Tears uncontrollably streamed down my cheeks as I watched the two of them locked tightly in each other's arms.Just yesterday, Carter Vance had refused to let me take leave to visit my mother's grave. The reason that he gave was that my nursing skills were the best, and his first love, Clara Whitmore, had just undergone an emergency surgery and urgently needed someone to tend to her.I couldn't help feeling resistant. He was paying far too much attention to Clara.After all, I was his wife. Besides, she could've been cared for by any qualified nurse. It didn't have to be me.He lectured me with lofty ideals about medical ethics and putting the patient first when I refused to go. He even accused me of being overly jealous.Upon seeing me upset, he held me in his arms and comforted me, saying, "Are you truly worried she'll steal me away? Darling, you're pregnant. How could I ever leave you and our baby?"I silently rested my hand on my slightly rounded belly and trusted him. I turn
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