Chapter 14
Sharon didn’t go to the hospital. Steven had a bright future ahead of him, and this child was her ticket to marrying him. There was no way she would get rid of it.
She went to Steven’s family home and told lona about the pregnancy.
The moment Iona heard the news, she immediately thought of Yvonne–how her body had been damaged, how conceiving would be nearly impossible for her, and how Steven refused to even discuss the matter.
She had been holding in her dissatisfaction for a long time. She never expected that Sharon would be the one to give Steven a child. Her face lit up with joy, and without hesitation, she called Steven.
Steven woke up from his hangover, only half–aware of what Iona was saying. It took a while for him to process that Sharon had gone to his house.
He sneered, had his assistant make some preparations, and then headed home.
“Sharon, listen carefully. The first three months of pregnancy are the most critical. You must be extra careful,” Iona said warmly. “If you have any cravings, just let me know–I’ll make it for you. And don’t overwork yourself.”
Iona beamed as she held Sharon’s hand, her voice filled with warmth. She treated Sharon with such enthusiasm, as if she had already acknowledged her as her daughter–in–law.
Sharon lowered her head slightly, a hint of shyness mixed with triumph appearing on her face. She said softly, “Thank you, Mrs. Chapin. I’ll be careful.”
Deep inside, she was thrilled that she had played her move right–now that she had Iona’s support, her position in the Chapin family was more secure than ever.
At that moment, Steven arrived home. Iona immediately turned to him. “Steven, once the baby grows bigger, the wedding dress won’t look as good. You need to start preparing now and marry Sharon as soon as possible.”
Sharon’s face lit up with joy, and she stole a glance at Steven. “Mrs. Chapin, I don’t care about things like a wedding dress,” she said.
“How can you say so?” Iona said. “A woman only gets to wear a wedding dress once in her life–it has to be beautiful. And the wedding ring, Steven, make sure to get her a big one.”
A pang of bitterness surged in Steven’s heart. When Yvonne married him, he had been in the early stages of building his business. Her wedding dress was a rental, and the ring was a cheap platinum band. Yet, she had smiled so happily.
He had been so blind. He thought Yvonne had stayed with him only out of gratitude, wanting to repay him. That was why he kept hurting her over and over again–to force her to prove her love for him.
But in the end, he had become addicted—like a drug–falling deeper and deeper, unable to resist the thrill and intoxication of it all.
“Steven, you better take good care of Sharon. Do you hear me?” Iona warned. “If anything happens to my grandchild, I won’t forgive you.”
A sharp pain stabbed through Steven’s heart, spreading outward like ripples in water. He forced a small, bitter smile. “Got it, Mom.”
Hearing this, Sharon lifted her head, a flash of triumph flickering in her eyes. The corners of her lips c “Then apologize to me,” she said. “If you apologize, I’ll forgive you.”
“Fine. I’m sorry,” Steven said perfunctorily.
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His gaze darkened. Staring at Sharon’s abdomen, he asked, “Have you done a prenatal checkup?”
Sharon was momentarily stunned, but quickly answered, “Not yet. I just found out a few days ago.”
Steven raised his wrist and glanced at the time. “Go today. I happen to be free. I’ll be busy in a couple of days.”
Iona chimed in, “That’s right. The sooner, the better. It’s still early–go on.”
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Steven grabbed Sharon’s hand, holding it tightly as he walked straight toward the door. Sharon stumbled slightly from the force but quickly followed his steps.
Behind them, Iona called out, “Be sure to come back early for dinner.”
“Okay,” Steven responded.
Steven led Sharon outside. He remained silent the entire way, his face darkening the moment they stepped out of the house.
Sharon assumed he was upset that she had gone to his family without his permission. Seeing his grim expression, she grew irritated as well.
“Who are you pulling that face for?” she said, “I’m telling you, your mother has already accepted me. Whether you do or not doesn’t matter.”
Steven scoffed, turned his head slightly to glance at her, and murmured, “I accept it.”
“If you try to scare me like that again, I won’t forgive you,” Sharon threatened.
Steven turned away, stepped on the gas, and said nothing more.
By the time the car stopped, Sharon still hadn’t processed what was happening. She looked at the private clinic in front of her and suddenly felt uneasy.
“Aren’t we going to the hospital? Why are we here?” she asked.
Steven cast her a glance, got out of the car, and walked around to the passenger side. He yanked the door open and dragged
her out.
It was only then that Sharon realized something was wrong. She immediately screamed, “Steven, what are you doing?”
Steven’s voice was icy. “I told you–since you won’t do it yourself, I’ll take care of it for you.”
Sharon struggled with all her might. Her eyes were filled with terror, and her voice trembled with sobs as she tried to appeal to his mercy. “Steven, you can’t do this to me! This is your child–how can you be so cruel?”
But Steven remained unmoved, his gaze as cold and deep as an abyss. “You forced my hand. I never wanted this child from the start, but you insisted on keeping it.”
His grip tightened, nearly dragging Sharon toward the clinic. Sharon dug her nails deep into his arm, desperately trying to resist.
“Steven, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have gone to your mother behind your back,” she pleaded. “Please let me go. I’ll take care of it myself, I swear!”
Steven pulled her inside. His assistant was already waiting, his expression cold and unyielding. “Prepare for the procedure. Get rid of the child.”
Two men stepped forward from behind the assistant, grabbing Sharon without a word and dragging her toward the operating room.
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“Steven, I’m sorry!” Sharon sobbed hysterically. “Please, let me go! I’ll do it myself–don’t do this!”
Even as she was taken farther away, her heart–wrenching cries still echoed through the hallway.
Steven stood in the hallway, smoking.
Before long, a doctor approached him and said, “Mr. Chapin, we conducted an examination and found that she has undergone multiple curettage procedures in the past. If she has another abortion this time, it will be difficult for her to conceive in the future.”
Steven was stunned. “How is that possible? She was a virgin before she had sex with me.”
The doctor replied, “With today’s medical advancements, hymen repair is not difficult. Our examination results are
accurate.”
Steven felt as if he had been struck by lightning. The cigarette slipped from his fingers and fell to the ground. His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
He had never expected that Sharon had deceived him. Everything he once believed to be innocence was nothing more than a carefully constructed lie.
His hands clenched into fists, and a surge of anger erupted within him. Being played for a fool like this was a massive blow to his pride.
“Proceed with the abortion. Immediately!” Steven ordered.
“Understood.” The doctor turned and entered the operating room.
Steven raised his hand and slapped himself hard across the face.
He had always thought that Sharon resembled the Yvonne of his youth. But now he realized–she was nothing like Yvonne at all.
Yvonne had been so pure, her eyes clear and without a trace of deceit. Yet he had been foolish enough to mistake a manipulator like Sharon for her.
Steven cursed himself bitterly.
When Sharon woke
up,
the only person in the hospital room was Steven’s assistant.
The assistant stepped forward and said, “Ms. Evans, Mr. Chapin asked me to tell you–since you deceived him, all the promises he made to you are now revoked.
“He will never see you again. He hopes you will stay away from him and Mrs. Chapin. Otherwise, he will make sure to settle the matter with you.”
Sharon cried out loudly, “I want to see him!”
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