I found out I was pregnant in the fifth year of my secret relationship with Adrian Foster. Overjoyed, I rushed to show him the positive pregnancy test. But when I arrived, I overheard him celebrating with his friends. “After five years, I’ve finally turned Olivia into my obedient little bird,” Adrian boasted. “In a couple days, I’m going to sell her to work at a nightclub. They’re short-staffed there anyway.” My vision blurred as I struggled to process his cruel words. Then one of his friends hesitantly asked, “Adrian, isn’t that going too far? She’s been with you for five years after all.” Another chimed in, “Yeah, how can you just toss her aside like that?” Adrian let out a cold laugh. “Olivia’s nothing but a dirty rag to me. I have no reason to keep her around.” “My fiancée Chloe is coming back soon. I need to clear the path for her return.” So that’s it. I was just an obstacle to be removed. Five years of devotion meant nothing to him. I clutched the pregnancy test tightly, my heart aching. When the door opened, I quickly hid the test behind my back. Adrian’s friends glanced at me before calling out sweetly, “Hey Olivia! Here to see Adrian?” Before I could respond, one of them yelled inside, “Adrian, Olivia’s here!” He was clearly trying to stir up drama. Adrian came over, looking down at me. “How long have you been here?” I knew he was trying to figure out if I’d overheard their conversation. I forced a smile and lied, “I just got here. Was wondering when you’d be home.” “Alright. Go settle the bill and I’ll get the car to wait for you,” Adrian said with a dismissive gesture. I nodded, “Okay.” After paying, I walked outside to find it pouring rain. I waited for a while, but Adrian’s car never showed up. I tried calling and texting him countless times, but got no response. Eventually his phone went straight to voicemail. One of Adrian’s friends came out and saw me huddled in the rain. He asked, “Olivia, didn’t Adrian already leave? Why are you still here?” I froze, unable to believe Adrian would abandon me like this. A girl with the friend held up her phone, her tone mocking: “Chloe came back early. Adrian just left to pick her up. Some people really have no shame!” “Don’t covet things that don’t belong to you. You’re nothing but a thief who stole five years of someone else’s time. You should be grateful for what you got.” With that parting shot, they drove off. By the time I made it home, shivering and soaked to the bone, I found Chloe blocking my way. She was wearing my new pajamas. She smirked, lifting her chin. “Olivia, now that I’m back, you need to know your place. You’re nothing but a dog Adrian kept around to play with.” That includes Adrian himself. My body felt ice cold as I tried to move past her to change clothes. Suddenly, Chloe let out an exaggerated cry of pain and collapsed to the floor. SLAP! Before I could even process what was happening, Adrian’s hand connected with my face. My rain-weakened body crumpled, hitting the corner of the shoe rack. Pain exploded in my forehead. Through blurred vision, I saw Adrian anxiously pick up Chloe. He glared at me coldly. “Olivia, you’d better remember your place. You’re nothing but a stand-in for Chloe. What right do you have to throw your weight around here!?” “I’ve spoiled you too much, making you forget who the real owner of this house is. You’re not allowed inside tonight. Get out!” His words felt like daggers of ice. I realized it was time for me to leave for good. I watched Adrian carry Chloe upstairs. In my dazed state, I thought I saw Chloe flash me a triumphant smile. My vision blurred red. I raised a hand to my face and felt something wet and sticky. Focusing my eyes, I realized it was blood. I struggled to stand, stumbling and falling again. My whole body felt like it was encased in ice. I curled up, trying to conserve warmth. My mind drifted to a time I’d had a high fever. Adrian had been beside himself with worry, rushing me to the hospital for a five day stay. During those five days, he’d taken care of my every need, refusing to let anyone else help. He’d cancelled all his work to be with me, giving me his full attention. When I told him he should focus on his career, he’d said sternly, “Anything related to you is the most important thing.” But then… then the dream shattered. I woke up. Adrian noticed immediately. “You’re awake?” For a moment, I thought he still cared. But then his face turned cold as he said, “Now that you’re up, go apologize to Chloe right away. You scared her half to death sleeping in the living room all night.” “If Chloe wasn’t so kind-hearted and generous in letting me bring you to the hospital, who knows where you would’ve woken up.” So he’d planned to abandon me in some desolate place. His phone rang. A minute later he hung up. “Olivia, hurry up