11
Upon discovering Nora's abortion, Julian confronted her, not to offer solace, but to seek vengeance.
"Nora, I've been loyal to you for so long, even after your marriage. You always returned to me, claiming Ian couldn't fulfill your needs. I did what was necessary, but you? You terminated our child! Not just my baby, but Ian's daughter too. You orchestrated this whole situation! I merely mentioned wanting a vehicle, and you brought up your daughter's medical expenses—how could you?
Everything that's transpired is your own doing! You should just perish!"
Nora, still weak from the procedure, lost consciousness after hearing Julian's tirade. Later, upon seeing the medical results, she laughed mirthlessly.
"My child, Mommy will join you soon," she murmured.
Nora was diagnosed with blood cancer. She opted to cease treatment and vanished without a trace.