Chapter 32
Eric turned his body, blocking me from seeing Jeremiah’s crazed expression.
He glanced at my arm, where faint red marks had began to show on my fair skin from Jeremiah’s tight grip earlier. It was a shocking sight..
Eric furrowed his brows together. “Are you okay?”
I rubbed my arm. “I’m fine,” I said softly.
As I spoke, I looked up and met his hesitant Haze His eyes were on my belly.
I froze. I knew he believed Elsa’s words and thought that I was pregnant.
My lips moved slightly, and I suddenly had the urge to explain myself.
Eric and I had not slept together. If I really were pregnant, he would naturally think that the baby belonged to Jeremiah.
Previously, Eric had said that Jeremiah was not suitable for me. I had also told him I was determined to get a divorce, and he had seemed happy to hear that. Now that a baby suddenly appeared in the picture, he probably felt disappointed that things didn’t turn out how he wanted.
After all, he had helped me a lot, but he probably never expected me to be so naive when it came to love.
I wanted to explain myself, not only because I was afraid that Eric would misunderstand me but also to prove his innocence. I could not let him be unfairly labeled a homewrecker.
I opened my mouth and started to explain, “I’m not preg-”
Before I could finish my sentence, I was interrupted by Jeremiali. “You’re going to the hospital right now to get rid of this bastard child!” he roared angrily
As he spoke, he reached out to try to grab my wrist again.
This time, I swiftly took a step back and avoided his grip. “Are you done? I’m not pregnant!” I snapped impatiently.
Jeremiah laughed coldly. “Of course, you wouldn’t admit it right now.”
“It’s
s not up to you to decide whether you’re pregnant or not. We’ll know w
when you follow me to the hospital for a test.”
Jeremiah was consumed by the feeling of betrayal, and he absolutely did not believe a word I said.
Any further explanation would just be a waste of time while he was so agitated.
“I’ve said I’m not pregnant, and I won’t go to the hospital. You can talk to me again when you’ve calmed down,” I said firmly,
It felt really uncomfortable with the wet clothes sticking to my body. If I did not change into dry clothes soon, I would catch a cold. I tugged at the hem of my shirt and prepared to leave.
Jeremiah grew more emotional. “You can’t leave! Are you thinking of running away because you don’t have an explanation?” he shouted angrily. “You’ll tell me the truth about your affair today! Get over here, you bitch!”
Jeremials charged at me like a rabid dog. I was unable to move away, and he grabbed my hair tightly, making me gasp in pain.
A second in lessened, and I heard Jeremiah give a sudden scream of
later, the
agony.
I rubbed my scalp as I looked up. Eric had grabbed Jeremiah’s palm and twisted it backward with force. Jeremiah’s face turned pale from the pain.
“How dare you put your hands on a woman? Have you no shame? Eric reprimanded Jeremiah and quickly flung his hand away as if it were something dirty. There was a clear look of disdain on Eric’s lace.
Jeremiah stumbled back a couple of steps, clutching his hand with the other as he glared at Eric. “Eric, just you wait. I won’t forget about this!”
Elsa ran over to check on Jeremiah while Jack silently stood by, watching us. He looked at me as if I had brought shame to our family.
The entire time, Jack had never thought about helping me
his hands on me.
not even when Jeremiah put his han inan was beyond saving!
My heart sank as I gave a bitter smile. This in
I grabbed Erie’s hand and pulled him away, leaving this circus behind.