and go apologize.” I paused. “What am I apologizing for?” For passing out in the living room due to a fever and head injury, which happened to scare her? Seeing my expression, Adrian assumed I was faking. “Olivia, can you stop pretending? Just looking at you makes me sick.” With that, he suddenly grabbed my arm roughly. My weakened body was helpless as he dragged me along. We passed several nurses who quickly avoided us. “Adrian, it hurts…” I whimpered. He didn’t loosen his grip. After opening a door, he literally threw me inside. I flew through the air like a kite with cut strings before crashing hard onto the floor. “Adrian, what’s going on?” Chloe asked in a sweet, innocent voice from her hospital bed. But when she looked down at me, I saw the triumph and joy in her eyes. My whole body ached. Chloe spoke again: “Adrian, did you and Olivia fight because of me!?” She ran over to Adrian barefoot. “If Olivia hates me so much, I’ll just leave. I only hope that after I’m gone, she’ll treat you well…” Adrian scooped Chloe up, his tone exasperated but doting: “Silly girl, why are you running around without shoes?” “Olivia’s not worthy of hating you. I brought her here to apologize to you.” He was explaining things to her. In the past, he’d never bothered to explain anything to me. I’d asked him about things before, but he told me he liked obedient women. So I stopped asking questions. Chloe’s bare feet dangled in front of my face as I knelt on the floor like an old dog. “Oh? Adrian, you’re making Olivia apologize to me? Won’t she resent me for that? What if she holds a grudge?” “She won’t,” Adrian said firmly. After a pause, he added: “She wouldn’t dare.” I felt my blood run cold, a chill spreading from my feet to the top of my head. “But I don’t think a verbal apology is enough,” Chloe mused. “How about we do something like Truth or Dare and choose a punishment?” She sat on Adrian’s lap, arms around his neck. “Whatever you want, sweetheart.” Adrian stroked her nose affectionately. The two laughed together like the perfect couple. Suddenly, a foot lifted my chin. I was forced to look up at Chloe’s mocking, triumphant smile. “Oh no, my feet got a bit dirty from running around barefoot earlier,” she pouted. “Adrian doesn’t like dirty things. Olivia, why don’t you wash my feet for me?” I stared at her in disbelief. How dare she! Seeing I wasn’t moving, Chloe snuggled against Adrian and whined, “Adrian, is Olivia upset with me?” Adrian frowned at me. “What are you waiting for? Get to it.” “I’ll go with Olivia to wash up,” Chloe chirped. “That way she won’t have to go back and forth.” With that, Chloe dragged me into the VIP room’s bathroom despite my resistance. It was a top-of-the-line setup with all the amenities. As soon as the door closed, Chloe’s innocent act vanished. Her face twisted into an ugly, vengeful snarl. She grabbed my hair and yanked my head back. “You disgusting whore. How dare you try to have Adrian’s baby?” “A piece of trash like you doesn’t deserve to bear his child. Have you forgotten your lowly origins? You’re nothing but filth.” She knew! My heart raced as I instinctively tried to protect my stomach. But Chloe wasn’t done. She kicked me hard in the abdomen. Pain radiated through my body. Knock knock Adrian’s concerned voice came from outside: “Chloe, is everything okay in there?” Chloe’s face hardened. She suddenly collapsed to the floor, crying out in pain. BANG! Adrian kicked the door open and rushed to Chloe’s side. I clutched my stomach, weakly trying to ask for help: “Adrian, please save…” Save the baby. Before I could finish, Chloe buried her face in Adrian’s chest, sobbing. “It’s my fault, I slipped and fell. Olivia didn’t push me. She didn’t push me down and then…” Adrian’s face darkened with rage. He kicked me hard. “If anything happens to Chloe, I’ll make you pay with your life.” He carried Chloe out, leaving me alone. I felt something warm trickling down my legs. Panicked, I crawled to the hallway, desperately calling for help. Thankfully, I was saved. But the baby wasn’t. I stared blankly at the tiny embryo the doctor had removed. The taste of blood filled my throat. After a long moment, I took out my phone and opened a secret app I hadn’t used in years. I sent a message: [I want to come home] The reply came instantly: [If you’re done playing, come back. I’ll pick you up.] I agonized over my response before sending: [Please erase all my information in the country. I’m leaving tomorrow.] When I went home to pack my things, I found all my belongings thrown outside. Among them was a jade bracelet, now shattered. With trembling hands, I picked up the pieces. A whirlwind of emotions swept through me. This bracelet was the only memento I had from my grandmother. Adrian opened the door and saw me. His eyes filled with