Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 31

Sophia pondered. The birth control pill in this milk can’t hann me anymore. I just don’t want to be deceived by him. I used to see it as a caring gesture when he brought me a glass of milk after we had intercourse. Now that I know the truth, I realize how foolish I was

His seemingly caring behavior always carries a hidden motive. He gave me poison. Why did I mistake it for a sweet treat?

The deed is done. The only thing I can be grateful for is that I managed to refrain from telling him about my pregnancy. I have no idea what kind of humiliation and torture awaited me once he discovers T’m pregnant.”

As Sophia drifted into her thoughts, Jason moved toward the bed. He frowned slightly upon noticing that Sophia was not as cooperative as usual. “Don’t just sit there sulking. You haven’t eaten all day, and your stomach must be empty. Hurry up and drink this milk.”

Sophia released a soft chuckle as her gaze landed on the wedding ring on her finger.

She thought, ‘Happiness and sweetness always used to blossom in my heart whenever I glanced at the ring, the symbol of marriage. But looking at it again today, it’s just funny and ironic.

Sophia twiddled with the ring using her fingertips, finding it loose and flimsy, possibly slipping off with the slightest shake. It did not fit her finger at

all

didn’t even seem interested in being at our wedding and just went through the motions. He completely ignored the

the stage that day, silently enduring the mocks and sarcasm from the guests. I

asked Jason to buy a pair of

effort

tried it on, I realized it was too large to fit properly.

love for Jason was so strong at that moment that I convinced myself to wear the ring regardless of the wrong

marnage feels akin to that ill-fitting ring. It was a mismatch from the beginning. I deceived myself into believing we shared deep feelings for each other,

drinking this milk.

assumed Sophia was sulking, so he violently reached

control, particularly after discovering the connection

one who fell in love first, placing her in a vulnerable position where she often let Jason take the lead.

Sophia, who had been in the

from his hold.

your mouth. Drink it.” He pressed the cup against Sophia’s lips, attempting to pour the milk through the small