All Chapters of Justice for Stealing My Reproductive Rights: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

...The more I thought about it, the more it didn't add up. "An expedited process?"As a seasoned prosecutor who'd handled countless medical disputes, I knew it took at least five days from egg retrieval to embryo formation.I recalled my husband's words from a few days ago. "Why bring your work attitude home? Must you always be so nitpicky? It's exhausting."Lemuel Hanson didn't understand that my meticulousness had cleared countless injustices. Once doubt took root, I had to get to the truth.I floored the gas pedal. Twenty minutes later, I arrived at the VIP Fertility Center on the third floor of the clinic. Bypassing the crowded front desk, I approached the head nurse in charge of my case."I'm Brenda Hanson," I said. "I had my egg retrieval this morning."She looked up from her computer, startled. "Mrs. Hanson? Your proxy has already finalized the transfer plan."I froze, confused. "Proxy?""Dr. Ainsley Bailey came in person to confirm everything is on track," she explain

Chapter 2

"Brenda, don't overthink this," Ainsley chimed in. "Lemuel was worried about you after the retrieval. You were so weak, and the process was complex, so he asked me to handle everything. I used my eggs as a backup to ensure success."She glanced at Lemuel, feigning helplessness. "If you don't believe me, ask him."Lemuel scratched his head, exasperated. "Brenda, really? Ainsley is my best friend. She saw how much pain the retrievals caused you and offered to help. This is for your benefit. If you've got a problem, talk to me. Why take it out on her?"He sounded justified, as if his logic was airtight.I stood frozen, staring back at the man I'd loved for three years. Whenever Ainsley was involved, he'd take her side without question.The onlookers began whispering."Sounds like she can't have kids and is too proud to admit it.""The doctor is trying to help, but she doesn't appreciate it.""Typical rich-family drama. She is jealous of her husband's closeness to someone else."I

Chapter 3

Rage burned in my chest. I swung my hand, slapping Ainsley. "Enough with your disgusting act!""You shrew!" Lemuel roared, cradling Ainsley with concern. "Are you okay? I'll get you an ice pack."His tenderness, something I'd never experienced in three years of marriage, stung deeply.Ainsley leaned into his arm, sobbing, "Brenda doesn't get our good intentions."Lemuel turned, glaring at me with disappointment. "Is this necessary? I told you to stay home, and you came here to cause a scene."He'd conveniently forgotten his flimsy expedited process excuse. I laughed coldly at his flustered rage.He never valued my work. To him, my prosecutor's badge was meaningless. Whenever I tried sharing courtroom victories, he'd brush me off. "Alright, it's just arguing. What's there to brag about?"His dismissal of me set the trap he'd fallen into today. I pointed at him, discreetly starting a recording on my phone."Lemuel, one last time," I demanded. "Are you trying to use my womb to car

Chapter 4

"Brenda, calm down," Ainsley said. "You're making things hard for Lemuel."Lemuel shielded her, his face tender with concern for her but cold toward me. "I've given you enough face. I've tolerated your moods for the sake of our marriage, but don't push it."His knack for twisting reality was effortless. He turned to the head nurse and the approaching doctors. "Please, do something to calm her down. I'll make it worth your while."His lies sounded so sincere. The doctors exchanged glances and turned to me. "Mrs. Hanson, please come to the rest area. Don't disrupt hospital operations."The crowd murmured again, "Poor thing, losing it from stress."One doctor reached for my arm, but I shook him off. They backed me against a wall, leaving me no escape.I looked at Lemuel and Ainsley, their faces smug with victory, and laughed.Lemuel frowned. "What's so funny?"I met his gaze calmly. "Mental instability? Paranoia? That's your excuse today?"I checked the time on my phone. "Since y

Chapter 5

...Oliver's voice echoed clearly, and everyone froze.Lemuel's and Ainsley's faces drained of color, while the crowd started to whisper again."The police are here?""My God, she called the police? This isn't just a family fight.""Illegal surrogacy is a crime."Their earlier judgment softened, their eyes now sympathetic.Lemuel swayed, nearly collapsing. He pointed at me and shrilled, "You're insane, calling the police over a family dispute? You're blowing this out of proportion!"Ainsley came to her senses, cowering behind him. "It's just a misunderstanding, Brenda."I ignored their panic, too tired to argue. The law would expose their lies.Oliver and several officers, accompanied by the hospital director, approached. He spotted me immediately. "Mrs. Hanson, we're here. This is a complex case, so we've notified Mr. Kramer from the Health Commission."I nodded, avoiding Lemuel's and Ainsley's gazes. "Thank you, Captain. I suspect Lemuel Hanson and Ainsley Bailey forged do

