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Chapter 3

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Rage burned in my chest. I swung my hand, slapping Ainsley. "Enough with your disgusting act!"

"You shrew!" Lemuel roared, cradling Ainsley with concern. "Are you okay? I'll get you an ice pack."

His tenderness, something I'd never experienced in three years of marriage, stung deeply.

Ainsley leaned into his arm, sobbing, "Brenda doesn't get our good intentions."

Lemuel turned, glaring at me with disappointment. "Is this necessary? I told you to stay home, and you came here to cause a scene."

He'd conveniently forgotten his flimsy expedited process excuse. I laughed coldly at his flustered rage.

He never valued my work. To him, my prosecutor's badge was meaningless. Whenever I tried sharing courtroom victories, he'd brush me off. "Alright, it's just arguing. What's there to brag about?"

His dismissal of me set the trap he'd fallen into today. I pointed at him, discreetly starting a recording on my phone.

"Lemuel, one last time," I demanded. "Are you trying to use my womb to carry Ainsley and your child?"

...

Lemuel froze briefly before doubling down, his tone arrogant. "Ainsley is my best friend. She is helping ease your burden. Why are you so narrow-minded? They're my kids either way. Instead of being grateful, you're accusing her?"

His ability to twist the truth was astounding.

"Ease my burden?" I laughed, my fury turning to clarity. "I've been injecting fertility drugs daily, canceling all social plans, and restructuring my life for this. To fulfill your dream of having a son, I drank your mom's awful concoctions for two years. You two stole my reproductive rights and blame me now?"

The whispers around us grew louder.

"Doesn't sound like just help."

"What's wrong with this guy? His wife is doing IVF for him, and he is protecting another woman."

Lemuel's face darkened. He leaned in, his voice low. "We can sort this out at home. Must you embarrass us here?"

"Embarrass us?" I shot back. "Wait and see. I'll show you real embarrassment. No one leaves until I see the original proxy form."

My resolve got under his skin. He turned to the crowd, raising his voice. "Everyone, don't misunderstand. My wife is under so immense stress from trying to conceive and is mentally unstable. This is just another episode."

The hallway fell silent. All eyes turned to me, pitying, as if I were unhinged.

"Mentally unstable?" I found it laughable.

This morning, we had been planning our future. Now, in front of Ainsley and strangers, he called me a delusional lunatic.

Ainsley peeked from behind Lemuel, her eyes gleaming with smug triumph.
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  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 10

    Ainsley collapsed in the defendant's box, her face ashen. Lemuel, as an accomplice, faced charges for forgery and incitement.The court sentenced Ainsley to ten years for multiple crimes, with her medical license revoked. The hospital was fined heavily for negligence, and the director was sacked and investigated.Lemuel broke down at the verdict, trying to play the victim to the media, but no one bought his story. His and Ainsley's vile texts were his permanent stain.From his box, he screamed at me, "Brenda, you heartless bitch! After all we had, you're ruining me?"I looked at him calmly. "You brought this on yourself."As he was dragged away, he kept cursing at me. Julie tried rushing him but was stopped by bailiffs, collapsing and crying hysterically.Outside, Jonas extended his hand. "Congrats, Brenda. Justice is served."I shook his hand. "Justice prevailed."Life settled back to normal. I threw myself into work, earning a promotion to Deputy Chief Prosecutor for my stell

  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 9

    I never told Lemuel, wanting to protect his fragile ego. That was my mistake, nurturing a snake.Jonas continued, "The Hanson Group's success ties to Brenda's contributions. Given the defendant's crimes, which tanked the company's reputation, he should bear full responsibility. We request Lemuel Hanson leave the marriage with nothing and pay $5 million for emotional distress."The evidence was airtight, and Lemuel broke down.Just before the property division ruling, Jonas submitted new evidence: an offshore trust agreement. The beneficiary was Ainsley. The funds were siphoned from the company over the past year by Lemuel.He wasn't just planning to use my womb for their child. He aimed to gut the company and our family, then ran off with Ainsley. Their friendship was a sham from the start.When the trust was revealed, the courtroom fell silent. Lemuel gaped at me, believing he'd hidden it perfectly. Yet I had uncovered it."No, it wasn't me," he stammered desperately. "Ainsley f

