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I dreamt that Melody was actually pregnant, and Xavion was overjoyed. He bought her lots of nutritional supplements and even cooked for her himself.

I dreamt that I confronted him, asking why he was being so nice to Melody.

He replied, "Melody's carrying my child, of course I have to treat her well!"

I dreamt he pushed me to the ground, my belly hitting the corner of the table, and then... I woke up with a start!

I was drenched in sweat, my body aching terribly. I reached down and felt blood on my hand!

Tears welled up in my eyes from the pain, and my consciousness started to fade.

Just when I thought I was going to die, someone suddenly held me tight, cradling me in their arms.

"Jade, don't be afraid. I'm here."

I opened my eyes groggily to see Xavion looking at me with concern.

I was stunned for a moment, then quickly tried to get up.

But I moved too suddenly, waking him up as well.

"You're awake?" He rubbed his eyes and sat up.

I nodded without saying anything.

He reached out and squeezed my shoulder. "Did you have a nightmare? Don't worry, I'm here."

Then he pulled me back into his arms, holding me tightly.

My body stiffened, and I didn't dare move.

After he fell asleep, I shifted out of his embrace and carefully got out of bed.I approached the door when he suddenly woke up. "Jade, where are you going?"

"I'm getting a glass of water," I replied without turning back.

"Water? Here, let me get it for you." He immediately got out of bed and rushed after me.

I gave him a cold look. "No need, I can manage myself."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Jade, are you still mad at me? There's really nothing between Melody and me, you have to believe me."

"Believe you?" I scoffed. "Do you think I'm an idiot? If there's nothing between you two, how did she end up pregnant? What do you take me for, Xavion?"

"Jade, why won't you trust me? We're just coworkers, I swear!" Xavion explained frantically.

"Just coworkers? Do coworkers bring each other breakfast? Do coworkers accompany each other to prenatal check-ups? Stop treating me like a fool, Xavion!" I shouted.

Xavion was stunned for a moment, then angrily retorted, "I'm trying to explain things to you in good faith, and this is how you respond! No good deed goes unpunished!"

With that, he stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

I watched his retreating figure coldly, feeling nothing in my heart.

After he left, I went back to sleep for a while. When I woke up, I started packing my bags.I was about to halve my packing when he suddenly walked in. "Why are you up so early packing stuff?"

I ignored him and kept packing.

He came up beside me, reaching out to grab my arm. "Jade, you were upset last night. I rushed back specially to check if your legs are still hurting."

I dodged his hand and said coldly, "Don't pretend to care."

I'm not sure when he came in, but he was wearing an apron, looking like he'd just finished cooking.

It reminded me of before, when I supported him as he built his career. After he got the classified job, I became the dutiful housewife.

Back then, he'd come home on time to cook every day. His skills were mediocre, but he'd always massage my legs, saying he loved how long and slender they were.

But ever since Melody showed up, he started coming home late and leaving early.

Melody constantly posts photos on social media of him bringing her breakfast, saying crap like she'd die for Xavion. It makes me sick!

"Jade, are you decluttering?" Xavion suddenly asked.

I paused, then laughed bitterly. "Yeah, I'm decluttering."

He hesitated, then softened his tone. "Jade, come eat first. I made your favorite dishes."I didn't say anything and walked to the dining table to sit down.

He immediately started serving me food: "Here, eat more meat. You're too thin."

I picked up a piece of meat, took a bite, then put down my chopsticks. "I'm full."

"Why are you eating so little? Are you not feeling well?" he asked with concern.

I shook my head. "No, I just don't have much of an appetite."

He looked at me and suddenly said, "Jade, I've explained to you, there's really nothing between Melody and me. Can't you believe me? I promise I'll spend more time with you from now on, okay?"

I was stunned for a moment, then smirked coldly. "Xavion, do you really think I'd believe you anymore?"

He paused, then said, "I know I didn't do well before and hurt you. But I really know I was wrong. Can you give me another chance? I'll take you to buy that bracelet, okay?"

As he spoke, he reached out to grab my hand.

I dodged his hand and said coldly, "No need. I'm not interested."

After saying that, I got up and went back to my room to continue packing my suitcase.

He followed behind me, talking non-stop: "Jade, you've really misunderstood. Melody and I are just colleagues, nothing more. I only found out about her pregnancy yesterday. Jade, please believe me. I promise I'll treat you well from now on, okay?"I was utterly fed up. Unable to contain myself any longer, I shouted, "Can't you just stop bothering me?"

He was taken aback for a moment, then fell silent.

After what felt like an eternity, he suddenly said, "Jade, are you still upset about yesterday? I swear there's nothing going on between Melody and me. Can't you trust me? I only found out about her pregnancy yesterday. Besides, the baby might not even be mine!"

I froze, then slowly turned to face him. "What did you just say?"