Harriet reached out and patted Emma''s belly again, smiling. "You tried for so many years, even went through two rounds of IVF, and suffered so much without getting pregnant. This baby is a gift from heaven. If you reject him, aren''t you afraid of divine retribution?"


    "If you don''t want him, give him to me after he''s born. I''ll raise him. I promise, little one, your godmother will make sure you''re plump and happy."


    Emma couldn''t stand it anymore and impatiently swatted her hand away.


    Harriet knew Emma wasn''t stupid, just blinded by love and temporarily irrational.


    She sat up straight, picked arge, ripe orange from the fruit basket, and began peeling it nonchntly.


    “Emma, think carefully about what I''ve said. We''ve been friends for years; I''ve never led you astray."


    Harriet finished peeling the orange and handed a slice to Emma.


    Emma chewed on the fruit in silence, clearly contemting Harriet''s words.


    Truthfully, Harriet was right. Divorcing now would just be handing everything over to that woman, Carol.


    Although Frank currently refused to acknowledge Eden and Vanessa, they were still his biological children. If he had no other heirs, he would eventually have to recognize them.


    She had worked so hard alongside Frank all these years. Why should another woman and her illegitimate children get to reap the rewards?


    Harriet stayed with Emma at the hospital all afternoon.


    Emma''s mood visibly stabilized, and she even cooperated with the doctors for an ultrasound.


    When Frank received the ultrasound report, his hands trembled with excitement.


    "The baby isn''t even the size of a soybean yet. Save the excitement for when it''s actually born," Harriet remarked dryly.


    Frankposed himself, set the report aside, and handed her a share transfer agreement.


    "Here''s the 15% I promised you."


    Harriet merely nced at the document held out to her but didn''t take it.


    "It''s still uncertain whether Emma will carry the baby to term. I can''t ept payment just yet."


    Frank frowned instinctively. "You didn''t convince her? I thought she always listened to you."


    "I''m her agent. She listens to me about work. But when ites to matters between a husband and wife, you two need to sort it out yourselves."


    Harriet then checked her watch. “Sorry, Mr. Thompson, I have another appointment. I have to go."


    After Harriet left, Frank took the ultrasound report and returned to the hospital room.


    Inside, Emma was sitting on the bed, idly flipping through a script.


    She remained expressionless when she saw him enter.


    Frank sat down beside the bed and reached for her hand.


    "The doctor did an ultrasound today. The baby is very healthy. In another two months, we''ll be able to know if it''s a boy or a girl. Emma, would you prefer a boy or a girl?


    Emma instinctively pulled her hand away, her face cold. “I haven''t decided if I''m keeping this child yet."


    Frank''s expression changed abruptly.


    His body began to tremble


    uncontrobly. He fought to control


    himself, trying to keep his voice


    steady, Emma, what will it take for you to have our baby?"


    Emma said, “You already have a son and a daughter. You don''t need this one.”


    "I only want our child," Frank''s voice cracked.


    "Fine. Then give him all the assets under your name," Emma said sarcastically.


    "If I transfer all my assets to the


    baby''s name, you''ll have him? Is that it?" Frank grabbed Emma''s hand excitedly nodding repeatedly. Okay, I have mywyer handle it immediately."