Chapter 2 Over the next few days , Ethan didn't send me a single message . ] Classic silent treatment . [ ] Ever since our fights about Lily became more frequent , he'd always resort to this cold - shoulder bullshit to " solve " our problems . Before , I'd usually cave because I couldn't stand the silence . [ But this time ? I was done . [ ] After getting discharged , I took a cab home to pack my stuff . [ ] But standing in front of the familiar mansion , I couldn't get the door to open . [ ] My heart sank . Had Ethan changed the code ? ] The door suddenly swung open , and I found myself face - to - face with Lily . ] " Oh ! You're back . " She flinched like a startled bird , immediately bowing her head apologetically . ] " I'm so sorry you have to see me here again . I didn't want this either . " ] ] " Ethan was worried about me and the baby being so far away , so he brought us back . But pregnancy brain , you know ? I couldn't remember the old code , so he changed it to my birthday . Please don't be mad . " [ ] I stood there frozen , my chest tight with pain . [ ] Three years ago , I'd taken a knife for Ethan . [ He swore he'd love me forever . He proposed , bought this house , and set the security code to the anniversary of our first date . ] This was supposed to be our home . I was supposed to be the only woman who lived here . [ ] He promised he'd never bring another woman into our space - especially not Lily . [ ] But apparently , promises didn't mean shit to him . } I glanced around and noticed even the roses in the vase - my favorite flowers - had been replaced with jasmine . Lily's favorite . [ ] She's just being her usual dramatic , princess self . Ignore her . " ] Ethan's morking voice cut through my thoughts . He walked over and pulled Lily into lus arms , his voice going all gentle : [] Cupter 2 " You're practically the lady of the house now . Next time , just have the maid get the door . You shouldn't be doing that kind of thing . " He rubbed her belly tenderly , playing the devoted father - to - be . [ ] The sight made my chest ache as I thought about my own baby - the one that never got a chance . [ ] If Ethan knew he'd killed his own child with his bare hands , what would his precious face look like then ? ] He must've felt me staring because he looked over and frowned . [ ] " Alright , enough with the attitude . You're home now , so let's forget all that breaking off the engagement nonsense . " 0 " Go check on Junior , will you ? You're good with kids , and he's been crying nonstop since we started weaning him . " ] I took a deep breath and met his gaze . ] ] " Handle your own kids . I'm not your nanny . " [] I tried to walk past him , but he blocked my path . " Charlotte , what the hell is your problem ? You're the one who shipped Lily overseas out of pure jealousy , which stressed her out so bad she almost lost the baby ! That's why I brought her back here . The least you can do is help with the kids - they only exist because of you anyway . " [ ] I stared at him in disbelief . ] ] " Because of me . " Those four words hit like a sledgehammer . The audacity was almost laughable . I'd given him the chance to break up back then . He was the one who begged me for three days straight . I only agreed to his grandparents ' demands - letting him have kids with Lily to continue the family line - because I felt tender - hearted for him . ] Realizing how that sounded , Ethan's eyes flickered and he opened his mouth to backtrack . [ ] But Lily rushed between us first . ] " It's all my fault ! I shouldn't have come back . I promise , the second this baby's born , I'll disappear forever . " ] " But please , the children are innocent . Don't punish them just because you hate me . " [ ] She started to drop to her knees , but Ethan caught her . [] That's when a small , angry voice piped up : [ ] " Bad lady ! Don't be mean to my mommy ! " It was Ethan and Lily's daughter . [ ] She ran over and started pounding on my stomach with her tiny fists . ] I was still recovering from the D & C after my miscarriage , and the pain was excruciating . I gasped and gently pushed her away . [ ] tak Sax it to the latest & Base CATINAM 4424 Chapter 2 I barely touched her , but she tumbled to the ground anyway . [ ] Lily immediately threw herself over the child , sobbing dramatically . [ ] " What is wrong with you ? ! " [ ] Ethan shoved me hard . [ ] My head slammed into the doorframe , and I felt blood start trickling down my forehead . ] ] " Charlotte , Lily was trying to make peace , and you attack a three - year - old ? Are you insane ? " ] " Apologize to them right now , or I swear to God- " ] Dizzy from the impact , I pressed my hand to the cut and forced out each word : [ ] I didn't do anything wrong . I won't apologize . " [ ] Ethan's face went red with rage . ] " Stubborn bitch . " ] " Someone ! Lock her in the cold storage . Don't let her out until I say yes ! " ] ]