Even the housekeeper couldn't help but tease. "Mr. Cadwell truly loves his wife. It's rare to see a successful man personally cooking like this and if Madam has a child in the future, I bet Mr. Cadwell would make a great father, too."
Hearing this, Sean turned to look at me. "Nicki's body is fragile. Pregnancy would take too much of a toll on her. I can't bear to let her suffer. For her, I'd rather never have children."
As if to prove his sincerity, he pulled out his phone and asked his secretary to schedule a vasectomy for him. Half an hour later, he handed me the confirmation message with the appointment details.
I stared blankly at this man, who seemed so deeply devoted.
Almost as if he couldn't wait, he took me to the hospital that afternoon. He kept comforting me along the way. As though certain I'd feel touched and guilty over his sacrifice.
"Nicki, don't worry. I only want you. Children don't matter." Sean held my cold hand with his warm hand.
I forced a faint smile. I never realized the man I had loved for seven years could act so convincingly. Perhaps even he didn't know that he already had two children.
At 3 PM, we arrived at the hospital. The doctor later conducted the pre-operative examination for his procedure.
Sean didn't show any fear before his surgery. Instead, he gave me a reassuring smile. "Nicki, be a good girl and wait for me. I'll be out soon."
Sean was wheeled into the operating room.
I needed to follow his instructions or stay where I was. Instead, I turned around and headed toward the obstetrics and gynecology department. I had already scheduled an abortion online two days ago.
Just as I was about to enter the clinic, my phone buzzed with a message. It was a provocative text from Yelena. The photo showed her heavily pregnant belly alongside an array of rare, expensive supplements.
"He said that after getting a vasectomy, we could go without condoms. That it would feel better."
"Do you really think he loves you? Why would he want my child to be his only heir If he did?"
"If you're smart, you'll leave on your own. I'm the only one who can be Mrs. Cadwell!"
Disgust churned in my stomach again. "Sean, you're utterly filthy."
A man like him didn't deserve my child.
Lying on the hospital bed, I gently touched my belly as tears streamed down my face. "Baby, please don't blame Mommy."