Seeing his tenderness, I felt only cynicism.
“I went to the hospital today, the doctor
said…
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I started, Jason’s eyes filled with concern:
“You went to the hospital? Sarah, you didn’t
see anyone you know, did you?”
The absurd scene replayed in my mind; I
shook my head.
Jason sighed in relief, “Sarah, it’s not safe for
you to go out alone. Tell your husband where
you’re going next time, or I’ll worry.”
Was he worried about me, or about me
discovering his affair?
There won’t be a future with Jason, not
anymore.
Jason made me milk and helped me take my
medicine, as usual.
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After he left, I spat out the pills.
My legs were healed, the medicine was no
longer needed.
That night, my door creaked open, and my
heart pounded.
Then, I heard the sounds of kissing and
panting.
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‘Jason… be gentle with the baby!”
I was shocked, opening my eyes to the
reflection in the window.
Against my bedroom door, Jason was
passionately kissing Lily’s neck, their clothes
already half–off.
This wasn’t the first time.
My medication contained a sleeping agent; I
always slept through the night.
Jason confirmed my suspicions.
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“Little vixen, you’re usually loud here. What’s
with the shyness, huh?”
Jason intensified his movements, the door
groaning under the impact.
Tears streamed down my face, but Lily
started sobbing:
“You only know how to bully me! I just thought, with your brother’s engagement party tomorrow, all your family will be there. It’s fine for me, but the baby should meet his family.”
Jason sternly refused, “No, I can only bring Sarah to that event.‘
Lily cried harder, “I know, I’ll never compare to Sarah. If it weren’t for you, why would I be
your secret lover, making this child
illegitimate?”
Jason kissed her tears away, hesitated, then
relented:
“Alright, alright, I’ll take you. Stop crying, little
crybaby. You’re getting so demanding.”
“Don’t cry, let me kiss you, huh?”
The mattress beside me sank; Jason brought
Lily to my bed, his movements becoming
gentle.
He didn’t leave until dawn.
My pillow was soaked with tears.
I closed my eyes, exhausted. Soon, I’d be someone else’s bride, washing away this shame.
“Wake up, sleepyhead. Drink your porridge and take your medicine.”
Late morning, Jason, smelling of shower gel,
woke me, leaning in to kiss me.
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I dodged him, looking at the porridge he’d
brought.
Shrimp porridge from Xiang Ji, Lily’s favorite.
It would cause an allergic reaction with my
medication.
