Sweet Surrender: The Ceo’s Second Wife - Chapter 309

One hour and thirty minutes later.

Thelma arrived at the Blue Bell Residences accompanied by the housemaid. She was greeted by Catherine in the lobby of the building.

“Mother, thanks to God that you’re finally here!” Catherine said.

“I didn’t bring Lily and Jacob with me because they’re studying for their exams tomorrow. I don’t want to disturb them. I will tell them the good news after I go home later,” Thelma explained.

“It’s okay, Mother. You are the most important person for Caroline right now,” Catherine said.

“What is the good news is all about?” Thelma asked curiously.

“Caroline will tell you everything,” Catherine replied.

“By all means, take me upstairs!” Thelma said.

“Okay, let’s go to the elevator area,” Catherine said.

The women head to the elevator area and boarded the one that is vacant, going up to Caroline and Mike’s place.

A few minutes later. The elevator reached its destination.

The women exited the elevator and entered Caroline’s place.

Thelma saw John sitting in the living room. “John..”

“Mother… good nice to see you again!” he said with a smile.

Thelma smiled. “I’m here because Caroline has some good news for me,” she said excitedly.

John and Catherine locked eyes.

“I’m bringing mother to the master’s bedroom,” she said.

“Okay,” John said as he watched the women going to the bedroom. He was feeling sorry for his mother-in-law. She’s going to undergo another heartbreak again due to the breakdown of her daughter Caroline’s marriage.

Meanwhile…

Inside the master’s bedroom.

Thelma saw the three traveling bags in the corner, her brows knitted together instantly. She went to the bed and sat down, looking at her two daughters, she noticed the subdued expression on their faces. “What is this all about?” she asked, feeling nervous all of a sudden.

Catherine sat on the bed and rubbed her mother’s back. “Caroline will tell you something, Mother. Please don’t worry much…” she said.

Thelma stared at Caroline’s face. “What is the good news, daughter?” she asked, feeling hopeful a bit.

Caroline grabbed the chair nearby and sat on it facing her mother and sister. She cleared her throat. “Mother, I’m pregnant…” she told her the good news.

Thelma’s face brightened up instantly due to the happiness of having another grandchild, an addition to the family. “That’s awesome!” she said.

Caroline released a deep sigh. “Mother, the baby that I’m carrying in my w.o.m.b is not Mike’s child. I got i.m.p.r.e.g.n.a.t.ed by my lover during the time that I went away after my husband and I have a big quarrel,” she explained.

Thelma’s eyes widened in shock. “Whaaaat-? Is this true?” She looked at Catherine for confirmation.

“That’s true, Mother,” Catherine said.

“Oh my God! What have you done, Caroline? How can you be so careless? What will Mike think about this? Does he know already about your pregnancy?” Thelma asked, her body was trembling in shock.

Caroline nodded her head. “Yes, Mother. Mike already knew about my situation.”

Thelma was fighting the tears from spilling into her face. “And what is his decision?”

“Mother, today, my husband’s mistress came here and informed me that she is also pregnant with Mike’s baby. In short, to make the story short, Mike got his mistress pregnant and I’m also pregnant with another’s man’s baby. Our marriage was destroyed today. Therefore my husband and I decided to separate amicably and file an annulment for our marriage. We jointly agreed on our legal separation. The marriage can no longer be saved. it’s about time for Mike and I have to go our separate ways…” Caroline explained.

Thelma’s hands were shaking in disbelief. “No this can’t be!” she said. “H-how about the children? What’s going to happen to them now that you and your husband will get your marriage annulled?” she asked.

“Mother, Susan will take care of the children for me. if they will stay on their father’s side they will grow up in a secure environment and their future is bright. I’m sure that Susan will take care and love my children unconditionally. Besides, Mike will also be there to give fatherly love to my children. The only lacking is motherly love that I can no longer provide, but Susan’s love will be enough for them,” Caroline elaborated further.

“You’re selfish, Caroline!” Thelma scolded her daughter.

“I’m so sorry, Mother, for putting you in another stressful situation again. You have no idea what I have been through. Please don’t worry about me…” Caroline said.

Thelma glanced at the traveling bag in the corner. “You will come back with me to Eastwood Subdivision?” she asked.

“No, Mother. I’m going to live with the father of my child in my w.o.m.b. He is single and rich. He can provide me everything that I need,” Caroline replied. “Don’t worry, once I already settled in my new life, I will bring him to the Eastwood Subdivision so that the entire family can meet him,” she added.

Thelma’s tears fell from her eyes. “Caroline, why are you doing this to yourself? Why you’re making big mistakes after another? Why? Is Mike not enough for you?” she asked.

Caroline looked at her mother, teary-eyed. “I love Mike so much, Mother. Just that something terrible happened along the way. I can’t tell you anything yet. One day I will. I just want to go away and have peace of mind and deliver a healthy baby in this world,” she apologized.

She hugged her mother tightly. “Mother, please don’t condemn me! Please don’t hate me! I just run into bad luck and I’m just trying to survive. I hope you won’t hate me for this. I don’t want all of this to happen to me, but my destiny is cruel to me,” she broke down in tears.

Thelma and Caroline were crying in each other’s arms. Catherine was also crying. She hated her sister’s guts but pitied her at the same time for her wrong life choices.

A few minutes later.

The women stopped crying.

Thelma breathed deeply. “So…you and Mike will never reconcile again?” she asked.

Caroline nods her head. “Although I love my husband. Our marriage has already run its course. Time to move on, Mother,” she responded.

“Where is Mike right now?” Thelma asked.

“She accompanied his pregnant mistress home,” Caroline replied calmly without an ounce of pain and jealousy in her voice.

Thelma was shaking her head. “I still can’t believe that today I’m going to receive two news, one is bad and one is good. But since that is also my grandchildren inside your w.o.m.b, I will still love that child regardless of the identity of the father,” she concluded. She decided not to make any fuss because both Mike and Caroline made a fatal mistake in their marriage. The rift between the couple is now wide as the Pacific Ocean, can never be repaired anymore.

“Mother, please… don’t worry about me, okay? I’m in good hands. The father of my unborn child loves me so much. He is willing to marry me after my marriage to Mike is annulled,” she said.

Catherine cleared her throat. “Sis, you think so highly of this guy. Did you plan to get pregnant by him?” she asked with a sound of accusation in her voice.

Caroline sighed. “No. I didn’t plan all this… even the pregnancy… I told you before that Mike cheated on me first and I retaliated. And it goes downhill from there. Revenge is indeed not good. But it’s too late for me to realize that. But everything is over now. I can’t cry over spilled milk. I can only move on and so is Mike,” she said with a voice filled with regrets.

Thelma hugged her daughter tightly. She’s trying to be an open-minded person instead of stressing about this current event. Even if she will submerge herself in grief and agonized about what happened to her daughter’s marriage, she can’t change anything. The couple already decided to separate, there’s nothing she can do about it. “Since I already know everything, I will take my leave now. I want to rest my mind and heart from this stressful situation,” she said. She rose to her feet and looked at her daughter. “Take care of yourself and the baby inside your w.o.m.b,” she said. “And introduce that guy to me! Soon!” she demanded.

“I will, Mother. Thank you for your understanding,” Caroline said.

Thelma and Catherine exited the master’s bedroom.

Catherine and John decided to go home since there is no need to stay in the place any longer. The couple already decided to get their marriage annulled. Everything is over between Mike and Caroline as no amount of persuasion could persuade the couple to get back together.

They dropped Thelma and the housemaid in the Eastwood Subdivision before proceeding to their home to the Infinity Jade Tower.