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A Quiet Goodbye

A Quiet Goodbye

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Synopsis

Hypocrisy

Independence

Scumbag

Winning Back the Wife

Cheating

Fake Death

Tragic Love

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Melodramatic

When I found out I was pregnant, Elroy Lousteau went all out—hired some fancy doctor, loaded me up with meds to "protect the baby." He'd never believed in anything before, but suddenly he went to church, praying like his life depends on it. "You've been through hell, babe. Once the baby's here, I swear I'll make it right." That same day, I picked up his phone by accident. "As instructed, the meds include a compound for permanent infertility. The baby will be stillborn. "Ms. Tillon's baby is healthy and will be delivered safely—as the true Lousteau heir. "Mrs. Lousteau won't suspect a thing. Your relationship's secure. You can rest assured." I looked down at my belly. He never loved me. Not really. So I made up my mind—once the divorce papers were signed, I was gone. No looking back.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

The phone slipped from my hand and hit the floor, cutting the call.

I stared at my belly, hand resting over it. Tears were already there.

No wonder Elroy Lousteau never cared when I asked him to feel the kicks.

He knew. He always knew. This baby was never supposed to make it.

He walked out of the bathroom, grinning. "Baby being a handful again? Should I give 'em a talk?"

I looked up, face soaked, but the words wouldn't come.

Then he rushed over, all fake panic and hugs.

"What's wrong, babe? Nervous? I'll be right there the whole time, I promise."

His grip sent a chill down my spine.

How could he fake it so easily? Kill our baby, keep his side chick happy, then still play the doting husband like nothing happened?

My mouth tasted like metal. I touched my belly, testing him.

"Elroy... why can't I feel the baby move?"

He knelt, pressed his ear to me. I caught that flash of annoyance in his eyes before he smoothed it over.

"The baby's fine—super active. You're just stressed, babe. I'm right here."

I almost brought up the call—

Then a knock.

"Mr. Lousteau, the doctor needs to speak with you about the surgery."

Elroy gave me one last look. "I'll be right back."

He always made a show of talking medical stuff in front of me, like it'd calm me down. But now—

At the door, Elroy's assistant dropped his voice. "She keeps asking for you. I'm worried she'll get emotional and mess up the pregnancy."

My chest went tight. I followed, slow.

He didn't even bother closing the door all the way—just shoved it half shut and walked in.

Brigitte Tillon was on the bed. The maid's daughter.

Elroy pressed his face to her belly, smiling.

"See? Baby's doing great. Stop faking sick just to get my attention, alright? You'll make me worry."

He tapped her forehead, all soft and sweet.

Brigitte giggled, grabbed his hand, kissed it.

"I just missed you. You spend all your time with her—can't I have a little more?"

He leaned in and kissed her, slow and deep. "There, there."

