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"Cindy! Did you get rid of the baby?" he yelled, grabbing my arm so hard it hurt.I frowned in pain, but Edwin was quick to shield me and pushed Matthew away.Matthew was so angry that he slapped me across the face!"You're so cruel! To be with a man, you even got rid of a seven-month-old baby!" he shouted.I never saw it coming. His hand struck my face so hard that blood started trickling from the corner of my mouth.Waiters and customers all around us stopped and stared in shock.They glanced at Edwin, who was dressed in fancy clothes from head to toe, and then back at me. Whispers and looks of judgment started to spread.Edwin was just as surprised by Matthew's sudden slap. He wrapped his arms around me, his face full of worry.I saw Edwin's hands ball into fists, ready to fight back, but I held him back with a calm hand."Matthew, always playing the innocent party, huh? Why don't you tell them about the time you brought your pregnant girlfriend home on Christmas Eve and le
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A bunch of people who claimed to know the truth started talking.Some were nurses and doctors from the hospital, some were Matthew's relatives, and there were even some who said they were "patients.""Everyone at the hospital knows that Mr. Smith and Ms. Jones were childhood best friends and true lovers. He never really loved his ex-wife.""Mr. Smith is so nice and patient, even with sick people and moms-to-be. It must have taken a lot to make him hit someone. Who knows what his ex-wife is like?!""Cindy wouldn't stop bothering our Matthew, trying to marry into our family. She's the one who broke Matthew and Shirley up after all these years. Shirley's the unlucky one!"After hearing that, people online started saying really mean things about me.Someone even found out that Edwin was the boss of the most popular gaming company."Cindy's tough, sticking with Matthew until she sees a chance with someone better. She'd even give up her own baby to catch a big fish!"Edwin was pretty
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Without even realizing it, I touched the ruby brooch at my collar. It was a present from Edwin. However, the most important thing about it was the tiny camera Edwin had put in there himself.I watched Shirley, lost in her daydreams, with a cool look, and a small smile crept onto my face.She couldn't possibly think I was still the same silly girl she bullied and lied about on Christmas Eve, unprepared for her tricks, could she?After laughing to her heart's content, Shirley opened an app, started a livestream, and tearfully claimed I had lost my mind and was out to get her.The viewers tuning into the live stream had never seen anything like that before. They were stunned by the sight of blood on the floor.They all rushed to help Shirley, calling the police and the ambulance.The audience was outraged, screaming that I, the wicked culprit, had to be punished harshly.As the ambulance sirens blared in the distance, I stumbled upon another video.Edwin was being featured in an i
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When I opened the door, a blast of cold air hit me like a wave.It reminded me of that scary time after a really tough delivery, when I was shivering and truly thought that I might not make it.Matthew Smith's voice came from behind me, sounding totally surprised."Shirley? It's freezing out there. Come on in!"He did not even seem to care that I was sporting a six-month old baby bump. He pushed me aside roughly, but he was super gentle with the person he was bringing inside.As he led the person to the living room, Matthew gave me a stern look."It's Christmas Eve, so be good, okay? We don't want any trouble."I took a deep breath and put on a smile."Why would I cause trouble? Shirley's like family to you, and we're so happy to have her here!"I beat him to the punch this time, saying the words he had once said to me in my previous life.Matthew stopped in his tracks, staring at me in shock.Finally, he just snorted and said, "I’m glad you understand."At dinner, everyone
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However, when I tried to be nice, it did not make anyone feel sorry or say they were sorry. Instead, things got worse. "Cindy, you're such a good actress, but don't think I can't tell!" Matthew did not believe I did not care. He said with a mean laugh, "Just don't start a big fuss at home after they leave." When my mother-in-law heard that, she slammed down her fork and said I made her feel sick. "Son, as soon as the holiday's over and the County Clerk's office is back open, go and get a divorce," she told him. She said that Shirley was going to have a baby, and that the Smith family should welcome her. She even took Shirley's hand and scolded her gently. "You should never have gone to study in another country! Because of that, you let this clingy woman sneak into our lives. What bad luck." Everyone at the table whispered and looked at me like I was nothing. I just gave a sad little laugh. I met Matthew on a college trip when I was a freshman. I got hurt by accident and there
