3 No one expected Liams forceful intervention .
The living room fell into an uneasy silence , Despite his unwavering defense of me , my heart remained untouched , frozen beneath the weight of his betrayal .
Liams mother finally conceded .
Fine , lets eat .
Dinner was tense , the only sounds the clinking of silverware and the occasional pointed snort from Liams mother .
My grip on my tightened , bracing for the inevitable lecture .
fork Sure enough , she put down her fork .
We wont interfere , but you need to give us grandchildren .
You cant cut off the Sterling family line ! Liam slammed his fork down .
Ive told you , Serenity hates pain , and I wont subject her to that .
Id rather remain childless than see her suffer .
His parents were speechless .
Just as another argument was brewing , I spoke .
In two weeks , Mom , Dad , youll have a grandchild .
The words hung in the air .
Everyone turned to me , stunned .
Serenity ? Liam grasped my hand .
We agreed not to have children .
Dont sacrifice yourself for me .
I met his gaze with a tight lipped smile .
His parents would have their grandchild , just not mine .
Id be gone in two weeks , and judging by how eager Liam was to be with Chloe , hed have no trouble fulfilling their wish .
Its their wish , I said gently .
They deserve to be happy .
Liam felt a knot of unease .
My obedience felt … off .
His parents , however , beamed with satisfaction .
Thats my girl ! his mother declared , the tension in her face finally softening .

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Liam still felt something was wrong .
He was about to press further when his phone vibrated .
He glanced at it , his expression changing .
I saw it a text from Chloe .
Liam , a guy just asked for my number .
Should I give it to him ? I silently counted .
One .
Two .
Three … On the third second , Liam stood .
Excuse me , Serenity .
Something came He left without a word , not even grabbing his jacket .
The moment he was gone , his parents unleashed their venom .
married up at the office .
Ill pick you up later .
and still havent given us a grandchild ! been for Youve years You come from nothing , your parents are dead .
If Liam didnt w family .
Are you even trying want you , youd be nowhere .
We made a terrible mistake marrying you into this Dont you dare cry ! Dont you even think about complaining to Liam ! Every wife deals with this , and our son works so hard , dont bother him with your petty problems ! I endured five hours of relentless criticism .
Liam finally returned in the evening .
He nodded , his voice gentle .
All taken care of .
As we drove home , I asked , Is everything settled at the office ? He tapped his index finger against the steering wheel a subtle sign of good mood .
Noticing my silence , he added , My parents didnt give you a hard time , did they ? I opened my mouth to answer , but my gaze caught on something on the floor of the passenger seat : a pair of ripped polka dot stockings .
Hed gone to Chloe .
And theyd … there ? For seven years , Id been conservative in our intimacy .
Id even nervously asked him if he wanted to try new things .
Hed laughed , holding me close , kissing me .
Sweetheart , I only want you .
Even if you were wearing rags , Id still be smitten .
Dont force yourself , my love .
The man whod professed such pure devotion was now so casual with another woman .
My eyes welled .
What do you think ? Liam , oblivious , thought my tears were from my parents tirade .
He slammed on the brakes , hugging me tightly .
Im sorry , Serenity .
I shouldnt have left you .
I promise it wont happen again .
His embrace felt suffocating .
I pushed him away .
Just drive .
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