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Chapter 5

Author: Puffy Clouds
Jeff took a step back. "I'll come see you tomorrow. Take the time to cool off."

They walked away, leaving me without any help.

The little life slowly drained from me. By the time the doctor on duty found me, it was too late.

The embryo slipped away, and so did my love for Jeff.

Gina's betrayal still stung, but it no longer mattered to me. I didn't want to give anything more to them.

The next morning, I dragged myself home.

As expected, no one was there.

I silently changed out of the blood-soaked dress, removed the necklace from my neck, and placed it on the table in the living room.

Tears welled up in my eyes, but I blinked them back, looking up at the sky.

Girls from the mountains shed blood, not tears.

Years ago, Jeff's family asked if I'd leave with him. I chose him, leaving my village.

They supported me through school and college. After graduation, I naturally became a designer and married Jeff.

In those three years, I suffered a lot before I got pregnant and gave birth
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