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  • When Ethan came home, he was startled.

  • I was sitting alone in the dark living room, like a ghost.

  • He paused: “Thinking about the past again?”

  • Then, with a hint of pity, he hugged me and handed me a velvet jewelry box:

  • “The wedding is in a week. I picked this necklace for you today, a limited edition. Try it on.”

  • I suppressed the intense nausea and forced a smile: “In a week, I’ll have a gift for you too.”

  • Ethan was delighted and leaned in to kiss me: “Alright, I’ll be waiting, honey.”

  • His neck bore fresh red marks–something my hazy self had never noticed before.

  • I forced a smile, but my heart was like a frozen well.

  • Now, every touch from him felt unbearable.

  • I suddenly asked him: “You know, my father’s company was doing fine. Why did it suddenly collapse?”

  • A flicker of panic flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by calm:

  • “I’ve already bought Wilson Group.”

  • “After we get married, if you’re interested, I’ll let you manage it.”

  • Ethan lowered his eyes, changing the subject: “Emily, you’re overthinking again. Remember your appointment with Dr. Smith.”

  • Using my low mood as an excuse, I slept in the guest room.

  • Thinking about the past six months with him, I couldn’t sleep.

  • I opened my laptop and started researching Ford Enterprises, typing away until dawn.

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  • In the afternoon, I suddenly showed up at Ford Enterprises‘ office building.

  • My appearance caught Ethan off guard.

  • For the past six months, I had been severely depressed, staying at home, never asking about his work, let alone visiting his company.

  • her

  • employees whispering:

  • who was assaulted

  • Ford treats her like a queen. They’re getting married next

  • mind that she’s been… you know?”

  • What if someone hears…”

  • lip, pretending not to

  • a lingering, ambiguous scent.

  • “Emily, what brings

  • chair, spinning around: “What, afraid I’ll catch

  • the trash bin

  • already noticed the condom wrapper in the trash when I walked

  • a meeting, I plugged a USB drive into his office computer.

  • he returned, I

  • you to make sure Mrs. Ford stays home. Why didn’t you keep an eye on

  • Ethan dragged me to try on wedding dresses.

  • little interest but humored him by

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  • reflected the scars on my abdomen

  • in my mind, and tears streamed down my face without

  • warning.

  • dress, but he received a call

  • emergency.”

  • keep trying them on. Buy whatever you like,

  • went straight to the hospital.

  • abortion

  • waiting in line, I spotted Ethan.

  • with a woman, his

  • cooed with a

  • said it’s been two months. But Ethan,

  • “What’s there to be unhappy about? Emily probably can’t

  • heir to the Ford empire.

  • with joy: “Then… you’ll

  • Their voices faded.

  • was being

  • called my name.

  • a pang of sadness hitting me.

  • shook her head.

  • body is in terrible shape. Are you sure you

  • held back my tears and said emotionlessly: “Yes. Do it.”

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  • asked the doctor to preserve the tiny embryo in a specimen

  • gift I prepared for you.”

  • that night, he seemed in high spirits and tried to initiate intimacy: “Did

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