In the Years That Followed, There Was No Trace of You in My Life

Josephine returned home and carefully collected everything related to Roderick. All the worthless things were thrown into the trash.

She sorted out the valuable things and prepared to send them to a familiar store for recycling. Since she had decided to let go, there was no need to drag things out.

When she carried a bag of things to recycle, she actually accidentally bumped into Roderick accompanying Katie to shop at the bridal store. Roderick was holding a baby and gazing tenderly at Katie, who was arranging her veil.

“Baby, look. Mom is so pretty.”

Katie's eyes sparkled with shyness. “Roderick, the baby isn't even a month old yet. How would she know if it's pretty or not? You're teasing me again!”

Roderick handed the baby to his assistant and turned around to hug Katie's waist with both hands.

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his tone doting, “In my eyes, you will always be the prettiest.”

The clerk couldn't help but snicker, “Ms. Lawson, you are so lucky! Handsome and sweet men like Mr. Girault don't come along very often.”

“No, it's me who's really lucky.” 

Roderick smiled more and more brightly. “It's my good fortune to be able to marry Katie. With her and the baby, I have no regrets in my life.”

Josephine's gaze fell on the two of them. They no longer bothered to hide their affection, busy flaunting their happiness everywhere. At this moment, she, the legitimate wife, looked like a peeping clown.

“Josephine?”

Seeing Josephine standing outside the floor-to-ceiling window, Roderick hurriedly let go of Katie. He walked out quickly.

“I saw the pregnancy test report. I'm sorry, I didn't think you were really pregnant. Why did you come out alone and didn't call me to accompany you?”

Katie's face was expressionless. A clerk knew it.

“Sorry if I dare to disturb Mr. Girault now. It seems that you should go back immediately. Ms. Lawson is still waiting for you to choose your wedding dress.” 

Roderick's eyebrows raised when he heard the clerk's words. He hurriedly explained to Josephine, ‘Sorry, Josephine, the clerk said something rude just now. Please don't take what she just said to heart.”

“What about choosing a wedding dress? What about hugging and kissing the forehead? Was that also the clerk pulling you around to do something messy?”

Roderick was a bit angry. “I've said it's just hype. I'm innocent with Katie. So, don't be rude and jealous.”

“You're a manager, it doesn't matter whether you have this title or not, but Katie can not. It's already miserable for her to be pregnant and abandoned by a scumbag. Why are you still bothering her about these things?”

“Roderick, the baby is peeing.”

Hearing Katie calling out to him, Roderick lost his desire to continue the conversation. He glanced at the shopping bag in Josephine's hand.

“What's this?”

Josephine Marchand's hand carrying the bag tightened. “Nothing, just some random stuff.”

Roderick didn’t seem to care. “As long as you like it, you can just swipe my card.”

Josephine breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a little disappointed. Roderick had already forgotten that all these things were gifts he had once given her.

Roderick thought for a moment and then reminded her, “Next time you buy something, remember to call me. You’re pregnant now. It’s not safe for you to be out alone.”

After saying that, he returned to the bridal store and skillfully changed the baby's diaper. Looking at his busy back, the corner of Josephine's lips curled into a cold smile.

It turned out that even if he knew she was pregnant, Roderick would still choose to leave her behind to take care of someone else. Obviously, over the years, the person who was most looking forward to the arrival of this child was him. 

He had once said that he would be good to her and the child for the rest of his life. The oath was still there, but people's hearts had changed.

Now, he had long forgotten the words he had spoken. His whole heart had shifted to someone else.  

Josephine did not hesitate to sell all the gifts. She gently stroked her belly and said, “Baby, we don't want Daddy anymore. Mommy will take you home.”