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I send the ultrasound report to Elliot, "Honey, we finally have a baby."
After ten years of IVF, this day has finally come.
But what I receive is Elliot's cold response, "Desmond, we're not keeping this baby."
The reason is he's afraid his childhood sweetheart, devastated by her recent miscarriage, couldn't bear the news of someone else having a child. He doesn't want to trigger her painful memories.
I can't believe it. Crying, I call him many times.
As soon as he picks up, he's impatient, "Why are you overreacting? It's just a baby. Summer lost hers too, didn't she? Either terminate the pregnancy or get a divorce. Your choice."
Summer's tearful voice comes through the phone, "Desmond, Elliot's just talking nonsense for my sake. It's my bad luck to blame. Don't be mad at him, blame me if you must."
I turn off my phone, laughing weakly. If I have to choose, I'll choose neither.Later, Summer, with her protruding belly, said to me with a smug look, "It was just a joke back then. I didn't expect Elliot to take it seriously. Desmond, you're not going to be a sore loser, are you?"
I smiled nonchalantly, "A leopard can't change its spots. It's not surprising."

You are my only

"As for this older lady, given how you were moving faster than my plane earlier, I assume you're not seriously hurt. But if you're feeling unwell, we have doctors on standby to examine you, so don't worry. Also, we've already called the police. Once you're cleared, we'll be addressing the matter of you assaulting the pilot. You can explain yourself to the authorities then."


Summer's face turned beet red as she was put on blast. She lashed out, "Who are you calling an older lady? I'm a youthful 24!"


Ignoring the ranting behind us, Levi silently pulled me along.


His hand gripped mine tightly, as if holding back a surge of anger.


Once we were away from the crowd, he gently touched my face, his expression full of concern. "Are you alright?"


I shook my head slightly, unsure how to face him.


He let out a soft sigh and lightly stroked my head. "If you need to cry, go ahead."


Chapter 10