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When I regained consciousness, I found myself still lying on the cold floor, and the blood between my legs had already dried.
Eric and Kelly were nowhere to be seen. I slowly pushed myself up, my face pale.
The room was deserted. Without Eric’s instructions, the servants stayed
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Shaking, I reached for my phone to call an ambulance, but a video message from Kelly appeared instead.
In the video, Eric’s face lit up with joy as the doctor shared the news of Kelly’s improved conditio This book had been added on your bookshelf.
Overcome with excitement, he hugged her tightly and spun her around.
“Thank goodness! That mysterious woman we encountered really did make a difference.”
I closed the video without a word, ignored Kelly’s teasing follow–up messages, and called 911.
At the hospital, the doctor paused while reviewing my test results.
“The pregnancy was nearly three months along. Unfortunately, we couldn’t save it. Also, you have several health concerns, including a suspicion of leukemia…”
I interrupted him calmly. “I’m already aware.”
Once the doctor had gone, I reached out to Eric. “I’m at the hospital.
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Could you come over?”
Eric spoke in a hushed, annoyed tone. “You’re healthy. Why would you even be at the hospital? Kelly just started getting better today. Don’t dampen everyone’s spirits.”
In a quiet voice, I replied, “I had a miscarriage.”
There was a pause on the line for a few moments, then the man responded with a dismissive, scornful tone.
Come up with a believable excuse. The doctor mentioned fertility issues at your last appointment. Stop stirring up trouble and head home to cook. I have a celebration planned later.”
Just before the call ended, I caught the sound of Kelly’s flirtatious voice in the background.
I covered my mouth as a This book had been added on your bookshelf. ne, leaving a puddle of dark red blood in my hand. Blood from my nose trickled onto the bedsheet.
Eric’s words didn’t catch me off guard. In truth, I appreciated the firm tone that finally cut the last thread of hope I held onto.
While scrolling through my social media feed, I came across Kelly’s recent nine–photo post.
“So lucky to have you with me. You’ve completely transformed my life.”
The comments section was filled with “99” blessings and playful requests for “brother–in–law” to reveal himself, with many asking when they planned to tie the knot.
I chuckled, liked the post, and then swiftly blocked and removed her from my contacts.
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The consequences of the agreement Eric signed that evening became increasingly evident. It felt as if my internal organs were in a state of perpetual alert.
Several hours later, Eric messaged once more, urging me to return home. Following the doctor’s advice, I left immediately. The moment I entered the house, I noticed intimate apparel scattered across the living room floor.
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Distinct sounds of passion drifted down from upstairs.
I walked casually over the heap of clothes, headed directly upstairs, and threw open the bedroom door.
The pair inside jumped in surprise. Eric quickly draped a quilt over Kelly, standing up to shield her from my sight.
I inquired calmly, “What are you doing?”
He reacted like a cat with its tail stepped on, his anger palpable as he clenched his fists and spat out, “You think Eric and I are up to something indecent? Olivia, not everyone is as dirty–minded as you. I was just giving Kelly a massage.”
I gestured toward the scattered underwear and bras on the floor. “Does giving a massage require undressing like this?”
Kelly started to cry softly. “Olivia, I’m sorry. Eric was truly just massaging me. The doctor mentioned it aids in recovery.”
As she spoke, she suddenly grabbed her chest, struggling for breath, her face turning a bluish shade as if she were choking.
Eric quickly pulled out fast–acting heart pills and gave them to her. After Kelly was stable, he grabbed my wrist with a firm grip. “Apologize,” he demanded.
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I felt the strain in my bones, and, losing my balance, I stumbled and fell to my knees, feeling my leg go numb immediately.
The doctor had warned me before I left the hospital that I might have osteogenesis imperfecta, meaning even a minor bump could lead to a fracture.
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Sweat gathered on my forehead as the pain engulfed me. Eric stood still, caught off guard by the situation.
He had only intended to force an apology out of me, not anticipating that I would crumble so quickly.
As he instinctively bent down to assist me, Kelly chimed in, playing innocent. “Olivia, don’t you exercise? Why did you fall so easily… You’re not still upset about me living here, are you?”
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