After my husband left for his business trip, he thoughtfully sent me a recording of his snoring. I always needed to hear it to fall asleep. But halfway through the recording, a woman’s voice abruptly cut in. “Julian, after last time, I was all swollen and sore for days… You have to be gentle with me today.” I froze, then rewinded and listened again, my heart pounding. That voice. It was my sister, Skylar. The day Julian left, he bent down and gently kissed my forehead. “Call me if anything comes up. I’ve even set up your exclusive snoring track. Listen to it when you miss me at night, it’ll guarantee you sweet dreams.” I watched him turn and leave, feeling an emptiness settle in my chest. He had to leave for several days, just a week before my due date. That night, I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. I fumbled in the dark for my phone and opened the special “snoring sound” he’d recorded for me. The familiar snores started, with his unique rhythm, as if he was right beside me. The recording finished, and I was about to turn off my phone when I heard a faint “ding.” Then, a new audio clip automatically popped up, without warning. “Julian, slow down, you’re such a tease…” Her voice was so alluring it sent shivers down my spine. I stiffened, feeling like I’d been struck by lightning. It was Skylar. My own sister. I clutched my phone tightly, my fingertips icy cold. The next second, Julian’s low voice came through, laced with a hint of indulgence. “Naughty girl, we’re in your sister’s house. Aren’t you worried Chloe will hear us?” My breath hitched. Skylar giggled, her voice so close, it felt like she was right next to me. “She sleeps like a rock, how would she ever hear? Besides, she’s huge with a baby now, clumsy and slow. What’s she going to do, catch us?” “Don’t be ridiculous. She’s having a tough pregnancy; keep your voice down.” Julian’s voice sounded like a reprimand, but beneath it, there was a clear thread of indulgence. My world crashed down around me in that moment. The disgusting dialogue from the recording, Each word felt like a knife twisting in my heart. I shot up from the bed, my phone slipping to the floor with a dull thud. I listened to it repeatedly, terrified I’d misheard. In the end, I didn’t sleep a wink all night. After much hesitation, I picked up my phone and dialed his familiar number. The call was answered quickly. “Chloe? What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?” His voice was laced with obvious concern, So familiar it almost made me believe everything I’d heard was just a bad dream. My throat tightened, and I couldn’t utter a single word, Only a faint “Mm” escaped my lips. “Don’t be scared, don’t worry! I’m here for you! Is your stomach okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable? If not, I’ll rush back right away. You just wait for me, okay?” His urgent concern made it seem like he truly was the husband who only loved me. “N-no… No need.” I blurted it out instinctively. “Are you sure you’re okay? Your voice sounds really off.” He pressed on. “I’m fine, really, just… didn’t sleep well. Don’t worry.” I forced out a few words, trying to make my voice sound calm, but cold sweat already drenched my back. After hanging up, I collapsed onto the edge of the bed, feeling as if all my strength had been drained away. However, when I reopened the audio player, A new audio clip had appeared on the interface. The recording time was early this morning. My breathing stopped instantly, and my mind went blank. Was that… from just now?
