Chapter 377: Chapter 377

If it really came to that, she’d have no choice but to be like those leading ladies, take the child and flee to another place, and then, when the child grows up to be a genius, come back to find Julian Hawthorne for revenge?

Thinking of this made Rose Payne’s expression turn sad, and she took a deep breath.

"Mr. Hawthorne, if you don’t want this child, and you don’t want to be responsible for me, I absolutely won’t force you. Although my family background is ordinary, I, Rose Payne, am also a person with backbone, and I absolutely won’t cling to you. That night’s situation, I’ll just treat it as an accident, and won’t think of it again in the future..."

Now treating him with cold indifference, one day when Julian actually falls for her, she’ll ruthlessly torment this man who hurt her, making him understand the meaning behind the phrase ’inflicting pain for a moment feels good, chasing after a wife results in cremation’.

However, despite Rose Payne’s approach, Julian Hawthorne’s expression remained unchanged.

The calmer he is, without showing emotions, the more Rose Payne feels unsettled.

"Mr. Hawthorne, if you’re truly afraid that the existence of me and the child will impact your relationship with Paige Sterling, it’s okay. With just one word from you, I can abort this child, and from now on, I won’t appear in front of you again."

If Julian Hawthorne truly fears Paige Sterling to such a degree that he doesn’t dare to accept his own child, then she’ll be able to see through this man.

Such a man doesn’t deserve to be her child’s father. She’ll take the child and leave, raising the child alone, until one day she emerges like a reborn phoenix before Julian Hawthorne, making him regret deeply.

Rose Payne even thought that, perhaps to get rid of her or out of guilt, Julian Hawthorne might give her a sum of money.

She wouldn’t refuse this money, after all, it’s rightfully hers, it’s what Julian Hawthorne owes her.

She could use the money to ensure a better life for both mother and child...

Julian Hawthorne remained silent, leaving Rose Payne immersed in her own Mary Sue romance narrative, unable to extricate herself, where she was the Mary Sue protagonist.

"Mr. Hawthorne, why aren’t you saying anything?"

Julian Hawthorne still didn’t speak, so Rose Payne cautiously asked, "Are you unsure how to handle this situation?"

Julian Hawthorne suddenly fixed his gaze on her belly, "What do you think would happen if I kicked it?"

Rose Payne looked at Julian Hawthorne with terror, cradling her belly, as if unable to believe Julian Hawthorne could utter such heartless words.

"Mr. Hawthorne, this is your own flesh and blood, how can you think like that?! Do you really not want this child?"

Julian Hawthorne: "...Ha ha."

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Rose Payne’s tears began to flow, filled with genuine emotion, "Julian Hawthorne, I’m giving you one final chance. Are you truly going to discard me and this child?"

Julian Hawthorne finally spoke, "Why bother with garbage?"

The tone made it seem as though he was facing a pile of stinking trash, causing Rose Payne to tremble with anger.

How could Julian Hawthorne speak of her in such a way?

"Julian Hawthorne, you’ve truly disappointed me. A man like you doesn’t deserve to have children!"

Julian Hawthorne’s eyes instantly became icy, resting on Rose Payne.

Rose Payne couldn’t help but step back.

However, Julian Hawthorne finally reacted, letting her know that he still cared about the child.

As long as Julian Hawthorne cares about the child, she has confidence and doesn’t need to fear anything.

"Julian Hawthorne, I’m asking one last time, do you want this child?"

In that moment, as though facing a scoundrel, her tone was resolute.

However, no matter how much Rose Payne imagined, reality was more jarring.

Julian Hawthorne stood up, began to put on gloves, and walked toward Rose Payne.

Seeing him approaching, Rose Payne’s heart pounded like a drum.

Julian Hawthorne began to choke her neck.

It wasn’t a mock choke, it was real; within seconds, Rose Payne felt her breath constrict.

But Julian Hawthorne appeared indifferent, as if taking a life was a casual affair, displaying complete disregard for life on his face.

This man was trying to kill her!

Rose Payne was both frightened and panicked.

"You, you...stop, no..."

How could such a man exist in this world? Wanting to kill a woman bearing his flesh and blood?

Didn’t he know how difficult it is for a woman to be pregnant? She had risked her life to give birth to his child, believing that Julian Hawthorne would cherish her efforts, treat her well, and give her the world’s most unique love.

However, not only did Julian Hawthorne trample her contributions and emotions, he actually wanted to kill her?

Rose Payne was utterly despairing, feeling as if she had encountered the world’s most painful ordeal.

Just as she felt this despair, the office door was pushed open.

"Julian Hawthorne, what are you doing?"

Seeing Rose Payne’s face turning blue-purple, Paige Sterling walked over swiftly, "Let go!"

Julian Hawthorne immediately released his hold, his ferocity fading as he seemed a bit innocent, as though he hadn’t just attempted murder moments ago.

Paige Sterling glared at him, "Don’t bother explaining to me!"

No explanation could rationalize why he was trying to choke someone to death in the office!

Silenced, Julian Hawthorne stood innocently to the side.

Having been released by Julian Hawthorne, Rose Payne collapsed to the ground, gasping large breaths of fresh air, and her oxygen-deprived mind slowly returned.

She suddenly realized why Julian had been so cold and indifferent towards her earlier.

It must be because Paige Sterling was right outside the door, fearing that she’d harm her, so he staged a scene for Paige Sterling to see.

This man truly has feelings for her, otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to protect her.

Rose Payne felt she hadn’t loved for nothing.

Thus, she looked at Julian Hawthorne with complicated eyes, knowing that since Julian had gone so far for her, she wouldn’t let him down.

Paige Sterling squatted down, looking at Rose Payne.

"Didn’t expect to see you, quite unexpected."

Rose Payne gritted her teeth looking at Paige Sterling, "It’s all because heaven has eyes; evil can’t triumph over good. Your schemes can’t harm me."

Paige Sterling chuckled, genuinely amused.

How could things viewed as morally wrong by others become righteous actions to Rose Payne?

Never seen a thief act so brazenly before.

"Heard you came here pregnant, claiming a father. No need to steal this time, just fooling? How much do you want?"

Rose Payne looked at Paige Sterling angrily, "Miss Sterling, don’t use your filthy thoughts to judge me! I am a person with dignity and self-respect, I would never forsake my dignity and self-respect for money!"

She sneered coldly, "Of course, someone like Miss Sterling with a narrow mind and so poor that she only has money left, would only have money on the brain, and could never understand what emotions are."

Julian Hawthorne on the other side narrowed his eyes sharply and was about to kick over.

Paige Sterling, "Keep your foot to yourself!"

After all, she’s pregnant; kicking her to death would be awkward.