After seven years of secret marriage and three months of pregnancy, Josephine Marchand found out that her husband and his ex-girlfriend had officially announced their relationship.

“Dad, I agree to leave my husband and my son. I will leave Roderick Girault and come home to take over the company.”

“Josephine, it's good to think about it. Roderick is seven years older than you. During your marriage, he is still coupled up with that first love of his and is by no means a good match for you. You should deal with the divorce and household registration as soon as possible. I will wait for you to come back.”

“Okay.”

Just after hanging up the phone, the hot search that popped up on the cell phone attracted Josephine's attention again.

#Roderick Girault ft Katie Lawson

#OMG! They have a child.

A well-known entertainment reporter posted a video: [Announcing a relationship only after giving birth to a child, is it true love or is it borrowing a child to get to the top?]

In the video, Roderick was full of smiles. His hands carefully held the newborn child. And he lowered his head and kissed again and again.

Katie leaned on him and smiled with her hands covering her mouth. They were just like a happy family of three.

Roderick reposted the Instagram post with the caption: 

[Yes, we have a child. I love him and I love his mom even more, @Katie_].

In just a few seconds, Roderick's agency, fan club and friends in his circle sent their blessings.

Everyone knew that Roderick was going to officially announce his relationship and the birth of his child with Katie. But only she and her manager were still in the dark. 

Josephine gave a self-deprecating smile and threw the pregnancy test results into the trash can. No wonder Roderick who had always been inseparable from her, unprecedentedly supported her to stop her work and go into the mountains for purification this time. 

If she hadn't found out that she was pregnant and ended her cultivation early, she was afraid that she wouldn't have seen this ridiculous scene.

Her seven years of misery were harrowing and unbearable. Fortunately, she had come to her senses and decided to let go of Roderick.

“Mr. Girault, the official announcement is so popular and has become a trending topic. What if Mrs. Girault knows about it?” The worried voice of the little assistant sounded.

“Don't worry, she won't know.” 

Roderick's tone was without ripples, “There is no signal in the deep mountains and old forests. When she comes back after staying for a full month, the news will have long passed.”

“When Mrs. Girault comes back? This matter will definitely not be concealed. Will she be angry at that time?”

“It’s already done. Whether she accepts it or not, it can't change the reality. If she gets angry, the worst that can happen is divorce.”

A sentence that pierced Josephine's heart. Katie was Roderick's first love. It was because of her that Roderick chose to become an actor.

When Roderick's career was booming, he jumped to the top of the stream. But Katie fell to the bottom of the black news. Nine months ago, Roderick saved Katie from a humiliating situation at a dinner table.  

After learning that she was pregnant and had been dumped by her boyfriend, Roderick immediately spent a huge amount of money to cancel her contract and signed her into his own company.

He gave her resources and accompanied her to speculate on CP. And even when she gave the word, he was able to leave the awards ceremony just to accompany her for her maternity check-up.

For the sake of Katie, Roderick abandoned Josephine countless times. He would leave her behind on dates, during business trips and even when she was sick.  

Even on important occasions like their wedding anniversary, a single call from Katie would make him abandon Josephine and rush to her side.  

Josephine had always believed that Roderick was simply pitying Katie, which was why he couldn’t help but care for her. It wasn't until the paparazzi came to her with photos of their affair that Josephine realized how naive she had been.  

Upon hearing the word ‘divorce’, Katie's eyes lit up. “Roderick, it's a good thing you're here. Otherwise, I really can't hold on. If Josephine misunderstands, I'm willing to take my child and leave. We will never cause you any trouble.”

She bit her lip slightly. Her trembling voice revealed helplessness and vulnerability. Roderick's heart softened. He gently wiped away her tears.

“Don't cry, Katie. I won't leave you and your child behind. If Josephine can't accept it, I'll divorce her.”

Having said that, Roderick firmly believed in his heart that even if Josephine knew about this matter, she would not leave him.

Katie said coquettishly, “Don't talk nonsense about divorce. Josephine will be so sad if she hears it.”

Josephine smiled and lowered her eyes to hide the mockery in her gaze. Whether she was sad or upset, it didn't matter. Anyway, everything was about to end.

When it became quiet outside, Josephine opened the door of the office and prepared to leave. She met Katie who was walking with a cup of coffee in her hand.

Katie instantly freezes in place. “Josephine, why are you in Roderick's office?”

Seeing Josephine holding her cell phone with a hard look on her face, Katie laughed.

“Oh, you didn't see the hot search and run back overnight, right? I'm really sorry that you came back late. Now everyone knows that Roderick is the father of my child.”

Josephine coldly looked at her. “Roderick and I are not divorced yet. If I post our marriage certificate, will you still be able to laugh?”

Katie didn't care at all. “If you're not afraid of ruining Roderick, just go ahead and post it. With him as the top star, falling with me, I won't be at a loss”

Josephine didn't expect that someone could really be shameless to this extent. Katie thought that she had pinched Josephine's weakness and became more and more arrogant.

“How long do you think you can get this marriage certificate? Roderick has already said a long time ago he wants to divorce you and marry me. He also wants to give me a grand wedding to announce our relationship and the child's status to everyone.”

Josephine was stunned for two seconds. She couldn’t believe Roderick actually took the initiative to propose a wedding with Katie.

Over the past seven years, she had mentioned wanting to have a wedding several times, but Roderick had always found excuses to refuse. If she had known about this before today, she would have been heartbroken. But at this time, she didn’t care anymore.  

“Whether to divorce or not isn’t something Roderick can decide on his own. Get out of the way!”

