"Astrid is carrying my child," Andrew said.

Mrs Thompson walked over and slapped Andrew on the cheek. "How could you be so careless? Huh? Why didn't you take preventive measures?"

Mrs Thompson paced around as she thought. "She's carrying my grandchild. They heir to Andrew's properties. What would people say when they find out that Astrid is pregnant? What about the marriage? I have spent a lot on this wedding... Astrid can't give birth out of wedlock."

She didn't know what to do. So she finally started on something. "Abort the child," she said calmly.

"What are you saying?" Andrew asked, unsure of what he heard from his mother's mouth....