Chapter 1151

As Nathan advanced, Michelle instinctively stepped back. She could already feel the icy pressure rolling off him.
Even though his expression remained unreadable, the chill was still sharp enough to make her scalp tingle.
Michelle felt guilty. More than that, she was panicking-Nathan had been here far earlier than she thought.
Had he overheard everything?
Michelle’s throat tightened. “I
Nathan caught the flicker of avoidance in her eyes and let out a cold, humorless laugh. “Why aren’t you talking anymore? Don’t you have anything you want to say to me?”
Michelle retreated until she hit the edge of the desk. There was nowhere left to go.
She could only ask the same thing again. “You came early, didn’t you? And everything I said to Madelyn… You heard it all, right?”
Nathan finally stopped.
His tall, lean body cast a deep shadow over her, completely swallowing her in it.
With a heavy voice, he asked, “Michelle Landon, you should be answering my question. Tell me do you have anything you want to say to me?”
The anger in his gaze was barely restrained, like a storm being forced back behind locked doors.
In that instant, Michelle understood he didn’t just hear part of it. He heard everything.
Since it was already exposed, there was no point hiding it anymore.
Besides, her pregnancy would inevitably be exposed. It was just a matter of time.
Michelle took a slow breath, forcing herself to meet his eyes.
“Nathan… I’m pregnant.”
Those words echoed loudly in Nathan’s ears.
Having heard those words from her straight, his expression turned dark in an instant.
His voice turned icy. “You did it on purpose, didn’t you? Every time I wanted to use protection, you told me you were in your safe period. You said you wouldn’t get pregnant. You lied to me!”
Michelle said meekly, “Nathan… I’m sorry. I can be honest now. You’ve probably already heard something about my family situation, whether from others or the rumors I had to get pregnant.
“Only if I’m pregnant will I get Grandpa and Mr. Lynch Senior’s
support’ll never hand over net
to me to anyone else. For I’ll do whatever it takes.”
Nathan’s hand suddenly shot out. He gripped the back of her head and dragged her face close, forcing her to look at him.
In a low, dangerous voice, he said, “So what am I, then? Tell me, Michelle… What exactly am I to you?”
Michelle’s fingertips trembled slightly, but she still answered. “Even if it’s a high- society marriage… You’re my husband.”
Nathan actually laughed. “What a politically correct answer! So the way you said you liked me… was a lie too? You were just using me, right?”
Michelle replied honestly. “Nathan, we’re both adults. I admit I used you when it came to getting pregnant. But as for what happened between us these days, it was mutual. Bach of us got what we wanted. Are you going to tell me you weren’t happy, that you didn’t enjoy it?”
Nathan’s temple visibly twitched with anger. “Michelle Landon, if I wanted that kind of pleasure there, are countless women I could choose from. It wouldn’t need to be you-a liar
Michelle’s face went pale in that instant. Was her worst fear about to happen?
She had secretly gotten pregnant, so she had to bear the consequences of that choice. And right now, she couldn’t read what Nathan would do.
Would he divorce her?
Michelle’s mind raced at lightning speed. She needed the title of Mrs. Lynch right now, and desperately so.
But if Nathan insisted on ending everything… she might not need to be scared.
After all, she wasn’t alone anymore. She was carrying a child of the Lynch family inside her, the firstborn of the entire Lynch Group business empire.
Between Nathan and the child, Michelle would choose the child.
Her lashes trembled. “Nathan, I’m really sorry. I know you’re angry. You can do whatever you want to me, but I’m definitely keeping this child!”
Nathan stared at her calm face-so steady and determined. It made his teeth grind with fury.
“Michelle, you know I don’t want a child,” he said through clenched teeth.
Michelle’s palm pressed firmly against her belly as if protecting it. “But the child already exists. Nathan… You can’t touch my baby.”
The next second, Nathan yanked her hard into his arms, locking her against his chest.
“Michelle Landon, is this how you talk to me? You lied to me, used me. So tell me, what makes you think you can be so bold?”
What was she supposed to do? Get on her knees and beg for his mercy?