Chapter 4

Just then, the medical team burst through the doors, having heard the alarms.

We were shoved out into the corridor.

Only then did Chloe's face turn pale as she stared at me in disbelief.

"What did you just say?"

"You want a divorce?"

Sean's eyes gleamed with malice, but he stepped forward looking like a concerned mediator.

"Ethan, I have to speak up here. You two have been married for five years. This is just a misunderstanding."

"You can't divorce Chloe just because she terminated a pregnancy. Is a baby that doesn't even exist worth more to you than your wife? She's not your personal incubator."

Chloe's temper flared again, and she shoved my shoulder hard.

"Ethan, Sean is right! What divorce? You're just trying to manipulate me into carrying another baby for you! Am I nothing more than a breeding tool to your family?"

"Let me tell you, your threats mean nothing to me. My body, my choice! If I don't want to carry it, I'll abort it whenever I damn well please!"

I let out a hollow, bitter laugh.

For five years, no matter how much pain I endured or how many humiliating rumors were spread about my fertility, I never let her suffer a single second of blame.

My medical results had always been completely normal.

My mother had begged me to have Chloe tested, but to protect her dignity, I took the blame.

I carried the reputation of being "sterile" for half a decade.

I took the judgmental stares and mocking whispers from friends and family.

All to shield my wife.

And now, she turned around and called me a monster who saw her as an incubator.

Everything I had ever done for her made me look like the biggest clown on earth.

"Of course. It's your body. Have a baby, don't have a baby—that's your choice. I don't care anymore."

"After all, you're Sean's girlfriend now, not my wife."

I stared at her with dead eyes.

Chloe's chest heaved with fury, her finger trembling as she pointed at me.

I had thrown her own words right back in her face, leaving her speechless.

Seeing this, Sean chimed in with his usual fake virtue.

"Ethan, haven't we explained this a hundred times? It was just an act for my parents. Please don't be mad."

"Besides, your mom almost died just hearing about the abortion. If she finds out you're getting a divorce, wouldn't that kill her on the spot?"

I couldn't hold it back anymore. I launched a punch squarely into his face.

Sean let out a sharp cry and collapsed onto the tiles.

Chloe rushed over, cupping his bruised cheek, screaming at me like a madwoman.

"Ethan, are you out of your mind?! If you hurt Sean, your life isn't worth enough to pay for it!"

"I don't have time for your childish jealousy. Apologize to him right now! His mother is waiting for us at home!"

She shielded Sean behind her back, her face twisted in rage.

Behind her shoulder, Sean gave me a sly, victorious smirk.

I lowered my gaze and let out a chilling chuckle.

"Thanks for reminding me. That bunch of lowlifes is still in my penthouse."

"I'm calling the police right now and having them arrested for felony trespassing."

Chloe's eyes went wide with fury. "Ethan, don't you dare! If you do that, I will never forgive you!"

Without another word, I pulled out my phone and dialed 911.