All Chapters of I Chose Dignity When She Chose Her Affair: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

I always thought Sophie Souza and I would be happy together forever.The prenatal report was sitting right there on the nightstand, not yet put away, and I saw it plain as day.But when Sophie and I first got together, she told me she didn't want children. I loved her too much to make her go through any kind of procedure, so to make sure there were no accidents, I went to the hospital myself and got a vasectomy.Now that report hit me like a slap across the face.My mind went blank. All I wanted was to find her and get some answers.I stood outside her office building and dialed her number. "Soph, are you done with work yet?"She sounded like she was in a good mood. "Not yet. What's up, Miles? Is something going on?""Come home early tonight. I'll cook you something nice."She hesitated. "Miles, I really wish I could. I love your cooking. But there's so much going on at the office today, and I've got a client dinner tonight, so I probably can't make it home. I'm sorry."By the

Chapter 2

The lashing didn't stop. Every word out of Sophie's mouth cut into me like a knife."Soph…" I called her name, but she was too busy fussing over Dylan even to turn around. She checked him over, looking for injuries, completely ignoring me.Dylan, on the other hand, looked right at me. His gaze was full of smugness, as if he were daring me to do something about it.I couldn't take it. I grabbed Sophie and pulled her into my arms."Sophie, how could you do this to me?"The way my voice broke must have gotten through to her, because she stopped yelling. She rubbed my back gently. "Miles, just listen to me. Go home first, okay?"I held on tighter, like the second I let go, she'd be gone for good."Come home with me… Please." I was practically begging, but it didn't reach her.She pushed me away like it was nothing. "Just calm down and stop making a scene, okay? I've still got things to deal with. I'll come home when I'm done."Behind her, Dylan's expression grew even bolder. The

Chapter 3

I ate the food Sophie made me slowly, savoring every bite as if it were a five-course meal. She'd really gotten better at cooking over the years. After all this time, I'd never once gotten tired of her pasta.She leaned against my shoulder and started explaining everything."I had too much to drink that night. He was covering for me, taking my drinks, and then we both ended up wasted. It all happened so fast, and I didn't have time to tell you."I only found out I was pregnant about a month ago. He's been really good to me, really attentive. I told him I'm not getting a divorce, and he said he doesn't mind."After a while, I realized that having a baby might actually be a good thing. When I got the confirmation, I was so happy. I decided to keep it."Sophie's hand drifted to her stomach, still flat, and she rubbed it gently.She looked at me again. "We could raise the baby together, watch her grow up together. We could—""Sophie," I said, cutting her off. "That's not my child."

Chapter 4

The neon signs around me started to blur, and my head felt heavy. I figured I should get home while I still had enough sense to find my way.The second I stepped outside, I saw Sophie and Dylan not far down the street, arm in arm and taking a walk together.Half my buzz vanished on the spot. My friend, Owen Jacklin, saw them too, but he didn't know what to say.Then, an idea hit me."Call Sophie for me. Tell her I'm drunk and I need her to come pick me up," I said.Owen hesitated, but he made the call.If she came for me right away, I'd forgive everything, the affair, the baby, all of it.One second, two seconds, three, and then the flat tone of a rejected call.They were already out of sight, but I kept staring in the direction they'd gone. Something hardened inside me in that moment, something I couldn't let go of.Owen looked at me but said nothing."Call again."He dialed. She hung up again.I wouldn't accept it. I kept making him call.Finally, she picked up."Hey, M

Chapter 5

I went home and spent the rest of the day doing nothing, just sitting there and staring at the walls.At some point, while sitting in the bedroom, something crossed my mind. I went back and forth on it a few times, but eventually I made up my mind and did it.Afterward, I realized I was hungry. I got up, went to the kitchen, and started frying an egg. The pan sizzled, and the smell of the egg drifted through the apartment.I ended up zoning out again, just standing there watching the egg cook, until Sophie's voice snapped me out of it."That smells amazing. Are you making eggs?"I looked up, startled to see her standing in the doorway."Perfect timing, I'm starving too."I almost couldn't believe it. I thought I was seeing things until she walked over and wrapped her arms around me."I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately," she said.I held her back. "It's okay.""Can you make me your pasta? I've been craving it."She smiled at me, eyes soft and warm, exactly the way sh

