Chapter 170: Chapter 170

"Damn it! Can't you just answer with a simple 'yes'?" Maxwell still held her shoulders, angrily growling.

"Why should I answer? Haven't I answered many times before?" Flora began to struggle, using her fists and feet to resist. She continued to shout, "Maxwell! You can choose not to have this child, and it would be better if you kicked us out of the Smith Family mansion! I'd be happy about that!"

Under the onslaught of her punches and kicks, Maxwell had to release her, not because it hurt, but out of fear she might accidentally get hurt. He quickly bent down, picked up the nearby large teddy bear, and thrust it into her arms, saying, "Take it to the bathroom and yell at it; go now!"

After saying this, he turned and walked towards the big bed, lazily lying down and massaging his temples. He felt like he was going crazy, needlessly provoking her like this. However, hearing her resolute tone, he felt somewhat relieved.

Flora, however, was not having it. With a forceful shake, she threw the doll away, angrily jumped onto the bed, grabbed a pillow, and viciously started hitting him with it. While doing so, she shouted, "There's one ready-made. Why should I carry a teddy bear to the bathroom to scream? Maxwell! You jerk! Do you think your temper is impressive?"

Maxwell turned his head slightly, allowing her to vent. They said pregnant women's emotions were terrifying, and he regretted why he had provoked her earlier. He resolved to be more careful in the future.

However, Flora took advantage and showed no signs of stopping. Unable to endure any longer, Maxwell grabbed the pillow from her hands and threw it to the ground. He then grabbed her arm and forcefully pulled her down onto the soft bed. His body followed suit, pressing down on her and immobilizing her hands and feet.

After a moment of surprise, she struggled under him, attempting to free herself. Shouting at the top of her lungs, she said, "Let me go! What kind of man are you to bully me with your strength?! Get off!"

"If you move again, I'll tie you up with a rope and make you sleep!" Maxwell put on a stern face, threatening her.

Hearing his words, Flora quieted down, closing her mouth in disappointment. However, her face still displayed a strong sense of defiance as she glared at him, as if trying to kill him with her eyes to vent her frustration.

Maxwell, on the other hand, felt exhausted. He lay down lazily on the side, took a deep breath, and said, "Stop making trouble; I have a meeting tomorrow morning."

His words subdued Flora's defiance, and she sneaked a glance at the clock on the wall. It was already past midnight. Normally, Maxwell would rest by eleven o'clock since the company was far from home, and he always had to wake up early. However, he usually stayed overnight in W city when there were meetings. Today, unexpectedly, he came back.

A man dedicated to his work is most charming.

Flora looked at him, who had already closed his eyes, and obediently picked up the pillow from the floor, placing it neatly. She then lay down beside him.

Maxwell didn't expect her to be so obedient and wondered if she was up to something. Opening his eyes, he saw her staring at him with wide eyes. For the first time in his life, Maxwell felt a bit uncomfortable under her gaze.

He stretched out his long arm, turned off all the lights in the room, and said, "What are you looking at? No peeking!"

"I wasn't peeking. There's nothing special to see!" Flora muttered, turned away, and closed her eyes, but she couldn't find any trace of sleep. She wanted to chat with someone, but... the person beside her, though a human, was not someone she could talk to!

Suddenly feeling a tightening around her waist, her body was pulled into the broad embrace behind her. Flora's back pressed against his chest, feeling the warmth emanating from his body. Then, she fell asleep.

The next day, Flora, as usual, woke up early, took a stroll in the yard, and returned to her room to open the laptop Maxwell had placed on the glass table. She began tracking Chloe's novel. Her mood was already good, and after reading, it improved even more. She wanted to call Chloe immediately but restrained herself, considering Chloe was at work.

After finishing the novel, she went online to find piano sheet music. She downloaded and printed the scores for a few pieces she wanted to learn but didn't have time for. She started practicing at the piano. Even lunch was quickly taken care of, and Betty, seeing her focused demeanor, shook her head and left.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Flora answered, and to her surprise, it was Chiyoko! She still had that gentle smile on her face, making it hard to tell if it was genuine or fake.

Chiyoko held a cup of milk and walked to Flora, placing the milk on the piano stand with a smile.

"I heard you playing this piece next door, and I couldn't help but feel anxious. You played so many wrong notes, so I found an excuse to come in," She pointed to the milk on the piano stand and said, "Drinking milk is good during pregnancy."

Flora was completely confused by her change. The last time she came in, she was threatening and mocking, and today she was smiling, offering to teach her to play? Flora knew there was something wrong with this woman, but she couldn't figure out exactly what.

Flora forced a smile and said, "Thank you, I just started learning."

"When you're just starting to learn the piano, it's best to have someone guide you. Once your ears become picky, it's hard to correct mistakes," Chiyoko said with a smile, sitting down next to her.

Flora subconsciously moved a little to the side, as if Chiyoko had thorns on her body. It's her fault to do so! This woman was too terrifying, and she had to be on guard!

Chiyoko didn't mind, spreading her slender fingers on the black and white piano keys. The graceful melody flowed like water from her fingertips. It was the same piece Flora had just sweated over learning. Unexpectedly, Chiyoko played it so well that Flora couldn't help but be intoxicated by the beautiful music.

After the piece, Chiyoko smiled at her, "Did you hear it clearly? The correct melody should be like this. Try it yourself." With that, she stood up from the chair.

As she stood up, her arm intentionally swept toward the milk cup on the piano stand. The cup tilted, and the milky liquid instantly spilled onto the piano keys, sliding over the keys and dripping onto Flora's legs and the carpet!

Flora screamed, instinctively jumping up from the chair, staring at the milky liquid slowly seeping into the black and white piano keys, stunned! Her piano.

Chiyoko also screamed, hurriedly running to the bedside, grabbing tissues, and apologizing profusely. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I'm really sorry!"

She apologized while stealing a glance at the stunned Flora, a cold smile creeping into her heart. Maxwell bought her this piano? The best piano?

Yes, she couldn't stand to see her doing well, couldn't stand Maxwell treating her well! However, Maxwell, without batting an eye, bought her such a high-priced piano. How could she not be jealous, listening to the music flowing from this room every day?