Chapter 2

The ambulance took Casey to the hospital.

Alex turned to me with a defiant look in his eyes. "Leo, there's nothing going on between Casey and I. I paid her to have a baby for me. That's it."

"Are you being serious?" I asked.

"Of course."

"Good," I said as I pulled out my phone.

"Hello, police? I suspect someone is forcing my girlfriend into illegal activity. Please send someone to the city hospital."

Alex panicked, smashing my phone on the ground. "Are you crazy? What are you doing?"

I smirked. "You just admitted that you paid Casey to have your child. She's my girlfriend, but she's pregnant with your kid, and you aren't even marrying her. You only want the baby and not the mother. If that is not illegal, then what?"

Alex's face turned red with anger, "That is nonsense! We agreed on this willingly!"

"Even better," I replied, laughing.

"You two deserve each other."

I picked up my phone and checked it. Luckily, it still worked. I started to edit the voice record of our conversation to save as evidence when Casey was wheeled out of the emergency room.

"Is Casey's family here?" the nurse called.

I stayed where I was, watching Alex glare at me before stepping forward.

"The patient is very unstable. She's already far along in her pregnancy. You mustn't let her get too emotional. She needs to be admitted for observation. Take care of the paperwork," the nurse told Alex.

As they talked, I stood to the side and smiled faintly.

Before long, the police arrived.

When she saw the police and me together, her face turned pale. She became visibly upset, but I whispered, "Stay quiet if you don't want to put your baby in danger."

She froze and stared at me helplessly.

I told the police officer the entire situation, including Alex's earlier confession. I even played the recording.

"Alex, you admit yourself that if both of you were not involved in a financial transaction, then it must be consensual, correct?"

"Yes!" Alex blurted.

"No! It isn't what you think, Leo!" Casey cried.

"Did he force you then?" I asked coldly.

"No…" Casey muttered, looking distraught.

"I see. So, you took his money to have his child, right?"

Casey became flustered.

Alex took a deep breath and said, "None of that is true. She volunteered."

The police officer's expression darkened and ordered, "Tell us the truth. What is going on?"

Casey finally caved. "We… We have genuine feelings for each other."

Hearing that, the officer gave me a sympathetic look and said, "This seems to be a personal matter. My advice is to handle it peacefully or take it to court."

I understood the situation, but I still wanted a formal report.

Alex also owed me for smashing my phone. I showed the police officer my phone, which still held crucial evidence. A compensation claim of a few thousand dollars seemed fair.

Alex was furious but had no choice but to hand me the money.

I pocketed it and turned to Casey. "We're done, Casey. Leave me alone."

"Leo, let me explain!" Casey screamed from behind as I walked away.

Alex tried to comfort her, but I was no longer interested.

I went back home and packed my stuff. After that, I posted a simple update on social media.

[I broke up with Casey. Don't bother me!]