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Chapter 1

Sabrina's POVAxel Callahan didn't come straight in, instead making another call.I lay in bed, pretending to be asleep, listening to his voice that was so gentle it didn't even sound like him."Raven, don't be mad. My marriage to her is just for show. The only bride I'll be waiting for at the end of the aisle is you."A sweet, cloying voice came from the other end of the line. The night was quiet, so every vicious word reached my ears clearly."But I get furious just thinking about seeing her in a wedding dress, Axel. You have to act faster. I don't want her to be happy for too long."Axel chuckled dotingly. "Okay."Raven Winslow sighed again. "Axel, why don't you put her and that bitch in the same car? Otherwise, if her mother dies… knowing Sabrina, she'll make a huge fuss."Axel went still for a second, and my heart leaped into my throat."Axel, why aren't you saying anything? You're not… hesitant to do so, are you? Don't tell me you've actually developed real feelings for

Chapter 2

Sabrina's POVThis unexpected child was initially meant to be a surprise for Axel. But on the very night before I planned to share this news with him, I discovered the truth.…During the wedding dress fitting, I was in low spirits the entire time. Thinking I was just nervous, Axel personally fastened the gown for me. He circled behind me, his fingertips brushing along my spine, making my heart shiver."Bri, have you put on a little weight? The zipper won't go up all the way."I froze.Axel let out a soft chuckle, leaning next to my ear and whispering, "Just kidding."It was clearly meant as a joke, but I couldn't even manage a smile.At that moment, a thought suddenly struck me—if everything went to plan, and Axel saw me breaking down from grief over my mother's death, and I lost the baby as a result, would he regret it? Even for a second?My guess was that he wouldn't.Because not too long after, I overheard him making another call while I was in the fitting room."You did

Chapter 3

Sabrina's POVBy the time Axel came home, it was already the following evening. Mom and I happened to be having dinner. Seeing him, Mom waved cheerfully. "Axel, come, have dinner. I cooked your favorite lobster tails."Axel smiled and nodded. "Thank you, Elaine."I stayed silent at the table while he chatted away animatedly. "Elaine, there's something I want to tell you. I've decided to hold a wedding ceremony with Bri two days from now…"He glanced at me. "Consider it my way of thanking her for being by my side these past seven years."Mom froze, looking at me. "Two days later? But didn't Bri say—""Mom!" I cut her off immediately. "Don't ask. Let's just eat. The food's getting cold."Confused, Mom frowned but chose not to press further. The table fell into a dead silence.Suddenly, Mom pointed at Axel's neck and teased, "At that rate, I have a feeling I'll be able to hold my grandchild soon, Axel."He touched the red marks on his neck. "I'll definitely do my best so you ca

Chapter 4

Third-person POV"Where are they? Where's the patient?"Axel stood outside the empty hospital room, shouting at the passing nurse whom he had grabbed by the arm."The patient was discharged earlier. Sir, please calm down!""Discharged?" He released the nurse abruptly.He stared at the chat window on his phone, his brow furrowing even deeper. Sabrina still hadn't replied to his message. She had never acted like this before. Could it… Could it be that she had already found out? No, that was impossible. He quickly dismissed the thought.If Sabrina had found out that he'd planned to kill Elaine, there was no way she would've still been talking and laughing with him just a few days ago.Axel ran his hand over the sheets that still retained a trace of warmth, irritation boiling inside him. He had waited so long for this day, and in the end, the two of them had suddenly vanished.Suddenly, his phone rang. It was Raven.She sounded thrilled. "Axel, have you picked up our bride yet?"

Chapter 5

Third-person POVAxel had only just arrived home when Raven's call came in. He glanced at the phone and decided to answer it."What is it?" he asked in a frosty tone."Axel, when are you coming to pick me up? I can't wait any longer!""I'm on my way.""Really? Which means that bitch is finally dead now, right? What about Sabrina? How did she react?"Raven was practically quivering with excitement. She'd have teleported right to the scene of the accident then and there if she could."She's devastated. She cried so hard she fainted," Axel said softly.Raven let out a petulant scoff. "That's a pity. I really wanted her to see us holding hands, standing at the altar."Axel paused, his gaze darkening. "It doesn't matter. The most important thing right now is our wedding. I've already sent a car to pick you and your mother up."Raven giggled. "You're so thoughtful, Axel. I was just about to ask too. In that case, Mom and I will wait for you at home."After ending the call, every t

Chapter 6

Sabrina's POVIt was in the wee hours of the morning when the plane touched down in Baylandia.The cold hit immediately.Behind me, Mom unwound her scarf and wrapped it around my neck. I hadn't shed a single tear these past few days—not when Axel betrayed me, and not when I was lying on the operating table. But at that moment, I couldn't hold back my tears anymore."Mom…"I threw myself into her arms, sobbing uncontrollably."Why… Why wouldn't he spare us, even at the end… Why did he have to lie to me? Didn't he say I was the love of his life? Why?"Mom said nothing. She just kept gently stroking my hair, the same way she used to when I was a kid.I didn't know how long I had been crying before I finally released her."Alright, Bri…" she whispered. "He's not worth it. He might as well be dead to us. This is the last time you'll ever cry for him, okay?"I nodded.I turned and looked at the vast tarmac. It felt as if I'd gone back in time, back to when I had followed Mom to At

Chapter 7

When I slowly came to, the first thing I heard in my groggy state was Axel and Mom talking.I immediately sat up. "Mom, he didn't do anything to you, did he?"Mom hurried to calm me. "No, no, nothing happened. Quick, lie back down. The doctor said you can't take any more stress."Only then did I let out a breath of relief, while also shooting Axel a disgusted glance."Bri, why did you insist on having the abortion that day? You could've just waited until we came back to Baylandia. Doing it that way is really going to take a toll on your health," Mom said with a sigh.I smiled and looked at Axel."It was because I needed to give my dear big brother a surprise. After all, he gave me such a huge one."With every word I spoke, Axel's face grew a shade paler."Bri…""Don't say my name. Get out! If you don't leave right now, I'll rip out this IV and throw you out myself!"As I spoke, I started pulling at the needle. Axel immediately panicked and stumbled back several steps."Okay,

Chapter 8

When I saw Axel again, his face lit up with surprise and joy. He was so excited that he tried to get out of bed, but the movement tore at his wounds and sent him crumpling to his knees in pain.I didn't move to help him."Don't get excited. I'm not here to see you. I'm here to make a deal."Axel froze. I leaned against the wall, my expression blank. "If you want my forgiveness, you'll do one thing for me.""What is it? Just name it. There's nothing in this world I can't do. Even if you want my life—"I sneered. "Who would want your life?"A flash of hurt crossed his face."I need your father to finalize the divorce with my mom.""This…" He hesitated.My expression didn't waver as I continued, "That terrifying man keeps trying to contact my mom. I don't want her living in his shadow again."Axel was silent for a long time before he finally spoke, his voice low. "If I do this, will you… will you come back to me?""No."I turned and walked out of the hospital. From now on, eve

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