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arriages, clinging to the hope of sta
ow, had orchestrated every loss. They needed the unique ste
h miscarriage, they left me barren, my womb removed to save my life.
rincess. They had no idea they had j
pire to the ground, leaving them with n
pte
nor
Dr. Evans smiled, her words a soft melody i
. This was it. The eighth time. Eight years, seven heartbreaks, but t
er smile fading slightly. "But Eleanor, given your history, this
, a stark warning against the joy swelling in my chest. But I pushed i
Joshua. I had to tell him right now. He'd been so supportive through all the losses, holdi
s connections, my endless belief, my relentless pushing of his vision. I rushed past the sleek glass doors, my heart thrumming with anticipation. It was still
miliar one. Harlow. My adoptive sister. A pang of annoyance, but I dismissed it. She often visite
hua?" Harlow's voice, laced with a swee
rknob. The last one? Wha
ody can't handle another loss." Joshua's tone was dismi
frantic bird trapped in a cage. I pressed myself again
my pregnancy is progressing nicely." Harlow chuckled, a sound that made my skin craw
bled in my mind, refusing to form a coherent thought.
ly potent, especially from a mother with Eleanor's unique genetic markers. It's the only way to save our son, H
. Joshua. My husband. My best friend. The man who had held me th
rms, believing his sorrow was genuine. Believing he loved me. He had used me. Used my body as an incubator, a factory for his
d in my hand. It felt like a cruel joke. A sick, twisted irony. Thi
slipped medication, the "accidental" fall, the sudden, unexplained bleeding. He had always been there
ans to an end. A resource. A stepping stone to his a
ssing my hand over my mouth to stifle the screams threatening to erupt. Tears streamed down my face, hot and bitter. This wasn't g
e door. Harlow was leaning against Joshua, her head on his shoulder, his arm wrapped around her. They were laughing. Sharing a moment of intimacy, a moment bui
red, her voice dripping with venom.
lways been easy to manipulate. Benjamin's sheltered princess. She paved th
r. The tears stopped. I wasn't just a victim
the voice recorder, my heart pounding a furious rhythm against my ribs. Click. The red light glowed. I ste
floors below, I let out a guttural scream that was swallowed by the hum of the engine. The positive
had painted a picture of regret, of wanting to reconnect. I, a naive young woman starved for connection, had fallen for i
away, a white flag of surrender to a past that was no
Benjamin. He had always warned me about Joshua, about the glint in his eye, the am
out, my voice
ble." His voice was warm, concerned. The genuine co
es. For Harlow. For their child." The words tumbled out,
lled fury in his voice. "I knew it. I
ery tear I cried. For every lie." My voice was cold now, devoid of emotion. "I want to rui
eanor. I'll make arrangements. You just focus on yourself.
... this is my strength. My reason. I will do this. For them.
erent kind of energy now. Not fear, but purpose. The game

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