Dominic’s voice was soft as he whispered to Vanessa, “You can go clean yourself up first, babe.“]
Then he walked over to me with a frown. “Isabelle, you look terrible. What’s wrung? |
He paused, his tone as if it was only natural. “You know Vanessa has that special… constitution that helps with my condition. I’m doing this for our happy future together. You understand that, right?”
I forced out a smile that looked worse than crying
At the dinner table, Dominic’s mother tapped her knife against her wine glass. “You’ve been married into this family for almost three years now. Still no sign of a baby.
My hand trembled as I gripped my fork
Before, I’d always thought his mother was bitter toward me because she was heartbroken over Dominic’s “condition.” Now it hit me–Dominic had been lying to me all along, letting me bear all this humiliation and shame alone.
I instinctively looked toward Domine. Without missing a beat, he told his mother, “She’s been taking fertility treatments. We’ll have a child soon.
His mother let out a cold laugh, setting down her silverware with a sharp clink
“If it weren’t for Grandha Harlow insisting you marry into this family… [
Now that she’s gone, since you’re already Mrs. Harlow, you better fulfill your duties and give us an heir.
Just stop walking around with that pathetic expression on your face–who exactly are you trying to impres?”]]
Suddenly, Vanessa covered her mouth and dry heaved
Dominic’s hand shot out instinctively to steady her shoulder]
His mother’s stern expression immediately softened, her eyes darting between the two of them. “Don’t tell me you two are..
-0
Vanessa shyly lowered her head
Dominic glanced at me, but found my face completely expressionless.]
His mother’s cold gaze swept over me. “Some people can be married into this family for years without their belly showing any signs of life. Then there are others who have only been here a couple of months, and they’re already doing so well.”
Dominic pulled me aside. “Isabelle, don’t overthink this. This only proves Vanessa really did cure me. This is my first child, and I have to take responsibility. We’ll raise the baby together, right?”
Watching Dominic lie to me so effortlessly, I felt a sharp stab of pain in my chest.
His mother’s voice suddenly rose. “Since it’s your child, as your wife, Isabelle should naturally take good care of the baby! It’s her duty!”
Late that night back at our house, Dominic was about to say something when urgent knocking echoed through the door.
“Mr. Harlow! Mr. Harlow! Ms. Snow isn’t feeling well! She needs you right away!”
We rushed over to Vanessa’s place.
The doctor checked her out and said it’s nothing serious, just some weakness from the pregnancy,” the housekeeper said respectfully. “He suggested she should get regular foot massages to improve circulation“]
The room fell silent.
Vanessa was half–reclining on the couch when she suddenly looked up at me.]
“Could… could you
you give me a
me a foot massage, Mrs. Harlow?”
ancowardly, trying to negotiate with her. “Vanessa, don’t be like that. We have plenty of staff here–let them do it. Or better yet. Team help you myself, day?“]
mosa posted, ber gaze suggestively weeping over Dominic’s crotch as she purred. ” you’re already to hated from today.”
tope. “Isabelle she’s pregnant and needs help. You do
Idenched my fisso tight my dug into my palms
- I picked up the towel, she suddenly swayed and let out a piercing scream. “What are you trying to do to me?
Dominic shoved me away intently. My forehead slammed hard against the corner of the table. The nearby vase crashed to the floor, sharp ceramic shards cutting into my skin as blood immediately began streaming down
kill my baby. Vanessa sobbed accordingly.]
frantically shook my head. “I didn’t! I didn’t do anything“]
the hospital, nurses and doctors hurled around Vanessa, attending to her every need.
Mrs. Hari burst in and slapped me hard across the face. “Can’t have your own kids, so now you’re trying to all our hair?
Dominic stepped between us. “Mom, don’t do this.“]
Mr. Harlow was furious. “This is all your fault for spoiling hert Letting some woman walk all over you–what’s the point of pampering her?” Her shrill voice drew stares from passersby, some even pulling out their phones to record
Domine lowered his voice and looked back at me. “Go home first.“]
Chaching my bleeding forehead. Td barely made it to the first floor when everything went black and I collapsed]
A passing nurse rushed me to the emergency room |
When the doctor called Dominic, I could hear the sounds of servants fusting over Vanessa in the background
“ML. Snow, have some fruit.
“Let me massage your shoulders…”[]
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Dominic’s voice was ice cold. “Stay home and think about what you’ve done. The doctor said the almost had a miscarriage“]
I spent three days in the hospital. He never came to see me
me once
Meanwhile, Vanessa’s social media was flooded with photos of the yacht, mansion, and luxury cars Dominic had bought her. The entire Harlow family treated her like precious cargo.]]
I stared blanddy at the leaves outside my window
My phone suddenly rang, but i wasiri Dominar]]
“Ma’am, about the baby’s Welcome Home Party you booked–weg
l–we guarantee our premium $25,800 package will be perfect.“]
I gave a butter laugh. “Contact Dominic Harlow directly. Don’t bother telling me 0
The day I was discharged, I took a call home to the villa
As soon as 1 opened the door. I saw Vanessa lounging lazily on the couch while Dominic hand–fed her grapes one by one.
The moment Dominic saw ine, he grabbed me and yanked me into the corner, his voice a low warning. “Vanessa’s pregnancy is finally stable. Stop
My po
causing problems for her, understand?”
“Starting today, she’s moving in here.”
Vanessa stared at me with pure defiance, smugness written all over her face
Late that night, Vanessa’s room suddenly filled with agonizing screams. When Dominic rushed in, he found her writhing on the floor in pain.
“Help me! It hurts so had Save my baby
