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Chapter 20

Autor: Evening Breeze Tales
My daughter arrived two weeks before her due date.

That night, I was still up late revising a design draft. When I stood to get some water, a rhythmic pain suddenly gripped my abdomen. I grabbed the edge of the desk and waited for it to pass. Only then did I realize my skirt was already wet.

Rosie arrived at the hospital 15 minutes after I called her.

On the way there, she held my hand tightly. "Don't be afraid. The doctors are ready."

I bit my lip and tried to steady my breathing. "I'm not
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  • Surprise Pregnancy, Surprise Cheating Husband   Chapter 21

    When Aimee was six months old, Ryan had his first official visit. The time and location had been arranged in advance by both sides' lawyers.When I walked into the family visitation center with Aimee in my arms, he'd already been waiting for half an hour. The table was covered with toys, formula, and baby clothes. Quite a few of the items weren't even suitable for a baby her age.The moment Ryan saw us, he stood up. "She's grown so much since the photos.""The doctor says she's growing well." I handed Aimee to a staff member.Ryan reached out, and then his hands stopped in midair. "Can I hold her?"It was the first time he'd asked for my permission before making a decision concerning our daughter.I nodded.The staff member showed him how to support the baby's head and back. Ryan moved stiffly, carefully settling Aimee in his arms.The moment she touched his chest, she burst into tears.He panicked. "Is something wrong? Did I hurt her?"The staff member helped him adjust his

  • Surprise Pregnancy, Surprise Cheating Husband   Chapter 20

    My daughter arrived two weeks before her due date.That night, I was still up late revising a design draft. When I stood to get some water, a rhythmic pain suddenly gripped my abdomen. I grabbed the edge of the desk and waited for it to pass. Only then did I realize my skirt was already wet.Rosie arrived at the hospital 15 minutes after I called her.On the way there, she held my hand tightly. "Don't be afraid. The doctors are ready."I bit my lip and tried to steady my breathing. "I'm not afraid."But when the next contraction hit, I clutched her hand hard.After examining me, the doctor discovered an abnormality in the baby's heartbeat. I needed an emergency C-section. The nurses brought in a gurney and began preparing me for surgery.Just before they wheeled me into the operating room, I grabbed Rosie's hand. "If something happens..."Her eyes were red as she warned, "Don't you dare say it. You and the baby are both going to be fine.""But...""Ella." She leaned down and

  • Surprise Pregnancy, Surprise Cheating Husband   Chapter 19

    By the time my divorce case went to trial, I was eight months pregnant.Rosie helped me into the courtroom.Ryan was seated on the opposite side. When he saw my swollen belly, he instinctively stood up, seemingly wanting to come over and help me.But Rosie stepped sideways, blocking his path. He stopped where he was and eventually sat back down.Sarah had traveled from out of town to testify. She'd cut her hair short and wore a simple black jacket.She said, "When Ryan pursued me, he explicitly told me he was single. His younger sister, Felicia, also confirmed that he'd only had one previous relationship, which had ended long ago. It wasn't until the night of the airport proposal that I found out Ella was his wife."The opposing lawyer asked, "You dated him for two years. Did you never suspect he was married?"Sarah clenched her fingers slightly and said, "I noticed a few suspicious things. But whenever I questioned him, he'd come up with excuses about his ex refusing to let go

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    When I was six months pregnant, I started working again.Before getting married, I'd been a jewelry designer. After Ryan started his business, I'd quit my job to help him organize contracts, coordinate with clients, and manage the company's finances.Once the company became stable, I'd wanted to return to jewelry design. But then, he'd told me we didn't need the little bit of money I'd earn and that I should focus on taking care of the family.So, my old sketches had been sitting in the cabinet for five years.Rosie helped me get in touch with an independent design studio. After reviewing my old work, Jenna Zeller, the studio director, pushed a blank sheet of paper toward me. She said, "It's been so long since you've designed anything. Do you think you can still pick up a pencil?"I wrapped my fingers around the pencil. They felt a little stiff, but I didn't let go."I can give it a try."It took me three days to design a brooch called "Rebirth".Silver branches emerged fro

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    Rosie was the one who told me that Ryan had been suspended from his position.An internal company audit had revealed that he'd used the company's funds to pay for the proposal venue, flowers, and part of the deposit on the jewelry. The amount wasn't enough to bring the company down, but it was sufficient to prove that he'd been mixing personal expenses with company finances.The board demanded that he surrender his management role immediately. For the first time, the company he'd founded with his own hands was no longer under his control.Heavy rain began falling that evening.When I returned home from work, I saw Ryan standing outside my apartment. He wasn't carrying an umbrella. He was holding a bouquet of white roses, and his shirt was soaked through."Ella," he called out, making his way toward me.The security guard immediately stepped in to stop him. "Ma'am, would you like me to ask him to leave?"I looked at Ryan through the glass door for a few seconds. "Let him speak."

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