Rediscovering My Worth

Synopsis

Five months pregnant, when I went to book my prenatal care, I discovered my CEO husband, Liam, had booked out the entire luxurious maternity retreat. Thrilled, I snapped a picture to post on Instagram. But as I raised my phone, I saw Liam tenderly leaning into Stella, his widowed sister-in-law's swollen belly, his voice impossibly gentle. "Stella, thank you for blessing me with another child. My life is finally complete." My heart seized, I couldn't breathe. Back home, I hired a private detective to dig into Liam's past. After his brother's death, he secretly became the guardian of Stella's child, giving her a home, all behind my back. I sat numbly all night, the pain suffocating, as I slowly slipped off my wedding ring. I couldn't stay with a man who was unfaithful. Footsteps approached. I quickly wiped away the tears stinging my eyes. The rich scent of roses filled the air, but it couldn't mask the unfamiliar perfume clinging to Liam. Liam wrapped his arms around me from behind, pressing a soft kiss to my temple. "My dearest Chloe, here are the passionate red roses you adore." I took the flowers, forcing a brittle smile. "Is this the surprise you wanted to give me? I thought it was that necklace I loved from the auction." Liam's gaze darted away, trying to hide his guilt. "I heard that necklace was already reserved. It was impossible to snatch it away." I sneered, a bitter laugh bubbling up as I watched Liam lie. Last week, news spread about a stunning sapphire necklace at the auction, and Liam knew how much I loved blue. He had vowed to buy it for me. But just moments ago, I'd seen him with my own eyes, fastening that very necklace around Stella's neck. The image of