---- Chapter 7 They ignored Jessica's protests and rushed out to look for me. In the end, she was left behind, nearly driven mad with jealousy. "Yes, I still have the baby..." she muttered, suddenly snapping out of it. She hurried to a drawer, pulled out a packet of powder, mixed it with water, and fed it to the baby. I stared in disbelief. Jessica looked at the child with anticipation. "As long as you're sick, they'll come back. Yes. As long as you're sick... Inever imagined she could be this cruel. I watched helplessly as the baby began to struggle in her arms. Slowly, his tiny arms fell limp, and he stopped moving. Jessica let out a gasp of joy, as if she had just won a prize. She picked up her phone and made a call. "Sam, Rory's not feeling well again. Can you come back and take a look?" ---- It was the same act again. That was when I realized all those emergency calls were just part of her plan. She had been making her own child sick just to keep calling them back. I didn't know what Samuel said on the other end, but Jessica responded sweetly and hung up. She bent down to pick the baby up again. This time, she noticed something was wrong. The baby's body had gone cold, and he wasn't breathing. "Rory? Rory!" She shook him again and again. Still, there was no response. Her legs gave out, and she collapsed onto the couch. She reached over and felt for his breathing. The baby was gone. Samuel came rushing back not long after. As soon as he opened the door, Jessica instinctively placed the baby back into the stroller. "How's Rory?" Samuel asked as he stepped inside. Jessica turned toward him quickly. "He's sleeping. Let ---- him rest a bit." Her hands were trembling as she clutched Samuel's arm, then leaned in to kiss him. "Kayla will be fine," she whispered. "They are out looking for her. It's been so long since we've been intimate..." Samuel's anxiety from not finding me slowly faded. He wrapped his arms around Jessica's waist and pushed her down onto the bed. I turned my head away, choosing not to watch what happened next. The room was filled with the sounds of their moans. I looked down at my festering wound. It was already oozing pus. If I didn't get help soon, I knew I would die here. Once they were finished, my parents returned. "Has she run away again?" Dad snapped. Mom let out a sigh and said, "She's been spoiled since she was little. We thought she'd grow out of it, but her behavior's only gotten more erratic lately. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if she took off again." Title: Can't Say I Love You Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Modern, Romantic, Secret, Revenge, Office, Secret Reveal Status: ongoing In "Can't Say I Love You," Weldon and Chelsea's marriage appears to be a union of convenience overshadowed by secrets and betrayal. Chelsea finds herself ensnared in a complex web where she is merely a pawn in Weldon's affair with Celine. The story delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships within the backdrop of wealth and power, exploring themes of love, deception, and retribution. As Chelsea navigates the treacherous waters of her marriage to a billionaire CEO, she must confront the hidden truths that threaten to unravel her world. What sets "Can't Say I Love You" apart is its compelling narrative that intertwines romance with elements of suspense and intrigue. Readers are drawn into a world where trust is a luxury and loyalty is tested at every turn. Experience this captivating tale of love and betrayal by diving into "Can't Say I Love You" available to read at CrushReel. Embark on a journey filled with passion and deception as secrets are unveiled in this modern romance novel set against the backdrop of corporate intrigue.