She knew better than anyone that when Percy Stanton investigated her pregnancy in such a deliberate and detailed manner behind her back, it represented something.
It represented his objection towards her.
Behind the objection, there might even be dislike...
Isabel Smith was not a fool. She finally realized dazedly why Percy had been so awkward and moody not long ago. It turned out he knew about her pregnancy.
Isabel suddenly felt as if she had lost all her strength, suddenly collapsing onto the cold ground and crying like a child.
...
"Knock, knock, knock..."
The knocking sound brought Percy back to his senses. He opened his mouth to speak, only to find that his throat was sore from smoking all night, making it difficult to speak.