Chapter 81 Disobedient
Sarah
Nonsense!
Kate...
Unpleasant, sticky vibrations ran up my spine to my heels and back again. I haven't heard from her in a long time.
They got married, right?
I'm sure the whole city was buzzing about this grand event, but it's good that I got rid of my phone and the internet. I simply decided to erase my past life from my memory forever and start a new one. I wouldn't have survived seeing them... so beautiful and happy.
"So, you... did the wedding take place after all?" I looked away out the window, because at that moment my eyes had become moist again, and my chest felt an unpleasant burning sensation. It was as if someone had ripped it open from the inside and poured poison in.
"Of course! Just as we planned!" he blurted out with a hint of laughter in his voice.
I grew even more depressed, clenching my left hand into a fist, because Shawn had grabbed my right hand. It was as if he thought I'd open the door, jump out, and run away from him again.
I have to be strong!
Let him think I didn't care about him and that this news doesn't bother me at all. But why do they need another child, since Kate is also pregnant?
Shawn read my thoughts again. He spoke the next sentence in a low, halting voice. I immediately realized it was difficult for him to talk about this.
"Kate had a miscarriage." He paused.
I froze for a second, unable to believe this unpleasant news. At first, I thought I must have misheard, but his gaze held no promise of joy. I honestly didn't expect this turn of events.
"There were complications... It was very difficult for her. She lost a lot of blood. The doctors can't explain this situation, but they say it could leave her infertile. If she's not infertile, it could take years for her to get pregnant again. I don't want to risk losing my chance, so I'm taking my child from you!"
Terror gripped me like a spring.
Miscarriage...
Wow!
Okay, but...
Give birth? Give it to them? Just give the baby up and walk away?
But what about my worries, my plans, my dreams? I had so much planned for when I became a mother! I've gotten used to it, I've gotten used to the idea... I accepted this child, and now I have to cut him out of my life.
"Option two... You refuse, I'll take what's yours by force, and prison awaits you! For many, many years... Understand?”
You cruel bastard!
A fresh wave of fear jolted me back to my feet.
"You'd better accept this the easy way, because you have no choice. I've already made you a generous offer! You can be free, and I promise, as soon as I get what's mine, I'll give you your freedom! I'll give you the chance to leave and live a quiet life. You won't have to hide from my people or the police anymore. No one will touch you! I give you my word! I will forgive you, Sarah."
I swallow the bitterness building in my mouth.
I continue to shake.
So if I refuse... he'll still take my child away!
I'll have to agree, maybe I'll think of something later! But for now, no matter how disgusting it is, I have to play to his tune. Shawn really does have too much power, and I'm nothing compared to him.
I gather my strength, think it over carefully, and decide to voice my final decision.
"Fine. I accept your offer," I force myself to answer, but I cross my fingers without noticing.
"You agreed so quickly, my dear," he narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
"What else can I do?" I tried to feign fear.
"Right. Then, after the examination, we'll sign the necessary papers, and I'll take you to the place where you'll live until MY child is born.”
At least not in that damn house of his that I ran away from! And I... I can't live near Kate. I hope he has at least a shred of humanity for me.
"And now, my dear," he grinned with obvious sarcasm, placing his hand on my stomach in a possessive manner, "tell me, who am I having? Huh? Who are you waiting for?"
"I don't know!" I spat, throwing his hand aside and hugging my stomach, hiding my treasure, this vile demon. "They couldn't see it on the ultrasound... The baby was shy and didn't want to show anything!"
He snorted in displeasure, just as the car stopped. We had arrived. The window revealed a large, snow-white building with large blue windows. I'd never been to this area. Is this a clinic or something? It looks more like someone's enviable country house. No, a hotel. Very beautiful!
"Okay, let's go, we'll figure this out later."
We went through the checkup and took the necessary tests, especially the paternity test. I didn't have to have another ultrasound, since I had the results of the one I'd had before he found me and ensnared me in his vile net.
So much the better!
At least right now, he won't find out the baby's sex.
Because I... I'm expecting a boy.
For him, this news will be sensational! Just like any other rich man learning he's about to have an heir.
An hour later, when we left the clinic, I realized I was terribly tired. I'd been through a lot of stress today, I hoped it wouldn't affect the baby... And I was terribly hungry.
I walked in silence. I had no desire to talk to him!
We hadn't even reached the car when he grabbed my hand and said, "Have you eaten lately?"
"A long time ago..." I didn't even have the strength to joke with the scoundrel.
"Ah! As usual, you don't watch your diet! Both then and now!" The gentleman's pretension, the darling of fortune, outraged me beyond measure.
Everyone spins as best they can. But I spin like a hamster in a wheel! I try to seize any chance to survive. Even while pregnant, I work like crazy.
In! Even despite Aunt Sveta's reproaches. After all, I have no other choice.
Shawn was lucky to be born into a complete family, and not a poor one at that. It's great for him to reason from his golden bell tower!
"Every penny counts for me, remember? I never managed to get rich." She abruptly pulled his hand away from hers. She folded them across her chest, chuckling. "You can't get rich on village milk and eggs!"
He turned slightly green, but remained silent. He silently opened the door of his expensive tank on wheels for me and nodded me inside.
"Let's go. Tell me, where do you want to go?" His question, not a request, but a question, caught me off guard.
"Where do I want to go? Back to the village. To Aunt Sveta," I muttered. "Far away from you."
He slammed the door so hard the windows rattled.