Chapter 3 " What exactly are you doing ? " James's face darkened . " You want a child with me ? Fine , that's your choice . But Susan is joining the company - and that's non - negotiable . " My heart sank . It was clear what he meant . I stared at him for a moment , let out a bitter laugh , and walked out of the private room . As soon as I left , James rallied the others , the room buzzing with chatter and laughter . Outside , the air was cold and quiet . I pulled out my phone and typed a long message to my aunt overseas . When I got home , I saw Susan's post on social media . The photos showed her and James almost touching faces , their hands wearing the rings . Her caption read : [ My boss gave me a new ring , personally delivered by the boss's wife . ] A few sneaky emojis followed . I immediately commented : [ Then will the " boss's wife " let you do it properly ? ] Minutes later , James called . The moment I answered , he snapped , " Have you had enough ? First you make a scene at the party , now stirring trouble in someone's comments ? Susan had her difficulties back then - why do you have to single her out ? Delete that comment right now ! Are you so obsessed with trying to conceive that your brain's gone soft ? " Before I could reply , he hung up . It felt like a knife had pierced my chest ; every breath burned . I had known James for ten years . Never once had he spoken harshly to me . And now , to defend Susan , he had the nerve to say my mind was " spoiled from trying to conceive . " I glanced at the bottle of fertility vitamins on the bedside table . James had bought them for me six months ago , claiming they would help with fertility . Chapter 3 30.00 % Dreame - Read Romance Stories Best New Adult Novels , Best Reading Apps Ever . Download to 4.4 FREE Installed Open If my doctor friend hadn't checked them two days ago , I never would have known that the " fertility vitamins " I had been taking every day were actually contraceptives . So James didn't want a child with me . Late into the night , James finally returned home , supported by his assistant . The moment he got in , he barked , " Hailey ! Get me a glass of honey water . I feel terrible . " I stayed seated on the couch , pretending not to hear him . He stumbled over , grabbed my shoulder , and glared at me , " You're still mad at me ? Everything I've done is for you ! You want the century wedding , you want a child - don't I have to earn for that ? And now , you won't even get me a glass of honey water ! " The smell of alcohol hit my face , and nausea surged through me . Yet he leaned in , trying to kiss me . My eyes caught a smear of lipstick on his collar . My stomach churned violently . I shoved him away , and he toppled onto the couch , sobering slightly , his face twisted in fury . " Hailey , do you really think I can't live without you ?" Then , in front of me , he dialed a number . After two sentences , he hung up and closed his eyes . Minutes later , Susan appeared in my home . She strode straight to James , helping him up and draping him over her shoulder , smiling at me . " Hailey , you're focused on trying for a baby anyway . Why not leave Mr. Bennett in my hands from now on ? After all , someone's got to look after his personal matters . " Chapter 3 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!