n Bens

night, I received a text: "Very busy today. St

bed staring blankly at the ceiling, my mind doing backflips guessing

nd I had always believed him, always trying to play the supportive wife, suppressing my own anxiety. I had l

ow. His absence actual

acking. Not just clothes, but documents, financial statements, my old

e suitcase, I heard a

me back for me? Had he realized his mistake? My brain had momentarily reverted to the past, t

pled, but he didn't look exhausted. He looked anxious. A s

s slightly red, and she was wearing one of Calvin's overs

thin. The image of them standing there shattered whateve

He grew even paler. His gaze darted back and

aid she needs complete bed rest. She didn't have anywhere else to go. I j

. She looked up at Calvin, unshed tears welling in her

d you... you've always been understanding and compassionate. Can you just...

r pregnant mistress, and look at the belly carrying

my mistress. She is a colleague who needs help. Yes, she is pregnant with my child.

tly against Calvin's shoulder as if seeking comfort

tole my husband and my future?" My voice rose, filled w

y arm. "You don't have a job right now, you have plenty o

aid, my voice shaking, speaking through gritted teeth. "Absolutely not. I will no

lightly. "Maybe I should just go," she said in a weak, frail

elding her protectively. He turned to me, absolutely furious. "This is my house, Allison! My family!

house, my family, my decision." His words were a knife twisting deep i

t the corners of her lips. "Allison, I am so sorr

t to turn out this way? Allison, this is all your fault! You

very single thing that belongs to me. Don't think you'll get to

toward the bedroom and g

ood there, Katerina clinging tightly

obbie Brooks suddenly stepped out

ction flashing in her eyes, before quickly looking a

better, darling? Don't worry. You a

"Katerina, you are carrying our heir. You are part of our fa

r words echoing in my ears. "Y

erately craved, now sounded like