Ella placed a trembling hand over her belly, her voice barely above a whisper. “Did I… do something wrong?”Richard sighed, his expression impassive. “You did nothing, Ella.” His voice was cold, distant. “I just don’t want to continue this marriage.”He turned, ready to leave, but then hesitated. Without meeting her eyes, he asked, “You said you had something to tell me. What was it?”Ella’s throat tightened. How could she possibly tell him about the baby now? The words clung to her tongue, refusing to leave.She forced a weak smile, masking her heartbreak. “It’s nothing important anymore.”Richard barely reacted. “If you say so.”And with that, he walked away.Ella watched as his figure disappeared down the hall. She tilted her head back, willing the tears to stay in, but they defied her, spilling down her cheeks. His words echoed in her mind, each syllable slicing through her like a blade.Her gaze drifted to the beautifully arranged dinner table. The meal she had poured her heart i
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