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Chapter 8 No More Regrets

作者: Heroic Thief
While Scott spoke, I kept my eyes on the window. Outside, the magnolia tree was in bloom—white petals swaying gently in the wind. It reminded me of when we first fell in love.

Back then, Scott had been the very picture of romance. Every day, he'd surprise me with flowers or gifts, enough to make my whole office green with envy.

I used to share the flowers among my coworkers, pass around the snacks he sent, and they'd tease me endlessly.

"Your boyfriend's spoiling you so much, Colette, that we're all benefitting from it!"

"He's so romantic—you're living in a fairytale!"

Scott couldn't go anywhere without thinking of me.

He wanted to be with me every moment, as if letting me out of his sight would be unbearable.

When he proposed, he went all out. He rallied his friends for help and spent six months planning everything down to the last detail.

That day, we'd just come out of the movies when strangers started walking up to me, each handing me a rose. One after another—until I was
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  • Twins of Deceit   Chapter 8 No More Regrets

    While Scott spoke, I kept my eyes on the window. Outside, the magnolia tree was in bloom—white petals swaying gently in the wind. It reminded me of when we first fell in love.Back then, Scott had been the very picture of romance. Every day, he'd surprise me with flowers or gifts, enough to make my whole office green with envy.I used to share the flowers among my coworkers, pass around the snacks he sent, and they'd tease me endlessly."Your boyfriend's spoiling you so much, Colette, that we're all benefitting from it!""He's so romantic—you're living in a fairytale!"Scott couldn't go anywhere without thinking of me. He wanted to be with me every moment, as if letting me out of his sight would be unbearable.When he proposed, he went all out. He rallied his friends for help and spent six months planning everything down to the last detail.That day, we'd just come out of the movies when strangers started walking up to me, each handing me a rose. One after another—until I was

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    Scott was arrested the moment he walked into the hospital. It all happened so fast that he didn't even have time to make a phone call. Only after learning that I had filed charges against him for bigamy did panic finally set in. He immediately hired a lawyer and even summoned his parents, who lived in another city, to come and help.Since our wedding, I'd rarely seen my mother-in-law. We lived in different cities and only met during the holidays—always polite, always distant. But this time, when she arrived, she was oddly warm and eager.The moment she saw me, she handed me a thick envelope. "A gift for the baby," she said.I squeezed it—about ten thousand dollars, maybe more. She asked endless questions about my postpartum recovery, even thanked my mom for taking care of me. I couldn't tell what she was trying to do."Colette, giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell. I know you've suffered, but…" She hesitated. "Scott's making over a million a year now. Raising a ch

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    Almost immediately, Scott called. "Colette, what the hell are you doing? Didn't we talk before I left? I told you I'm working overtime!"I snorted dismissively. "Really? Since when did your office move to Building 28, Apartment 1306? Should I go up there and visit you now?"Scott fell silent, with no words to defend himself."I know everything, Scott. There's nothing left to discuss except divorce. You make me sick."I hung up before he could reply, blocked his number, and asked my lawyer to handle all communication from that point on. I didn't want to speak to him ever again.I hadn't even wanted to keep the baby, but I was already six months along. Terminating the pregnancy now would harm my body, and the baby was constantly moving, responding to my touch. I couldn't bring myself to end it. So I made up my mind—to keep the child, but not the father.…When I arrived at the hotel, my parents were already there. Seeing me with my swollen belly and tear-stained face, my mom flew

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