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After my tenth miscarriage, I checked into the women’s clinic again.
The birth care center puts notes on every client. I just never thought mine would be “High-class Whore”.
The bold, crude words nearly made my heart stop.
I went looking for someone to explain. But on my way, I accidentally overheard my husband, William Garnier, talk- ing to someone.
“Mr. Garnier, Marcella had another miscarriage. So… it’s my turn now, right?
“She really is a lucky charm. After I slept with her last time, my company went public overnight!”
William had his arm around Sharon Sinclair, his voice lazy and cold. “What’s the rush? You’ll all get a turn.”
Sharon twirled William’s fingers, blinking up at him like some innocent girl. “Mr. Garnier, if Marcella finds out, won’t she be upset?”
“She should feel lucky she can make you smile.” He set down his glass and stroked her hair with that same fake affec- tion. “A woman like her? Flash a smile, and she’ll undress herself. Who is she to be upset?”
Laughter exploded around them.
“Can’t lie, Marcella is real obedient. She’ll do anything I said in bed!”
“My girls can’t compete. Mr. Garnier, if you’re done with her, pass her over, yeah?”
“Seriously, one night with her isn’t enough. She’s all pale and fragile after another miscarriage… I can barely hold it in whenever I see her now.”
William’s voice dropped, colder now. “Say one more word like that and I’ll make you regret it!”
He paused. “Her dad begged me to take care of her before he died. Even if she’s ruined, she’s still mine.
“Besides, she loves me too much. She can’t live without me.”
Someone chimed in.
“Yeah, we all know she worships the ground you walk on. You sip soup; she tastes it first to make sure it’s perfect.”
“Teach us your ways, Mr. Garnier. You’ve got her trained like a dream!”
William swirled the ice in his drink, bored. “Marcella was born pathetic. No training needed.
“Act like you care for five seconds, and she wags her tail like a dog.”
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Glasses clinked again.
I clamped my hand over my mouth, but the tears still hit the floor, one after another.
Why did William have to treat me like this? I couldn’t figure it out.
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We met in college. He treated me like I was his whole world. Everyone envied me. After we got married, my father handed most of his projects to him.
I gave him every resource I had. That failing Garnier Group? It only turned into a powerhouse because of me. Now it became the leading enterprise in Arizona.
Then he said he wanted a baby. Every time, he went at it even after I passed out. Despite that, I kept having miscar- riages.
Even when I could barely hold myself, I forced myself to keep up, just to see that flicker of hope in his eyes.
But today, I finally saw it clearly. He had been lying to me all along.
I looked down at the wedding ring on my finger. Nausea immediately hit me and I nearly threw up.
Just as I was about to leave, I heard Sharon’s voice again from inside.
“Mr. Garnier, how about giving that lucky slot to Mr. Lucian next time? Let’s set it for the day after tomorrow.
“We’ll record a little something, just for fun. Bet it’ll be hilarious.”
She turned toward the young man in the black suit standing in the corner.
“Mr. Lucian just got back from overseas. He probably really needs this kind of boost.”
She lowered her voice with a giggle. “Between you and me, Marcella’s figure totally holds up against those interna- tional models.”
She laughed, covering her mouth.
That guy seemed to spot me through the crack in the door. He raised an eyebrow but didn’t say a word.
William spoke after a pause. “Don’t let her get pregnant again. The doctor says her body’s getting worse.”
Sharon pouted. “But it’s only fun when she gets pregnant. Otherwise, you never have time for me.”
He kissed her ear, doting. “As long as you’re happy, she can lose a hundred kids for all I care.”
Blushed, she grabbed his wandering hand on her chest. “Then, when you’re done playing, let’s have a baby, okay?”
The two of them then went at it, shameless and bold. No one around batted an eye-they just kept drinking.
I stood frozen outside the door, as if someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over me. The cold sank in. So did the pain.
I went back to the room and sent William a message-I was ready to leave.
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But the pain in my stomach was so sharp I couldn’t even stand straight. Every little movement felt like I was being torn apart. All I could do was lie on the bed and wait for the meds to kick in.
Not long after, William rushed in, the lipstick smudge still visible on his chin. He pulled me gently into his arms.
“Cella, you’re emotional right now. Don’t make a scene, okay?”
His scent hit me, and just like that, my tears came again.
“William, have you ever done anything to betray me?”
