Camilla giggled and said, "Honestly, I think that's the best decision too. But Dominic, don't you think Nyla might resent you for it? Her mom passed away so early—right now, you're all she has left."

Dominic's voice turned cold. "Her mother's been gone for years. To be honest, I barely feel anything about it anymore. Sure, Nyla's my biological daughter, but if I'm being blunt, I never felt much for her emotionally.

"Now that you're carrying my heir—and it's confirmed to be a boy—once he's born, you and our son will be the most cherished members of the Goth family."

Both of them wore blissful smiles, completely lost in their fantasy of a perfect future.

Suddenly, two guards rushed into the garden, completely out of breath.

"Mr. and Mrs. Goth, Ms. Goth 's back!"

Dominic frowned with displeasure. "Back already? That was quick. Don't tell me she failed?"

His tone turned vicious as he clenched his jaw. "If she screwed up, I'll make sure she pays. I won't let that ungrateful br