Chapter 49 Megan Becomes Afraid
Upon hearing Brooklyn's casual utterance of "just slept together," a surge of rage swept over Megan, causing her teeth to grind together audibly.
"Brooklyn, you truly have no shame!" she spat out. "You're late to the game, and yet you still dare to seek out Sebastian. You're a disgrace!"
In stark contrast to Megan's fury, Brooklyn maintained an impressive level of composure. A hint of a mocking smile played on her lips as she casually inquired, "Late? Ms. Turner, what time is it?"
A slow, triumphant smile began to spread across Megan's face. Her delicate fingers tenderly caressed her abdomen before she let out a cold chuckle. "Do you need me to spell it out for you? I'm carrying Sebastian's child. Soon, I'll be taking your place..."
Her words trailed off into a fit of laughter. "I see now. Brooklyn, you're worried because you saw that I'm pregnant, aren't you? Are you scared that Sebastian will cast you aside, so you're doing everything in your power to seduce him? Brooklyn, you are truly conniving!"
Brooklyn's gaze slowly lowered, settling on Megan's stomach. Faced with Megan's taunting words, she couldn't help but laugh.
Did Megan truly believe that carrying a child would secure her a place in the Kingsley family? That simply being pregnant would make her Sebastian's wife? Knowing Sebastian, if Megan attempted to use the child as leverage, her fate would likely be one of not only losing Sebastian but also any claim to the Kingsley fortune.
Brooklyn stood, hands tucked into the pockets of her jacket. Her white coat contrasted sharply with Megan's vibrant attire. "Megan, why are you pushing so hard? If you're so certain you can win Sebastian over, why bother causing trouble for me? Your words, they just prove that you're feeling guilty and unsettled."
Megan's fists clenched tightly. Brooklyn was right. The sight of Brooklyn and Sebastian together outside the Royal Club had stirred a sense of unease within her. And when Brooklyn returned to the villa, that unease had only grown. If Brooklyn gained the upper hand, Megan would be completely defeated.
Moreover, Sebastian had been distant towards Megan in recent days. He showed no additional concern for her, despite her pregnancy.
If it weren't for...
Megan's smile returned. She casually draped her arm around herself and tilted her head provocatively. "Brooklyn, you really think highly of yourself! I came to find you just to remind you that before Sebastian kicks you out, you'd better find yourself a place to live. Otherwise, you might end up sleeping on the streets!"
Brooklyn had no desire to waste any more time with Megan. She began to walk away, her slender legs carrying her past Megan. But just as she was about to pass her, Megan spoke again. "Brooklyn, do you know what this is?"
Brooklyn, reminded of her presence, turned to see what Megan was holding up. It was a gemstone bracelet, its flawless emerald stone glinting on Megan's fair wrist. It was clearly a high-quality piece. But why did it look so familiar?
Megan waved her wrist, a smug smile on her face. "Recognize this? It's the valuable gemstone bracelet worn by your mother-in-law, Mrs. Jennifer, who also happens to be Sebastian's biological mother. As soon as news of my pregnancy broke, your mother-in-law found out. She not only invited me to Kingsley Villa, but she also gifted me this bracelet."
She emphasized the words "your mother-in-law," adding a layer of irony to her words.
Brooklyn stared at the bracelet, a sense of discomfort clouding her vision.
Megan smirked, her smugness palpable. "Perhaps Sebastian hasn't yet realized the significance of this child to the Kingsley family. But it doesn't matter, as long as Uncle Brian and Auntie Jennifer understand the importance of this child's existence. Brooklyn, it's the greatest betrayal to the Kingsley family to not be able to bear children! How could a prestigious family like the Kingsleys accept a woman who can't bear children as Sebastian's wife?"
Brooklyn's grip tightened subtly around her hand. An overwhelming urge to mar Megan's perfect face surged within her, but she knew violence was not the answer.
Megan's words had an uncanny ability to instill fear in her. Why was that?
In response, Brooklyn mustered a faint smile and spoke, "Well then, congratulations to you. However, allow me to remind you, not all pregnancies are smooth sailing. Some, unfortunately, end in miscarriages when least expected. I suggest you tread carefully, you wouldn't want to lose your precious life."
Megan, clad in her towering high heels, took a half step forward. She locked eyes with Brooklyn, her finely manicured nails tapping against Brooklyn's collar. Upon noticing the ID photo hanging below Brooklyn's collar, Megan's gaze hardened. The photo showcased Brooklyn's delicate features and striking beauty, which only fueled Megan's internal rage. 'You're nothing but a cunning vixen!' she seethed inwardly.
Regaining her composure, Megan spoke in a slow, deliberate manner, "Don't you dare mock me! I assure you, I will take excellent care of myself! And I'll be a regular visitor at the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Aucester Hospital. Given that you work here, do you think Auntie Jennifer would mind if I requested you to look after me more?"
Her crystal nails pinched one corner of the name badge as she glared at the photo and name on it.
Brooklyn's delicate eyebrows twitched in response. "When you develop heart disease, then you can come asking me for care!" she retorted.
Without giving Megan a chance to continue her tirade, Brooklyn made her way towards the inpatient department. Megan trailed behind her, the sharp click of her high heels echoing ominously on the ground. "Brooklyn, if you dare to seduce Sebastian again, I will make sure Auntie Jennifer sends you away immediately!" she threatened.
Brooklyn's patience had reached its limit. She spun around to face Megan, a cold sneer playing on her lips. "Megan, are you foolish? You want my mother-in-law to send me away? Ha, ha, consider what would happen if the media discovered you're someone's mistress. Although Sebastian and I being married isn't public knowledge, who knows what might happen if I'm not in a good mood one day..."
"Brooklyn! Don't be disgusting!" Megan's voice wavered with fear.
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