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I hadn’t even had the chance to come up with an excuse when Luke frowned.
He said, “You lost your child and you’re still in the mood for a trip abroad?
“You should stay home and rest for now, stop running around and working.”
He still saw me as the woman who clung to fantasies about marriage.
But thanks to his dismissive attitude and self–righteousness, my plans to travel abroad remained a secret.
I kept my face neutral, closing the webpage. “Got it.”
Luke threw his coat onto the sofa and sat down, placing his feet on the table. “What’s for dinner?”
I didn’t want to move because I was in pain. “Isn’t your mom here today? Let her cook for you.”
Luke tilted his head and chuckled, “You want to eat without cooking? My mom is only here to take care of you because you’re pregnant.
“Now that the baby’s gone, she won’t come. If I didn’t stop her,
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she’d probably have a few harsh words to say to you.”
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During my pregnancy, I still went to work and cooked, while my mother–in–law, who cared more about the child, came uninvited to take over the housework.
Luke didn’t care about me or our family. He expected everything.
to be served to him on a plate while running off all the time.
Now, after losing the baby, I was still weak. He had the nerve to blame me.
I bit my lip, not wanting to argue. I got up and went to the bedroom to lie down on the bed.
Luke was puzzled by my unusual silence.
He followed me into the bedroom. “What’s wrong? Aren’t you making dinner?”
I closed my eyes to rest.
He shook me lightly and continued, “You’ve had enough sleep at the hospital, haven’t you? If you’re not making dinner, what am I supposed to eat?”
I sighed, “I don’t want to move. Just order takeout.”
He retorted, “No way! My mom says takeout is unhealthy and expensive.”
His loud voice made my headache worse. I pulled the blanket
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over my head, ignoring him.
Luke bent down and leaned in.
He asked tentatively, “Amy, are you mad?”
Not waiting for my reply, he continued, “You’re angry, aren’t
you?
“Jessica’s been divorced and raising a child on her own. It’s tough for her. I just want to help her out.
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“I am her only friend in Yraburg, so please try to understand.”
In the past, I might have argued with him.
He just wouldn’t let go of his ridiculous need to save people.
I also needed his support, but he’d rather leave me to help someone else. He never cared about my feelings.
But now, I was too tired to bring it up anymore, because talking about it felt pointless.
I replied, “I’m not angry. She does have it hard.
“Since she’s your acquaintance, why don’t you ask her to make dinner for you? I’m tired today.”
Luke stood up, taking a deep breath.
He snapped, “What’s with the attitude? Honestly, it’s fine if you
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don’t want to cook. Don’t act like I’m some big fan of your cooking.”
It didn’t matter whether I agreed with him or not.
He was impossible to please.
He left in a huff and went to the living room, watching short videos on his phone and laughing loudly.
Soon enough, he received a phone call and rushed out of the house, grabbing his coat as he went.
He went to find Jessica.
I recognized the ringtone. It was set for Jessica specifically, by Luke.
The house fell silent.
After nearly a week of rest post–surgery, I had mostly recovered to my pre–pregnancy state.
One night, after finishing the work I had put off, Luke came back home reeking of alcohol.
Jessica had brought him back. She had almost been knocked over by him as she helped him walk.
She said, “Luke has been waiting for ten months, hoping for a child, and he’s not in a good mood these days. He drank too much.
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“Amy, please be patient with him. After all, the baby died in your womb.”
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