My cold fingertips touched the screen, pressing play. “Julian, I want a baby.” Skylar’s voice, seductive with a hint of stubbornness, I could almost picture her nestled in his arms at that moment. “Skylar, stop it.” Julian’s voice was sharp, laced with impatience, “I’ve told you many times, in this life, I’ll only have children with Chloe.” “This is non-negotiable. I can’t betray her.” He rejected Skylar? A flicker of almost desperate euphoria sparked within me, But then, his next words brutally dragged me back down to hell. “I can give you my affection, but the title of my wife can only ever be Chloe’s.” His tone was flat, as if discussing an unimportant business deal. Skylar didn’t argue, just let out a soft laugh. Then came the faint rustle of clothes, the gradually deepening, intimate breaths. I didn’t want to hear the rest. I felt no pain, only a churning in my gut. A metallic sweetness rose in my throat. My stomach violently twisted and turned, I doubled over, but nothing came up, Only the tearing pain of dry heaves ripped through my chest. The tears could no longer be held back. The next day, he ultimately couldn’t rest easy and cut short his so-called “business trip,” rushing back home. He put down his luggage, habitually reaching out to hug me. I instinctively took half a step back, avoiding him. His movements froze, and a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes. “Chloe, what’s wrong?” “Just listen to something.” I placed my phone on the coffee table, my trembling finger tapping play. His and Skylar’s playful whispers and laughter sounded painfully clear. Julian’s face instantly changed, filled with a nearly enraged panic. “What is this? Where did you get it?” He tried to snatch the phone, But I held it tightly against me. He tried desperately to deny it, but that voice, that tone, it was so familiar, how could it not be him? “You listen carefully.” My voice was hoarse, forced out from my throat. “She said, ‘Mr. Julian, does your wife know how much fun you like to have?’ And you answered, ‘Her? She’s too busy being pregnant right now, she has no time to care about what I do.’” In the recording, his laughter was especially unrestrained. Julian’s face went completely white, veins throbbing at his temples, his eyes flashing with a hint of humiliated anger. He was silent for a few seconds, as if searching for words. “It was just casual flirting.” “Casual flirting?” I felt a sharp pain in my chest, almost unable to breathe. I was carrying his child, and he was having an affair with my sister, And he called it “casual flirting”? Seeing my lack of reaction, his tone grew harder. “Are you serious? It’s just a work thing, all men do it. You’re pregnant now, your temper’s getting worse, and you’re making a big deal out of this small thing.” “Besides, in the recording, Skylar and I were just messing around. Can’t you be a little more understanding? She’s your sister, after all!” He turned around and blamed me, as if I were the one who had done something wrong. I stared at him, Wanting to see through his face and understand what kind of person he really was. The doorbell suddenly rang insistently, breaking the deathly silence in the living room. Before I could react, Julian jumped up like he’d found a lifeline, rushing to open the door. “Skylar, why are you here? You… what’s wrong?” Skylar’s voice, tearful, rushed in, her eyes red, Looking as if she’d suffered a tremendous injustice. The moment she saw me, her body visibly stiffened, Then she stumbled and threw herself into Julian’s arms, Half her body clinging to him, her shoulders shaking with sobs. “Julian, I… I didn’t mean it. I had no idea…” “I thought it was just a joke between us, I didn’t know Chloe would be so upset…”
Behind her, my parents also walked in. My dad’s face was ashen. He walked straight up to me and slapped me across the face. “You’re a disgrace to this family! How could I raise such a scoundrel?!” I stared at my dad in disbelief. Earlier today, after Julian said he was coming back, I had sent the recording directly to our family SnapChat group. I thought my parents would stand up for me, But instead, this was what greeted me… My mom followed behind, pulling my dad away. “Talk to the child properly! Why are you hitting her?!” Then, she pulled Skylar to sit next to me. “Chloe, I know Skylar was wrong about this, but she knows she made a mistake.” “She’s still just a kid, after all. Just pretend this never happened…” But Skylar on the side wasn’t having it. “No! Julian and I are truly in love! It’s Chloe who stole him from me!” I froze, my mind spinning. How could she… “You’ve always liked to take my things since we were little, always trying to compete with me. And now you want to take Julian too?” Skylar’s tears fell instantly, rolling down her cheeks, her voice full of hurt and accusation. Take? What did I ever take from her? Growing up, my parents always told me to let her have her way. Every time she wanted something, didn’t I just give it to her without question? And now, she was twisting the story and blaming me to this extent! My body trembled slightly with anger. Seeing my reaction, My dad grew even angrier. “You broadcast that kind of mess in the family group chat! Are you trying to utterly humiliate me even more?!” “What’s next, are you going to start