Chapter 5 .
Chapter 5 Atlas glared at me , his anger burning hot and unwavering .
But he didnt see the redness blooming across my cheek , the sharp sting left behind by Ivys slap .
I lifted my head , meeting his gaze with a calm , almost eerie stillness.
The one who should be apologizing isnt me , I said quietly .
Its Ivy .
His brows furrowed , irritation flickering in his eyes , but I continued before he could interrupt .
She brought up my father , Atlas .
Dont you think you owe me an apology for what happened back then ? For a split second , something flickered across his face something unreadable .
Then it was gone .
If it werent for me , your father would have died even sooner , he said , his voice cold with certainty .
Celeste , I promised your father Id take care of you for the rest of my life .
But that promise came with a condition you wouldnt hurt Ivy .
I stared at him , and then laughed .
A quiet , hollow sound .
How foolish of me to think , even for a moment , that he might finally see me .
Just as the edges of my vision darkened , the room tilted violently , and then nothing .
When I woke up , the sterile scent of disinfectant filled my nose .
A nurse stood by my bedside , gently removing the IV from my arm .
Congratulations, she said with a kind smile .
Youre pregnant .
My breath caught .
You need to be extra careful , she continued .
Your body is weak you cant afford too much stress .
Try to rest , eat well , and keep your emotions stable .
My hand instinctively drifted to my stomach .
For five years , I had wanted to have a child with Atlas .
I had dreamed of it , longed for it .
And now , at the worst possible moment , life had given me one .
19.00 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 34.4 % Chapter 5 .
* Buzz .
* My phone vibrated against the hospital sheets : Atlas .
His message was short , direct .
[ The doctor said youll be fine as long as you rest .
] A second message followed .
[ When you apologize to Ivy , Ill come pick you up .
] A cold , bitter laugh slipped from my lips .
I turned off my phone .
The nurse returned , her expression hesitant .
Miss Laurent , the doctor has scheduled another test .
Please follow me .
I nodded and trailed after her .
But instead of leading me toward the examination rooms , she stopped near the stairwell .
I frowned .
Something felt wrong .
A familiar voice confirmed my suspicion .
I heard youre pregnant .
I turned to find Ivy Monroe standing behind me , her arms crossed , an unmistakable smirk playing at the corners of her lips .
She took a slow step forward .
I underestimated you , Celeste , she mused .
Youre more stubborn than I thought .
I said nothing .
She tilted her head , studying my face like a cat playing with its prey .
Do you know why you never got pregnant in the last five years? My fingers curled instinctively against my stomach , an invisible chill creeping up my spine .
Ivy leaned in , her voice dropping into a conspiratorial whisper .
Because I told Atlas I didnt want you to have his child .

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The world seemed to slow around me .
And he listened , she continued , her words like knives carving into my skin .
Every morning , when he handed you your vitamins , he was actually giving you birth control .
Ivy smiled sweetly , waiting , expecting to see devastation on my face .
34.6 % Chapter 5 I didnt give her the satisfaction .
I met her gaze, my voice eerily calm .
I see .
Her smirk faltered slightly , as if my lack of reaction unsettled her .
I stepped past her , reaching for the door , but I didnt make it .
A sudden force slammed into my back .
My balance was ripped from beneath me .
The world tilted violently as I tumbled forward , my body colliding with cold , hard steps .
Pain exploded through me white hot , unbearable .
Then a sharper , deeper agony bloomed in my abdomen .
I barely managed to turn my head before I saw it a crimson stain spreading beneath me .
The pain didnt register immediately , but the realization did .
I was losing my baby .
When I woke up , I was back in the hospital .
It was over .
The life inside me was gone .
Without a word , I reached for the divorce papers I had prepared weeks ago and placed them on the bed .
Then , I walked out of the hospital , out of Atlass life .
I got into a taxi , heading straight for the airport .
As I reached the gate , just seconds before boarding , my phone buzzed one last time .
A message from Atlas .
[ Celeste , I cant believe youre still causing trouble for Ivy .
Apologize and stop pushing me .
]