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I kept my face blank as I casually dropped the journal into the fireplace. But my voice came out hoarse, betraying me

Just burning something.” 

Lachlan frowned, clearly unsettled. He looked like he wanted to say something, but Kirsten tugged at his sleeve

After a moment, he finally spoke, his tone stiff

The twins will be staying here for a while. We’ll let them use the nursery we set up.” 

My body went still, only my fingernails moving, digging into my palm

That nursery was meant for our child.” 

His expression didn’t change. They’re my children too.” 

A bitter smile tugged at my lips at that announcement. I could only rest a hand over my belly, a habit I hadn’t quite shaken

Seeing I didn’t reply, he softened his tone like he was trying to be kind

They can be your children too, you know.” 

I looked him in the eye. They’ll never be mine.” 

And with that, I turned and headed upstairs, ignoring the fake whine of Kirsten’s voice drifting behind me

Back in my room, my phone wouldn’t stop buzzing

Every notification was from her

[That necklace he gave you after your miscarriage? Just a freebie I didn’t want.

[Every time he told you he was on a business trip, he was actually with me. You didn’t know? He’s already introduced me to his friends, business partners, even clients. In their eyes, I’m his wife. You? You’re just the secretary he married in secret!

One photo after another followedher with Lachlan

The most recent one was from last night

While I was trapped in a dusty storage room, struggling to breathe through a cloud of allergens… 

He was with her. In bed

Time and again, at my worst moments, he had been with her

The realization hit hard, but the pain didn’t linger

It faded fast, swallowed by numbness

By the time Lachlan returned, it was already midnight

He smelled faintly of jasmine. Red marks were still fresh on his neck

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When he saw me sitting in silence, he pulled a crooked smile

Hey, I know what happened today was a bit much. But think of this as me atoning on your behalf. Look, Kirsten has already agreed to forgive youjust apologize tomorrow, and it’ll all be over.” 

I let out a soundless laugh

He hadn’t even asked what really happened

Didn’t need to, I guesshe’d already made up his mind

So this is how he sees me nowa malicious woman through and through.‘ 

But I’d stand my ground. I’m not apologizing for something I didn’t do.” 

His jaw tightened, but before he could shoot back anything, his phone lit up. 

Through the glare of the screen, I saw a photoher in a sheer, lacy nightgown, barely covering anything

Something flickered in his eyeslust. And just like that, he shut the phone and moved straight for the door

Stop making this harder than it needs to be. Think of your mom’s medical bills. Just apologize and it all goes away.” 

He didn’t wait for a response. The door slammed behind him

Ten minutes later, I got a video from Kirsten

In it, Lachlan’s eyes were filled with hunger as he ran his hands over her body

I turned off my phone and shut my eyes tight

The next morning, just as I came downstairs, Lachlan grabbed my arm

Like we talked aboutjust apologize, and it’s over.” 

I couldn’t shake him off. He was forceful enough to drag me in front of Kirsten

He pressed a bowl of steaming soup into my hands, his voice soft but edged with warning

Think of your mom. Say sorry and give this to Kirsten, and I’ll keep covering your mom’s medical bills.” 

The heat from the bowl stung my palms, but it was nothing compared to the cold settling in my chest

Swallowing the last of my pride, I stepped forward and held the bowl out to herbut no apology left my lips

Kirsten smiled, a flicker of triumph in her eyes. I’ll make sure you’re out of the picture for good,I heard her mumble

The next second, she suddenly knocked the bowl from my hands, sending a scalding soL, splash across my front. Before I could react, she let out a sharp screamas if she’d been the one burned

Lachlan turned on me instantly

Damn it, Chantelle!he shouted, shoving me to the ground. I told you to apologizeand 

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Damn it, Chantelle!he shouted, shoving me to the ground. I told you to apologize and 

now you’re attacking her again?!” 

The pain hit fast, stealing my breath. I could only curl in on myself, trembling

Kirsten clung to his sleeve, tears flowing freely

Forget it, LockeI don’t need her apology anymore. I’ll take the twins and leave. I’m pregnant now. II don’t feel safe.” 

His expression shifted in an instantfear, anger, protectivenessall for her

After making sure she was settled, he came back

He didn’t speak. Didn’t hesitate

He just yanked me up by the hair and dragged me into the kitchen

Then he forced my hands into a bowl of boiling soup

The agony stole my voice1 couldn’t even scream

He looked at meeyes full of cold judgment, with the faintest trace of pity that meant. nothing at all

Only when I was on the verge of passing out did he finally let go

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From now on,he warned, whatever you do to Kirsten, I’ll make sure you pay it tenfold.” 

He then kicked me aside like trash and rushed Kirstenperfectly unharmedto the hospital

I made my way there alone, halfstumbling, halflimping, looking more like a madwoman than a patient

Once they finished treating my burns, I didn’t go home

I went straight to the office, resignation papers in my hand

When I saw Lachlan, I tried to hand them over. He didn’t even look at me; he just stepped 

around me like I wasn’t there

An assistant glanced over awkwardly

Secretary SegerblomPresident Gurfinchel said if you have something to say, please wait until after the meeting.” 

I numbly nodded and stood off to the side

Midway through the meeting, the projector flickeredand suddenly, photos of me and Lachlan appeared. Some of themfar too intimate

Under everyone’s stares, I shook with humiliation, rushing to shut it off

So it’s truethe secretary really is sleeping with the CEO.” 

Didn’t see that coming” 

Lachlan turned toward me, frowninglike I was the one responsible

The slideshow kept going behind me, each photo more damning than the last. Suddenly, the door burst openKirsten walked in, holding the twins by the hand

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From now on,he warned, whatever you do to Kirsten, I’ll make sure you pay it tenfold

He then kicked me aside like trash and rushed Kirstenperfectly unharmedto the hospital

I made my way there alone, halfstumbling, halflimping, looking more like a madwoman than a patient

Once they finished treating my burns, I didn’t go home

I went straight to the office, resignation papers 

in 

my hand

When I saw Lachlan, I tried to hand them over. He didn’t even look at me; he just stepped around me like I wasn’t there

An assistant glanced over awkwardly

Secretary SegerblomPresident Gurfinchel said if you have something to say, please wait until after the meeting.” 

I numbly nodded and stood off to the side

Midway through the meeting, the projector flickeredand suddenly, photos of me and Lachlan appeared. Some of themfar too intimate

Under everyone’s stares, I shook with humiliation, rushing to shut it off

So it’s truethe secretary really is sleeping with the CEO.” 

Didn’t see that coming” 

Lachlan turned toward me, frowninglike I was the one responsible

The slideshow kept going behind me, each photo more damning than the last

Suddenly, the door burst openKirsten walked in, holding the twins by the hand

The boy and the girl broke into smiles the moment they saw the familiar face of Lochlan in 

the room

They ran straight to him

Daddy!” 

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