Chapter 16
I didn’t hear from any of the three again–until about two weeks later. When I arrived home from work, I found Lucy and Jeffrey huddled like lost souls outside my door. As soon as they saw me, they smiled shamelessly and followed me inside.
“It’s been a while since the divorce. Is it over yet?” I showed them no kindness, feeling only
irritation.
Jeffrey took a deep breath, finally speaking. “I’m here to apologize, Rebecca. I misjudged you. Sylvia led me astray, but my heart has always been with you. Let’s remarry, please?”
Lucy nodded eagerly. “Yes, Rebecca, you and Jeffrey have a deep bond, and I’m sure you feel the same. Getting back together is the best outcome.”
“After all that’s happened, your love will be stronger than ever. I’ll even treat you like my own daughter.”
I gave a cold laugh. “Oh? Not afraid anymore that I might cause the Davis family to end without an heir?”
Jeffrey’s face fell at my remark. “I’ve had some tests done. I know now you did everything for me. I understand you want to be a mother, so the Davis family won’t end. Once we’re remarried, you can start IVF. I’ve already arranged for a relative to donate.”
“That way, the child will still be part of the Davis family. Your child.”
I shook my head. “There’s no need. You and Sylvia should start a family and raise her child together. If one isn’t enough, I’m sure she’d be willing to give you a few more. That would even save the money for IVF.”
