He became my one and only salvation.
But now…
He’s the one pushing me off the edge.
Inside the office, I could see him giving a bitter smile and pulling out a ceramic figurine from a drawer.
“I made this myself. It’s nothing fancy like what you’d buy in a mall, but it’s from the heart. I heard you’re pregnant—consider it a little welcome gift for the baby.”
Sylvie took it with a smile, even playfully stuck out her tongue.
Meanwhile, my hands were shaking so hard they rattled the door.
The noise made Monty glance through the glass. As soon as he saw me standing outside, his face instantly tightened.
“Verity? What are you doing here?
“Don’t get the wrong idea. Sylvie just got back, came by to say hi, catch up, and talk about the family dinner tomorrow.”
“Hey, Verity. Long time no see.”
Sylvie stood up, dressed head to toe in the latest designer couture.
Her expensive appearance made me look like some village bumpkin.
I just smiled, swallowed my bitterness, and said, “It’s okay. Just happened to be nearby and thought I’d drop by. Since you’re busy, I’ll head out.”
Monty must’ve thought I was upset—he chased after me, trying to explain.
“Verity, don’t overthink it. Sylvie’s pregnant too. I just wanted to ask her for advice so I could take better care of you.”
Seeing how worried he looked for me—honestly, I almost laughed.
To protect Sylvie, he broke all his principles.
Even threw away his own marriage.
‘If he already got what he wanted, then who’s he still pretending for?’
Verity's POV
“Don’t worry. What’s in the past is in the past. Didn’t you say it was all just a misunderstanding? I’m not that petty.
“You two talk. I’ll head home and wait for you.”
He let out a sigh of relief and escorted me to the car.
On the way, his buddies from the police department looked at me with sympathy in their eyes.
I ignored them, got in the car, and booked an abortion appointment for two days later on my phone.
When I got home, I burned every single thing Monty had given me over the past five years.
As the last little flame went out, I heard the delivery guy calling from outside the door.
The buyer’s name: [Monty]
The recipient: [Sylvie]
I signed for it on his behalf.
When I opened the package, I saw maternal and baby products inside—premium stuff from all the top brands.
Soon, Monty’s message came in.