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Lahat ng Kabanata ng One Too Many Red Flags: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

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Chapter 1

"Ms. Harris, you're already six months pregnant. The baby is fully formed... Are you sure you want to go through with the abortion? The hospital strongly advises against it." The doctor said hesitatingly.Phoebe Harris instinctively placed a hand over her swollen belly. Six months. The child had grown inside her, from something no bigger than a grain of rice to the size it was now. They say a mother and her child share an unspoken bond, and she could feel it too. If she weren't utterly broken inside, what mother would ever have the heart to give up her baby who was about to enter the world?After a silence that seemed to stretch on forever, Phoebe took a deep breath. Then, with a resolve that left no room for doubt, she said, "I'm sure."'I'm sorry, baby. I can't bring you into this world. I want you to be born into a loving family, not a life filled with endless lies and bitter hatred,' Phoebe thought sadly.When she left the hospital, Phoebe looked up and saw the giant electr

Chapter 2

"Phoebe, stop messing around. This meeting is really important," Nathan's voice, unusually flustered, broke through the receiver. "Besides, there's no way I can get home in ten minutes from the office."Phoebe's response was cold and simple. "Your time starts now."Then she hung up.A few minutes later, Clara, half-dressed, was shoved out of the car. Nathan sped off, his Maybach disappearing from the garage in the blink of an eye. That left Clara standing there, humiliated, clutching her belongings against her bare skin.Phoebe adjusted her seat, settling into a more comfortable position, and turned on her headlights. The bright beam fell directly on Clara.The darkness hid many things, but light has a way of exposing what shouldn't be seen. Clara, caught off guard, wrapped her arms tightly around herself. "Who? Who's there?!"Phoebe couldn't be bothered to answer. She simply drove past, her car sweeping smoothly by.Through the open window, Clara caught a glimpse of Phoebe's co

Chapter 3

Phoebe couldn't understand it. How had their relationship come to this?From the moment she and Nathan met, fell in love, and eventually married, they had always been the couple everyone envied. When he proposed, holding her hand tightly, he had promised her with such solemn sincerity, "They say men change after marriage, but don't worry, Phoebe. Even after we get married, I won't change. I'll spoil you, indulge you, and make sure you'll always be the princess in our fairy tale."And after they married, he had kept his word. He treated her with the same devotion as when he had first pursued her. Every day, he sent her flowers and often surprised her with thoughtful gifts. Whatever she wanted appeared on her bedside table the next day without her even needing to ask.It was as if he could read her mind.Even her closest friends, the ones who always viewed things with a skeptical eye, praised him, calling him a one-in-a-million husband.But this one-in-a-million husband had still

Chapter 4

"Clara, if you see something you like, just say the word. I'll buy it for you," Bethany said, holding Clara's hand with a motherly warmth Phoebe had never witnessed before."Mom, why are you so kind to Clara but always cold and sharp with Phoebe?" Nathan asked with a sigh. "Phoebe is your daughter-in-law, and she's carrying your grandchild. Can't you treat her better?""Because Clara doesn't stir up trouble and turn you against me like Phoebe does," Bethany snapped, her face darkening."Mom, I've told you many times, Phoebe never—" Nathan tried to explain, but Bethany had no patience to listen."Enough, Nathan," she cut him off. "We came here to shop and enjoy ourselves. Can't you stop mentioning Phoebe? It's killing the mood.""Alright, alright. I won't bring her up," Nathan said, raising his hands in mock surrender. With a light smile, he added, "Today, I'm just here to serve Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness. I'll pay, I'll swipe my card, and I won't say another useless word."

Chapter 5

"Mom, stop joking around. Phoebe needs to focus on her pregnancy, she doesn't have time to take care of a cousin," Nathan said, noticing the change in Phoebe's expression. He was quick to refuse on her behalf.But the next second, Phoebe smiled. "I don't mind. Let her move in."And just like that, Clara moved in.That evening, the housekeeper came in again with a tray. The same three things as always: soup, walnuts, and grapes.Phoebe had had enough. With a swift motion, she knocked the tray to the floor. "How many times do I have to say it before you understand? I don't want to eat these!"Nathan rushed over, his face tense as he pulled her into his arms. "Phoebe, are you okay? Did the soup burn you?"She shook her head, saying nothing.Seeing that she was unharmed, he exhaled in relief. His gaze turned cold as he glared at the housekeeper. "If she doesn't want to eat it, don't force her! How useless can you be? You can't even take care of a pregnant woman properly!""Phoebe,

