2. Abortion or Divorce!

“Jack!” Grace called out in a panicked tone as she arrived at the bar. She really couldn't calm down after she heard Claire's words that they were going to stay at the hotel. She had urged Shane to track down her husband, and here he was. In a first-class bar in the middle of downtown LA.

All eyes are immediately on Grace. Especially since she came in wearing only her sleeping pajamas and house slippers. Her hair was a mess with a sleep bando attached to her head. Her face was plain without makeup. She really looked rumpled and messy.

Only one word Jackson could summarize: embarrassing.

A worried look was still on Grace's face when she discovered that her husband was fine. He even looked normal, not drunk at all. There were indeed many glasses and bottles of alcohol on the round table. Some of them were empty, while others still looked full.

“Is she your wife?” A man asked in confirmation. His tone and smile were condescending.

Jackson could only look down to hide his embarrassment. He really didn't expect that Grace would come there just to embarrass him.

“I thought your wife was much prettier than Claire, so you preferred her. Turns out she's nothing compared to Claire.”

“I think your eyes are blind, Jack. You left Claire just to marry a woman like that?”

“Are you banned from drinking now that you're married to her?”

“Her appearance is so disheveled, I even get sick of it as soon as I see her.”

“People will think that you're a cruel and stingy husband just by looking at your wife's appearance, Jack.”

The nasty comments were directed at Grace. They may have been directed at Jackson, but it was obvious that they wanted to insult Grace directly.

“Don't say things like that. We don't know what brought her here in that condition.” Claire tried to intervene. She smiled sardonically, seemingly satisfied when Grace was humiliated.

Grace fell silent. She squeezed her fingers because she felt she had done something wrong. They were right; she should not have come to this place looking like that. She had embarrassed her husband without realizing it.

“You're very kind, Claire. You even defended her after she ruined your relationship with Jackson.” James complimented.

Jackson sighed harshly; he put his glass down rather rudely on the table and then rose to his feet to approach his wife. A little rudely, Jackson pulled Grace away from him.

“You came here on purpose just to embarrass me?” Jackson asked sharply. He had not yet gotten over his annoyance over Grace's pregnancy, but now he was again annoyed at being humiliated.

“I didn't know you were having fun with your friend. Claire said you were drunk and she was going to take you to a hotel to sleep together. I came to pick you up because I thought you were really drunk.” Grace tried to explain.

“Don't drag Claire into this. She's very kind and understanding; it's useless if you want to incite me to hate her.” Jackson said sharply.

“But she really did say that.” Grace tried to be convincing.

“Can't you do the right thing for once? Stop getting on my nerves!” Jackson raised his voice.

Grace fell silent.

“I'm not done with the child in your womb. Tomorrow we have to go to the gynecologist to abort the fetus.”

Grace was shocked to hear her husband's words. On what basis was she being asked to terminate the pregnancy? Even if Jackson couldn't accept her as his wife, the child was still theirs. At least Jackson could accept his own flesh and blood.

“I don't want an abortion.” Grace insisted.

“I didn't ask for your consent; the fetus should still be aborted. I don't want you to profit from the child of your infidelity.”

“How many times must I tell you that this is your son!” Grace insisted. She seemed burdened by her husband's accusations.

Jackson laughed slightly. “You think I'm stupid? How could you possibly be pregnant with my child if I never slept with you?”

“Don't tell me that you forgot that you walked into my room three months ago and forced me to sleep with you.” Grace reminded.

She could clearly remember when Jackson came home drunk and forced his way into her room. Jackson had even insisted that she serve him, taking away her chastity. He even left her when he was done making love. He walked out of Grace's room as if she was a woman he had just hired.

“Stop making up stories. I never came into your room, let alone made love to you.” Jackson refused to admit.

“Jack! The food you ordered is here!” Claire's call came from inside.

Jackson sighed deeply. “Now go home; I still have some business.”

“Come home with me; you can't drink any more.” Grace was a little pushy. She grabbed Jackson's wrist, putting on a pleading face to make him want to go home with her.

“You have no right to give me orders. I'll make a reckoning with you if you mess up again. I don't mess with my words. Tomorrow we go to the gynecologist for an abortion, or you divorce me. You only have two choices, and you can only choose one.” Jackson said firmly, released Grace's grip on his arm, and walked away.

Grace stared at her husband's back with indescribable feelings. Her heart was completely broken now. She didn't expect Jackson to choose Claire over her. Coupled with Jackson's abortion order. She really couldn't believe that she was finally in this position.

“You see, Jackson loves me more than you. When you called him, he was going to the toilet. I deliberately picked up the phone when I saw the call was from you. I just wanted to tell you and prove to you that for Jackson, the most important thing is me. All this time he could never forget me. To him you are just trash, a burden, and a person who is an obstacle to his happiness. In Jackson's eyes, you are even cheaper than a prostitute. I'm telling you not to torture yourself in this marriage. Just divorce him and get as far away as possible.” Claire said in a tone that sounded so haughty.

“Why did you lie to me by saying that you would sleep in a hotel with him?”

“I didn't lie to you. Who knew that Jackson would ask me to sleep with him?" Claire answered haughtily. “Ah yeah, one more thing. I know that you're pregnant with Jackson's child. I was the one who told him that you were cheating on Shane; I was also the one who gave him the photos. So, if you want to live in peace, then step back from Jackson's life. You will never guess what I can do to make him hate you even more.” The woman made threats, then walked away.