I silently observed Camelia and couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness. The girl who used to be so beguiling had now become just like any other ordinary girl.

Who do I blame for her complete transformation? Time is ruthless, but so is Marcus.

Just then, Camelia’s baby was awakened by the noise in the hospital and started bawling his head off. When Marcus glared at her, she hurriedly apologized and left the room with the baby to coax him back to sleep.

Marcus’s actions left me befuddled. I knew he could be cold and distant, but that was reserved only for strangers and acquaintances. I never expected him to treat his family the same way.

I always thought there was a gentler side to him once one got to know him, but after what I witnessed, I started to doubt his character.

Is it Camelia? Has she done something wrong? Camelia used to lead a blessed, carefree life until Marcus bewitched her with his lies. She fell in love with him, married him, and even had a baby with him. But all she got in exchange for her love was Marcus’s contempt.

 

“Scarlett!” Marcus shouted to get my attention when he saw me spacing out. As his gaze landed on me, I felt a shiver down my spine.

“What’s wrong? What’s on your mind?”

 

to check on Camelia!” I quickly replied and made

the floor instead. As her baby continued to cry, she had no choice but to breastfeed him right there and then, much to the chagrin

once beautiful girl who was admired by all had

so I lent her my coat to give her some privacy. She looked

time she cried, I could only coax her by breastfeeding

in contemplation and finally gave a bitter smile. “I used to think that my situation would get better once I had my baby. Now that

right. Becoming a mother is full of sacrifice, but we

worry. You’ll see that this is all worth

not knowing

I changed the subject. “You came in such a hurry I don’t think you’ve packed enough for yourself. I’ll

hummed in response and stared at me for a long while

just friends,” I replied without any hesitation. “I have my own family, so please don’t see me as your rival. All I want is the best

as she bit her

thank me. I

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