로그인On our fifth wedding anniversary, my husband cancels a 100-million-dollar business deal to take me on vacation. While we're together, breathless and intimate, I'm about to tell him the news that our IVF finally succeeded when he answers his phone. His Valerian flows, smooth and effortless. "Of course I'm coming to tomorrow's prenatal checkup. That's our baby." "But won't your barren wife get jealous?" The woman on the other end speaks with a sultry lilt. Ethan Shaw traces his tongue along my neck as he responds, "What she doesn't know won't hurt her." My mind went blank, like lightning striking too close. I stuff the pregnancy report back into my pocket without thinking. "Honey, who's that?" Ethan pulls me close by the waist. "Just a business partner in Valeria. Time difference, that's why they're calling now..." I can't process the rest of his words. Ethan doesn't know I understand Valerian. Since he's clearly not excited about our child, I'll make sure this baby grows up without him as a father.
더 보기Sienna was my own child. I'd done the IVF myself, given birth myself, and raised her myself. Whatever Ethan contributed with that one sperm, he'd forfeited the moment he hurt my daughter and me.When Ethan heard my explanation, far from backing off, he started camping outside the company every day, waiting for me. We'd chase him away, and he'd come right back, insisting on earning forgiveness from Sienna and me.Occasionally, Sienna would run into Ethan waiting outside, and she'd glare at him with disgust.Today was a blizzard. Ethan still stood outside without an umbrella, wearing only a thin shirt. The snow was about to bury him alive, so I had someone bring him inside.Ethan staggered toward Sienna and me, then collapsed on the floor, unable to support himself. "Cindy, does this mean you forgive me?"Sweetheart, come let Daddy see you..."Sienna grabbed a teacup and threw it at him. "I'm not your daughter! If you call me that again, I'll have my real dad beat you up!"I didn'
Five years later, I won the gold award at the International Design Competition in Valas.Over these five years, aside from having a child, I'd done nothing but work. No matter how talented someone was, abandoning a career for ten years made starting over twice as hard.Fortunately, Chase had been by my side, supporting me the entire time. I didn't disappoint him either. I brought enormous benefits and commercial value to his company.I composed myself and walked toward Chase with my trophy. He and my daughter, Sienna, applauded from the audience."Ms. Sutton, that was remarkable.""Mommy, you were amazing!"Chase gave me 20% of the company shares as a gift, while Sienna gave me a painting she'd made herself. All the memories came flooding back, and tears welled up in my eyes.Five years had passed, and I'd proven myself with my own abilities, giving my former self the answer she deserved.Chase had perfect timing. He got down on one knee and proposed, promising to treat Sienna
At the hospital, Ethan returned to find only bruised and battered bodyguards and an empty room."Where's my wife? Where did she go?" He glared at the cowering men. "You can't even handle something this simple. What good are you?"The bodyguards trembled. "Mr. Shaw, there were too many of them. The man leading them was someone you've met before. The one who came to see your wife."Ethan's eyes narrowed. "Chase Jordan? I knew he had ulterior motives!"Turn Weston upside down if you have to, but find them!"At Ethan's command, the city was flooded with people searching for Chase and me for days on end.At first, though furious, Ethan didn't think we could get far. Finding me and making me regret it seemed inevitable to him. But days passed with no leads, and Ethan truly panicked.He dialed my discarded phone number over and over, desperately hoping to hear that familiar voice on the other end.Someone snatched his phone away. He turned irritably to see Kimberly's face.Ethan was
I stayed in the hospital for half a month.During that time, Ethan stayed with me constantly, only leaving occasionally. He ignored my coldness and took care of me meticulously, handling everything personally like the picture of a perfect husband.Ethan handed me a perfectly peeled apple. "Here, get some vitamin C."I pushed his hand away, my tone icy. "Aren't you tired? I'm exhausted just watching you."Kimberly's going to give birth in two or three months, right? Why waste your time here instead of being with her?"Ethan patiently cut the apple into small pieces. "Cindy, I'm sick of hearing these bitter comments, even if you're not sick of making them."How many times do I have to tell you before you believe me? No matter what I do outside, I'll always come home. You're the only one I love."I know you're angry about losing the baby. Once Kimberly gives birth, I'll bring the child back to the Shaw family. You're the only one who can be the mother of my child."He handed me a






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