Chapter 2 She had been about to say the same thing , just not expecting him to say it first . " It's only temporary , " Matt said quickly , like he'd rehearsed it . " Leah's due in a month , and to register the baby under my name , it requires the biological parents to be legally married . Once the baby's born , I'll divorce her . Then we can … " " Remarry ? " Marissa gently finished his sentence , her heart clenching as if squeezed by an unseen force . " Yes ! " His eyes lit up , like a weight had been lifted . " I've already talked to her . Once she gives birth , she'll take the money and leave . That child … We'll raise it as our own , okay? " Marissa stared at his moving lips , feeling a deep , cold chill spread through her body . " Marissa ? " he urged . " Sign it . The lawyer's waiting to process the paperwork . " She took the pen , her fingers trembling . The second the tip touched the paper , a tear fell right on the word " divorce , " soaking it into a blur . Matt didn't seem to notice . He tucked away the signed papers and leaned down to kiss her forehead , but she turned her head . 0.00 % 22 52 Chapter 2 He froze for a moment , then straightened up as if nothing had happened . " Marissa , just wait for me . " The door closed softly behind him , but to her , it landed like a hammer on her chest . Wait ? She wasn't waiting anymore . Marissa yanked out the IV and , despite the pain , forced herself out of bed to sign the discharge papers . J As she passed the OBGYN ward , she heard his voice . " Walk slowly . Watch the steps . " His tone was so soft it sounded like someone she didn't even know . " The doctor said the baby's developing well . " " Mr. Holloway , listen ! " Leah's excited voice rang out . " The baby's kicking ! " " Let me hear . " Matt's voice was filled with a smile . " So active , it must be a boy . " " You like boys more ? " " I like both , " he said softly . " I've already picked the names . If it's a boy , Julian Holloway . If it's a girl , Willa Holloway . " Marissa leaned against the cold wall , her nails digging deep into her palms . She remembered that rainy night five years ago - Matt standing outside her apartment , soaked , eyes red like they were about to bleed . " Marissa , no kids is fine with me . I just want you . 30 94 % 22.52 Chapter 2 " I don't even like children , really . " 11 And now , he was on his knees in front of another woman , listening to her baby kick with anticipation , and had even chosen names . " Matt , oh Matt . If you loved children so much , then why did you choose me ? Why say I was the only one ? Why lie to me ? " Marissa thought to herself . She turned and walked away , her tears falling onto the hospital's polished floor , shattering like glass . In the taxi , she called her parents . " Dad , Mom , I want to come find you abroad . " Her parents were shocked . " What happened ? Weren't you and Matt doing great ? Did he hurt you ? " Marissa's throat tightened . " No … We just don't love each other anymore . " She spoke softly , " So , let's just end it peacefully . " She hung up the phone just as the taxi rolled to a stop in front of an office to handle her paperwork to leave . " I'm here to start my emigration process , " she said , handing over her documents . " And please wipe out every trace of me in the system . " The staff member looked up . " Are you sure ? Once it's done , there'll be no trace of you here . " Marissa nodded . " I'm sure . " 22 52 Chapter 2 From that moment on , there would be no Marissa Spencer in New York anymore . " Matt , as you wish , I'm gone from your little family of three for good , " she thought to herself . 94.89 % おば