Chapter 4 I sipped my tea again . I used to love fruit tea for its sweet taste , but now I found that the sweetness was followed by endless bitterness . The bitterness spread from my mouth to my stomach , churning like a meat grinder tearing everything apart inside me . " Ugh … " I had never experienced morning sickness before , but now I felt overwhelmingly hauseous . Covering my mouth , I stood up and hurried to the restroom . While dry heaving at the sink , I suddenly heard an unexpected sound . It came from the men's restroom . " Stop … Gavin , I know I was wrong . " " I won't appear in front of Hannah again . Please , let me go … " Nicole's voice was breathless , pleading , but every word carried a seductive undertone . As the sound of running water ceased , their voices became even clearer . " Nicole , don't push your luck . " " Everything you have now is because of me . I can take it all away anytime I want . " " If you know you're wrong , then kneel … " Gavin's voice was low , and the rest of his words trailed off , replaced by heavier breathing . I stood frozen at the restroom door , my entire body numb , as though I had fallen into another universe . Everything around me was empty ; countless voices screamed and roared in my ears . Then , Nicole emerged from the men's restroom , adjusting her clothes . " Oh ! It's Hannah … " Her tone feigned surprise , but the delight on her face was impossible to hide . I didn't respond to Nicole's words , my gaze fixed on the space behind her . " Hannah , stop looking . Gavin won't be coming out for a while , " Nicole said with a smug smile . " To be honest , I really admire you , Hannah . Gavin and I are already like this , yet you still cling to him . " " If I were you , I'd have left long ago out of sheer embarrassment . " She stepped closer , and a familiar scent wafted over me . It was Gavin's usual cologne - a crisp , woody aroma reminiscent of rain . It used to be my favorite . But now , the rose fragrance from Nicole intertwined with that woody scent , and my stomach churned violently . I dug my nails into my palms , the sharp pain barely anchoring me . Looking at Nicole's triumphant face , I suddenly laughed . " Nicole , do you love Gavin that much ? " *** Alifa ( we Me 400K Then tell me , who do you think Gavin will side with in a moment ? " With that , I slapped her hard across the face . Smack The sharp sound echoed through the empty restroom . Nicole held her cheek , staring at me in disbelief . She raised her hand , about to retaliate , but Gavin's footsteps rang out behind her . Gavin strode in , his tailored gray suit immaculate , the blue lapel pin on his chest a birthday gift from me . Under the restroom's harsh lights , the shadows on his brow obscured the emotions in his eyes . 1 couldn't tell what he was thinking . But his actions said it all . He walked over and pulled me into his arms . " Sweetheart , are you alright? " Such tender concern , and yet he didn't spare Nicole a single glance . But the overwhelming scent of roses clinging to him made my stomach turn . " I don't want to eat anymore . Let's go home , " I said , turning to leave without waiting for a response . Back home , I rushed straight to the bathroom . " Ugh … " I emptied my stomach , the nausea relentless . When I finally opened the door , Gavin was waiting outside . " Sweetheart , are you feeling better ? " " Here , rinse with some salt water . " Ever the considerate husband , he handed me the glass of water . I rinsed my mouth and said nothing , and he didn't mention the events of the evening either . But some things couldn't be erased by silence . Lowering my gaze , I looked at the abortion appointment confirmation on my phone . Tomorrow , it would all end . This was the gift I was giving Gavin . The next morning , I woke up to an empty bed . Gavin wasn't there . But he left a note : " Sweetheart , there's an emergency at the hospital , and I had to rush over . " " Breakfast is in the living room . Make sure you eat . ' So thoughtful ! I smiled as I tore the note into pieces , then opened a text message from Nicole . " Gavin's with me . We went at it until dawn ! " Wife Awe Me 400K Chapter 4 I thought I would feel a pang of heartache , but there was nothing . After finishing the breakfast Gavin had prepared , I hailed a cab to the hospital . On the way , the female driver asked me , " Miss , why isn't your husband coming with you for your prenatal check - up ? " I smiled . " He's asleep in another woman's bed right now ! " " I'm not heading to a check - up . I'm going to get an abortion . " . The driver fell silent . Through the rearview mirror , I saw the look of sympathy in her eyes . For the ten - minute ride , the car was completely quiet . Chapter 5