Chapter 3

Kathryn’s POV

Wilhelm made a noise that sounded like he was irritated before he answered. “Are you asking me that seriously?”

It would have been unnatural not to question him at this point. I clenched my fist, gathering what courage I had left as I opened my mouth to speak. “Are you?” I pressed on, my heart beating fast. “You’d only need to answer, Wil. Is Rose with you?”

“Yes,” he said, without a single hint of hesitation in his tone. “She’s with me, and she had been drunk from the party—”

“Then why—”

I stopped midway when Wilhelm muttered what sounded like a curse as he continued his explanation. “All I did was escort her back to her hotel room.” There was a heavy pause on my end, but I found myself listening for his continuation. “Why do you keep pressing this subject? Are you doubting me?”

I could practically hear the beating of my heart as my blood ran cold from what he said. “Then why are you not home yet?”

“You’re misunderstanding things, Kath,” he grumbled. “I need to get back out there to meet with business partners. That’s all there is.”

I hadn’t noticed I was already holding my breath, and I soon let it out when I heard his answer. Still, I couldn’t ignore the doubts that tormented my mind.

“I see,” I managed to say. “I’ll see you home, then. Take care—”

Without letting me finish what I was about to say, my husband hung up the phone, my hand falling to my side as I sought my belly.

I stood motionless, my eyes fixed on the door, as I tried to make sense of what was happening with my marriage.

The sun’s heat poured down on me as I stood next to my car. I read the words, “Global Trade Incorporated,” which is the company my husband owned. I had decided to visit him during lunch with the intention of finally revealing the truth that I had been hiding for months.

Although I was afraid of his reaction, I knew to myself that I needed to do this in order to save our growing family. 

Since last night, I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep knowing my own husband was with another woman in a hotel room. Although he had already explained the reason why he was there, my heart wouldn’t calm down.

So, when I woke up this morning, I had come to a decision: I would reveal my pregnancy to him. 

I know for a fact that Wilhelm had wanted an heir for a long time now, and given our bitter circumstances, this would seem the only plausible way to save what’s left of our marriage and have him fully commit to our growing family instead. 

The door to the lobby opened automatically. I went straight to the receptionist. However, her face was somewhat pale. 

“Mrs. Reinhardt! We didn’t expect you to visit today,” she said smoothly, but I couldn’t understand why she looked as if she would pass out any minute. 

“Yes, well, can’t I visit my own husband?” 

“Oh, that’s not what I meant. S-Should I inform the CEO that you’re here to visit him?” 

“There’s no need. I’m only here to bring him lunch.” I knitted my eyebrows. “Are you alright? You look incredibly pale. Do you need to go to the clinic?” 

“N-No, ma’am. I’m fine.” 

I smiled. “Then, I’ll be going ahead.” 

While in the elevator, I couldn’t get the receptionist’s face off of my head. Did I do something wrong to her in the past for her to look like she’d rather be swallowed by the floor than face me?

My questions were quickly put to rest after I entered Wilhelm’s office.

“Wilhelm,” I called, my voice growing cold. It was the only thing I could say as Rose stood extremely close to him while he beamed at what she had just said. 

He tore his eyes immediately upon my presence. “I didn’t expect you today.” 

I ignored his question and dragged my eyes back to silent Rose. “What are you doing here?”