Chapter 5 Pretty Cruel
After I spoke, I gently placed my hand on my stomach and thought to myself, ‘Honestly, someone as heartless as Paul doesn’t deserve to have children. It’s bad enough he doesn’t, but I’m even worried that if I had his child, it might end up lacking any decency. For my own sake–and for the child’s future–I just can’t go through with it.‘
I looked up and saw that everyone in the room had frozen, clearly shocked by what I had said.
My in–laws wore expressions of momentary concern.
Paul’s face twisted in disbelief. Hearing me say I wanted to abort his child and that it was fate’s way of ensuring he had no descendants–there was no way he could be happy about
that.
He immediately shot to his feet, his voice rising in anger. “Who told you to abort the child?”
But as soon as he spoke, he realized his outburst was too extreme. He took a deep breath, try- ing to rein in his emotions, but his expression remained sour.
After a brief pause, he couldn’t hold back a frown. His voice turned reproachful as he said, “Monica, it’s only been a short time since Paul passed. You’re already planning to abort his child and remarry someone else.”
He added, “Doesn’t that seem a little too soon? This is the only blood he left behind in this world. And remember how good he was to you. The way you’re acting now, it feels pretty cruel.”
I blinked innocently and looked at my in–laws. “Didn’t you both always tell me to let go of Paul and terminate this pregnancy?”
Their faces stiffened, and they looked uncomfortable. It was clear that they weren’t pleased to hear those words, especially since no one wants to accept that Paul’s bloodline is about to end.
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They quickly regained their composure, but the disapproval in their eyes was unmistakable.
Sarah sighed. “Monica, I know this pregnancy has been difficult for you, and I’ve been so worried about your health. At first, I thought you should let go of Paul and end this pregnan- cy.”
She added, “But seeing how much you care about this child, I really don’t want you to regret
it later.”
My father–in–law Marcel Rodgers chimed in. “Yes, Monica, have you really thought this through? When we first tried to talk to you about it, you were so adamant, saying that this child was Paul’s only legacy. You wouldn’t even consider the idea of letting go.”
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He continued, “Are you sure you want to go through with it now? Please don’t make a hasty decision… We’ll support whatever choice you make, but we just don’t want you to regret it later. And about remarrying–of course, we hope you find someone good.”
He added, “But right now, can you really let go of Paul? If you’re still hurting, it’s okay to admit it. Don’t hold it all in to make us feel better. Please don’t pretend you’ve moved on if you haven’t.”
As I listened to them, an unsettling feeling settled in my chest.
It was clear that not only Paul, but also my in–laws, wanted me to keep this child.
Their earlier suggestions to terminate the pregnancy were probably just words they thought would never be taken seriously, assuming I would never go through with it because of how attached I was to Paul. They never expected me to actually consider it.
But I quickly let it go. After all, to the Rodgers family, I would always be an outsider.
“I’m tired. I’m going to rest,” I said, nodding and not wanting to argue any further. Without another word, I turned and walked upstairs.
I was sure I wouldn’t carry this child to term. But with how strongly they opposed it, I knew they wouldn’t let me make that decision so easily.
It seemed I would need to find a way to leave the Rodgers family as soon as possible. As for getting back at Paul, that would take time–but I would make sure to get my revenge, one way or another.
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