a live stream for everyone to see?!” Mom was also next to me, sighing deeply, Gently patting my back. “Chloe, you’re due any day now. Can’t you talk things through calmly? Don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions, causing Julian trouble.” “Exactly, Chloe. Julian finally came back from his business trip. For the sake of the baby, you should be more reasonable now.” Skylar seized the opportunity to interject, She leaned gently against Mom, like a startled fawn. I looked at them, at my closest family, But they seemed like strangers I was seeing for the first time. I looked up at Julian, He cleared his throat awkwardly, But still spoke. “Skylar, it’s okay, don’t blame your sister. She’s going through a lot too.” “As for you, Chloe, don’t worry about these things right now. You’re almost due; focus on having the baby first. We can discuss everything else later.” It felt like I’d been punched in the gut. Thousands of words wanted to burst from my throat, but not a single one would come out. My hand instinctively went to my lower abdomen. For the baby? Was I supposed to endure all of this for the baby? My heart felt like it was being ripped apart, the pain so intense I could barely stand. The sharp abdominal pain came out of nowhere, engulfing me like a tidal wave. I felt something suddenly flowing out of me. In a panic, I grabbed my mom’s hand. “Mom, my stomach hurts… something’s coming out…” Soon, I was rushed to the hospital. The faces of doctors and nurses swam before my eyes, I only heard their urgent shouts; the world was a blur. The baby arrived early, a whole month before his due date. I lay on the cold delivery bed, my hair drenched with sweat, utterly exhausted. A tiny, wrinkled figure was placed beside me. A faint cry tore through the hospital corridor’s silence. I struggled to lift my hand, wanting to touch him, but my fingertips could barely move. After being wheeled out of the delivery room, everyone in my family rushed forward. Julian’s face was beaming with uncontainable excitement. He pushed forward, took a quick peek, Then clenched his fists and pumped them, “Yes! I knew it would be a son!”
Just then, a familiar figure clung to Julian. Skylar intimately linked her arm through his, Her voice so sweet, like honey. “Julian, the company urgently needs you for a meeting. If the baby’s fine, shouldn’t we hurry?” Julian’s gaze finally shifted from the baby. When it landed on Skylar, it softened considerably. “Wait, I’ll just say a quick word to Chloe before I go.” He excitedly rushed over, planting a big kiss on my forehead. “You’re amazing, babe! Wait for me, I’ll celebrate properly with you once things at the company settle down!” After saying that, he smiled and made to leave. “Julian, don’t go!” My voice was hoarse, I yelled with all my might. I struggled to sit up, but only felt a wave of dizziness. Julian rushed over to support me. “Chloe, you just gave birth, don’t move. Just lie down…” Skylar also leaned in. “That’s right, Chloe. Don’t throw a tantrum now, the company really needs Julian.” As she spoke, she provocatively hooked her arm through Julian’s, “Even if you miss Julian, you still have to let him take care of business, right?” Julian looked at Skylar’s actions, He only frowned slightly but didn’t say anything. Turning back to me, he gently stroked my cheek. “Chloe, be a good girl. I’ll definitely come back to be with you tonight.” But I didn’t speak, I just clutched his other hand tightly. Julian’s face immediately turned cold. His eyebrows furrowed together. “Chloe, can you stop being so unreasonable? Company matters are urgent, what are you fussing about now?” “Hold the baby, just for a moment…” My tears instantly welled up, streaming down my cheeks. Julian scoffed, forcefully pulling his hand away. “Alright, alright, always crying. I told you I’d be back tonight!” After saying that, he turned to leave. I used my last ounce of strength, staring at his retreating back, my voice trembling with despair. “Julian, if you dare to leave today, we’re getting a divorce!” The air seemed to freeze. A subtle smirk played on Skylar’s lips. Julian’s footsteps halted. He slowly turned around, his face devoid of emotion. “Divorce?” He repeated the two words. He didn’t look at me again, nor did he spare another glance for our newborn child. He just sneered, turned, and strode out of the hospital room. Skylar followed closely behind. Before she left, she even deliberately turned back and smiled at me, her eyes full of triumph. The hospital room door slammed shut with a “bang.” My mom sighed, and the surrounding nurses exchanged glances, But they still pushed me into the room. That night felt incredibly long. As I expected, Julian didn’t come back. It wasn’t until the third day That he finally showed up, quite late. “Chloe, I’ve been swamped with company issues these past few days, I really couldn’t get away,” He carried several bags, Excitedly showing me the things he’d brought back. “Look, our son will look so handsome in this outfit,” “And this little pacifier, how cute will he be biting it…” I didn’t say anything, just watched him quietly. He seemed displeased by my expression, Huffed dismissively, And sat heavily on the chair beside me. “Let’s get a divorce.”
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