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“Frederick, if you don’t love me, fine–but don’t you even care about your own child? Why did you make such a mournful face when you saw the baby?” Giselle cried bitterly, her voice hysterical and filled with despair.
Because of her distress, she barely produced any breast milk.}
Frederick ignored her and walked out into the hospital corridor, seeking a moment of peace.
He called me. When I heard about Giselle and the baby’s condition, I was shocked.§
Then there was a long silence on the line.
His laughter was choked with sobs, sounding so pitiful over the phone.}
“Gracie, are you going to marry Azrael? I saw the ring on your finger, and he kept calling you his girlfriend.“}
“Yes, we’ve met each other’s parents, and we’re getting married soon. Don’t worry. Medical technology is very advanced now. The baby’s condition will definitely improve.“>
Frederick sniffled, his tone suddenly drained and resigned, void of any emotion.
“Gracie, do you think this is all my punishment? Maybe I deserve it. I betrayed you… betrayed what we had, and hurt you deeply. Now the consequences are here, and I have no choice but to accept them.“}]
I heard the clicking of a lighter on the other end, then Frederick spoke again.
“I wish you and Azrael happiness. 1 thought I was the only one who could give you happiness, but I broke that promise. Maybe we won’t see each other again. Please… don’t block me or delete me. I want to see your posts sometimes.“}
Hearing him like this, I couldn’t refuse. I quietly nodded and comforted him.
My relationship with Azrael went smoothly. The day before our bridal photo shoot, he legally notarized half of all his assets to me.” Our marital home was put directly under my name.”
He did all these things, making me feel truly cherished, yet he said, “Whatever I have, you must have as well. I want you to know, you’re not an orphan, not alone. You are my family.”
After the wedding photos, we officially registered our marriage and began preparing for the wedding ceremony.”
Meanwhile, Giselle was discharged from the hospital.
But Frederick’s coldness toward her left her crying every day during her postpartum confinement.
Even though Frederick hired a nanny for her, Giselle’s temper worsened, and she began refusing food, demanding to see her baby.”
“I don’t even know when I’ll bring my child home. He’s already eight months old. Why does he still have to stay in the incubator? I think they’re just trying to make money by keeping my baby in the hospital!“}
Listening to Giselle’s unreasonable ranting, Frederick had long lost the will to argue with her.
But Giselle refused to give up, insisting Frederick take the baby home.}
“My baby is healthy. We’re not staying in the hospital anymore. I haven’t seen my child for nearly a month. I haven’t even held him since he was born. You must bring him home. If not, I’ll jump off the building!“}
Frederick stared at her for a long moment, then finally relented with a deep sigh and went to the hospital.
Fortunately, the baby’s condition was stable enough to be brought home first. The treatment for the congenital melanocytic nevus would have to be done later at a more specialized hospital.
When Frederick brought the baby home, Giselle rushed forward, grabbing the child into her arms.”
But as soon as she looked down at the baby, she screamed in terror and nearly dropped him.
Thankfully, Frederick caught the child in time.}
“Ah! What is this? Why is he black like this? He’s not my baby!“}
