Chapter 8 % I was ready to leave the traitorous couple behind when Edgar suddenly threw a stack of divorce papers onto the table already signed .
To my relief , I felt no panic .
No hesitation .
I was ready to walk away from him and start anew , with a little more peace of mind But Edgar didnt look pleased .
Instead , he pulled Grace close his younger cousin , a woman I recognized all too well .
He smiled at me , but there was no warmth in it .
Next month , Im marrying Grace , he announced coldly .
And I invited you , not as family , but as her personal complement .
A mans instinct is to protect his offspring , and I refuse to let a stranger take the role of my childs mother Grace turned to Edgar , eyes wide in disbelief .
Was she surprised he was publicly acknowledging their relationship ? Or was she reveling in my pain ? I could see the smug smirk tugging at his lips .
And me ? I smiled sweetly .
I hadnt expected Edgar to reveal Graces true status especially not after he spent the morning threatening me to come back to him Disgust churned in my stomach .
He had betrayed me in the cruelest way imaginable .
And yet , for the first time in a long while , I felt free .
Free from parasites that have only care in my money , regardless of that I am also a human who has a heart Oh , Sharon , dont be sad , Grace cooed , her voice dripping with condescension .
I can take your place in Edgars heart .
And id love for you to help dress me up for the wedding I clenched my fists tightly , willing myself to stay calm despite the storm inside me .
But I refused to let them see my pain .

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Instead , I smiled syrupy sweet , as if their betrayal meant nothing to me !! Whatever you say , I replied smoothly Youre right .
You can take my place ..
as the companion of a shrew Edgars expression darkened , his fists clenching at his sides .
Did he expect me to crumble ? Did he think I was some weak , fragile woman who would quietly accept their cruelty ?! If so , he was sorely mistaken And one more thing .
I added , my voice unwavering .
1 wont be attending your wedding .
It would be a cheap joke if I did .
So dont waste your energy provoking me , Edgar Without another word , I turned on my heel and walked away leaving the two of them frozen in place , unsure how to respond They wouldnt care about my pain .
Even if I stood at their wedding altar , Id only be torturing myself .
And while I couldnt deny that my feelings for Edgar still lingered years of memories werent so easily erased I was done letting them control me After spending the afternoon at a boutique , I returned to my apartment in the evening .
Though I had spent the day sitting behind a desk , exhaustion clung to my body like a heavy cloak I parked in the basement , entered the elevator , and pressed the button for the ninth floor .
Just before the doors closed , a hand slipped through the gap , forcing them open .
A man stepped inside My pulse quickened .
Sweat almost wet my entire face Something about him felt … familiar .
His dark clothes , his hidden expression .
But I quickly dismissed the thought .
Stop being paranoid , I told myself The elevator ascended in tense silence .
But when we reached my floor , he stepped out alongside me .
I frowned .
A coincidence !! I kept walking So did he My breath hitched .
I quickened my pace Why is he following me ? A nervous energy coiled in my chest as I reached my door , my fingers hovering over the keypad .
Just as I was about to press the code , the man suddenly grabbed my wrist .
!! Who are you ? I demanded , my voice sharp .
What do you want ? I raised my voice , hoping someone would hear me And then , as if fate had answered my silent plea , the door to the neighboring unit creaked open .
A man stepped out , holding a garbage bag I didnt hesitate Instinct took over , and I darted behind him , gripping his shirt tightly .
Please , I whispered urgently Help me .
My neighbors expression remained unreadable as he turned to the man , stepping forward as if to confront him ! The stranger hesitated Then , without a word , he backed away disappearing into the emergency stairwell.X texhaled shakily , relief washing over me But fear still gnawed at my nerves Who was he ? Was he one of Edgars men ? I glanced up at my neighbor , only now realizing I was still clutching his shirt .
Flushing with embarrassment , I let go immediately .
Sorry , I murmured , taking a step back You live here ? He nodded , his expression unreadable .
Who was that guy ? ! I dont know I admitted .
He studied me for a long moment before speaking Be careful .
You might not realize something His words sent a shiver down my spine What do you mean ? I asked .
But he didnt answer .
Instead , he simply turned and walked toward the elevator , disappearing inside .
Ifrowned , unsettled by his cryptic remark .
Did he think I had done something to put myself in danger ? Had unknowingly made a mistake ? Shaking my head , I dismissed the thought and entered my apartment .
⠀ After ordening dinner , I took my pregnancy vitamins the ones prescribed by Doctor Liam , Iran a gentle hand over my stomach , murmuring softly .
You two stay safe in there .
Once youre born , fll have two little bodyguards I was just about to close my eyes when a sharp noise jolted me upright .
A womans voice An argument .
1 Strained to Listen Feeling curious about what I heard .
Greg , please dont I swear I didnt do that Greg Nol Shat sound .
Scream , It sounds temble .
My heart slammed against my ribs .
What is that ? I felt the feathers all over my body shudder !! The voice wasnt coming from inside my apartment , it was coming from outside .
My hands trembled as I threw open my bedroom door .
Oh my God ! %