She was rendered speechless, unable to refute.

His next words only fueled her anger further. "This serves as evidence so that you won't get to deny it later!"

"What... What kind of person do you think I am?" she retorted angrily.

"Aren't you only having dinner with me now because you don't want to pay compensation for the accident?" he accused.

"I... I never said I wouldn't pay! I just hope you can be more reasonable with the compensation amount," Lisa nervously argued.

"So, you'll take responsibility, right?"

"Of course!" she replied firmly.

"Then will you take responsibility for me as well?" he asked with an intense stare.

The gaze felt like it lasted an eternity.

Lisa felt like she had fallen for Terry's verbal trap. She forced a dry laugh and quickly lowered her head, continuing to eat her food.

A flicker of disappointment flashed in Terry's eyes. Was she still unwilling to be with him? Despite carrying his baby, she continued to resist him.

And he still bore the burden