Chapter 1 I was eight months pregnant when I found out my husband had a vasectomy . It was dated over a year ago . I stood frozen , one hand resting on my swollen belly , the other trembling as I clutched the medical record . My mind was spinning . Panic took over as I rushed to confront him , desperate for answers . When I arrived at Brandon's office , laughter erupted from behind the door - loud , crude , and unmistakably male . " Dude , you really did it for Madison ? A whole - ass vasectomy ? And now Rachel's waddling around eight months pregnant , still clueless the baby's not even yours ? You're not worried she'll lose her mind when she finds out ? " Brandon Whitmore sounded completely unfazed . " She forced that marriage on me . If it weren't for her , Madison never would've left the country in the first place . " Another man chimed in with a chuckle . " Even if she figures it out , so what ? With that belly , who else would take her now ? " They all burst out laughing again - drunk on liquor , arrogance , and cruelty. Brandon didn't just betray me - he turned my life into a goddamn poker game . He'd even set up a bet with his so - called friends . A million dollars on the table ... all to guess who fathered the baby inside me . What I once believed to be love had all been a carefully orchestrated lie . Fine , Brandon . If this is how you want to play - I'll give you exactly what you deserve . I pulled out my phone and called the clinic . " Hi . I'd like to schedule a termination . " " Man , when she finally pops and still doesn't know who the father is ? You don't think she'll totally lose it ? " one of the guys asked , barely stifling a laugh . Brandon leaned back on the couch , looking smug as hell . Chapter 1 7.43 % " She's too stupid to ever find out . And even if she does - what's she gonna do , get rid of it at eight months ? Please . No one else would want her anyway . " Another chimed in with mock sympathy , " Rachel was obsessed with you , bro . Drove Madison away just to marry you . Cold . " The " Madison " they kept talking about was Brandon's adopted sister - Madison Whitmore . Though , to be clear , she was the one who begged me to send her overseas . Not the other around . " But seriously , " someone said , " we're all dying to know who the baby daddy really is . " Carter Blackwell grinned , flashing a twisted look . Brandon's lip curled in disgust . way " Whoever it is , it sure as hell isn't me . Just thinking about her driving Madison away turns my stomach . I'd rather watch porn than ever touch her again . She's disgusting . " That's when Carter smirked . " Well then , let's make it fun . Let's bet on it . Who's the daddy ? " Laughter broke out as everyone turned toward Brandon to see if he'd bite . He raised his glass with an unreadable expression . Then , in one smooth motion , downed the entire drink . " I'm betting a million it's Carter's . " The room exploded with cheers . " Damn , Brandon , you don't play ! " Carter looked way too proud . " What can I say ? I only tried her three times . " " Count me in . I'm putting down a million on Jack . " " Five hundred grand says it's Carter's . " " Six hundred on someone else ... " Their voices blurred together in a drunken , jeering mess . I stood at the doorway , paralyzed . Every laugh , every word , was another blade slicing into me . All this time , I thought I had love . Chapter 1 7.43 % Turns out , it was just a trap - and 1 was the fool who fell for it . I stumbled away before they could see me , my hands ice - cold , my back drenched in sweat . Once I caught my breath , I made the call again . " Hi . I'd like to schedule an abortion appointment . " If Brandon and his little circle were so eager to bet on this child , then I'd gift them something unforgettable . " Take the pills and return for the procedure in three days , " the nurse said . I took the form from the clinic and headed home , exhausted . But when I got to the front door , the code wouldn't work . Over and over again , the lock flashed red : incorrect passcode . Just as I reached for my phone , the door swung open - and there stood Madison , freshly returned from abroad ... wearing my silk nightgown . " Hey , Rachel ! I just got back and didn't want to stay alone . Brandon thought it'd be safer if I moved in with you guys . I forgot to pack pajamas , so I borrowed yours . Hope that's okay ? " My eyes locked on the slipping strap of her nightgown , the very visible marks on her chest - and the fact that she clearly wasn't wearing anything underneath . Brandon came up behind her , wrapping an arm around my shoulders . " Rachel's the understanding type , " he said with a grin . " She won't mind . " Then he added , " Madison kept messing up the code , so I figured using her birthday would make things easier . " I looked at him and felt the bile rise in my throat . They weren't even trying to hide it anymore . Chapter 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!