Chapter 411 - LITTLE PRECIOUS (1/2)
”Our plan is simple. We will let everyone know that you were buying the test for Chiharu. You will remain in a safe location during the pregnancy, and we will control the local grapevine. When the child is born, your eldest brother and your sister-in-law will raise it.” Sayaka explained.
Akira once again started laughing at the shared plan until tears flowed from the corner of her eyes. She could not believe the audacity of these people.
”So, you plan to imprison me, have me give birth to my baby and give it to someone else?” She asked.
”Don't put it like that! We are not thinking of your future, Akira. Your brother and sister-in-law will allow you to see the baby. Of course, for the sake of propriety, the baby will not know that you are its mother.” Sayaka said firmly.
”I won't waste my time here anymore with crazy people. The answer is no. And don't come up with other crazy plans because the answer will always be no.” Akira replied.
”Don't be ungrateful. Do you think that you will be able to raise a baby alone? And don't you want the child to have a stable and loving family instead of depending on you as a struggling single mother?” Kazuo jumped in.
”My baby has a father. And I am perfectly capable of providing for a tiny human.” Akira's lips were pursed.
”What father? That man already ran away. You should forget about him. And even if he were here, what could he do for you? Wouldn't he just depend on the Takahashi family for alms?” Kazuo did not let it go.
Akira was going to retort because she could not stand it when people spoke ill of Kaito. However, her mother spoke up before she could say anything.
”Don't fall into denial, Akira. When is the last time you saw that man? I already told you that he was not reliable. And I called Chairman Takahashi after seeing the news. He told me that Kaito sent a resignation letter two days ago.” She explained.
Akira's hands trembled.
She did not think that Kaito had abandoned her. But the investigation that Kaito was conducting was related to his uncle. If Takahashi Senzo claimed that Kaito wrote a resignation letter, it meant that something had gone very wrong.
She feared that the discovery of an informant might have been a trick from the beginning, meant to lure Kaito to Tokyo and make him vulnerable. And Takahashi Senzo was probably covering his tracks. Even if Kaito was strong, he would be vulnerable to a deep plot.
”I am leaving now. And please stop interfering with my life.” She said.
”Akira, we are not interfering. We are trying to help you.” Chiharu finally spoke up. ”I promise that you will be able to see the baby whenever you want. I will raise it like my own.”
Akira looked at her flatly. ”Here is a crazy idea. Why don't you have just have your own baby instead of trying to steal mine?”
Chiharu lost the colour on her face, and Kazuo looked angry as he tried to comfort his wife. Akira felt satisfied and began walking to the door. Sayaka stood up.
”Akira, I am sorry, but I can't allow you to just leave.” She said. ”This is not just about you. It is about the entire Yamazaki clan. If this continues, your father might lose his position. Moreover, people have been watching you, looking for a chance to take over the family.”
Akira realised that these people were not asking for her permission. They were planning on detaining her and taking her baby away by whatever means necessary.