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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

As consciousness returned, William's face came into view.


His expression was pensive, eyes tinged with red.


The instant he noticed I was awake, he clasped my hand.


The IV had left my hand icy, but his touch was even chillier.


"Emberly, I heard from the doctor about your abortion appointment yesterday. What's going on?" he inquired. "Are you planning to leave?"


I withdrew my hand. "Yes, I'm going to leave."


His body trembled as he leaned in closer. "But why? Is it because of the pregnancy? Or because I made you wait outside?"


I could feel his breath on my neck, unable to see his face.


"Haven't you been anticipating Lilah's availability? Isn't that why you avoided marriage?" I responded. "She's single now. You two can finally be together."


William sat up straight, gently holding my face.


"There's nothing romantic between Lilah and me, you know that. Will was like a brother to me—what's wrong with me supporting his sister?"


At the mention of Will, we both fell silent.


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