Chapter 1
When I was eight months pregnant, my parents who had always favored my sister,
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Suddenly, a fire broke out. Without hesitation, my parents pushed me aside to rescue m home for dinner.
Emma, who had leukemia.[]
As I thought I was going to die in that fire, my husband Marcus rushed in to save me. He didn’t even care about his own burns, just looking at me with worried eyes.[]
“You’re pregnant – what if something happened to you and the baby? What would I do then?”
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I thought I’d finally found someone who truly loved me.
Until I saw the text messages between him and sister.
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“Emma, just wait a little longer. Once she has bear the baby and we get the cord blood, I can save you.“[]
Without hesitation, I pulled out my phone and dialed the hospital.[]
“Hello, I’d like to schedule an abortion.“[]
I had just received the abortion appointment slip when I ran into Marcus supporting my sister Emma as they headed to her checkup.[]
Marcus froze when he saw me.
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“Honey, why are you at the hospital? I thought your prenatal checkup wasn’t scheduled for today?“]]
He stared anxiously at my belly.[]
I used to think his concern showed his love for me. Now I realized he just saw me as a vessel for Emma’s cure.
“I wasn’t feeling well, so I came to get checked out.“[
Hearing this, Marcus immediately grew tense.[]
“What’s wrong? What did the doctor say? How’s the baby? Do you have the test results?”
He rushed to support me, reaching for my belly with a look of deep concern.]]
Emma glared at me with displeasure.
“You can’t even handle being pregnant properly. I don’t know what you’re good for. If anything happens to that baby, I’ll never forgive you.“[]
I handed Marcus the ultrasound I’d just gotten.]
“All the tests show everything’s fine. The baby’s healthy.“[]
Only then did he let out a sigh of relief.]
“That’s good. Now go home and rest. Emma still has a few more tests to get through – I’ll stay with her until she’s done.“[]
His other hand never left Emma’s arm, supporting her the whole time.[]
Before, when Marcus was overly attentive to Emma, I’d thought it was just natural family affection. I never imagined they were plotting something so sinister.
As I watched them walk away, I quietly followed.]]
They entered the office of Dr. James Chen, the head of hematology – my father.]
“Emma’s condition is critical now. We can’t wait any longer,” Marcus said, gripping Emma’s hand tightly.[]
“Just two more months,” my father said gravely. “Once Sarah delivers and we get the cord blood, we can save Emma.“]]
“She might not last a month. The surgery needs to happen now.“]
“Then let’s do the C–section now. At eight months, the baby’s viable.“[]
A figure emerged from the corner of the room.]
I looked closer – it was my mother, a senior obstetrician at the hospital.[]
It felt like knives were plunging into my chest, leaving me gasping for air.[]
So they were all in on it. And I’d foolishly believed my parents had finally started loving me when I got pregnant.]
“But Sarah’s only at eight months,” Marcus suddenly asked, pulling me from my thoughts. “Won’t forcing an early C–section be risky for the baby?“]
My mother’s face darkened, her brows furrowing.]]
“Emma’s health is all that matters now. Nothing else is important.“]]
I stared at the woman who’d carried me for nine months, feeling my heart being torn to shreds.
Emma nestled into Marcus’s embrace.
“Marcus, you seem awfully worried about her baby. You haven’t fallen for her, have you?“[]
He quickly pulled Emma closer.[]
“How could I? I only married her to harvest cord blood to save your life. Once we get what we need, she’s worthless to me.“]]
I stood there with tears streaming down my face, still clutching the abortion pills the doctor had given me earlier.
Without hesitation, I tilted my head back and swallowed the pill.[]
Back home, I signed the divorce papers and locked them in the safe.
Just as I started packing my things, the front door burst open.]
I jumped at the sound.
Marcus stormed over and grabbed my wrist.[]
“The doctor just reviewed your file. There’s something seriously wrong with the baby. We need to go to the hospital right now.“[]
I tried to pull my hand away, but Marcus’s grip was like iron, leaving my wrist red and bruised.]
“I’m not going. The doctor just told me the baby’s fine. Besides, why would the hospital contact you instead of me directly?“]
