Chapter 2

I once truly believed him and felt guilty, thinking I couldn't satisfy him like other wives could.

But now I finally understand. He simply finds me dirty and doesn't want to touch me!

I pushed him away, feigning coyness, "The housekeeper is still here. What nonsense are you talking?"

Kellan gently pinched my cheek and said softly, "We're an old married couple. Why so shy?"

I smelled the fragrance on his fingers - it was Iris's scent. Instantly, I couldn't help but retch.

The postpartum nurse's eyes lit up as she asked, "Ma'am, could you be pregnant?"

I felt Kellan's hand around my waist tighten suddenly.

With a sarcastic smile, I shook my head and said, "No, I just caught a bit of a cold."

I saw Kellan secretly sigh in relief, then hypocritically asked with concern, "How did you catch a cold? Come on, I'll take you back to the bedroom."

With that, he lifted me by the waist and carried me back to the master bedroom.

Leaning against his chest, my nostrils were filled with Iris's perfume. Disgusted, I pushed against his chest and asked, "What's that smell on you?"Kellan hesitated guiltily, then smoothly replied, "It's a new perfume our company just developed. I tried it out, thinking if you liked it, I'd bring you a bottle."

He looked down at me teasingly. "What are you imagining? Are you that afraid of your husband cheating?"

"Don't worry, honey. I only love you, and I'll only ever be good to you."

I stared at him, thinking, "Liar!"

Back in the master bedroom, Kellan laid me on the bed and leaned over me, his eyes swirling with desire.

I suddenly felt panicked. Just as he was about to kiss me, I pushed him away.

He looked at me puzzled. "Don't you want to? It's been a year since we..."

I turned away from him, unable to hide my disgust. "It's not that... it's been so long, I'm just nervous."

He reassured me, "It's okay, darling. I'll be gentle. I'd love to give Melody a little brother or sister."

My heart sank. He wants another child?

Could it be he wants another "spare heart" for Melody?

Thinking this, I wanted nothing more than to kill him!I trembled as I spoke, "Don't you remember? My stomach's not feeling well."

Kellan quickly replied, "I'm sorry, I got carried away."

"Wait a moment, I'll get you a glass of water."

I nodded slightly, lying on the bed watching his retreating figure, my mind filled with images of him tightly embracing Iris.

Perhaps it was Iris who had ignited his desire, and now he was looking to me for release.

As this possibility crossed my mind, I couldn't hold back. I rushed to the bathroom and started violently throwing up.

So this is what a physiological gag reflex feels like.

Kellan hurried in after me, offering me water to ease my discomfort, then wiping my face and gently carrying me back to bed.

He stroked my forehead and said, "At least you don't have a fever. If you're still not feeling well tomorrow, we should go to the hospital."

Not wanting to be caught up in this facade of concern, I lazily replied, "Don't worry, I'll be fine after some sleep."

With that, I pretended to be exhausted and closed my eyes, feigning sleep.

I could sense Kellan staring at my face for a long time, and I couldn't help but worry if he had noticed something.

After a long while of anxious thoughts, I finally drifted off to sleep.

But then, I had a nightmare. In my dream, my Melody was lying on an operating table, covered in blood.I suddenly woke up, only to find that Kellan wasn't by my side.

At that moment, the sound of an engine came from downstairs.

I walked down and saw Kellan walking in with Iris in his arms, his face full of concern.

Iris was crying in his arms, choking out, "I never thought there'd be a day when Draven would betray me."

"Big brother Nash, I was wrong. I shouldn't have chosen him in the first place..."

Kellan looked at her tear-stained face and said tenderly, "Don't cry, it breaks my heart."

"Don't worry, I'll make Draven apologize to you."

"No one can take away your happiness."

As I watched them, even though I had long since seen through their true colors, I still couldn't help but feel a pang in my heart...

When Kellan saw me, a flash of guilt crossed his face.

But as soon as Iris let out a soft whimper, Kellan immediately turned to her with concern, and said to me, "Since you're awake, hurry and prepare a room for Iris."

"Iris will be staying at my place for a while."