Chapter 5
The smell of disinfectant filled the hospital, making the atmosphere feel a little stifling.
After I left the country, Bruno and Raine remained at the hospital. A round of medical examinations later, it was confirmed
that Raine’s baby was fine. The doctor prescribed some medication to help stabilize the pregnancy, and advised Raine to rest
more and keep a positive mood.
Bruno, who had been anxiously waiting by Raine’s side, finally let out a long sigh of relief when he heard the news.
Then, an image flashed through his mind–my pale face as I collapsed on the floor before he left.
Perhaps it was because she sensed Bruno’s distraction and worries, Raine said casually, “Bruno, Ms. Lawson didn’t push me on purpose. Maybe we’ve just been spending too much time together lately, and she’s starting to notice things. But is it really alright for us to leave her at home like this?”
Bruno’s face was cold. “She deserved it.”
Maybe it was because I had escaped his manipulation, and that rendered him unsure of what to do, or maybe he just wanted
to teach me a lesson.
Either way, he spat, “Let her stay home and reflect on her actions for a while so she won’t stir up trouble before the wedding!”
Hearing this, Raine formed a faint smile. “Now that we’ve got the shares, Ms. Lawson isn’t needed anymore, is she? Your wedding…”
Before she could finish, Bruno cut her off without hesitation. “The wedding will go on as planned.”
His tone was no longer as gentle as before; it was much colder. Even his eyes, which used to be full of affection, seemed to be
covered in a hint of darkness. One could tell there was a flicker of accusation in them.
Raine lowered her gaze, hiding the hatred in her eyes. Aelia Lawson again! Why did Bruno still want to marry her even when she had no value left?
Yet no matter how dissatisfied Raine was inside, she still had to play the role of the understanding woman in front of Bruno.
“Why don’t you come over to my place tonight?” she asked.
Bruno hesitated for a moment, his eyes landing on her soft belly. He frowned and asked, “Are you sure you’re alright with it?”
“If I can’t, are you going to find Aelia? She has a weak heart and can’t handle anything intense.”
Raine’s words pulled Bruno back to his senses. Without a second thought, he went home with her
This wasn’t his home with me, but the one he maintained for Raine in secret
When the two reached home, they immediately fell into each other’s arms. Though Bruno knew he was supposed to marry me the next day, it never crossed his mind that his actions were wrong
Even though I was far away overseas, I still knew about all of this
