Callista’s medical card was linked to Luther’s phone number, so the notification about her visit and prescription was sent to him.
“Honey, say something! You’re scaring me,” Luther pleaded anxiously.
Callista handed him the bag of medicine, and she lied, “The doctor suggested I try a new medication. It might improve the success rate of the next IVF attempt.”
“As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters. You scared me to death.”
Luther didn’t even glance at the bag and casually placed it on the coffee table.
Callista let out a cold laugh.
In the past, he would always meticulously read the instructions no matter what medication she was prescribed as he was worried about potential side effects.
He used to say he couldn’t bear the physical pain of IVF for her, but he needed to remind himself that she was suffering for his sake.
Now, she had personally handed him the pre-procedure medication for an abortion, and he didn’t even bother to look at it.
The unfamiliar scent of perfume mixed with the aroma of roses in the air made Callista feel nauseous, and soon, her stomach began to cramp. She clutched her abdomen in discomfort.
“Is it your period?” Luther leaned in, trying to warm her stomach with his hands.
Callista swatted his hand away.
“The smell on you is disgusting,” she said bluntly.
Luther sniffed himself and chuckled.
“It’s probably the scent of roses. I’ve been going to the rose garden several times a day, trying to make sure everything is perfect for our fifth anniversary. I’ll go shower and change my clothes.”
But earlier, he’d said he was going to the office.
Callista couldn’t be bothered to expose his lie and simply replied, “Alright.”
After Luther left, Callista picked up her phone.
For the past five years, her social circle revolved entirely around Luther, leaving her with no close friends of her own.
If she were to leave him, there weren’t many people she needed to inform, except for her younger brother, Kai Caldwell. Kai was also her only remaining family member.
But as she stared at his number, she couldn’t bring herself to call.
Kai held Luther in high regard as his brother-in-law, and she worried it would complicate things. It was better to wait until she was ready to leave.
That night, Luther lay beside her while gently massaging her stomach.
“Honey, I’ve delegated all my work for the next two days. Your first couple of days on your period are always the worst, and I can’t leave you alone.”
Callista gave a nonchalant response, not taking his words to heart.
Then, a notification sound woke her up in the middle of the night.
