Falling For My Billionaire Savior - Chapter 55: Chapter 55

Given the kind of relationship Mason and I had, the child really had no place in the world.
I placed a hand gently on my stomach. It was still flat, but I could already feel something there—a faint stirring of life deep inside me. He would carry on my bloodline. He would bear my last name.
At that moment, something inside me sparked. Mason might not want him, but I did. I'd made my decision. I was going to keep this child, and I would raise him on my own.
But no matter what I wanted, Mason had to be told. He was such a smart man—there was no way I could keep something like this a secret.
I had better confess everything to him. When it came to dealing with people like Mason, honesty was always better than clever tricks. Any attempt at deception would only backfire.
I surely couldn't focus on work after something like this happened. I picked up the phone and called Mason. "I need to take a few days off. Could you send Xander over?"
"Why?" His tone was cool.
I stammered, "Because... well... something unexpected happened. I don't think I'm in the right condition to work anymore."
I stumbled over the words, my excuse vague. But my tone left no room for negotiation. Even over the phone, I could feel he wasn't pleased.
"Don't beat about the bush. What happened," he snapped.
I took a deep breath and blurted it out, "I'm pregnant. I've decided to keep the baby."
"Excuse me? Say that again," Mason said. His voice was calm—way too calm, which only made it scarier. I could tell he was enraged.
He always seemed composed, but in reality, he was domineering to the core. Every time I did something that went against his will, he would get angry. Besides, this was no small matter.
Anyway, it was not like I could run from it now. One way or another, I had to face his wrath. Strangely, the thought made me feel a little braver.
I said, "I didn't do it on purpose. I honestly thought I couldn't have children, so I didn't take the pill last time."
"I'll be home soon. Wait for me," he said and hung up.
After that, I paced back and forth in the room, unable to sit still. It felt like waiting for a verdict, like I was the defendant and Mason the executioner.
Soon, I heard the door open downstairs, followed by Mason's voice. "Where's Katherine?"
"In her room, sir," Nadia answered.
My heart clenched upon hearing that tone. His tone was icier than ever. I knew he was really angry this time.
What should I do?
My heart was pounding violently. Sure, I sounded firm and resolved on the phone, but that didn't mean I wasn't terrified.
The door burst open with a loud bang, and Mason stormed in. Without a word, he grabbed my jaw and effortlessly lifted me off the floor, pinning me against the wall.
He said through gritted teeth, "If you ever have a bit of sense, don't test my patience. Come with me to the hospital now. Otherwise, I'll shove the pill down your throat myself."
His eyes were icy, filled with a chilling threat that made me shiver.
I was really scared, but somehow, I found the strength to speak, "I won't kill him. He's my angel."
He sneered, "That angel will send you straight to God."
"Then kill me. I'd rather die with my baby than live without him," I replied firmly.
"I closed my eyes, bracing myself for whatever came next.
""I won't blame you. I've already written a will. It's on the nightstand. Even if you send me to God, you won't get in trouble for it."""
I waited for his hands to tighten around my throat and waited for everything to end. But in the end, nothing happened.
I opened my eyes slowly and stared blankly at him. Mason was still holding me the same way, his hand on my jaw, my body pinned against the wall. But the fury in his eyes had faded.
Now, he just stared at me with his calculating eyes, like he was trying to figure out if I was faking all this.