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!"