Caelan, I can’t.”
I grabbed his sleeve with my shaky hand and said, “My belly hurts. Please take me to the hospital.”
When Caelan heared that, his face darkened. He yanked my hand away and said, “Stop with the act! Haven’t you had enough?
“It’s just a small favor for Isabel, yet you won’t do it and act out!”
I gritted my teeth and said, “I’m not lying. I’m bleeding. Please, take me to the hospital.”
The pain in my belly felt like I was being punched over and over. Warm blood kept flowing out.
Caelan still did not believe me. “Where’s the blood? Stop pretending!”
I was wearing a black dress. Even if it were stained, the blood would not show.
But if he just sniffed, he would smell the blood in the air.
I forced myself to stay calm through the pain and explained to Caelan. “Listen carefully. I’m pregnant. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, I’ll lose the baby. Take me to the hospital. Now!”
Caelan froze for a moment and then snapped, “How low can you go, Nellie?! You’d make up a story like this just to avoid helping?!
“We’ve been married for years, and you never got pregnant. Now, you’re suddenly pregnant the second I ask for a favor! Do you think I’m stupid?!”
Then, he pointed toward the pool and said, “Jump in and grab Isabel’s earring!
“If you’re bleeding, great! Wash off so you don’t stink up the place!”
Caelan paused. He probably thought he was not harsh enough, so he added, “If you don’t do it, we’re getting a divorce!”
At this moment, I felt completely empty inside.
