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At eight months pregnant, William Ward, my unborn child's father, hosted a divorce celebration for his former flame.
He even requested that I personally construct a 16-tier champagne pyramid for the occasion.
As the festivities began, Lilah Holloway 'unintentionally' toppled the pyramid, slicing her finger in the process.
"William, where on earth did you find the incompetents who assembled this?! They're as dense as swine!"
While William shot me an icy glare, Lilah grinned maliciously and remarked, "Oh. Actually, Emberly, you do rather resemble a pig."
Trembling with fury, I struck her, demanding an apology.
But William rose and knocked me to the ground.
"She wasn't even aware it was your work. Why are you losing your cool?!" he snarled. "Is she incorrect? Your stomach is enormous like a blasted balloon!"
That stormy evening, he forced me to kneel at the entrance to "contemplate my behavior" while he chuckled with his companions inside.
"This is how you must discipline women if you want them to act properly," he declared.
However, this time, I defied his expectations.
I got to my feet, flagged down a taxi, and headed straight for the hospital to end the pregnancy.
Eight months along? So be it. If I no longer desired this baby, I wouldn't keep it!

I Chose Abortion Over My Ex's Cruel Games

I snickered and closed the livestream. There was no need to watch further—it was obvious William would accept his first love's proposal.


As expected, just before I boarded my flight, Lilah sent a message.


I hesitated, then replied, [Expect a surprise when the time is right.]


I then turned off my phone, boarded the plane, and slept soundly for the entire journey.


Upon reactivating my phone, it buzzed incessantly with William's messages.


[I only said yes to save her. We'll separate once she recovers.]


[Emberly, please wait for me. You're the one I truly love.]


Meanwhile, Lilah sent her wedding invitation.


My former self would have been crushed. Perhaps even envious.


This Florida trip was genuinely for travel. I came to see Will.


He had adored the state's landscapes while alive, and following his passing, his parents honored his wish to be buried here.


At his resting place, I set down flowers and cleaned his photograph.


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