Skies We No Longer Share

Cecilia finally left the hospital after a week.Jeff was supposed to pick her up, but he got busy and sent a driver instead.She did not make a fuss. She just got in the car and started scrolling through her social media. She saw Yvonne's latest post:[The hot springs outside the city are amazing. One soak and all the marks are gone! Now, she won't notice a thing!]There was a selfie of Yvonne in a bikini, with a man's arm next to her. Cecilia knew right away it was Jeff's arm and what his 'urgent matter' was today. She hit 'like' on the post.Jeff did not get home until after ten that night. He tried to hug Cecilia and said he was sorry. "Cecilia, I'm sorry I was so busy today that I couldn't get you from the hospital."Cecilia stepped away from his hug without a fuss. "It's fine. Work is important."He looked relieved when she did not seem upset and said sweetly, "Have you had dinner? I had my assistant pick up something from your favorite restaurant. Let's eat soon."In the

Cecilia did not know how long she had been standing at the door.Hearing the people inside the booth mock her and Yvonne flirting with Jeff so effortlessly, Cecilia felt a deep ache and had no strength left.She turned to leave with shaky steps, but just then, Jeff and his group came out.Yvonne, leading the pack, spun around and crashed right into Cecilia.Cecilia, caught off guard, tumbled forward. Her hand slammed against a fire hydrant, and blood came gushing out."Ah, my dress!" Yvonne shrieked as her dress got stained, and in the next moment, she slapped Cecilia across the face. "Watch where you’re going! You've ruined my dress. Can you even pay for it?"Cecilia was stunned. Her cheek puffed up, and her hair was a mess. She looked completely disheveled.Jeff quickly wrapped his arms around Yvonne, worriedly asking if she was hurt.The others were quick to confront Cecilia."Who do you think you are, bumping into Mr. Lawrence's girl like that? Are you asking for trouble?"

The sounds from the neighboring ward finally quieted down, and Cecilia sat still on her hospital bed. Her phone rang with a call from her boss. "Cecilia, your request to transfer was approved. You're moving to Riverie City. Be there in two weeks." "Got it, boss. I'll be on time for Riverie City," she replied and hung up. Just then, Yvonne barged in. Her lipstick was wiped off, and her makeup was a total wreck, but she looked at Cecilia with a challenging smirk. "Who's off to Riverie City? You? Trying to run away from home again?" Cecilia's stomach turned at the sound of her voice. "Leave. I don't want to see you," she said with a scowl. "Cut the act, Cecilia. I know you woke up and saw everything with Jeff and me. You're well aware he hasn't loved you for ages. He's only with you because of the feud between your families, so why can't you just leave?"Are you going to wait until I marry Jeff, have kids, and flaunt my happy life before you finally go?" Cecilia looked up at

Cecilia stared at the huge diamond ring and felt her breath catch in her throat. It was like the awful feeling of an allergic attack.Yvonne, looking smug, stepped back and rubbed her belly."Ms. Jones, you’re far too naive—still clinging to the idea of marriage after he’s betrayed you. Being Mrs. Lawrence means nothing. You should’ve seen how ecstatic Jeff was when I told him I’m pregnant!"That was why Jeff was away yesterday. He was celebrating the news that he and Yvonne were going to be parents.Cecilia watched Yvonne's bold face and forced a smile."Good for you both," she said.She turned to walk away, but just then, Jeff rushed in, stood in front of Cecilia, and gave Yvonne an icy stare. "Why are you here? Leave now!"Yvonne's expression changed instantly, and she looked like she was about to cry. She said softly, "Jeff, I just started feeling sick, so I came to get checked out at the hospital... My tummy keeps hurting, and I'm scared..."Her eyes were trying too hard t

It was the day Cecilia had booked her flight, and it was also the day Jeff had suggested they get their marriage certificate.Cecilia was up early, packing her last bag in the apartment she had called home for over four years. She took one last look around, then stepped out the door without looking back.She had not planned on marrying Jeff, but after a love like theirs, she felt she owed it to herself to find closure.So, she arrived early at the courthouse to wait for Jeff.At 8:00 am, he messaged her: [Sorry, Cecilia, I'm stuck in traffic and running late.]By 9:00 am, Yvonne posted on her social media: [Sorry, little one. If I can't give you a complete family, I'd rather not bring you into this world.]The post showed an appointment slip for an abortion.At 10:00 am, Cecilia's call to Jeff was abruptly cut off. When she called the driver, he stuttered and finally said Jeff was at the hospital.At 11:00 am, a video surfaced on Twitter with the title 'Loving CEO Supports Girl