Chapter 2

Richard could not even be bothered to argue with me further. After that, he glared at me, picked Lily up, and left.

I just watched them leave in a hurry.

It felt as if someone had dug my heart out. A cold wind blew against me and made me tremble.

Thank goodness that all of this was about to end soon.

…

After I returned home, I packed a few clothes and grabbed all of my identification documents.

Just as I was about to leave, someone opened the door.

The first to rush in was Lily’s daughter, Ruby.

She charged at me and kicked me. “You’re trash! You assaulted my mom! You’re evil!”

The kick hurt. Just as I was about to yell at her, Richard spoke up.

“Take Ruby back to her room, and bring Anna to the car.”

The bodyguards dragged me into the car.

Ten minutes later, I was dragged into Lorde Corporation’s private hospital and tied to the operating table.

Realizing that something was wrong, I felt anxiety flood my heart, and I turned to Richard. “What are you trying to do?!”

Richard’s voice was hoarse as he said, “Lily has just come to our house, and I don’t want to pressure her. We can’t have a baby right now.”

I looked sharply at Richard as my nails dug into my palms. My own voice was hoarse. It was as though there was sandpaper in my throat. “So, you’re going to kill your own baby for another woman?”

Richard did not even look up. “Yes.”

That one word pushed me into the pits of despair.

I knew that no matter how much I begged, he was not going to change his mind. He never did after he decided on something.

“You better not regret this!”

Before the anesthesia kicked in, I shut my eyes, and I heard a weak voice.

The doctor stammered, “Your wife isn’t really healthy. If you abort the baby, she’s going to have a hard time getting pregnant again. It’s better to—”

“No,” Richard said without hesitation.

He was quiet for a moment.

“Even if she can’t get pregnant anymore, I’m sure she’ll forgive me.”

I had a dream while I was unconscious.

I saw a man walking toward me. His face was blurry, and he had a gentle smile.

I wanted to hold his hand, but I could not get out of the binds, and I cried out, “William, save me…”

When I woke up, I saw Richard’s enraged face.

“Who were you calling to just now?”

I pursed my lips and stared at the ceiling. “You misheard.”

He remained suspicious, but he believed me.

Maybe because he was sure that I would not fall in love with anyone else, since I was a simp for him.

Then, he saw me caress my flat stomach, and guilt flashed in his eyes. With a pale face, he defended himself with an absolutely weak excuse.

“Lily married another man because of me, and her life was ruined. I owe her this. That’s why I have to do this.

“I know that you’re angry, but you’re still my wife. That will never change.

“Rest. You’ll have another baby in the future.”

My face was indifferent, and I said nothing.

He thought that I was still angry and wanted to touch my face.

After I avoided him, his hand froze in midair, and panic filled his eyes.

He wanted to say something, but I was fed up with the smell of Lily’s perfume on him. I said in disgust, “If you have nothing else, leave. I want to rest.”

He seemed to be hurt by my indifference and grew frustrated. “Anna, are you done with your tantrum?! I’m trying to be nice! What else do you want?!”