Chapter 3
By the time I woke up, it was already the next night.
I stared at the empty ward and couldn’t stop my mind from drifting back to everything that had happened in my past life.
Kendrick and I had worked for the same company. He was my subordinate, and I had always admired his abilities.
So, I took him under my wing, watching for the right opportunity to promote him.
Over time, we developed feelings for each other. He confessed, and soon after, we decided to marry.
However, just one month before the wedding, Laurel appeared.
She claimed that she was his childhood sweetheart and that they had grown up together. To top it off, she insisted that they had been promised to each other since birth.
From that day forward, Kendrick began avoiding my calls. Worse, he gave me the cold shoulder whenever he felt like it.
I assumed that he just needed some space before the wedding, so I chose not to push him.
Then, he said he wanted to spend some time by the sea. Hoping to ease the tension between us, I agreed.
Yet, I walked in on Kendrick and Laurel on the bridge, locked in a passionate kiss. Even with undeniable evidence, he dared to claim that it was just a trick of angles and that I had seen it wrong.
How foolish I had been to believe their lies.
But my poor baby…
Right then, the sound of the door opening pulled me back to reality.
Evelyn stepped inside, carrying a jug of water. The moment she saw me, her eyes brimmed with tears.
“I-I’m sorry… Your b-baby…”
Even though I had braced myself for this, pain still ripped through my chest at her words. I had failed to protect my child in this life and the last.
Now, I wanted to know where Kendrick and Laurel were. I refused to believe that they weren’t together.
Evelyn’s expression changed slightly before she lowered her voice. “They’re in the ward next door. Laurel insisted on it.
“That bitch claimed that she had severe psychological issues and nyctophobia. She said that she couldn’t be alone and needed someone to stay with her.”
What a pathetic excuse. I was sure only Kendrick would fall for something that ridiculous.
All I could think about now was divorcing him. As for the rest, none of it mattered.
Besides, I didn’t believe for a second that the ship had sunk by accident.
When the disaster struck, I had reached for a life buoy, only to find that every single one had been damaged. Clearly, someone had sabotaged them.
I had a strong suspicion that Laurel was behind it.
Evelyn’s eyes gleamed with something unreadable.
After a brief discussion, we agreed that she would help me investigate. If we found solid proof, we could have Laurel charged with attempted murder.
Once Evelyn had left, I decided to focus on my recovery. This miscarriage had left me weak, my body cold and drained.
But what terrified me most was the thought that I might never be able to have children again.
…
To my surprise, Laurel showed up not long after.
Her complexion was flawless, and she moved with steady poise. She didn’t seem like someone suffering from any kind of illness.
I, on the other hand, was ghostly pale. Even my lips had turned blue.
“Women who miscarry really are something else. Anyone who doesn’t know better might think you don’t have long to live,” Laurel remarked with a sneer.
Then, her gaze flicked to my stomach. “Serves you right for losing the baby. What were you thinking, tagging along on the trip while pregnant? You brought this on yourself.”
We were both women. Where did her hatred for me even come from? How could she curse my child?
Nevertheless, I weakly asked, “What do you want?”
Laurel’s face twisted with malice, and her eyes burned with resentment as she replied, “Ken and I are engaged. But you came out of nowhere and ruined everything. Did you really think that I’d let you off that easily?”
I couldn’t help but let out a dry laugh.
“If you want him, take him. There’s no need for all this drama. Trash belongs in the garbage. And you? Well, you’re a perfect match for him.”
