Forget about the engagement.
Zoe was already prepared for the day Elliot would break up with her and make her leave the Foster
house.
Even if he could not give her his love, he would still give her a hefty reward.
It would not be a total loss for her as long as she got that money.
When the black Rolls-Roice pulled up in front of the entrance, Rosalie exclaimed to Zoe,” Elliot’s back! I’ll
make him give you an explanation right away!”
Zoe stayed seated on the couch and did not get up.
Her heart was completely shattered!
How could Elliot tell her that he was still in love with Avery Tate on the day of their engagement?
Not only did he not love Zoe, he also did not respect her at all.
All of this was still based on the premise that she was Shea’s doctor and had operated on her twice.
Without any of that, Elliot might not even give her another look.
Elliot got out of the car and walked into the living room.
“Mother,” he greeted when he saw Rosalie.
“Are you okay, Elliot?” Rosalie asked as he held her son’s arm and looked him up and down.
“I’m fine,” Elliot responded as he walked into the house with his mother.
Then, his gaze landed on Zoe’s cold face.
“I’ll let you talk alone!” Rosalie said. “Remember, Elliot, we Zoe no matter what. You need to give her an
explanation.”
Elliot nodded.
Soon after, he was left alone in the living room with Zoe.
“I’m sorry, Zoe,” he said as he stood by the coffee table and informed her of his decision. “I can’t force
myself to be with you.”
“I see,” Zoe responded blandly.
“I’ll pay you for treating Shea’s illness. If you don’t accept…”
Elliot was resolute.
He did not have to finish his sentence for Zoe to understand his meaning.
“I accept. I’ll take however much you give me,” Zoe said with a smile. “It’s all my fault. I was in over my
head and barking up the wrong tree. I’m not good enough for you. I’ll just take the money and go.”
“Don’t put yourself down, Zoe. You will meet someone who will treasure you. Unfortunately, I can’t be
that man.”
“I know,” Zoe said, then gulped and stood up. “I’ll move out right away.”
“It’s alright.” Elliot felt a pang of pity when he saw her protruding belly. “Since you’re carrying my child,
you should stay here for now. We’ll decide on what to do after the baby is
born.”
Zoe glanced down at her baby bump, then smiled sarcastically and said, “Thank you.”
Then, she turned and hurried to her room.
Rosalie walked back into the living room with a face filled with disappointment.
“How could you be so cruel to Zoe, Elliot? What happened to make you suddenly change your mind?”
Elliot helped his mother to the couch, then said, “I’ll find a better doctor to help Shea. You don ‘t have to
worry about anything else.”
“Have you found someone even better than Zoe?”
Elliot nodded and said, “I will.”
“Okay… Thank you for taking care of Shea all these years, Elliot! Since you have no feelings for Zoe, I
won’t force you. However, the doctors said that the child she’s carrying is very healthy. We should keep
it,” Rosalie said.
A wave of gloom washed over Elliot’s face.
If it were not out of consideration for Zoe’s weak body being unsuitable to get an abortion, he would
never had agreed to keep the baby.
Other than that crucial point, he also did not love Zoe, and would not be able to bring himself to love their
child.
This child’s birth would be a guaranteed tragedy.
Elliot’s phone rang suddenly and snapped him back to reality.
He picked up his phone and answered the call.
“We’ve found information on Eric Santos, sir!” said the person on the other end of the line.
A spark flickered in Elliot’s eyes. He shot to his feet and hurried out the door.
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