My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1405

Joe's gaze slowly fell on the blood test report in Skylar's hand. It was hard to imagine that a child—one that shared both their blood—was growing inside her.

Skylar stood up and said, "Let's talk about this when we're home."

The child belonged to both of them, and they had to discuss it properly. Besides, the time left for them was running short.

On the way home, they sat together in the backseat while Lucas took them home. Skylar looked out the window at the passing scenery, silent and contemplative, barely glancing in Joe's direction.

But Joe held her hand firmly the entire ride. Their feelings were complicated and overwhelming.

At first glance, it seemed they were waiting until they were ready to decide. But in reality, only one choice was available to them. No one could understand the pain and inner conflict they were both experiencing at this moment.

Finally, they arrived at their new home.

Skylar went to pour two glasses of water. They both sat down.

Taking a sip, Skylar found the water perfectly warm. Joe took a few sips, too, breaking the silence before she could.

"I'll handle the arrangements with the hospital. You don't need to worry about it. I'll make sure you won't feel any pain. Since we can have children after five years, let's wait another five years. Honestly, I'm enjoying having this time with you. I don't want anything coming between us right now—not even our child."

Hearing this, Skylar looked up, her eyes red. "I thought about it the whole way here, trying to find a way to keep this child. But… I know we can't."

Whether it was her or Joe, their lives felt borrowed, a second chance paid for by a price too high to recount.

"Don't think too much about it. In five years, this child will come back to us. It's my fault. If I hadn't been in that car accident three years ago, maybe we'd have a child already." Joe placed all the blame on himself, his voice heavy with regret.

She tossed and turned, unable to settle.

Edgar usually slept in the next room. Standing outside, he could hear Gloria tossing and turning. He couldn't help but sigh to himself.

No one could have anticipated that life would pay for such a cruel joke on Skylar and Joe.

It truly broke Gloria's heart. She had been looking forward to having a great-grandchild for so long, and now that she finally had one, Skylar couldn't keep it.

Joe and Skylar were both heartbroken, but Gloria felt their pain even more acutely—perhaps even more than they did.

"Edgar, stop standing out there sighing and go to bed," Gloria suddenly said from inside the room.