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I held back the pain in my chest and slowly got up.The divorce was close. I just had to make it through tonight!I had not been in the kitchen long when Shirley came in.She did not know the first thing about cooking, but kept bossing me around.I was so fed up. I told her the kitchen was too smoky and she did not need to stress herself about it.However, Shirley just caressed her belly gently. "I'm not just teaching you to cook, I'm helping your baby learn too.”"You take care of me now, and your child can take care of my son later."I wanted to hold on until the divorce, but I could not bear her putting down my child like that.When I threw the spatula onto the counter with a loud bang, Shirley yelped.She told me to cool it with anger. "If you're a mom with that kind of temper, what if your kid ends up the same?"Her words, like a curse upon my child, made me shake with rage.My belly was hurting more and more, and the contractions were so strong I almost could not stand
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When I came to, I was in the hospital.Some kind neighbors had seen me pass out and knew something was wrong, so they brought me in.By the time I got to the hospital, I was burning up with fever and out cold.The doctors tried to reach my family through the neighbor, but even after a bunch of calls, Matthew never picked up.When they tried one more time, they found out that he had blocked my number.A few mean texts popped up on my phone.[Stop causing trouble. I'm busy with Shirley and can't deal with you!][See you Tuesday morning at the County Clerk's office. I don't want to see your face before we're divorced!]The doctors had no choice but to give me medicine.However, because of that, I lost my baby.When I heard the news, I took it in without a fuss.In the bathroom, I caught the nurses gossiping."Some folks just have all the luck, don't they?""That poor lady in room three, it's been days and her husband hasn't even peeked in!""Not like Mr. Smith. He's so worri
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After he said that, I looked at him more carefully.There it was, in the shape of his eyebrows and eyes, a shadow of the boy I knew in college."Edwin, it's really you!"I felt a wave of happiness.It was like I was suddenly back in those golden college days.Back to when Edwin and I were in the same group, working on projects together.However, Edwin then said something that snapped me out of my happy memories."Cindy, are you feeling okay? You look really pale!"I instinctively curled my fingers and gave the edge of my messy clothes a tug.Next to his shining, handsome look, I felt like I was just fat and ugly.However, there was no use in hiding anything from him.Matthew had put me through so much over the years. I had always tried to win his and his family's love, but all I got was the cold shoulder and mean jokes.My pride had been eroded a long time ago."It's nothing. I just had a miscarriage.""What?!"Edwin rushed over to steady me.The worry and anger on his
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Without even realizing it, I touched the ruby brooch at my collar. It was a present from Edwin. However, the most important thing about it was the tiny camera Edwin had put in there himself.I watched Shirley, lost in her daydreams, with a cool look, and a small smile crept onto my face.She couldn't possibly think I was still the same silly girl she bullied and lied about on Christmas Eve, unprepared for her tricks, could she?After laughing to her heart's content, Shirley opened an app, started a livestream, and tearfully claimed I had lost my mind and was out to get her.The viewers tuning into the live stream had never seen anything like that before. They were stunned by the sight of blood on the floor.They all rushed to help Shirley, calling the police and the ambulance.The audience was outraged, screaming that I, the wicked culprit, had to be punished harshly.As the ambulance sirens blared in the distance, I stumbled upon another video.Edwin was being featured in an i
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"Cindy! Did you get rid of the baby?" he yelled, grabbing my arm so hard it hurt.I frowned in pain, but Edwin was quick to shield me and pushed Matthew away.Matthew was so angry that he slapped me across the face!"You're so cruel! To be with a man, you even got rid of a seven-month-old baby!" he shouted.I never saw it coming. His hand struck my face so hard that blood started trickling from the corner of my mouth.Waiters and customers all around us stopped and stared in shock.They glanced at Edwin, who was dressed in fancy clothes from head to toe, and then back at me. Whispers and looks of judgment started to spread.Edwin was just as surprised by Matthew's sudden slap. He wrapped his arms around me, his face full of worry.I saw Edwin's hands ball into fists, ready to fight back, but I held him back with a calm hand."Matthew, always playing the innocent party, huh? Why don't you tell them about the time you brought your pregnant girlfriend home on Christmas Eve and le
