the only complication will be the process—it won’t change the final outcome.