  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 8

    The scandal exploded.I submitted new evidence, not just to end the marriage but to hold Lemuel fully accountable. I wanted him to pay dearly for his malice and stupidity.Headlines sent the public into a frenzy.[Prominent Businessman Cheats, Teams with Lover-Doctor to Trick Prosecutor Wife into Surrogacy.][Prosecutor Wife Exposes Shocking Conspiracy: Husband and Lover Steal Her Reproductive Rights.]The Hanson Group's stock crashed for three days, losing nearly half its value. Partners bailed, and banks demanded loan repayments.Overnight, the Hanson family teetered on bankruptcy.Lemuel was released on bail. The day he left detention, reporters swarmed."Mr. Hanson, comment on forging your wife's signature and practicing illegal surrogacy?""Did you know Dr. Bailey sold your wife's eggs?"Blinded by flashes, Lemuel shielded his face like a cornered rat. His brilliance was gone, and his reputation was in tatters.Julie dragged him to my apartment.When I opened the door,

  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 7

    Ainsley added, "I loved him too much and made a terrible mistake."When Oliver showed me the interrogation transcripts, I felt only irony. The two who'd flaunted their friendship were now tearing each other apart just to save themselves.Soon, the tech team recovered their chat history. The messages were vile.[Brenda is injecting fertility drugs again. She looks miserable, and I feel bad.][Babe, you're the one who cares about me. Once our kid is born, I'll divorce her.][Brenda's got no femininity, just work.][You know me the best.]The explicit texts shattered their façade. Oliver tossed the phone in front of Lemuel. "Anything to add?"Lemuel stared at the screen, his face gray."The case is clear," Oliver said. "Forged documents are a slam dunk. Illegal surrogacy can be pursued as an illegal medical practice or public safety violations."I nodded. "Thank you, Captain. Also, I suspect Ainsley is not a first-time offender."I provided a case number from a past medical dis

  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 6

    Lemuel's voice shook, the gravity of his situation sinking in, but Julie's blunt words made the crowd frown."The police are here, and this old lady is still defending her son? That woman is a prosecutor.""This guy is done for. And that doctor, abusing her position to mess with a prosecutor.""Investigate them thoroughly. That doctor is a disgrace to the profession."I pulled out my badge and held it up. "I'm Brenda Hanson, Senior Prosecutor."The crowd, seeing the official seal, fell silent with respect. I tucked the badge away, my gaze sweeping over Lemuel's and Ainsley's ashen faces."Under Article 233 of the Criminal Code, forging official documents carries a sentence of three to ten years. Unauthorized medical procedures causing harm result in license revocation and criminal liability," I declared. "Mr. Barnett, are you prepared? As for illegal surrogacy, while not explicitly criminalized, it can fall under illegal business operations or abandonment. Lemuel, Ainsley, which

  • Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights   Chapter 5

    ...Oliver's voice echoed clearly, and everyone froze.Lemuel's and Ainsley's faces drained of color, while the crowd started to whisper again."The police are here?""My God, she called the police? This isn't just a family fight.""Illegal surrogacy is a crime."Their earlier judgment softened, their eyes now sympathetic.Lemuel swayed, nearly collapsing. He pointed at me and shrilled, "You're insane, calling the police over a family dispute? You're blowing this out of proportion!"Ainsley came to her senses, cowering behind him. "It's just a misunderstanding, Brenda."I ignored their panic, too tired to argue. The law would expose their lies.Oliver and several officers, accompanied by the hospital director, approached. He spotted me immediately. "Mrs. Hanson, we're here. This is a complex case, so we've notified Mr. Kramer from the Health Commission."I nodded, avoiding Lemuel's and Ainsley's gazes. "Thank you, Captain. I suspect Lemuel Hanson and Ainsley Bailey forged do

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