Katie reached out to stop her. “You know what, Josephine Marchand? I hate this condescending look of yours the most.”

After saying that, she raised her hand and poured the coffee on her head. She then heavily shatters the cup. Hearing footsteps approaching, she let out a scream and collapsed to the ground.  

“Josephine, I'm sorry. I know the hot search thing made you unhappy. If this can make you feel happy, I have no complaints.”

Without waiting for Josephine to speak, Roderick had already walked over with his assistant.

“Katie, are you alright?”

The corners of Katie's eyes were red. Her teardrops slid down her cheeks. 

“Roderick, Josephine found out about our official announcement of our relationship and having a child and she was so angry she couldn't help but act out. Please don't blame her.”

Roderick painfully helped her up and glared fiercely at Josephine. “Josephine, you've gone too far! Katie hasn’t even finished her postpartum period yet. How could you treat her like this?”

“Why? Are you worried about your child’s mother?”

Roderick frowned slightly. “Don't talk nonsense! Katie and I are innocent. I’ve already said it’s just a publicity stunt. Why are you still being so petty about it?”

Josephine sneered in her heart, ‘Am I fussing about it, or does he have ulterior motives?’

Roderick of the past never played these publicity stunts. He said he was a family man and wanted to give her enough sense of security. Nowadays, he had actually forgotten all about it.

“Roderick, if I say that I'm also pregnant, which one do you choose, our child or Katie's child?”

Roderick sighed. “Josephine, stop it! You haven't gotten pregnant for so many years, why bother making such a joke?”

Josephine stares straight into his eyes. “I'm serious.”

“Josephine, be reasonable, okay?”

Roderick clearly didn't say anything, but Josephine already knew his choice. She turned and left.

She coldly said, “Roderick, there is only one chance. Don't regret it.”

The assistant was a bit puzzled. “Mr. Girault, what does Mrs. Girault mean? She doesn't want to divorce you, right?”

Roderick waved his hand. “No, she's just angry for a while, I'll give her a gift to comfort her later.”

Josephine returned home and carefully collected everything related to Roderick. All the worthless things were thrown into the trash.

She sorted out the valuable things and prepared to send them to a familiar store for recycling. Since she had decided to let go, there was no need to drag things out.

When she carried a bag of things to recycle, she actually accidentally bumped into Roderick accompanying Katie to shop at the bridal store. Roderick was holding a baby and gazing tenderly at Katie, who was arranging her veil.

“Baby, look. Mom is so pretty.”

Katie's eyes sparkled with shyness. “Roderick, the baby isn't even a month old yet. How would she know if it's pretty or not? You're teasing me again!”

Roderick handed the baby to his assistant and turned around to hug Katie's waist with both hands.

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his tone doting, “In my eyes, you will always be the prettiest.”

The clerk couldn't help but snicker, “Ms. Lawson, you are so lucky! Handsome and sweet men like Mr. Girault don't come along very often.”

“No, it's me who's really lucky.” 

Roderick smiled more and more brightly. “It's my good fortune to be able to marry Katie. With her and the baby, I have no regrets in my life.”

Josephine's gaze fell on the two of them. They no longer bothered to hide their affection, busy flaunting their happiness everywhere. At this moment, she, the legitimate wife, looked like a peeping clown.

“Josephine?”

Seeing Josephine standing outside the floor-to-ceiling window, Roderick hurriedly let go of Katie. He walked out quickly.

“I saw the pregnancy test report. I'm sorry, I didn't think you were really pregnant. Why did you come out alone and didn't call me to accompany you?”

Katie's face was expressionless. A clerk knew it.

“Sorry if I dare to disturb Mr. Girault now. It seems that you should go back immediately. Ms. Lawson is still waiting for you to choose your wedding dress.” 

Roderick's eyebrows raised when he heard the clerk's words. He hurriedly explained to Josephine, ‘Sorry, Josephine, the clerk said something rude just now. Please don't take what she just said to heart.”

“What about choosing a wedding dress? What about hugging and kissing the forehead? Was that also the clerk pulling you around to do something messy?”

Roderick was a bit angry. “I've said it's just hype. I'm innocent with Katie. So, don't be rude and jealous.”

“You're a manager, it doesn't matter whether you have this title or not, but Katie can not. It's already miserable for her to be pregnant and abandoned by a scumbag. Why are you still bothering her about these things?”

“Roderick, the baby is peeing.”

Hearing Katie calling out to him, Roderick lost his desire to continue the conversation. He glanced at the shopping bag in Josephine's hand.

“What's this?”

Josephine Marchand's hand carrying the bag tightened. “Nothing, just some random stuff.”

Roderick didn’t seem to care. “As long as you like it, you can just swipe my card.”

Josephine breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a little disappointed. Roderick had already forgotten that all these things were gifts he had once given her.

Roderick thought for a moment and then reminded her, “Next time you buy something, remember to call me. You’re pregnant now. It’s not safe for you to be out alone.”

After saying that, he returned to the bridal store and skillfully changed the baby's diaper. Looking at his busy back, the corner of Josephine's lips curled into a cold smile.

It turned out that even if he knew she was pregnant, Roderick would still choose to leave her behind to take care of someone else. Obviously, over the years, the person who was most looking forward to the arrival of this child was him. 

He had once said that he would be good to her and the child for the rest of his life. The oath was still there, but people's hearts had changed.

Now, he had long forgotten the words he had spoken. His whole heart had shifted to someone else.  

Josephine did not hesitate to sell all the gifts. She gently stroked her belly and said, “Baby, we don't want Daddy anymore. Mommy will take you home.”