Chapter 4 I waited the entire night . The next morning , I found him at the hospital . Inside the room , the three of them were happily having breakfast together . When Joseph saw me , he looked awkward for a moment before turning to Olivia . Take Daniel for a little walk I need to talk to her . That one simple sentence said everything I needed to know . The last shred of hope I had in him shattered completely . But Olivia wouldnt leave . She looked at me with pleading eyes . Anastacia , I know this is hard for you , but I never meant any harm . I just want Daniel to have a happy childhood . Joseph and I agreed to tell him that his dad works out of town and can only visit in the summer . Then , she suddenly dropped to her knees . Please , Im begging you . Daniel is a good boy please dont hurt our child . Dont tell him the truth . Our child ? The hospital room wasnt empty . Other patients and visitors turned their heads , whispering . Is she seriously confronting the wife at the hospital ? Thats bold . Joseph heard them . He just frowned , saying nothing . I looked at Olivia the perfect image of fragile innocence . No wonder everyone in the room sided with her . At this moment , I knew no one was coming to save me . I had to save myself . I sat up straight and pried her fingers off my shirt one by one . Olivia , Joseph and I have been married for ten years . And how old is your son ? Every gaze in the hospital room instantly turned to Joseph , sharp as needles . Olivia had already collapsed to her knees , trembling , too afraid to look up . I hadnt slept all night , and I felt lightheaded on the way here . But now , my body was brimming with strength . DINK LLushand . Wha His Business Trips Were Really Hiding Chapter 4 Its strange how people only find true strength after hitting absolute rock bottom . I never thought I had it in me to be this ruthless . Joseph , starting from our third year of marriage , youve been going on business trips every summer for a month . Even the year I had a miscarriage and had to get a hysterectomy that still didnt stop your so called work trips . And now I find out youve been hiding a son from me this whole time . And you ! I turned around , glaring at Olivia , who was sitting on the floor sobbing . You picked a sperm donor and got pregnant . So why the hell are you here ? You swore you didnt want anything but then why were you kissing my husband right in front of me ? The more I spoke , the angrier I got , my voice rising with each word . God knows what else youve been doing behind my back ! Anastacia , thats enough ! I never expected Joseph the man I dated for two years and married for ten- The man who stood by silently while I was humiliated , never speaking up for me once- To suddenly get up , furious , standing in front of Olivia like her damn knight in shining armor . I had barely started , and he was already rushing to protect her . Anastacia , do you really have to make such a scene ? At the end of the day , Olivia is my sons mother . Carrying a child for nine months isnt easy . Why do you have to humiliate her like this ? She never wanted to take anything from you . Were just doing whats best for the child . I stared at him coldly , wondering how he could say such shameless things with a straight face . Holding her in his arms , he still had the audacity to look at me with those deep affectionate eyes . Anastacia , youre still my wife . Youre the one I want to grow old with . Its just one month a year with Olivia and Daniel . When Daniel turns eighteen , well tell him the truth . Olivia , still nestled in his arms , spoke up pitifully , Its just one month … Once hes grown up , we wont bother you anymore . She played the helpless victim , but I caught the meaning between the lines loud and clear . Just then , Daniel ran in , throwing himself into Olivias arms . Around his neck , he wore a pendant that looked painfully familiar . 20:48 The Double Life of My DINK Husband : Wha His Business Trips Were Really Hiding Chapter 4 Josephs face tensed , and he quickly reached out to take it off . Daniel , sweetie , give that back to Daddy . That pendant- Thad climbed a thousand steps at a Buddhist temple , praying for the three children I lost before they were even born . And now , it was in this childs hands . Daniel , be a good boy . That belongs to the nice lady . Give it back to her . No need , I said , exhaling slowly . I dont want something tainted . I met Josephs eyes and enunciated every word clearly . And that goes for you too . I pulled a divorce agreement out of my bag and handed it to him . His face filled with disbelief . Youre serious ? 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