Chapter 2
Moments later, my phone buzzed with a friend request from an unknown number.
The profile picture was of Rosemary holding a bouquet, taken during the proposal ||
The message that followed chilled ime to the bone
“Laura, don’t worry about Lincoln. He’s with me doing his rehab exercises right now,”
Attached was a photo of Lincoln and Rosemary, both lying naked in bed, entwined.
The room’s familiar décor struck me inmediately. My heart tightened as i instinctively stepped out and pressed the elevator button.
The entire top floor of the building was a rehabilitation space Lincoln had purchased for his recovery.
For a year, he had insisted I not accompany him there after work.
He claimed the process was too grueling and didn’t want me to see him at his weakest. He didn’t want me to hurt for him–or to he said ||
Yet. Rosemary’s regular updates on WhatsApp Moments told a different story
Every time Lincoln trained, she was by his side. And after the sessions, the two would indulge in pleasures together.
Now, as I stepped off the elevator onto the top floor, the sound of heavy breathing and passionate kissing echoed in the empty space.[]
“Lincoln… be careful. I’m still carrying your baby! Rosemary’s voice coord.
I froze, unable to believe what I was hearing 1 approached the half–closed door, my heart pounding
Peeking through, I saw Lincoln burying his face into Rosemary’s bare neck with fervor
“Weren’t you full of energy when seduring me? Now bear with in Lincoln growled, his tone jaced with a twisted amusement
With that, he intensified his movements, making the door rattle violently in time with their reckless rhythm
My Lands clenched tightly around the fabric of my sleeves, and tears began to fall uncontrollably.
Inside the room, Rosemary’s coquettish voice pierced the air, sharp and jarring
“All you do is bully me Now that your legs are better, when will you take me to meet your family?“||
don’t mind being your secret lover, but the baby cant remain hidden forever!”
Her pitiful tone tugged at Lincoln’s heartstrings once again
After a brief hesitation, he finally relented||
“just wait a little longer. After you give birth to the
baby.||
this child as oNIT OWEL.
“Laura can t have children anyway. Ill find i Copportunity to tell her that we’ll adopt this child a
hut don’t let Laura find out about this. If you do, I won’t forgive you –||
I never imagined that the infertility I developed after the car accident a year ago would now become Lincoln’s perfect excuse to bring his illegitimate child in
But I vividly remembered how he had knelt by my hospital bed back il
then, aveating he didn’t care that I couldnt have children, claiming he loved me deeply
Silent tears slipped down my cheeks, and a sharp pain trolibes in my chest
Closing my eyes in exhaustion, I walked downstairs mechanically and returned to any bei ||
I barely slept that night. By the time morning strived, I was still half awake when I heard Lincoln e
Sering me still aderp, he lay down beside nur gently ||
His movement surred me, a
me, and i turned over irritably, pushing him away ||
Lincula chuckled softly, his deep youre filled with amusement
enter the bedroom ||
Hity dear Laura, even when you’re angry in your sleep, you’re still an beautiful ~]
But in truth, my eyes were already open as I lay with my hack to him []
but of the corner of my eye. I noticed the faint red marks scattered across his neck
Turning around, my gaze met his, my eyes bloodshot and full of pain.
Lincoln’s expression shifted as he noticed something was wrong, a hint of panie flickering across his face.
“Laura, what’s wrong? Didn’t you sleep well?
Lowering my eyes, I nodded slightly. “I had a nightmare.“]]
Lincoln sighed in relief and began comforting me pattently:]
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here. What did you dream about?
I looked up at him, my voice trembling as I spoke through the tears.
dreamed that you cheated on me, that you had a child with another woman Lincoln, would you ever do that to me?”
Lincoln’s face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly composed himself, raising his hand solemnly!]
“Of course not, I would never betray you, nor would I lie to you. If I do, may Lightning strike me down, and may I never have peace!“–|||
