Chapter 38 As I walked away , Beckett's face darkened . For a brief moment , panic flashed through his eyes . He started to take a step toward me - but then Delaney clutched her stomach and groaned . " " Beckett , it hurts , " she gasped , then forced out a teary plea . " But Evelyn's more important . Go after her . " Beckett hesitated only a second before shaking his head . " No. Don't worry about her . Right now , your condition is what matters most . " He glanced down the hallway where I'd disappeared and I heard him mutter , " Evelyn's just throwing a tantrum . She's eight months pregnant , she'll be terrified if I divorce her . I'll talk to her later ." Then he scooped Delaney up and carried her into the hospital room . When I got home , I stood outside for a long moment , staring at the house that was supposed to be ours . Since Delaney returned to the country , Beckett had barely been home . I could no longer feel the warmth this house once held.§ I walked to the wall , took down our wedding photo and tossed it straight into the trash . I didn't want to leave a single trace of myself here - not one reminder of what used to be . I packed up all our couple items and stuffed them into a trash bag . I was heading down the stairs with it when the front door suddenly swung open - Beckett walked in , carrying Delaney in his arms.§ When he saw me standing silently by the door , a flicker of guilt flashed across his face . " She's not feeling well after what you did , " he said , like that explained everything . " Not feeling well , huh ? " I scoffed . " Then why isn't she in a hospital ? Why the hell would you bring her here ? Do you think our home is some kind of recovery center for mistresses ? " " Watch your words , Evelyn , " he snapped . " I'm trying to fix things here . Whether you like it or not , Delaney is staying in this house . " Delaney chimed in , her hand moving to gently rub her belly . " It's true , Evelyn . There's nothing going on between Beckett and me , I'm only staying for the baby . " ] She said it just to provoke me . } I could feel the anger rising in my chest , bubbling and hot . I looked at Beckett and said , firm and loud , " This is our house , Beckett . I don't want her living here . " Beckett paused . His face twisted like he was conflicted . But then Delaney grabbed his hand and placed it on her belly . Beckett's heart melted instantly . When he turned back to me , his voice was full of irritation . " That's enough ! You're pregnant too - how can you have zero empathy ? " > " You pushed Delaney . I'm just trying to take care of her . If you don't want her here , then maybe you should leave . " His words hit like a slap . I stared at him , the blood draining from my face . My whole body trembled . And then I said , as clearly as I could , " As you wish . " Tonight would be my last night in this house . After this , I'd be gone - and Beckett Shaw would be a closed chapter in my life . With my decision made , I grabbed the trash bag in my hand and marched out the door . Delaney's voice followed behind me , laced with mock pity . " " Don't fight because of me , Beckett . Look , she's so angry she even took down your wedding photo . " Beckett's voice rumbled low with frustration . " She's just being dramatic . Once she realizes I'm not playing her game , she'll come crawling back . 8 A tear slid down my cheek . I walked into the cold night and threw the trash away along with very last shred of love I had left for him.N esa AM & d Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!