Unexpected Encounter with my Boss (Vincent and Tiffany) novel Chapter 187

Brianna couldn't stomach drinking the milk right now, so she said, "Just put it down first. I'll drink it later, okay?"

Frowning, William said, "You need to drink it when it's warm. Come on. Don't you want what's best for our baby?"

Brianna was conflicted, but in the end, her desire to not disappoint him won out.

"Alright then," she said before taking the cup and downing the milk with a grimace.

William smiled once he saw the emptied cup. "You see? That wasn't so hard."

Since he was smiling, Brianna seized the chance to make a request. "It's such a fine day today, William. Why don't we go out? You said you would take me to the park, but you haven't done so yet. I've been waiting for so long now."

"Maybe next time," William replied. "I promised Dad I'd go to the office with him."

Brianna pouted in disappointment. "Oh, okay. Come home earlier today."

William hummed in acknowledgment as he stroked her hair. "If you have nothing to do, you should take an afternoon nap. The doctor said that getting more sleep is good for the baby."

Right on cue, Brianna yawned. "I do feel a little sleepy. I don't know why I've been feeling drowsy all the time lately."

It hadn't been too long since she woke up, but she was already sleepy.

With a gentle gaze, William said, "Go take a nap. I'll tell the household staff to bring up your lunch for you."

"Okay," Brianna said before heading to bed.

William watched as she got under the blanket. Soon, she fell asleep.

He stood at the door for a moment before closing it and heading back downstairs.

Joyce was still fiddling with her flowers in the living room. When she saw William, she asked, "Where's Brianna?"

"She's sleeping."

Then, he went to the kitchen and washed the cup several times.

Joyce followed him to the kitchen and stood at the doorway. After seeing what he did, she had a look of realization. "William, did you put a sedative in the milk you gave Brianna?"

William's expression remained the same as he set the cup away and wiped his hands dry. "You're overthinking this, Mom. Like I said, it was just a bit of residue from the milk."

Joyce marched up to him and clutched his hand. "Do you know that what you're doing will kill the baby?"

William remained unruffled as he said coolly, "You're the one who taught me not to let babies who shouldn't exist be born, Mom. That baby was never meant to exist. Even if the baby is born, its life will be a tragedy. I'm saving it from a life of suffering."

"William!" Joyce cried out in shock. "When have I ever taught you a thing like that?"

However, William simply smiled faintly and asked, "Have you forgotten, Mom? When Dad cheated on you and got some other woman pregnant, you did the same thing, didn't you?"

Joyce froze.