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11 Chapters
Chapter 1
The phone slipped from my hand and hit the floor, cutting the call.I stared at my belly, hand resting over it. Tears were already there.No wonder Elroy Lousteau never cared when I asked him to feel the kicks.He knew. He always knew. This baby was never supposed to make it.He walked out of the bathroom, grinning. "Baby being a handful again? Should I give 'em a talk?"I looked up, face soaked, but the words wouldn't come.Then he rushed over, all fake panic and hugs."What's wrong, babe? Nervous? I'll be right there the whole time, I promise."His grip sent a chill down my spine.How could he fake it so easily? Kill our baby, keep his side chick happy, then still play the doting husband like nothing happened?My mouth tasted like metal. I touched my belly, testing him."Elroy... why can't I feel the baby move?"He knelt, pressed his ear to me. I caught that flash of annoyance in his eyes before he smoothed it over."The baby's fine—super active. You're just stressed, ba
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Chapter 2
"We've gotta keep her calm for now. How else are we gonna get her to raise our baby? Everything I've done is to make sure your kid inherits Lousteau Corp—don't you get that?"The air left my lungs. I staggered back.He didn't just destroy my pregnancy—he wanted me to raise theirs.Ten minutes ago, he was holding my hand like I was his whole world.Now he was in the next room, plotting to make me a babysitter for his mistress's kid.If I hadn't heard it myself, I wouldn't believe this was the same guy I gave eight years to.I heard them shift on the bed—Brigitte's giggle, sticky sweet."The doc said it's safe to, y'know... help with the stress in third trimester... mm! You're terrible!"I stood there, frozen. Let the pain sink in deep.Then I turned and walked straight to the doctor's office.***"Dr. Jourdain, just be straight with me. The baby... there hasn't been movement in a while, right?"I was weirdly calm. Guess I was already numb.He adjusted his glasses, hesitated
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Chapter 3
When I first told Elroy I was pregnant, he barely reacted. Just stayed calm, distant.Then he disappeared to some church—lit a candle, prayed for a long time—and came back with a charm he swore would protect me and the baby.I told myself he just sucked at showing feelings. I was touched.But it was all an act.The charm was for Brigitte.The charm he gave me was fake. So was his love.He sliced an apple, held a piece to my lips. I turned away. He hesitated, looking thrown.Then, softly, "Babe... did you pick up my phone this morning?"His brow creased. Waiting. Watching.The longer I said nothing, the more nervous he got."What did you hear?"I looked away, drained. "Nothing. Your phone was across the room. I knocked it off by accident."He exhaled, all relieved, and tucked the blanket around me like everything was fine.Then, real quiet, he asked, "If our baby doesn't make it... could we adopt?"So ready to keep his promise—to her.I gave a faint smile. "Remember what
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Chapter 4
Elroy gave her everything—his heart, his favor, even the damn inheritance.Eight years, and what did I get?Lies. Betrayal. Fake love with a polished smile.The front door creaked open.They stumbled in, tangled up in each other, kissing like they'd never have to come up for air.I couldn't move. Just stood there, frozen.All that talk about hospital care—just an excuse to clear me out so they could hook up in peace.I was a ghost in my own home, watching them play house.Brigitte's moans bounced off the walls. She tilted her head back, breathless."Elroy, if I'd met you first... would you have married me?"He moved faster, voice sharp."Stop dreaming. If it weren't for Celine, I wouldn't have looked twice."She whined, clinging to him."But you still ended up in my bed. You even said it was hotter with her home. Liar."Her voice climbed with pleasure. I slapped my hands over my ears, but Elroy's words still sliced through.Each one gutted me—sharp, brutal, unforgiving.
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Chapter 5
When I came to, I was somewhere unfamiliar. Dr. Jourdain spotted me awake and walked over."Anything hurt?"I shifted, checking out the room. Had to be his place. I shook my head."I'm good. Thank you, Dr. Jourdain."Without the lab coat, he looked way more chill. Almost elegant. He smiled."Call me Liam. Elroy bought it. He signed the divorce papers, though it'll take time to go through.""Doesn't matter. Just being away from him is enough."I glanced down, let out a dry laugh. The real split would come after Brigitte pops the kid out. He'd rush to be rid of me then.Liam clocked the look in my eyes. His face went serious."It's over. Don't keep reliving it. The plan worked—I got your ticket to New Zarelle. You can go tomorrow, if you're up for it."I rested my hand on my stomach. My chest tightened."Did the baby... look weird?"I'd googled it. Stillbirths. The images haunted me.But even as I asked, I backed off. Swiped at my cheek, tried to smile."Forget it. Doesn't
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Chapter 6
