After the Eight Years of Love I Gave Up
Chapter 16

Book 2 - Chapter 6

Louis suddenly laughed, his eyes full of malice.

"What about the child?"

"Are you giving him up too?"

The child?

"Yes, we do have a child."

Unconsciously, I touched the back of my hand, where there was a circular scar.

Two years ago, I was allowed to meet Edwin for the first time.

I remember it had been raining in New York for a long time, everywhere was wet and damp.

But that day, the sun came out, the sky was blue, there was a gentle breeze, just like my mood. Indescribable joy and excitement.

I arrived at the old mansion early in the morning and waited for a full three hours.

Finally, someone came to open the door.

The butler saw me, his expression not pleasant.

But I didn't care.

At that time, my heart and eyes were full of the child I was about to meet.

In the hall, I waited again for who knows how long.

Until the clock struck twelve, Louis's mother finally appeared carrying three-year-old Edwin.

Looking at his tender face, my eyes instantly reddened.

This was the child I had risked my life to give birth to.

The child who was taken away as soon as he was born.

Seeing me, Louis's mother was as sarcastic as ever.

"If it weren't for Louis speaking up, I wouldn't let a poor and unlucky woman like you see my grandson."

"Remember this well, Edwin is a child of the Wood family."

"Letting you see him once is a blessing, behave yourself and don't get any ideas, understand?"

For the child's sake, I didn't argue back, just nodded to show I understood.

Only then was Louis's mother satisfied, and she put the child down.

It was also lunchtime, and the nanny brought Edwin's meal.

I quickly took it, carefully looking towards Louis's mother.

I wanted to feed the child myself.

Louis's mother's expression changed slightly, her lips moved, but in the end, she didn't stop me.

Getting permission, I excitedly squatted down, wanting to get close to him.

But he didn't know me.

He didn't know who I was.

Seeing me approach, Edwin's mouth turned down, and he immediately started crying loudly.

I anxiously tried to comfort him, but he knocked over the food and dishes.

The spoon fell to the ground, porcelain shards flying.

Leaving a wound on my hand.

Sighing, I took out a small toy from my bag.

I had bought it for Edwin on his full month birthday.

It was bought with money I earned from part-time jobs in college, nothing to do with the Wood family.

"I bought this small toy five years ago, always wanting to give it to Edwin, but afraid your mother wouldn't approve."

"You give it to Edwin for me."

"Whether he wants it or not, it's fine if you throw it away."

As I spoke, I handed the small toy to Louis.

Louis didn't take it, his voice even hoarser.

"I don't have time for that. If you want to give it, give it yourself.

Don't forget he's your child too."

Gently placing the small toy on the coffee table, I shook my head.

"Let's forget it."

"Edwin... doesn't like me, just like you."

Louis didn't speak, just looked at me deeply.

His eyes were full of emotions I couldn't understand and didn't want to understand.

No one spoke anymore, the room fell into a long silence.

Outside the window, the prosperity continued, inside the window, the two people were silent, thinking about their own matters.

Just like the past seven years.

Despite being in an intimate relationship, each had their own thoughts.

Their own feelings.

"Alright, it's getting late, you should go. I've made my decision about breaking up."

"I don't want Edwin's custody either. Whether you never let him see me or take him abroad, it's up to you."

"Don't think about coercing or enticing me, or doing anything like imprisonment or kidnapping."

Standing up, I helped Louis straighten his messy collar.

"After being Mrs. Wood for seven years, I do have some cards up my sleeve."

"You wouldn't want to burn bridges with me."