Chapter 758 - 755: Shackling Oneself

Chapter 758: Chapter 755: Shackling Oneself

"Why?" Clara, oblivious to the displeasure in his tone, asked in confusion.

"Why do you think?" Seth Quinn said matter-of-factly. "Because if you were pregnant, you’d have to stay put at home. You wouldn’t be able to go anywhere or do anything. That way, you wouldn’t get into trouble, and you wouldn’t be in any danger."

"So if you’re pregnant, you can’t go out or do anything? If I were... I mean, *if*. If I were pregnant, and it was still in the early stages, it’s not like my mobility would be limited, or that I’d absolutely need someone to take care of me. And I still couldn’t do anything? I’d be under house arrest by you?"

’And here I was, thinking he’d finally come around and started to like kids. I never imagined this was his real motive.’

"Of course it’s not house arrest. I’m just looking out for your safety. Besides, don’t they say the first three months of pregnancy are the most dangerous and that it’s easy to miscarry? So even if you can still get around fine, it’s not a good idea to be out and about."

Clara was at a loss for words. ’Didn’t he say he didn’t like kids? Why does he know so much about pregnancy?’

"But I haven’t graduated from college yet. I still have to go to school! You can’t mean I wouldn’t be allowed to go to school, right?" she asked, not ready to give up.

"Of course. Why would you still be going to school when you’re pregnant? If you were, you’d take a leave of absence immediately," Seth replied, glancing at her.

"What about acting?" she pressed, still not giving up.

"I wouldn’t even let you go to school, and you think you can act? Acting is much more exhausting and dangerous than sitting in a classroom."

Despair washed over Clara’s face. ’Why did I have to get pregnant at a time like this? Didn’t I just put a chain around my own neck?’

She quietly reached out and touched her lower abdomen. A wave of relief washed through her. ’Thank God I haven’t told him I’m pregnant yet. He’d probably drag me home this instant and forbid me from ever stepping outside.’

Clara couldn’t help but mutter in discontent, "What ’for my own good’? This is pure tyranny, strong-arm politics! Just casually stripping someone of their personal freedom!"

Seth suddenly turned his head, and Clara snatched her hand back in fright. He didn’t notice anything amiss; he just found her overreaction a little funny.

"It was just a hypothetical. What are you getting so worked up about? You’re not pregnant, so you still have every excuse to run all over the world and do all sorts of things. I’ll just have to wear myself out following you around and cleaning up your messes."

"Thank you, honey!" Although her conscience was pricked, Clara was still very moved by his words. She couldn’t help but lean over and nuzzle against his arm.

Her little display of affection was more potent than she knew. The hand Seth had on the steering wheel jerked, and the car almost spun out of control.

Meanwhile, another part of Seth was also losing control. He looked at her and said through gritted teeth, "Sit still! Or I can’t guarantee this drive won’t end with two fatalities!"

Clara stuck her tongue out but obediently sat up straight.

Seth felt an uncomfortable tightness in a certain part of his body. The more uncomfortable he felt, the more his mind strayed. He couldn’t stop himself from turning his head to look at Clara again.

From the side, her face looked even more delicate. The neckline of the dress she wore today was a little low, faintly revealing her alluring cleavage.

She must have been exhausted for the past couple of days. Every night, by the time he came out of the shower, she was already fast asleep. As a result, they hadn’t done it in two or three days.

’Looks like I can’t let her off the hook again tonight.’

But the more he thought about it, the more agitated he became. He struggled to focus his attention elsewhere, clearing his throat twice to compose himself. Searching for a new topic, he asked, "So, where did you run into Poppy and Linden?"