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In the end, the divorce didn’t happen. Benjamin was momentarily taken aback by my words but quickly recovered and refused. “No, I won’t agree.
“Let’s talk this through. Stop bringing up divorce all the time.}
“We’ve been together for ten years, and now you’re pregnant. What would people think of us if we were to get divorced?}
“If you really don’t like Mia, I can find you a new maid, okay?”
“Take the credit card and spend as you like. Don’t be upset. Tell me if you have any problem.“>
Benjamin, ever the successful and generous man, casually handed me a card with a balance likely nearing a million dollars.}
I glanced indifferently at the card he handed me and couldn’t help but smile.
How distant had we become that he thought he could pacify me with money?}
“No need. I’ll arrange for a lawyer to draft the divorce papers. It won’t take much of your time,” I said, struggling to keep my voice steady and calm.
“Eleanor! I’ve said it’s impossible! We’re not getting divorced!}
“You’re a mother now. Can’t you stop being so childish? Think about the baby. Think about our families. How will they see this?}
“When will you stop causing trouble? Do you still think you’re a seventeen–year–old girl?”
“Think it over. I’m going to work.”
Benjamin finally left in anger, and I was the only one left in the huge living room.
Mia, who had witnessed the entire scene, mustered the courage to defend Benjamin, her words dripping with sympathy for him. “Ben… no, Mr. Davis, he’s been working so hard… Madam, you…“}
“And what gives you the right to speak to me?” I cut her off coldly.
“Are you proud to be a homewrecker?”
I stripped away Mia’s final pretense, exposing her completely. “I’ll pay you to leave. Isn’t that better for you?“>
Mia’s face turned pale as tears welled up in her eyes. She shook her head as if to defend herself, looking so pitiful and defiant that Benjamin would have been moved to protect her.
But it was me standing there now.
“What will your school think if they find out?
“Mia, how long are you going to play the victim?”
Mia left the villa crying.D
The young girl’s heart couldn’t withstand the blow and soon broke down