He stormed off—but yeah, he still peeked back at my pieces hanging up high.As I wandered the exhibit, Liana and Gabriel—another junior—spotted me and practically yelled my name.Prof. Dalloz heard and snorted, stroking his beard. "Celine? That useless girl? Please. She wouldn't dare show her face. Quit saying her name just to mess with me."He'd already seen me. I caught the way he straightened up, fixed his collar, all serious like he wasn't totally waiting for me.I walked over, smiling, holding out a small gift. "Prof. Dalloz."Another snort.Liana jumped in. "Celine, ignore him. He's been hoping you'd come back. Always says if you were still around, we'd have twice the exhibits."I looked him in the eye. "I'm back. For real this time. I won't leave again."He eyed me, then locked onto the gift. That stiff look faded."That's more like it. So? What'd you bring me?"I tore off the wrapping. It was a sleek brush—the one I'd bought ages ago to apologize, before everything bl
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Chapter 7
I'd played this scene in my head a hundred times.I figured he'd be relieved—free to marry Brigitte without the drama. He already sacrificed our baby for hers. Why would he look back?I never thought he'd actually hunt me down. Never thought he'd care this much.My words hit him hard. He paused, took a shaky breath, then pulled me into his arms.Like he'd just recovered something priceless, he clung to me, chest heaving. His grip was desperate, like he wanted to disappear into me. His voice softened, barely a whisper. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped. I was scared. But you're back now... come home."I shoved him off. "Did you forget what you did?"His face twitched—panic, plain as day."I didn't," I snapped. "But it looks like you did. You said you were tired of me. Said messing around with Brigitte was no big deal. You wanted me to raise her kid. And you killed mine."All the color drained from his face. He looked ghostly, like he'd aged ten years lately. But whatever. R
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Chapter 8
Elroy wasn't bluffing when he said he'd never let go.But the second I walked away, he latched on harder.I had no clue what was going on with Lousteau Corp—just knew he was still lurking in New Zarelle.Like clockwork, he'd camp outside the exhibit. Sometimes he'd drift in, looking totally lost while I explained arts to visitors.Liana and Gabriel clocked him right away but kept their mouths shut.Everyone remembered how tight we were. And they knew me—once I make a call, that's it.I don't do second guesses.After the exhibit wrapped, Prof. Dalloz copied a few more pieces and handed them to me.Lately, he'd been drifting into nostalgia a lot—maybe it was age, maybe just memories hitting harder.I packed up his paintings and went with him to visit his hometown.Mrs. Dalloz had been gone five years. He was on his own now.At her grave, he stared down with this quiet sadness."The tombstone's still the same height," he murmured, "but it feels taller somehow."It wasn't the
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Chapter 9
I snapped. "What the hell's wrong with you? We're divorced. Get that through your head and back off!"He stiffened, breathing hard, eyes locked on me like I'd just stabbed him."Celine, come on. He's garbage. How can you trust a word out of his mouth?"Liam slipped an arm around my waist, eyes cold. "You wanna talk about trash, Elroy? At least I didn't MURDER my own kid."Elroy's face twisted. If I hadn't been standing there, he would've swung again.He dropped the volume, reached out."Come here, Celine. Don't side with him. Whatever mess he's made, I'll handle it. It's got nothing to do with you."I didn't budge. Just stood firm and laughed—cold, sharp."Did you miss what I said? You KILLED our baby. You really think you can fake being some loyal husband now? Wake up, Elroy. I'm done with you."Elroy's fists clenched tight, nails digging in. His eyes glazed over.His voice cracked, barely more than a whisper. "I was wrong... Don't do this. Don't be so cruel..."All that sm
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Chapter 10
With this hollow look, Elroy said, "After this... we'll get divorced."He sounded genuine. I agreed without hesitation.On the plane, he kept up his usual act—gentle, attentive.Prof. Dalloz just watched, silent.Back in college, Elroy and I were that couple—the one everyone envied.Prof. Dalloz had seen it all. He actually liked Elroy once.But that changed the second he found out I'd quit the Arts Society for him. After that, the only thing in his eyes was disappointment.After watching Elroy fumble through another attempt to impress me, Prof. Dalloz let out a cold snort."Where was all this when she actually needed you? Now you remember how to care?"Elroy's hand froze mid-reach with a blanket.He forced a smile, awkward and tight, then slowly pulled his hand back."Sorry. I overstepped."Watching him tiptoe around me—it felt right.That's how people on the edge of divorce should act.Worried Prof. Dalloz might go in harder, I leaned close."Prof. Dalloz, we're on his
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