BANG
A loud noise startled Maya wake.
Opening her eyes, she found night had fallen_||
From downstairs came the sound of shuffling furniture and Aria’s demanding voice |
Move this sofa to the sunroom, 1 want to sunbathe-
“I dont like this plant, get rid of it immediately
“Change these curtains to my favorite blue.
Maya dragged her exhausted body to the door, only to find James coming up the stairs carrying Aria’s pillow
Their eyes met, and he visibly tensed]
“Aria’s parents are hospitalized because of you” he said stiffly. They’re worried about her living alone, so I’ve invited her to move in until she delivers.
Maya listened silently, her face completely expressionless
She didn’t even look ar james, her empty gate seeming to pass right through him as if he were a stranger of no consequence.]]
So this is what it feels like when pain reaches its limit
Numbness. Emptiness. Too exhausted even for anger
She turned to leave when she heard James call softly: “Maya…]
His voice held a familiar hesitation, the same tone he’d used after arguments in the past, when he wanted to apologize but couldn’t quite being himself to do it
“Jander Aria’s saccharine voice rang out perfectly on cue. I think the baby just kicked again, come feel it-
James’s half–step toward Maya halted.
She heard his quiet sigh, followed by receding footsteps.
new
exactly what he was thinking
Things will get better once the baby is born. For now, it’s easier to just go along with what Aria wants
Just like every time before, he always said the same things ||
“Just bear with it a little longer be over soon.” “Once this passes…
That this time, Maya was done waiting[]
Chapter 7
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In the days that followed. May lived in her own home like a pl
like a ghost–present but completely unseen
pregnancy warhed him cancel
She watched as James invented new ways to please Aria dally watched him personally prepare herbal topics to help with Arias pregnan important company meetings just to make Aris male
One day, when James was out, Aria comered Maya, her attitude imperious and gloating ||
“So what if you married him? james promised me that this baby will not only carry his surname but will be the sole heir to the Wilson fortunet While the chilif in your womb is nothing but a bastard.
Maya wars
s heading downstairs for water and didn’t even dignity Aria with a glance, simply moving to step around her.
This indifference enraged Arla completely.
“Maya, you’re already so pathetic–stop acting high and mighty!“|||
Jaya
She suddenly lunged forward and shoved M
Caught off guard. Maya fell backward]
Maya hard.]]
in that dizzying moment, she heard the dull thud of her head striking the stair railing before the world faded to black.
When she regained consciousness, she was in the hospital again.]]
James stood at her bedside, his first words an accusation: Hurting Arla’s parents was had enough, but pushing her down the stairs? Don’t you know she’s pregnant?
Each word cut like a knife
Maya suddenly laughed, her body trembling.
“James,” she asked, her voice hoarse, “do 1 look like an idiot to you?”
“What?
If I wanted to harm her, she slowly pashed herself up, “why am
ram I the one in the hospital,bed?”
Because after pushing her, you panicked and fell down the stairs yourself–a ploy for sympathy!” James’s eyes were filled with disappointment, “Maya, I don’t recognize you anymore. You agreed to let Aria move in–why resort to such despicable tactics?”
Hearned toward the door. “I won’t be visiting you again. You need to reflect on your actions.
With that, he left, slamming the door behind him
Maya stared at the ceiling tours silently sliding down her face
She took a shallow breath, telling herself over and over
Soon. It will all be over soon
