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"You already know, Rina," Victor said sharply, his voice cold and dismissive. "I won't love you, no matter what you do or how many times you beg. You knew from the start that Helena was the one I loved!"

Victor went on, his voice harsh, "The only reason I married you is because it was my grandmother's wish. I'll provide you with money, but please don’t bother me or Helena anymore."

Tears streamed down my face as I struggled with the pain and despair. My dreams of rekindling our love were shattered before my eyes.

I had planned to surprise him with the news of my pregnancy, but now it seemed he didn't care. My hopes for our unborn child felt pointless in a world where its father had already rejected it.

As Victor’s words lingered in the room, I was left in a painful silence, realizing that the love I had treasured was nothing but a cruel illusion. My marriage had led me into a desert of broken dreams.

Pregnant With His Child

The two children flinched at the sound of the three gunshots. They were already far from the house, making their way through the tall grass.

They were trembling with fear as the gunshots could only mean one thing—something bad had happened to Rigor.

After the gunfire, they immediately looked for a place to hide. The bright moonlight made it easier for them to see their path through the tall grass, which was almost as tall as they were.

They heard the sounds of footsteps following them, so Venedict quickly pulled Venice behind a large tree, covering her mouth to stifle her sobs.

Venice continued to cry, shaking from the fear of the gunshots and what might have happened to Rigor.

"Venice, please, we have to be quiet." Venedict whispered, even his own voice quivering with fear.

Another round of gunfire erupted, the shots echoing through the night in rapid succession.

Betrayal and loss