Chapter 3 Do you want to keep the baby?
The lewd sounds in the house hadn’t stopped. Every breathy moan and low groan echoed through the hallway, wrapping the space in a suffocating here of desire[]
Lore hung up the call with trembling fingers and slowly slid down the wall, burying her face in her hands
Enough It was more than enough. She didn’t want to hear any more. Not even a single sound]
She didn’t know how long she sat there, numb and crumbling, until the door creaked open again!)
Vanessa stood in the doorway, dressed in something sheer and sultry, her face flushed, her neck littered with hickeys.
Water dripped from the bathroom as steam rolled out behind her, casting the room in a hazy, seductive glow. The silhouette of a man behind the glass was unmistakable–Zare, fresh from the shower tryst
Vanessa leaned lazily against the doorframe, looking down at Leora like she was something beneath her. Her voice dripped with malice[]
“Always playing the sweet little wife, desperate to have Zane’s baliy. Where do you get the audarity?
“Now that you’re finally pregnant, what’s the big deal? One word from me and those three couldn’t wait to get their hands on you. Should I send you to a hobo camp next time for fun
She stepped closer with each word, forcing Leora to retreat step by step
“You married Zane? So what? His heart’s mine. Did you see how serious he was just now? You’re nothing but a convenient outlet for his needs. ]
Vanessa’s cruel expression blurred in Leora’s vision, but beneath it, she saw something else–jealousy []
Leura let out a bitter laugh. After being violated, humiliated, and scarred, she still envied her?]
Np. Vanessa envied the possibility that one-third chance that Leora was carrying Zane’s child.]
Leora instinctively placed a hand on her belly:]
That single movement seemed to ignite something in Vanessa.]
“You don’t even know who the father is, and you dare act proud? Who the hell do you think you are?”
Worried Zane might overhear, Leora forced herself to sound clueless. “Vanessa. what are you saying? I don’t understand. I don’t know why Zane wanted a paternity test, but I know this baby is his. If
Vanessa lost it. “Who said you could carry his child? If I can’t give him a baby, then neither can your[]
Before the words even finished, she shoved Leora hard.[]
Leora’s heel caught on the top step, and she tumbled backward down the staircase. The world spun. Pain exploded in her abdomen like a grenade
Zane rushed out of the bathroom at the sound.[]
Vanessa was already sprawled on the flour, sobbing as she walled, “I just wanted to help tidy up since she’s pregnant! She hit me! I didn’t push her! She fell herself–why would she blame me?
Spotting Zane, she sobbed even louder, putting on her best damsel act. “Zane, don’t worry about me, go check on Leora. She looks seriously hurt..]
Zane glanced at the marks still visible on Vanessa’s neck. Guilt flickered in his eyes. He quickly shrugged off his coat and draped l over her shoulders.
“Vanessa, are you hurt? Let’s go to the hospital.
Tin fine, just a little pain in my leg. Leora’s worse.” Vanessa murmured sweetly, eyes glistening with tears.]
Zane, however, turned coldly toward Leora, scooped Vanessa into his arms, and snarled, “Don’t think I didn’t hear it all! Vanessa was being kind to you, and this is how you repay her?!
Leora, curled on the floor, barely conscious from the pain, tried to explain, her lips trembling
“No I didn’t she pushed-
“Save it. Trying to frame Vanessa now? She can’t even twist a bottle cap. You expect me to believe she pushed you? She’s kind, nothing like what yourve become. When did you turn into this kind of woman, Leora?]
Without another word, he carried Vanessa downstairs. As he passed her, he even kicked her aside like a piece of trash]
If you want to be there so badly, stay there. Just don’t block the way
Vanessa looked over Zane’s shoulder, smirking victoriously []
The sound of an engine roared outside. The car sped off, leaving Leora in darkness]
Her vision blurred
But she couldn’t pass out
The pain in her belly was too sharp, too unnatural Zane wasn’t coming back for her. She had to get help herself
After some time, she gritted her teeth, clutching the railing and dragging herself upright []
Afraid of bleeding out on the way, she didn’t dare call a cab. She walked to the hospital un foul.]
The eight shift nurse gasped when she saw the blood seeping down Leora’s thighs and rushed to check her in]
The doctor flipped through her chart, frowning deeply “A paternity test at three weeks? The endaryo hasn’t even stabilized! And then a fall down the stairs? You need to be examined immediately
After this scan, the doctors face turned grim!)
You’re seriously lucky to be conscious. Heavy bleeding and delayed treatment? You trying to die?”
He sighed and asked solemnly. “And this child what do you want to do?
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