Chapter 6

Lemuel's voice shook, the gravity of his situation sinking in, but Julie's blunt words made the crowd frown."The police are here, and this old lady is still defending her son? That woman is a prosecutor.""This guy is done for. And that doctor, abusing her position to mess with a prosecutor.""Investigate them thoroughly. That doctor is a disgrace to the profession."I pulled out my badge and held it up. "I'm Brenda Hanson, Senior Prosecutor."The crowd, seeing the official seal, fell silent with respect. I tucked the badge away, my gaze sweeping over Lemuel's and Ainsley's ashen faces."Under Article 233 of the Criminal Code, forging official documents carries a sentence of three to ten years. Unauthorized medical procedures causing harm result in license revocation and criminal liability," I declared. "Mr. Barnett, are you prepared? As for illegal surrogacy, while not explicitly criminalized, it can fall under illegal business operations or abandonment. Lemuel, Ainsley, which

Chapter 7

Ainsley added, "I loved him too much and made a terrible mistake."When Oliver showed me the interrogation transcripts, I felt only irony. The two who'd flaunted their friendship were now tearing each other apart just to save themselves.Soon, the tech team recovered their chat history. The messages were vile.[Brenda is injecting fertility drugs again. She looks miserable, and I feel bad.][Babe, you're the one who cares about me. Once our kid is born, I'll divorce her.][Brenda's got no femininity, just work.][You know me the best.]The explicit texts shattered their façade. Oliver tossed the phone in front of Lemuel. "Anything to add?"Lemuel stared at the screen, his face gray."The case is clear," Oliver said. "Forged documents are a slam dunk. Illegal surrogacy can be pursued as an illegal medical practice or public safety violations."I nodded. "Thank you, Captain. Also, I suspect Ainsley is not a first-time offender."I provided a case number from a past medical dis

Chapter 8

The scandal exploded.I submitted new evidence, not just to end the marriage but to hold Lemuel fully accountable. I wanted him to pay dearly for his malice and stupidity.Headlines sent the public into a frenzy.[Prominent Businessman Cheats, Teams with Lover-Doctor to Trick Prosecutor Wife into Surrogacy.][Prosecutor Wife Exposes Shocking Conspiracy: Husband and Lover Steal Her Reproductive Rights.]The Hanson Group's stock crashed for three days, losing nearly half its value. Partners bailed, and banks demanded loan repayments.Overnight, the Hanson family teetered on bankruptcy.Lemuel was released on bail. The day he left detention, reporters swarmed."Mr. Hanson, comment on forging your wife's signature and practicing illegal surrogacy?""Did you know Dr. Bailey sold your wife's eggs?"Blinded by flashes, Lemuel shielded his face like a cornered rat. His brilliance was gone, and his reputation was in tatters.Julie dragged him to my apartment.When I opened the door,

Chapter 9

I never told Lemuel, wanting to protect his fragile ego. That was my mistake, nurturing a snake.Jonas continued, "The Hanson Group's success ties to Brenda's contributions. Given the defendant's crimes, which tanked the company's reputation, he should bear full responsibility. We request Lemuel Hanson leave the marriage with nothing and pay $5 million for emotional distress."The evidence was airtight, and Lemuel broke down.Just before the property division ruling, Jonas submitted new evidence: an offshore trust agreement. The beneficiary was Ainsley. The funds were siphoned from the company over the past year by Lemuel.He wasn't just planning to use my womb for their child. He aimed to gut the company and our family, then ran off with Ainsley. Their friendship was a sham from the start.When the trust was revealed, the courtroom fell silent. Lemuel gaped at me, believing he'd hidden it perfectly. Yet I had uncovered it."No, it wasn't me," he stammered desperately. "Ainsley f

Chapter 10

Ainsley collapsed in the defendant's box, her face ashen. Lemuel, as an accomplice, faced charges for forgery and incitement.The court sentenced Ainsley to ten years for multiple crimes, with her medical license revoked. The hospital was fined heavily for negligence, and the director was sacked and investigated.Lemuel broke down at the verdict, trying to play the victim to the media, but no one bought his story. His and Ainsley's vile texts were his permanent stain.From his box, he screamed at me, "Brenda, you heartless bitch! After all we had, you're ruining me?"I looked at him calmly. "You brought this on yourself."As he was dragged away, he kept cursing at me. Julie tried rushing him but was stopped by bailiffs, collapsing and crying hysterically.Outside, Jonas extended his hand. "Congrats, Brenda. Justice is served."I shook his hand. "Justice prevailed."Life settled back to normal. I threw myself into work, earning a promotion to Deputy Chief Prosecutor for my stell

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