---- Chapter 9 Ethan rushed to me in a single stride, his brow furrowed as he looked me over, checking for injuries Behind him, Maddie staggered to her feet, disbelief etched across her face. She reached out to grab Ethan's arm, but he effortlessly stepped away. Wiping the tears from her cheeks, she forced a shaky smile. "Ethan, my hand got caught in the door. It hurts so much. Look, it's all swollen" Ethan cut her off, his tone cold and impatient. "Maddie, | made myself clear yesterday. There's nothing between us. Do yourself a favor and turn yourself in. Don't drag the company down with you." Her disbelief deepened, her voice trembling, "Why, Ethan? Why are you doing this to me? You said you were going to marry me just a few weeks ago." Ethan froze for a moment, then quickly turned to me, his expression panicked "Vivian, don't listen to her. She's lying! | would never say something like that. You're my wife-you always will be." Both of them hurled accusations, but who was telling the truth didn't matter to me anymore. ---- Maddie clutched her stomach, her voice rising into a hysterical scream that echoed down the hallway. "What are you saying, Ethan? Are you just going to abandon me? What about the baby I'm carrying? Do you want your child to be born without a name?" Even though I'd made up my mind to cut ties with Ethan, hearing Maddie's words still brought a pang of sadness. Ethan and | had been together for nearly a decade. He had always been meticulous about precautions, refusing to consider children no matter how much | wanted one. "Vivian, the company isn't stable yet. How could we possibly have time for a baby? Welll talk about it later," he'd always said. One year turned into another, and my dream of having a child with him never came true. Looking back now, I'm grateful. If'd had his child, walking away wouldn't have been this easy. Ethan stood there, stunned for a moment. Then he glanced at my face before turning back to Maddie. "Schedule an appointment and get rid of it" he said coldly. "This baby should never have existed." He didn't even deny sleeping with her. A wave of nausea hit me, my empty stomach twisting painfully ---- The urge to vomit rose, sharp and relentless. | stepped back into my apartment, keeping my voice steady. "That's between the two of you. It has nothing to do with me. If there's nothing else, don't come here again." Just before closing the door, | remembered something "Oh, and Ethan? Don't forget to sign the divorce papers | left on the coffee table" Whatever he said after that, | didn't hear it, nor did | care. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!