Chapter 3 A cold chill spread through Rosalie's heart . What a deadly fight this had become . She said in a quiet voice , " You'll understand in two weeks . By then , I'll make things right . " Duncan gave a mocking laugh . " Fine . I'll be waiting to see how you plan to repay for taking two lives ! " After those harsh words , Duncan left the auction with Valerie , while Rosalie returned home in complete disarray . Duncan didn't come back that night . The following morning , news headlines were full of photos showing Duncan and Valerie entering and exiting a hotel late at night . Rosalie scrolled through the photos with a blank expression . In the photos , Valerie wore a simple white dress , her soft features resembling Angela's - about 70 % alike . Over the years , he had found many women to replace Angela , but none matched this closely . That's why this one had become his favorite . She set her phone down and quietly continued eating her breakfast . Her stomach hurt again , but she was long used to the pain . Just then , the door swung open . Duncan entered , still in his suit . When he saw her sitting at the dining table , he frowned . "Why are you still 0.00 % 21:47 Chapter 3 288 Vouchers . here ? " he asked coldly . With a mocking tone , he added , " Didn't you promise to make things right in two weeks ? Why aren't you preparing for that ? " Rosalie glanced at him , but before she could answer , her stomach twisted painfully , and a metallic taste filled her mouth . She stood up quickly and ran into the bathroom , bending over the sink and throwing up blood . One of the servants cried out , " Is Mrs. Hernandez having morning sickness ? " Duncan's face darkened , and he hurried over , grabbing her wrist . " Are you pregnant ? " His mind flashed back to that night two months ago , when they had spent a wild night together after he got drunk . He said coldly , " Go to the hospital and get an abortion . Is this your plan ? Using a baby to make me stop hurting you ? " Rosalie yanked her hand away , trying to stay upright through the pain . " Relax . I'm not pregnant . I would never carry your child . " Duncan didn't believe her and pulled her along . " We're going to the hospital . " Rosalie yanked her arm back . " I'm not going anywhere ! " He scowled , his tone showing irritation . " You've never been scared of hospitals before . What's different now ? Something's obviously wrong with you ! " She let out a bitter laugh . " You're right . There's something wrong with me . " 27.33 % 21:42 Chapter 3 288 Vouchers " Fine . You won't go ? " he snapped . He turned to the servant nearby and said coldly , " Bring me some abortion medicine . " The servant didn't dare say a word and quickly returned with a cup of thick , almost black liquid . Duncan grabbed Rosalie's jaw , forcing her mouth open . " Drink it . " She clenched her teeth tightly , but he still managed to pour the medicine into her mouth . As the liquid slid down her throat , her stomach felt like it was on fire . She collapsed to the floor , trembling as sweat soaked through her clothes . " Ugh ! " she gagged . She suddenly coughed up blood , her eyes blurred , and everything went dark as she lost consciousness . " Rosalie ! " Duncan called out , his voice tinged with panic , but she could no longer hear it clearly . When she slowly regained consciousness , faint voices drifted around her . " The patient isn't pregnant , so why did she take abortion medicine ? We have no choice but to do a gastric lavage immediately , " the doctor muttered , trying to keep his voice low . Rosalie tried to force her eyes open , but her body was too weak to respond . When the cold gastric tube slid down her throat , pain shot through her body and made her shake . 57.27 % 21-42 Chapter 3 280 Vouchers Her stomach , already damaged by advanced cancer , felt like it was being ripped apart from the inside . 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