Chapter 6

The words came out harsher than I expected, but Sophie never imagined I'd become a completely different person."All because of that baby?" she asked."All because of that baby."It was short and simple. I wasn't interested in playing the heartbroken husband anymore."Come back. Let's sit down and talk about this properly."I sighed, almost amused. "Talk about it properly? We've talked about it plenty of times, Ms. Souza, and your answer has never changed. What's the point of doing it again?"She went quiet.I softened a little despite myself. "Sophie, you chose the baby, and I respect that. I just can't live with it. So going our separate ways is the best thing for both of us.""And if I say no?" There was a fierce, unmovable resolve in her voice."I've done everything I can. Goodbye, Sophie. I hope you find happiness."I hung up.I stared at the wide open sky above me, the same shade of blue as the sky back home. As far back as I could remember, that blue sky was the only

Chapter 7

My parents left for factory work in the city when I was little. They died in a car accident not long after, and I never saw them again.If the town council hadn't stepped in, Uncle Tom would never have taken me in. So when I met Sophie, it was the first time in my life I knew what it felt like to be loved, and how much happiness there was in loving someone back.But once again, I'd been left behind."Sophie and I are getting a divorce."I said it so calmly that it took them a moment to process. It wasn't until Aunt Margaret snapped out of it that the screaming started."What? You and Sophie are getting a divorce?"I finished eating, got up, and went back to my room without a second glance at the two of them panicking behind me.I expected them to come banging on my door, but when dinnertime came around, they just called me out to eat like normal. I was still wondering why when I walked in and saw Sophie sitting at the table.I froze. It wasn't until Uncle Tom called my name tha

Chapter 8

The next day, Sophie brought me to the place where I'd spent an entire night standing outside in the dark.I stepped inside, and a familiar scent washed over me. I took in every corner of the house. So this was her second home.Dylan was waiting for me upstairs. Sophie didn't come along and stayed in the living room on the first floor.I pushed open the study door. Dylan was standing by the window. When he saw me, he adjusted the glasses on his nose, looking completely at ease."Mr. Norris. It's been a while."I didn't respond. I just walked in and sat down.He didn't seem bothered. He smiled. "What brings you here today?"I looked at him. "Do you actually have real feelings for Sophie?"Dylan raised an eyebrow. "Of course I do."I'll be honest with you. I fell for Sophie the very first time I saw her. That night we went out for a business dinner, I was taking her drinks, and she was taking mine. We both ended up wasted. Nothing was supposed to happen between us."But you kno

Chapter 9

The tears of relief washed away every bit of pain I'd been carrying.After that, Sophie and I went back to the way things used to be. But something about her felt off, though I couldn't put my finger on what.She was coming home less and less. I was still turning it over in my head when her call interrupted my thoughts."Miles, there's a big project at work, and I need to be hands-on with it. I probably won't be home for a while, so make sure you're taking care of yourself, okay?"I replied, "I will, Soph. Don't overdo it either, okay? Look after yourself."And when you get back, I've got a surprise for you."Sophie kept pressing me about what it was, but I held firm. She'd have to wait until she came home.After we made up, I went to the hospital. The doctor told me there was a strong chance the reversal would work. It wouldn't be long before I'd recover, and when I did, Sophie and I could have a baby of our own.The timing was perfect. I could get it all done while she was aw

Chapter 10

I didn't have time to think. I just moved forward, needing to see if it was really her.When Sophie saw me, she froze too. Then, panic set in. "Miles? What… What are you doing here?"I just looked at her. Before I could say a word, Dylan spoke up first."Miles, don't blame Sophie. I'm the one who talked her into keeping the baby. And honestly, can you stop being so selfish? All Sophie wants is a child of her own. If you can't give her that, then you have no right to blame her."I turned a cold stare on Dylan, and that alone was enough to shut him up.Sophie stepped in front of Dylan, shielding him behind her. "If you're angry, take it out on me. Don't drag him into this."I realized I couldn't speak. My whole body was shaking. Sophie saw something was wrong and grabbed my hand, but I shook her off."What are you doing? Are you out of your mind? What if you hurt Sophie?" Dylan shouted.I fought to keep myself under control. "Sophie, you told me you weren't keeping the baby."

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