Henley's eyes locked onto Raegan's reddening face, her breaths becoming faint.

He felt a horrifying rush as Raegan's life seemed to slip away under his grip.

When his gaze met Raegan's misty eyes, he saw nothing but fear.

Those eyes that had once smiled, cared, and thanked him now reflected nothing but deep fear.

As he leaned in, her familiar scent filled his nostrils.

Abruptly, as though jolted, Henley released her.

Raegan had narrowly escaped death. She slumped in the seat, gasping for air like a fish out of water.

Henley, momentarily lucid, looked down at Raegan and murmured, "Raegan, you've disappointed me. Your mistake... I won't let this child survive."

He had once thought that if she chose to be with him, the baby in her belly could be left to others after Raegan gave birth to it.

But now, resentment filled his heart. This child could not be allowed to live.

Raegan stared at him, incredulous. He had coldly decreed the fate of her child.

She protested desperately, “Are you insane? This is my child. You have no right!"

"I do have the right because I love you," Henley declared emotionlessly. “Every decision I make is for our best interests."

Raegan's eyes widened in terror. Henley was a madman! Truly deranged!

Protectively, she held her abdomen, firmly stating, “Henley, you can't harm my child. The child stays with me."

Henley replied in a chilling tone, “You'll agree. I don't want you to remember it, and I'll ensure you forget."

Raegan's complexion turned ghostly. She feared he might actually follow through. No way! She couldn't let him take her!

As Henley restarted the car, Raegan suddenly clutched her stomach, crying out in pain, “Ah! My stomach! Stop the car!"

Henley glanced at her, assessing the sincerity of her plea.

“Henley, it hurts... Am I dying?" Raegan contorted with pain on the seat.