But when we met, there were always plenty of
sarcastic remarks.
Chad used to help me argue a few times. Not
to mention that day at the mall, he had insisted
on taking me there, saying he wanted to buy
gifts for the soon–to–be–born baby.
But now his eyes were fixed on Brittany, and his
eyes were filled with unconcealed tenderness.
Brittany walked to Chad’s side with Ryan and
playfully hooked her arm around his.
“Chad, did you hear that? Mom has recognized
me as her goddaughter. My good brother, have
you prepared a gift for your sister?”
Chad pinched her face helplessly and
indulgently.
“You’re just naughty. Don’t call me brother.”
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Even as he said this, he had someone deliver 92
mink coats from high–end luxury brands, and
even matched the jewelry for her.
“I know you love beauty, but you’re still in
confinement. You can’t get cold. Three months
in winter, 92 days in total, wear a different one
each day.”
Brittany happily kissed Chad on the cheek, like
a charming girl.
“Wow, many of these are from his future three-
year collection, and they’re all limited editions.
You actually got them for me in advance, Chad,
you really spoil me.”
“But if you give me so many gifts, Ashley won’t
be angry, will she?”
Compared to these dazzling, priceless mink
coats, the clothes I was wearing with dried
blondetaine made me look more and moro liko
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bloodstains made me look more and more like a
clown.
Chad was stunned, as if he had just
remembered I was there, and said awkwardly,
“Ashley, it’s not what you think. Brittany is used
to living abroad. You know, the etiquette there
is more open.”
“And these clothes, I heard she also just gave
birth, and her husband isn’t by her side. We did
grow up together. I just wanted to…”
Before he could finish, Ryan suddenly started
crying, and Brittany said in surprise,
“Oh, is Ryan hungry again? Mom will go
upstairs to feed you.”
After saying this, she didn’t forget to say to me
with feigned apology.
don’t misunderstand
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“Ashley, don’t misunderstand. I’m used to
coaxing my own baby. And every time I say
that, Ryan gets very happy.”
She was about to go upstairs with the child, but
leaned into Chad’s arms, saying weakly,
“Chad, I feel a little dizzy…‘
Chad immediately pushed me away and
nervously put his arms around Brittany, his
expression urgent.
“How can this be? It must be postpartum
weakness. I told you to stay obediently in the
postpartum center. Let’s go, I’ll carry you
upstairs.”
My right leg was still in a bandage. Being
pushed like that, I fell to the ground, feeling a
heart–wrenching pain.
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But Chad didn’t look at me. He carried Brittany
in his arms in front of everyone, and took Ryan
upstairs with her.
Everyone looked at me mockingly, their tone full
of disdain and dislike.
“No wonder Chad spoils Brittany so much. Not
only is she beautiful, but she’s also so kind.
She’s willing to breastfeed someone else’s
child. Unlike this useless thing, she’s not only
shabby and can’t be brought to social events,
but she can’t even endure a leg pain. She’s
taking medicine during breastfeeding. So
selfish.”
“Does this kind of person deserve to be a
mother? I think Brittany is more like Ryan’s
mother and loves the child more than she does.
Ryan even looks a bit like Brittany. It must be
that the child also dislikes Ashley for being
embarrassing and doesn’t want to look like her.
Brittany and Chad are so well–matched. It’s a
く
pity they didn’t get married back then.”
Chad’s mom not only didn’t defend me, but
looked at me with even more disgust, scolding,
“What are you still doing lying there like a dog?
If you want food, get out and beg. Our family
won’t feed a despicable and useless woman
like you.”
“You don’t care about your own son, and you
can’t hold your husband’s heart. I heard you
can’t have any more children in the future? My
son must have had eight lifetimes of bad luck
to marry a wife like you. Go far away and die.
I’ll live ten years less if I see you again.”
Feeling humiliated, I thought of the divorce
agreement that was already prepared in my
phone, and didn’t say anything.
Struggling to get up, I limped towards the study
upstairs.
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I put the printed divorce agreement in my bag and went to the guest room to find Chad.
But they weren’t in the guest room. Only the nanny was hugging the well–fed Ryan, resting.
I was wondering, when I heard ambiguous
sounds coming from our bedroom.
The door wasn’t completely closed. Brittany
was sitting on Chad with her clothes half–open, her voice coquettish.
“Chad, I have too much milk. Ryan is eating so
little. I’m swollen.”
“I feel so uncomfortable. Will you help me suck
it out~”
Chad hesitated.
“Brittany, don’t do this. You just gave birth two
days ago. Your body can’t take it. It’s already
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risky enough that you’re hiding this from your
husband to have a child for me. I can’t hurt you anymore…”
Brittany held his head down.
“Silly Chad, I’m not afraid. What are you afraid of? It was my choice to have a child for you. He’s away all year round and doesn’t know anything. Come on, give me some love. Don’t you want to taste the feeling of fighting in blood?”
