Thinking back to all the small changes since she joined, I realized deep down that the Milo who once loved me no longer existed. I just hadn't been willing to give up and had wanted to save us.

But now, with my big belly and him trying to force me onto a jet ski, I knew it was time to let go.

Looking at him, I felt a strange calm inside. I was relieved and said evenly, "I've just been lying to myself. When this team-building ends, let's get a divorce. I wish you and Dakota happiness."

Milo hit me across the face, catching me completely off guard.

"Who are you wishing happiness to?" he glared at me. "Dakota and I are pure. It's one thing for you to argue with me, but to slander her? Apologize to Dakota."

"Milo, forget it. I've heard pregnant women tend to overthink things." Dakota quickly grabbed his arm.

"No. She's my wife and a company leader. To slander you like this, she must apologize."

Nothing felt more tragic than my heart turning cold. I only wanted to leave as soon as possible.

"Dakota, I'm sorry."

"Alia, what are you doing?" Dakota came over to hold my hand. "It's all my fault."

I didn't want to speak to her; her touch only made me feel more disgusted. I pulled my hand away sharply.

"Oh!"

Because of my movement, Dakota fell to the ground and looked at Milo. "Milo, don't blame her. I just fell by accident."

If she hadn't said that, it might have ended there, but once she did, Milo immediately stepped forward and slapped me again.

This time it was even harder. I stumbled and fell onto the sand. Milo glared at me. "Kneel and apologize to Dakota."

"Milo, did you really not see what just happened? I only pulled my hand away. I didn't push her."

Dakota stepped forward and tugged on Milo's arm. "She really didn't mean to push me."

"I didn't push you at all. Dakota, have some conscience when you speak. If you want to be with Milo, I can just step aside."

"Alia, what are you talking about? Milo and I are innocent. If you misunderstand me and give me trouble, fine, but Milo is your husband. Don't you trust him? Do you two really not even have the most basic trust between husband and wife?"

Dakota looked at me pitifully. "I've been yielding to you in every way and even speaking up for you, yet you still talk about me like this. Alia, about something you came to me for earlier, I wasn't planning to bring it up, but now I have to."