Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 396

er 396 A Child on the Way

Chapter 396 A Child on the Way

Shannon slipped her heels off and sat down next to Henry.

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“We don’t have a maid at home. I can’t just leave

Kaleb by himself in the house,” she said, twisting her waist a little with a hint of complaint.

Henry didn’t answer right away. His eyes fell on the report in her hands. “You’re sure you’re pregnant?”

Shannon’s eyes widened at this. “You think I’d lie about this?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

Henry softened his voice when he saw her bristling like a cat.

Shannon huffed, turned her face away, and tossed the report onto his lap. “See for yourself!”

Henry’s mind was full of mixed emotions, but he forced himself to stay calm and took the report.

As he read the diagnosis, frustration showed in the crease of his brow.

Shannon was sharp enough to catch this at once.

“You don’t want this baby?” She asked.

He pressed his lips together, silent.

That silence was enough for Shannon to understand.

“Shannon, this just isn’t the right time. It’s not that I don’t care about you or the baby,” Henry said, his face full of conflict.

Shannon stared at him. Her eyes drifted over the lines that had already etched themselves across his face.

Her hand went protectively to her stomach.

After a long pause, she lowered her head, her voice small and tired. “I understand.”

Henry was about to speak, but she continued, her voice breaking. “But we’re not young anymore. I’m nervous, yes—but I’m also happy. If we end this pregnancy, I don’t know if we’ll ever have another chance.”

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Chapter 396 A Child on the Way

She lifted her gaze, her eyes brimming with tears.

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Henry had been firm just moments ago, but her tears made him falter. The sight of Shannon’s face so close, streaked with sorrow, pulled at his chest. His heart clenched.

He hurried forward and wrapped her in his arms. “We can talk this through. Don’t cry. You’re carrying a baby now. You can’t let yourself get too upset.”

“Dad, Mom–the news online is already leaning in our favor,” Nadine said, stepping in. “The one who should be careful is Tess, not us. And Mom couldn’t be seen in public right now. It’s the perfect time for her to rest and take care of the baby. Why throw away a little brother or sister?”

Henry’s resolve wavered.

Shannon gripped his arm tightly, her fear plain.

“Henry, you’ve always wanted another child. And Kaleb wants someone to grow up with.”

Her words, and Nadine’s steady voice in his ear, made him hesitate.

It was true. From the start, Henry and Shannon hadn’t intended to include Nadine with their plan to skip town. In their city, the tradition was that a family wasn’t really complete until it had two children. He just hadn’t expected the second one to come at such a difficult time.

“Daddy, I want a baby brother or sister too!” Kaleb chimed in.

The boy was encouraged by Shannon’s glance. He rushed forward, clinging to Henry’s hand and tugging it playfully, his little voice sweet and pleading.

When his favorite son joined in, he could only sigh in defeat. “Since you want this, we’ll keep this baby.”

The moment those words left his mouth, Shannon’s gloomy face lit

up

with joy.

“Henry, I knew you cared about me the most!”

She nestled into his arms, then lifted his hand and placed it on her belly. “I didn’t expect it to happen so fast. Maybe this is a sign from above.”

Henry’s interest was caught. He gently stroked her still–flat stomach. “How so?”

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