Chapter 5

"The fetus isn't in good shape. Under normal circumstances, we wouldn't recommend trying to save the pregnancy. But Mrs. Vance, since you've worked so hard for so many years to conceive, we will do everything in our power to help you."

"Don't bother. Abort it."

I didn't need it anymore.

I touched my belly, trying to feel a heartbeat, but there was nothing.

For all these years, Ethan and I had wanted a child. But because of my fertility issues, we could never get pregnant.

"It's okay, Chloe. We don't need kids to have a perfect life. Having you is enough for me."

How could it be enough?

We both loved children so much.

At our business partner's daughter's baby shower, Ethan had looked at the baby girl with eyes full of longing.

I had endured countless hormone injections and swallowed endless pills to finally get pregnant. But Ethan's betrayal made me realize one thing.

He didn't deserve to be a father.

I grew up wrapped in love. My parents were high school sweethearts, and we were incredibly wealthy.

But if my child couldn't be born out of pure love from both parents, and if she couldn't have a whole, happy family...

Then there was no point in bringing her into this cruel world.