Chapter 3
Watching the finger sink into the water, I spun around in panic and without thinking, jumped into the lake.[]
But I’d underestimated its depth. The moment I hit the water, I was choking and disoriented, left with only survival instincts. After struggling for what felt like forever, I passed out from exhaustion.[]
When I regained consciousness, Knox was by my bedside, having changed out of his matching swimwear with Brielle.]
“For God’s sake, can’t you act like an adult? Jumping into a lake that deep?“]
“Have you forgotten you can’t swim? Risking your life for a model used to scare me? Was it really worth it?“]
He still believed it was a model?]
Of course–only the media and I knew the truth, yet not one of them had spoken up for me. And I suddenly knew why–they were all afraid of Knox Riverstone.
So, if Knox had intervened when the media started their coverage, he could have quickly prevented the news from leaking, and the kidnappers wouldn’t have killed Jax out of desperation.
That was to say, everything could have been prevented.
But these thoughts were useless now. I just spoke coldly: “Knox, I want a divorce.”
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He couldn’t believe his ears and snapped, “Riley, you’re going too far.“]
“Over something this trivial, you’re asking for a divorce?”
“Are you jealous? Think I was protecting Brielle?“]
She was wearing a bikini–if you’d grabbed her like that, she could have been exposed. That’s why I stopped you.”
You’re both women. Can’t you understand each other? Why do you have to make things difficult for her?”
As expected, his answer was the same as always. In his eyes, Brielle could do no wrong, while I was just being unreasonable.
But Brielle was the one who inserted herself into our relationship, and then taunted me after my son was kidnapped!
Despite my anger, I couldn’t be bothered to argue anymore.[]
Seeing I didn’t respond, he tossed a medical report onto the bed.
“You’re pregnant. Your hormones are elevated, causing mood swings. I can understand you lashing out at me, but don’t drag uninvolved people into this.“]
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“Have the baby, and afterward, I’ll buy you whatever you want.”
“Remember how Jax always wanted to vacation in Hawaii? After the baby’s born, the four of us can go together.”
Hearing this, I laughed bitterly inside. Knox, your vision will never come true.
Just then, his phone rang. It was Brielle.]]
“Knox, how’s your wife doing? I feel terrible about losing her finger model It’s all my fault.”
Tve contacted the model company to make her a new one. I hope she can forgive me.“]
Knox’s lips curved into a satisfied smile as he looked at me. I knew what he wanted–for me to praise Brielle’s kindness and generosity.
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Her voice came again, this time suddenly taking on a coy tone. “Um, could you come over to my place? I have good news to share with you.]
After hanging up, Knox hesitated, dearly trying to come up with an excuse.
“Just go,” I said before he could speak
That’s more like it. Take care of yourself With that, he hurried out.[]
Without wasting a moment, when he left, I took a taxi to the nearest hospital and scheduled an abortion.[]
Ten years of marriage, and I had lost two children.
Lying on the operating table, I sobbed uncontrollably.
The doctor, seeing my distress, suggested I could stop the procedure if I wasn’t ready.]
I firmly shook my head.
While I truly loved both my children, Jax had just been murdered, his body still missing, and the person responsible for all this, Knox, was currently entangled with his mistress. I needed time and energy to seek justice for Jax, and I couldn’t let this unborn child become leverage for Knox to use against me in the future]
Hours later, the procedure finally over, I dragged my exhausted body home. As soon as I turned on my phone, I was bombarded with media coverage[]
In the news photos were two silhouettes captured by reporters–clearly Knox and Brielle, though they’d mistaken Brielle for me
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The heading read
THE SOLE HEIR BRUTALLY MURDERED, BODY NOT YET FOUND, RIVERSTONE COUPLE RUSHES TO HOSPITAL TO PROTECT PREGNANCY.
