Chapter 210

"Is it really your place to speak?" Rhea snapped, clearly irritated.

She was already on edge, and now the nanny had to come over and say something unnecessary.

How could she dare let the family doctor come for a check-up?

With no way to contact Walter, she was stuck here, helpless. Staying here felt like waiting for death.

No, she had to leave tonight.

The nanny had meant well, trying to comfort her, but since Rhea wasn't receptive, she stopped talking. "Mrs. Cavendish, remember to eat on time. I'll be outside if you need anything."

Rhea didn't even acknowledge her.

William had been in his study all evening, likely busy with his new project.

She waited until nightfall, then quietly opened her door and tiptoed barefoot to William's study. The door was tightly shut, and there was no light inside. It seemed William had already gone to bed.

The nanny had also gone to her room to rest. Her room was on the second floor, near the guest bathroom, far enough away that she wouldn't hear anything.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Rhea left the Cavendish estate. After walking a short distance, she flagged down a taxi.

She quickly got in and gave the driver Walter's address.

Since she didn't have her phone, she borrowed the driver's and called Walter. "Walter, he's trying to get a family doctor to do a prenatal check-up. I can't stay here any longer. I'm coming to you now."

Walter didn't want to see her at all.

Just placating her online had drained all his patience, let alone meeting her in person.

Rhea, sounding shy over the phone, said, "It's too late tonight, City Hall is closed. Let's get our marriage license first thing tomorrow morning."

Walter's expression darkened. "We'll talk about that later."

"Walter, you promised me you'd marry me. We were going to have a cute baby together. I'm only staying with someone I don't love because of you. Are you backing out now?" Rhea's voice was filled with grievance.

The days she spent with William felt like years.

It was her love for Walter that kept her going.

If Walter backed out now, what was the point of everything she had done?

Rhea was always a bit extreme.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have kidnapped Christina after failing to win Walter's heart, trying to take her place.

Now, she was once again stuck in a loop. "Have you been lying to me all along? You said you loved me, but you won't even get a marriage license with me. You're still thinking about Christina. You love her!"

Lost in her sorrow, Rhea didn't notice the cars following them. The taxi driver, engrossed in the drama, didn't notice either.

"Rhea, how could you think that?" Walter wasn't ready to burn bridges yet, so he continued to placate her.

"Of course I want to marry you, but I want more than just the present. I want our future. William's put everything into this project, but I haven't taken him down yet. Just wait a little longer, give me some more time."

His words made sense.

But Rhea didn't want to wait any longer.

If they couldn't get married, she wanted to settle for less. "Then tonight, let's be together like a married couple. Is that okay? I'm not asking for much."

As long as she could have Walter, she didn't care how long she had to wait for a marriage license.

She was willing to stay with William and pretend.

She wanted something real, not empty promises.

Walter's face grew darker.

Being with someone he didn't love was torture. "Come over first, we'll talk about everything."

"Okay." Rhea finally hung up, satisfied.

Soon, the taxi arrived at Walter's place.

Walter paid the driver, and Rhea got out, throwing herself into his arms, clinging tightly to his back, inhaling his scent deeply.

It made her feel safe.

She looked up, tears streaming down her face. "I finally see you, Walter. I missed you so much."

She stood on tiptoe, trying to kiss Walter.

Just then, Walter saw headlights approaching.

This couldn't be a coincidence.

He realized immediately that Rhea had been followed!

He quickly pushed her away.

"Walter? Do you despise me that much? You weren't like this on the phone," Rhea said, feeling even more hurt and confused.

She didn't understand why, after everything she had done, she still couldn't warm his heart. He was as cold and unfeeling as a stone.

Until the car stopped in front of them.

William stepped out, exuding an intimidating presence. "Walter, you've crossed the line one too many times."

Things were different now.

Walter wasn't afraid of William anymore.

He even smiled. "How's the new project going? I heard you invested everything into it. If it fails, the other executives won't be happy with you."

"Nicholas always said the capable should lead. If you can't take the company to new heights, step down. We're family, I don't want to be too harsh."

He wanted William to live and see him happy with Christina.

Including the child Christina was carrying.

Boy or girl, that child would call him Dad!

Rhea looked at him with deep love and admiration.

This was the man she loved, so dazzling. How could she not be infatuated?

William couldn't stand seeing someone with Christina's face looking at another man like that.

He didn't want to waste words. "This project was just a show for you. Even if it were real, do you think I'd invest everything?"

The Cavendish Corporation wasn't anywhere near bankruptcy!

Besides, after graduating, he had started his own company. Though small, it was stable and profitable every year.

One project wasn't that important to him.