He panicked immediately and swept her up into his arms without looking back at me.It was a kind nurse who rushed to help me,called the doctor and stayed by my side until I passed out.
I was hospitalized for three days and Lennon never came to see me.Not once.
When I went to collect my blood test results,I happened to pass by Winona’s ward.Inside,nurses were bustling in and out and laughter echoed through the hall.
I overheard them talking,full of admiration and envy.
"Mr.Shepherd is so attentive,Miss Myers,"one nurse gushed."He peels your apples and grapes too…even pours your water and gives you bath himself."
"She’s pregnant,you know.But right,he's so sweet.You’re so lucky to have such a devoted husband."
My chest caved in at their words.
I was the one who brought Winona into our lives—hired her to help Lennon with his condition.I even added her on social media,thinking she was kind.
Lately,she had been posting constantly.Every photo she posted was of him—holding her hand,smiling gently.On her wrist was his favorite bracelet,the one he never let anyone else touch.
Lennon and I had known each other since childhood and we had been married for years.Back then,even if I accidentally brushed against that bracelet,he would pull back almost swiftly.
But now,it was on her wrist.So,she was the one he truly loved,wasn’t she?
A sharp pain twisted in my chest.I instinctively placed a hand on my belly.
I had been so happy when I found out I was pregnant.But then,I overheard my own husband whisper to someone behind closed doors that even touching me made him feel dirty.That the baby I carried must be the child of some random homeless guy.
The memory made my whole body ache.
With trembling fingers,I walked to the OB-GYN reception desk and registered for an appointment.
I had made up my mind.
I would terminate the pregnancy.
Soon…just a few more days…and I would finally be free of Lennon Shepherd forever.
The abortion was scheduled for the afternoon,two days from now.I returned to the villa to gather the things I would need for recovery since there would be no one to look after me after the procedure.I would be on my own.
But the moment I stepped through the front door,I froze.