Chapter 177

The sparks of pure hatred flickering behind Zavian’s eyes in that moment sent an involuntary shiver down Emmeline’s spine.

She had never seen him look so utterly devoid of any warmth or humanity before. It was as if reliving this betrayal from his past had reawakened the heartless, soulless monster he used to be, leaving her to wonder if the caring man she knew was just a facade after all.

Emmeline began gently rubbing the tense muscles of Zavian’s neck with her right hand. The look of relaxation slowly spreading across his chiseled features urged her to continue the soothing motions.

“Didn’t Yuna have some kind of medical justification for terminating the pregnancy?” she asked carefully. “Like if carrying the baby to term would have threatened her life or health?”

Zavian shook his head, his expression hardening once more. “I went to her doctor myself after finding out. She told me straight out that the fetus was perfectly healthy and posed no risk to Yuna’s