Chapter 8

After his speech, he reached towards my stomach, but I pushed him away forcefully.

"Have you lost your mind? Either eat or leave!"

His temper flared, and before I could react, he seized my throat aggressively.

"This baby is mine. I must take care of her."

All eyes turned to us as Reese tore my jacket open. However, when he saw my flat belly, he looked as if he'd been struck by a bolt.

"You... you deceiver! What happened to the baby?"

His eyes turned red with rage, and he frantically tightened his grip on my neck.

I broke free, struggling for air, my heart racing.

"You're crazy! Didn't I tell you? The baby died at the hospital because of you!"

"Your pride and selfishness caused our child's death!"

The accusation stunned him, leaving him motionless in disbelief. After an excruciating pause, he stuttered, his voice trembling.

"That can't be! The baby was fine that day!"

"You're the real monster! Did you hire someone to kill your own child?"