contempt and disgust. “If you’re not dead, hurry up and take this trash away. Just looking at it makes me sick.” “Why is my bracelet broken?” I asked, holding up the two halves. Adrian glanced at it dismissively. “How should I know? You probably didn’t take good care of it yourself.” Seeing his uncaring attitude, my heart clenched painfully. “Adrian, I love the diamond ring you got me!” Chloe’s voice suddenly rang out. She appeared behind Adrian, holding up a massive 50-carat diamond. The sight made my eyes ache. Chloe pretended to just notice me. “Oh, Olivia! You’re back so soon?” “By the way, Adrian said he has a job to introduce you to tomorrow. I heard it pays really well. Soon you’ll be a successful career woman too, Olivia. I’m so envious!” A job? I suddenly remembered overhearing Adrian say he was going to sell me to work at a nightclub. My blood ran cold, my heart constricting painfully. My mind went blank. Chloe suddenly grabbed my hand, her long nails digging into my flesh. Blood welled up. “Olivia, Adrian likes girls with good careers,” she simpered. “You’re so lucky he’s helping you out.” “Shouldn’t you thank Adrian for introducing you to this job?” She leaned in close and hissed, “I guess trash raised without a mother doesn’t even know basic manners.” It hurt so much. I instinctively jerked my hand away. Chloe used the momentum to dramatically fall to the ground. She looked up with hurt, resentful eyes. “Olivia, did I do something to upset you? Please tell me so I won’t do it again. I’m begging you, please don’t hurt the little life inside me.” With that, she cradled her stomach protectively. Adrian immediately rushed to push me away. Chloe leaned into his arms. “Adrian, we’re having a baby. But… but Olivia doesn’t seem happy about it. I’m scared…” “I’m so afraid our baby won’t be able to come into this world safely…” Adrian held her tightly, murmuring soothingly, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here. Nothing will happen to our baby.” Before leaving, Adrian fixed his gaze on me. “You’ve really disappointed me. From now on, I won’t provide you with any financial support. You can either fend for yourself or go work at the place I introduced you to.” “I won’t go. Why can’t I work somewhere else?” I steadied myself, the last shred of hope dying in my chest. Adrian lost all patience. “If you don’t go, then die on the streets.” My face was expressionless. “Then I’d rather die on the streets!” Adrian’s cold lips curved in a mocking smile. “Do you really think anywhere else would take you?” “Besides, you’ve been used up by me. What makes you think you’re qualified for any respectable job?” “Don’t come crawling back to me like a dog later!” In the end, we parted ways on bad terms that day. Half an hour before my flight, I got a call from Adrian. I was about to reject it, but instinctively answered instead. Adrian’s voice came through, full of disdain for my actions: “Hah, I thought you were so capable. But you still answered my call, didn’t you?” I was about to hang up when he continued: “Olivia, at 11 o’clock someone will come pick you up. Once you get there, you’d better behave. When you’ve learned your lesson, come back and apologize to Chloe.” I glanced at my watch. It was still 30 minutes until 1
Suddenly, I heard a woman’s coquettish voice on the other end. It was Chloe. “Adrian, how about we set our wedding for the 18th of this month? We should invite Olivia too. Even though she doesn’t like me, she did take care of you for five years…” My chest tightened painfully. I was about to hang up when Adrian spoke again, his tone dripping with contempt: “Did you hear that? Chloe is so kind-hearted. In 10 days, I’ll send someone to bring you back for our wedding.” The call ended. My eyes grew cold as I deleted everything related to Adrian, including throwing away the card he’d given me. Adrian was in the middle of flirting with Chloe when he suddenly got a phone call. After hanging up, his expression turned grave. Chloe tried to snuggle up to him but he gently pushed her away. “Olivia wasn’t picked up by those men. I need to go check what happened. You stay here for now.” With that, Adrian left, ignoring whatever expression Chloe wore. Behind him, a vicious glint flashed in Chloe’s eyes. When Adrian returned home, he felt like something was different about the house. But he couldn’t put his finger on what exactly had changed. Until— The doorbell rang. Adrian went to answer, automatically assuming it was me coming back to hide. “Olivia, you have the nerve to come crawling back? Who do you think…” He opened the door to find not me, but a delivery man in uniform. The man said professionally, “Mr. Foster, this is a package Ms. Sullivan mailed to you. Please sign for it.”
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