I stood there, unable to speak.
Zachary’s expression was displeased, with a hint of reprimand in his tone.
“What are you doing here? I told you to stay home and take care of yourself.”
My heart felt as though it was being pierced by a thousand needles.
I couldn’t believe that the man who once eagerly helped me prepare the nursery was now shielding another woman and speaking harshly
to me.
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I bit my lip to steady my voice.N
“Zachary, you once said those who betray others come to a bad end.”
His face darkened.
“Rosalind, show some respect. Lilian and I are just… having fun. Since you got pregnant, you’ve gained so much weight. I’ve been patient enough just sleeping beside you.”
He added dismissively, “Besides, in our circle, who doesn’t have a few affairs? At least I plan on coming back to you after the baby’s
born.”
Ucradled my growing belly, feeling a wave of indignation.N
Pregnancy had changed me–I was swollen, my legs looked like oversized carrots, and I was kept awake at night by cramps and nausea. My once smooth, fair skin had turned sallow and rough.
Zachary’s initial concern had waned, replaced by irritation and late nights at the office. He couldn’t hide his disgust at the sight of the stretch marks etching across my stomach.”
For the sake of our child, I chose to ignore the signs of his withdrawal, hoping that things would improve once our baby arrived.!!
But how could he belittle my sacrifices while I was nurturing his child?
I realized I shouldn’t settle for a life with a man who didn’t appreciate me.”
“Zachary, I want a divorce!“!!
His lofty demeanor froze, and his voice carried a note of finality.
“And where would you go, pregnant with my child? As long as you play nice, the title of Mrs. Harrington is yours.“”
Seeing my distress, Zachary softened his tone.
“As long as you obey me, I swear you’ll be the only woman to carry my heir. No one else.“N
Lilian pouted, swaying her hips as she spoke up.
“Zack, don’t upset Rosalind for my sake. She’s carrying your baby, after all!”
Zachary gave Lilian’s waist a playful pinch.!!
“She’s just being dramatic.”
Watching them flirt shamelessly in front of me made my stomach churn.
“Ugh.”%
I couldn’t hold back, and vomit spewed forth, splattering both Zachary and Lilian.
Especially Lilian, who shrieked as the jacket was doused in the foul–smelling mess.
Tearing off her coat, she shot me a venomous glare.
“You did that on purpose, you witch!”
Fury flared within me, and I slapped her hard across the face.
“Who are you calling a witch?”
In a fit of rage, she shoved me violently &
“Zack, do something! My new outfit is ruined!”
As a waiter rushed over with towels to clean up, Zachary warned me sternly.W
“Rosalind, enough is enough”
Off–balance from the push, my heavy body hit the ground with a thud.
I struggled to get up, my awkward movements drawing snickers from the onlookers.A
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“Zachary, doesn’t your wife look like a turtle stuck on its back?”
“A fat turtle, at that! Hahaha.”
My eyes stung with unshed tears, humiliation taking a backseat to the growing pain in my abdomen.
A warm sensation pooled beneath me, and when I glanced down, I saw the carpet soaking up the spreading liquid.
Oh no.
Panic–stricken, I turned to Zachary, pleading.
“Honey, get me to the hospital. My water just broke.”
