My Water Broke, But He Chose Her First — Novel

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Scarlett never imagined her husband would betray her during the most vulnerable moment of her life. As labor pains seize her body, she finds herself dialing Rhys, only to hear him dismiss her crisis while he stands with their charming neighbor, Emily. The warmth of their laughter fills the air, contrasting sharply with the cold reality Scarlett faces alone.

With her heart breaking, she captures the moment on video, sending it to her protective brothers, igniting a firestorm of loyalty and fury. As the pain of betrayal deepens, she realizes she must reclaim her strength and independence, even as Rhys's words echo in her mind, twisting the love she thought was unshakeable.

But as Scarlett embarks on a journey of self-discovery, will she find the courage to move forward without the man who vowed to love her? And what will happen when she encounters a stranger who offers her the support and care she desperately needs? With the stakes higher than ever, Scarlett must navigate the murky waters of love, betrayal, and the fight for her future while confronting the reality of a family unraveling. A new chapter awaits, but will she find the resolution she seeks, or will the past haunt her forever?

My Water Broke, But He Chose Her FirstChapter 1

My water broke, and pain seized my entire body. Gasping, I dialed my husband, Rhys Abbott. He answered, but his voice lacked any urgency.

He was too busy helping our beautiful neighbor, Emily Fox, move her car.

"Babe, it's snowing heavily out here," Rhys said, his tone casual. "Parking is a nightmare. Just hang tight a little longer. As soon as I get this parked, I'll race back to you. I promise."

I froze, clutching my stomach. Wait? I didn't expect his first reaction to be a command to hold on.

A wave of fury momentarily eclipsed the pain.

"Rhys Abbott, do you have any idea what the priority is right now?" I snapped, my voice trembling. "My water broke! I'm going into labor. Why are you wasting time parking a car? Get back here and take me to the hospital!"

"Okay, okay," he muttered, sounding annoyed.

But he didn't come back.

Minutes dragged by, each one agonizingly slow. A knot of unease tightened in my chest. Forcing myself through a contraction that nearly doubled me over, I crawled to the window and looked down into the courtyard.

My blood ran cold.