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I quickly winked at Edwin, indicating for him to stay quiet.The baby was gone and I did not want Matthew to find out just yet.Who knew if he would lose it again.Once I waited a bit, got my health back, found a job, when everything was steady, then I would come clean.Edwin got the message, but he still looked upset.I knew he thought Matthew was the worst and that I deserved better.However, Shirley did not know that. She thought Edwin was judging me for being pregnant and she was smirking with satisfaction.Edwin glanced at the cardboard box on the floor, and when he saw the broken frame with a picture of me and Matthew, his smile vanished."Why keep this junk around?"I laughed too, and as I walked past the box on the way, I gave it a kick."Right. Once you toss out the trash, there’s no need to pick it up again."With that, I ignored Matthew's scowl and slid into the passenger seat of the Porsche.I had to say, riding in that car worth over three hundred thousand doll
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On the day we agreed to meet, Matthew finally unblocked me."Don't look for excuses to stall. I can't waste another minute on you!"I was already at the County Clerk's office door."You're the one stalling. Hurry up. Let's finish this and go our separate ways."Fifteen minutes later, Matthew's BMW pulled up in front of me.He stepped out with a scowl and started mocking me."Just because I blocked you, you had to leave home and vanish for a whole week?”"I thought you'd be too scared to show up for the divorce, but at least you've got some sense."I could not stop myself from letting out an icy laugh.I had been in the hospital with a miscarriage for days, and Matthew did not even know I was close by.Shirley was in the passenger seat, looking me up and down. "Cindy, you're looking pretty good," she said.The cold weather and my weakened state after the miscarriage had me bundled up in a puffy cotton coat and a thick down jacket.They had not noticed that the baby was gone.
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After he said that, I looked at him more carefully.There it was, in the shape of his eyebrows and eyes, a shadow of the boy I knew in college."Edwin, it's really you!"I felt a wave of happiness.It was like I was suddenly back in those golden college days.Back to when Edwin and I were in the same group, working on projects together.However, Edwin then said something that snapped me out of my happy memories."Cindy, are you feeling okay? You look really pale!"I instinctively curled my fingers and gave the edge of my messy clothes a tug.Next to his shining, handsome look, I felt like I was just fat and ugly.However, there was no use in hiding anything from him.Matthew had put me through so much over the years. I had always tried to win his and his family's love, but all I got was the cold shoulder and mean jokes.My pride had been eroded a long time ago."It's nothing. I just had a miscarriage.""What?!"Edwin rushed over to steady me.The worry and anger on his
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I held back the pain in my chest and slowly got up.The divorce was close. I just had to make it through tonight!I had not been in the kitchen long when Shirley came in.She did not know the first thing about cooking, but kept bossing me around.I was so fed up. I told her the kitchen was too smoky and she did not need to stress herself about it.However, Shirley just caressed her belly gently. "I'm not just teaching you to cook, I'm helping your baby learn too.”"You take care of me now, and your child can take care of my son later."I wanted to hold on until the divorce, but I could not bear her putting down my child like that.When I threw the spatula onto the counter with a loud bang, Shirley yelped.She told me to cool it with anger. "If you're a mom with that kind of temper, what if your kid ends up the same?"Her words, like a curse upon my child, made me shake with rage.My belly was hurting more and more, and the contractions were so strong I almost could not stand
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However, when I tried to be nice, it did not make anyone feel sorry or say they were sorry. Instead, things got worse. "Cindy, you're such a good actress, but don't think I can't tell!" Matthew did not believe I did not care. He said with a mean laugh, "Just don't start a big fuss at home after they leave." When my mother-in-law heard that, she slammed down her fork and said I made her feel sick. "Son, as soon as the holiday's over and the County Clerk's office is back open, go and get a divorce," she told him. She said that Shirley was going to have a baby, and that the Smith family should welcome her. She even took Shirley's hand and scolded her gently. "You should never have gone to study in another country! Because of that, you let this clingy woman sneak into our lives. What bad luck." Everyone at the table whispered and looked at me like I was nothing. I just gave a sad little laugh. I met Matthew on a college trip when I was a freshman. I got hurt by accident and there