Chapter 6

Phoebe fell seriously ill. A relentless fever burned through her, and no matter what she ate, it came back up. "A bunch of useless doctors," Nathan snapped. "I paid you all this money, and you can't even bring down a simple fever?" If the butler hadn't been holding him back, he might have struck someone. "Madam is pregnant," the doctor explained, his face tight with helplessness. "Most medications aren't safe, and your parents specifically instructed us to avoid using medicine. Right now, the best approach is through dietary therapy to strengthen her body, but she can't keep anything down." Nathan carried a bowl of porridge to her bedside. He took her hand, his usual coldness replaced by something raw and pleading. "Phoebe, please. For me, for our child, eat something. Just a little, okay?" Phoebe turned her face away without a word. In just a few days, she had become a shadow of herself. Her skin was pale, her cheeks sunken, and her once graceful frame had thinned alar

Chapter 7

Phoebe had no intention of keeping the baby.Quietly, she reached out to her brother. Under his arrangement, she transferred to another hospital."Phoebe, why the sudden transfer?" Nathan asked, confusion in his voice. "You're scheduled for a C-section soon. Isn't it risky to change hospitals now?""My brother arranged it," Phoebe replied coolly. "He said the doctors here work directly with the military. They're more reliable."Nathan's doubts eased. "If it's your brother's recommendation, it should be fine."Phoebe's brother had always been the authority figure in their family. Nathan trusted his judgment without question.The transfer proceeded smoothly.The new hospital's plan remained the same—an early delivery. The surgery was scheduled for the following day.Nathan cleared his schedule. He moved into the hospital to stay by Phoebe's side."You don't have to do this," Phoebe said flatly. "You're busy. It's okay if you're not here for this."The truth was, she didn't want

Chapter 8

"Mr. Marshal, your wife has suddenly developed a high fever and lost consciousness. We can't wake her up." The doctor, following Phoebe's instructions, called Nathan. His voice was tense over the phone. "For her safety, we have no choice but to perform the C-section ahead of schedule. Where are you? You should come immediately.""...What? The surgery is early?" Nathan's breathing sounded unsteady. "...Okay, wait for me. I'll be there right away."At the same time, Phoebe made a video call to Clara and pressed record. As expected, Clara answered."Master, you wouldn't leave me now, would you?" Her voice was soft and sweet, dripping with feigned innocence. "We just started the foreplay. We haven't even gotten to the good part yet.""I don't have time. Phoebe is about to give birth. I need to be with her." Nathan hurriedly pulled on his clothes."You're not a doctor. What good will you do there?" Clara stepped closer, wrapping her arms around his neck. "What she needs now is a doctor

Chapter 9

The plane pierced through the clouds, disappearing into the pitch-black night.Meanwhile, Nathan finally rolled off Clara. After two exhausting hours, the fire raging inside him had burned out, leaving him feeling thoroughly satisfied. Yet beneath that satisfaction, a faint trace of guilt lingered.It was one thing to cheat on his wife on an ordinary day, but tonight—of all nights—was the day Phoebe was supposed to have her C-section. Everyone said giving birth was like stepping through death's door, but while she was walking that edge, he had failed to resist temptation.The more he thought about it, the more he felt like a bastard.But what else was he supposed to do? He was a man with needs. Phoebe had been sick for weeks, and he'd stayed by her side the whole time, with no opportunity to find relief elsewhere. He had held it in for an entire week—any longer, and he would have exploded.Better to release than to suppress. The more you hold it in, the more you want it. Letting i

Chapter 10

After saying his piece, Nathan turned and walked away.Clara sat on the floor, her clothes in disarray, trembling with helpless rage. Her heart burned with resentment, but there was nothing she could do.The moment he left, Nathan rushed to the operating room.But when he arrived, the surgery had long since ended. The large, sterile room was empty except for a few nurses tidying up. Phoebe and the doctors were nowhere to be seen.A wave of confusion washed over him. What was going on? Where was Phoebe? Where was the baby?"Nurse," he called out, forcing down his panic. "The doctor called me earlier and said my wife was having surgery here. Where is she? Where's my child? And where are the doctors who performed the surgery?"The nurse glanced at him without much interest and snorted. "You must be Phoebe's husband. The surgery ended three hours ago. What took you so long to get here?"Nathan couldn't exactly admit he had been tangled up with his mistress, so he offered the first e

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