Chapter 1479Deep in Joyce's heart, this was not the future she had envisioned for herself.
“Yes, Joyce. This is the only way. You know how much Stanley despises the child you bear. He will get
rid of the baby by any means—even if it means taking your parents hostages and harming Justin. You
have no choice but to leave. In such a way, you will be able to protect the child and your family.”
“I know... but—”
“No buts,” Natalie interrupted in determination. “Joyce, this is not the time to make a decision based on
your emotions. You need to think about the child, your family, and the people you care about. This is
your only solution. I know you're reluctant to leave, not because you'll miss J City, but because of
Stanley, isn't it? You can't stand the thought of never seeing him again, right?”
Joyce had no response when Natalie pointed out the truth.
Natalie sighed. “I know you can't leave him behind, but you have to. You said you would give up on him
once you had this child. Have you forgotten about that?”
“I know. I said I wouldn't stay with him, but that doesn't mean I'll stop loving him. In fact, I can't stop
loving him. That is why I can't accept the fact that I might never see him again. I—”
“You're blinded by love,” Natalie interjected.
She and Shane had never had any misunderstandings, so their relationship had always been smooth
sailing. Natalie had never experienced the dilemma Joyce was going through, so she could not
understand how Joyce could love Stanley to the point where she could give up everything for him. “I really don't know how else I can change your mind, Joyce. I understand that you can't get over him,
but have you ever thought about whether this is for the best?”
Joyce's gaze lowered, and she did not answer.
“I take your silence as a yes. I'm sure you know the consequences if you have thought about it.
Objectively speaking, staying here is far from ideal. The only thing Stanley wants to do now is to kill the
baby. There's no way he can get over the hatred he harbors for you and the entire Rivers family, so you
and your parents have to leave J City. You have to make sure this child, Justin, and the others are
safe.”
“I know, Nat...”
“Well, then you should be able to think with your head, not your heart!” Natalie was exasperated. “I
don't understand what you're thinking right now. You can't accept the fact that you have to stay away
from him forever, but you're also the one who said you wouldn't get back together with him. Why should
you care so much about him when you've made up your mind to stay away from him? Isn't it better for
you to never see him again if you want to forget him?”
Joyce opened her mouth, wanting to argue otherwise, but words eluded her.
In her heart, she knew Natalie was right.
It was just that she still could not completely give up on Stanley because she loved him too much.
“Joyce, this is my last piece of advice for you. It's either you choose your child and your parents orStanley. If you still want Stanley, then abort the baby.”
“No!” Joyce put her hand on her baby bump in resolution, shaking her head.
This chapter upload first at NovelEbook.OrgAbort the child? Never! This is Stanley and my baby. Even if we can't be together, I must at least
preserve what we have together.
“Since you don't want an abortion, I'll assume you're choosing the baby and your family,” Natalie
concluded and pursed her lips.
“I—”
“Joyce Rivers!” Natalie cut in abruptly. “There are only two alternatives for you. You can't have the cake
and eat it. There is no perfect solution to your problem. You can't be greedy and try to have everything,
or you'll end up with nothing. You have to sacrifice one thing or another, so it's either Stanley or your
child and your parents.”