Chapter 4

A wave of intense nausea surged up in my chest. I covered my mouth and dry heaved a few times. Realizing I had been deceived by such a man for so long filled my heart with hatred.

If those two want to mess around, they can rot in the mud together. Why did they have to drag me down with them!

Seeing that the despicable couple seemed to be walking in my direction, I quickly hid in the emergency stairwell.

Now wasn't the right time. I couldn't risk alerting them.

I forcefully suppressed the urge to go up and slap them hard across the face, exposing their scandalous affair to the world. Because such revenge would be too merciful for them. How could I possibly let this pair of scoundrels off so easily!

"I thought I just saw your darling?" Melody said with a frown.

"Baby, you must be seeing things. She's at another hospital for a prenatal checkup. How could she be here?"

Melody thought about how Olivia was always at odds with her, yet here was Olivia's husband accompanying her for a prenatal checkup while Olivia had to queue up alone. She couldn't help but smile smugly.

She commanded, "Gunner, you promised me back then that marrying your darling was just for show! You're not allowed to take care of her during her pregnancy. You can only accompany me for checkups. And when the baby is born, you can't take care of it either. Let her be a single mom and raise the child all by herself!"She had initially planned to get rid of the baby when she found out Olivia was pregnant. No way was she going to let another bastard child steal her kids' inheritance! But after getting Gunner's promise, she decided to let Olivia have the baby after all. It would be so much more satisfying to watch her struggle as a single mom!

"Of course, baby. I'll only acknowledge children you give birth to! But don't antagonize her anymore for now. I'm worried she might cause trouble for me if pushed too far, and I'm busy trying to prove myself to Dad right now. Let's keep her pacified until I inherit the company," Gunner cautioned.

If Olivia wasn't still useful, and if he wasn't worried Melody might not be able to give him a son right away, he would have kicked that woman to the curb ages ago!

"Fine, whatever," Melody replied impatiently.

"Don't be mad, sweetheart." Gunner kissed Melody's cheek, then lovingly rubbed her slightly swollen belly. "Did you hear that, son? Daddy only loves you!"

As their silhouettes faded into the distance, their conversation seemed to linger in the air.

A tidal wave of fury and hatred nearly overwhelmed me. So from the very beginning, Gunner had only approached me to use me as a shield.Because he wanted to have an affair with his stepmother without getting caught, he needed a girlfriend and wife for appearances.

So from the start, Gunner's pursuit of me was a lie. I had never been in a relationship before, and I actually thought he was the perfect boyfriend, allowing myself to be completely fooled!

I clenched my teeth, wishing I could tear this pair of cheating dogs to shreds right now!

Gunner thought I had a gentle temperament and an ordinary family background, so he figured I would be easy to manipulate and control!

But he misjudged me. I've never been a pushover for people to take advantage of. Since they dared to treat me like this, they better be prepared to pay the price.

My mind was already quickly forming an initial plan, contemplating how to make this pair of illicit lovers lose face and become public enemies!

But before that, I had something more important to do.

I made an appointment at this private hospital, but not for a prenatal checkup. Instead, it was to consult about an abortion. I had been hesitating about whether to keep this baby before, but now I finally didn't need to hesitate anymore!

After scheduling the procedure date with the doctor, I immediately ordered several mini cameras.

I found hidden spots to install cameras in my bedroom, my in-laws' bedroom, the living room, and the car. Then I made up an excuse about going on a business trip and left home.As I was packing my bags, Gunner put on a show of concern, saying, "Darling, why do you have to go on such a grueling business trip? You're pregnant, for heaven's sake. Can't the company send someone else?"

I stared coldly at Gunner, noticing the excitement hidden in his eyes. Suppressing the urge to slap him across the face, I put on a gentle smile and replied, "I've been handling this project from the start. I wouldn't feel comfortable handing it off to someone else. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine."

"Alright, then take good care of yourself, darling! Let me know when you're back, and I'll come pick you up."

Pick me up? More like you're afraid I'll come back unexpectedly and catch you in the act!

I gazed deeply at the man before me, all glitter on the outside but rotten to the core. I looked at him until he was about to crack under the pressure of maintaining his facade. Only then did I smile and say, "Sure."

As expected, the moment I left, my mother-in-law wasted no time coming to my room. She and Gunner were soon rolling around together on our marital bed.

The thought of how long I had unknowingly shared this bed with them made me feel sick to my stomach.