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I softened my heart once again.
Since Jack took the initiative to explain things to me, I had no reason to dwell on it further.
Just as I was about to say something, Jack’s phone rang.
He glanced at it and walked to the balcony to answer the call.
I don’t know why, but I could clearly sense that Jack’s mood had changed.
After hanging up, Jack suddenly changed his tune: “Amelia, let’s have the baby. After all, it’s our flesh and blood. I’ll take care of sure you deliver this child safely.”
I nodded slightly, but something still felt off.
That night, Jack cooked dinner himself. He even took a photo of the pregnancy test results and posted it on social media.
But it was because of this pregnancy announcement that my mother–in–law showed up at our door.
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“I was wondering why Ethan has been so unhappy lately. So it’s because you vixen got pregnant with Jack’s child! You have such evil intentions! Are you trying to use the baby to trap Jack?” my mother–in–law accused me as soon as she arrived.
She didn’t like me because when Jack married me, he was broke. My parents asked Jack to at least contribute something financially for the
wedding.
My mother–in–law had been holding this small issue against me for a long time. She was convinced that I had deliberately made things
difficult for Jack.
Now she was using this as an excuse to berate me again.
“I only recognize Ethan as my grandson! When my son married Olivia, he didn’t have to spend a penny!” my mother–in–law exclaimed, bringing up Jack’s ex–wife just to upset me.
I looked to Jack for help. He sighed, “Mom, Olivia and I broke up ages ago. Let it go.”
My mother–in–law’s eyes widened. “But don’t you still like her?”
Her words threw my mind into chaos.
Part of me wondered if Jack still had feelings for his ex–wife, while another part tried to reassure myself to trust my partner.
With a loud bang, Jack kicked over a chair.
My mother–in–law was too frightened to make a sound.
11:06 AM
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“Mom! I said, drop it! And don’t bring it up in front of Amelia anymore. It’ll make her overthink things,” Jack said, pinching the bridge of his nose before helping me back to our room to rest.
I silently scolded myself.
Jack had been so good to me and even stood up for me. How could I doubt him?
When I woke up, it was already 11 AM. Jack had just finished bringing out
the last dish.
“Huh? Don’t you dislike bell peppers? Why did you cook them asked, confused. After all, Jack had mentioned before that he didn’t like the taste of bell peppers.
Before Jack could answer me, the doorbell rang.
My mother–in–law immediately went to open the door.
It was Ethan and Jack’s ex–wife, Olivia.
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My mother–in–law said smugly, “Olivia, come in quickly. If you ask me, Jack still cares about you. He specially cooked bell peppers for you. Hurry and try them – see if they taste the same as before!”
Jack hurriedly whispered in my ear, “Amelia, I made it for Ethan to see.”
Jack reached out to hug me but pulled his hand back, looking apologetic. “Ethan’s here. I don’t want him to get the wrong idea.”
The three of them looked like a real family, while I felt like an outsider.
But I was Jack’s wife in name.
Olivia suddenly looked up at my belly. After a moment, she said, “Once your wife gives birth, I’ll take Ethan away. After all, you’ll have your child then, so you won’t need to think about my son anymore.”
Her words seemed to draw a clear line between her and Jack, but she was actually trying to see how Jack would react.
Jack didn’t answer. He just silently put a piece of beef on my plate.
But I’m allergic to beef.
Olivia gave Jack a long, meaningful look. “Jack Anderson, can you figure out what you really want in your heart?”
