Chapter 2

Chapter-2

"Honestly, Valerie's such a fool, always insisting on that child-free lifestyle."

"She's been pampered too much, so she doesn't know how to think about others."

Everyone around them was siding with the cheating couple.

And my husband, Mark, held Chloe's hand, saying deeply.

"Chloe, the fact that you're willing to bear my child makes you the love of my life!"

Hearing his words, tears streamed down my face, and I almost collapsed.

My mother had a difficult childbirth when I was born, suffering a massive hemorrhage and passing away before she could even hold me.

Because of this, I'd always been terrified of childbirth, and I told Mark about it early in our relationship.

But Mark had held me tight then, saying.

"Meeting you in this lifetime is enough for me. Children aren't important at all. My love for you won't diminish one bit!"

I was so touched back then.

But now, seeing Mark's heartfelt gaze toward Chloe, I knew I had been wrong!

Just then, someone asked. "Are you two planning to hide it from Valerie forever?"

Everyone looked at them expectantly. Mark immediately shook his head.

"Chloe and Valerie have been friends for over twenty years. I don't want to see their friendship ruined. Besides, my business is deeply intertwined with Valerie's family's empire. I can't afford to divorce her."

So, the fundamental reason Mark stayed with me was purely for personal gain.

A ripple of murmurs went through the room, and some cast sympathetic glances at Chloe.

"Chloe, you're such a proud person. Are you really content with this?"

Chloe kissed Mark, then replied.

"Who even cares about marriage anymore? Besides, isn't this... more thrilling?"

Laughter filled the private room, but I felt like I'd fallen into hell.

Even worse, I was the last one in our friend group to know about it.

With tears streaming down my face, I walked out of the bar and dialed the legal department.

"Prepare the divorce papers for me. I want Mark to leave with nothing. Also, I need you to do a few other things for me..."

Chapter 2

Chapter-2

"Honestly, Valerie's such a fool, always insisting on that child-free lifestyle."

"She's been pampered too much, so she doesn't know how to think about others."

Everyone around them was siding with the cheating couple.

And my husband, Mark, held Chloe's hand, saying deeply.

"Chloe, the fact that you're willing to bear my child makes you the love of my life!"

Hearing his words, tears streamed down my face, and I almost collapsed.

My mother had a difficult childbirth when I was born, suffering a massive hemorrhage and passing away before she could even hold me.

Because of this, I'd always been terrified of childbirth, and I told Mark about it early in our relationship.

But Mark had held me tight then, saying.

"Meeting you in this lifetime is enough for me. Children aren't important at all. My love for you won't diminish one bit!"

I was so touched back then.

But now, seeing Mark's heartfelt gaze toward Chloe, I knew I had been wrong!

Just then, someone asked. "Are you two planning to hide it from Valerie forever?"

Everyone looked at them expectantly. Mark immediately shook his head.

So, the fundamental reason Mark stayed with me was purely for personal gain.

A ripple of murmurs went through the room, and some cast sympathetic glances at Chloe.

"Chloe, you're such a proud person. Are you really content with this?"

Chloe kissed Mark, then replied.

"Who even cares about marriage anymore? Besides, isn't this... more thrilling?"

Laughter filled the private room, but I felt like I'd fallen into hell.

Even worse, I was the last one in our friend group to know about it.

With tears streaming down my face, I walked out of the bar and dialed the legal department.

"Prepare the divorce papers for me. I want Mark to leave with nothing. Also, I need you to do a few other things for me..."