Ten Years Loving Him, He Gave Another Woman a Child

The hospital arranged a sperm donation program. My fianc signed his name and clearly asked to donate to his female brother.

When I heard the news and went to confirm it, I saw both families already seated together, holding a family dinner to celebrate the pregnancy.

Among the happy talk and laughter, the female brother seemed to suddenly think of something and asked, Oh, right, Adriel, have you thought about how youre going to explain this to Azalea Ashbourne?

I dont really mind, but a girl like her who gets upset over everything, once she knows, who knows how much trouble shell stir up.

If she ends up making a scene and refuses to marry you, Im not taking responsibility!

Before Adriel Aldridge could reply, his mother, Adelina Aldridge, quickly spoke up, She wouldnt dare! My Adriel is valued by the hospital director and is about to get a special promotion to the board of directors.

For someone with conditions like Azalea to marry my son is already a huge favor. How could it ever be her place to make demands?!

Adriel turned the lighter between his fingers, looking rude and pleased with himself.

My mom is right. Besides, Azalea has chased after me for ten whole years, sticking close to me everywhere and loving me like crazy.

Making her give up marrying me would be the same as telling her to die. Dont worry, Ive got you covered!

Their laughter felt like a cold wind that suddenly stabbed straight into my heart. I lowered my gaze, gave a bitter, mocking smile, and then called my father.

Dad, cancel Adriels promotion on hold for now. I want to marry someone else.

When I pushed the curtain aside and walked in, Adriel had Amara Atkinson wrapped in his arms. The two of them were holding an ultrasound photo and talking about who the baby would resemble in the future.

The moment they noticed me, everyones faces changed, like they had seen something dirty.

For a moment, Adriel looked scared. He was about to let go of Amara, but instead she hooked her arm around his arm and walked toward me together with him.

Azalea, your timing is perfect. Ill speak for Adriel first so you dont turn this into a big scene.

You know Ive always planned to stay single, but my parents only want a grandchild in their lifetime. Adriel only helped me by donating sperm to meet their wishes.

If youre upset about anything, take it out on me. Dont put pressure on him.

Before I had a chance to respond, Adelina also rose and stepped in to smooth things over.

Thats right, Azalea, this was something we all agreed on. Weve known Amara since she was a child. Shes always been a playful, mischievous tomboy; she would never do anything to damage your relationship. You can rest easy.

And besides, the baby already exists. We cant just ask her to end it and carry that guilt, can we? Youre a woman too; you shouldnt be so heartless.

Watching this family switch faces so easily depending on who they spoke to, I only felt chilled and faintly amused.

I removed the ring from my finger and tossed it toward Adriel. Aunt, youre thinking too much. I came here only to call off the engagement.

Adriel, were breaking up.

Adriel immediately put on that familiar look that said, Here it goes again.

That sounded reasonable enough. Ever since Amara returned to the country, I had mentioned breaking up at least ten times.

And every single time, I ended up being the one to calm myself down, then quietly go back to him again.

He probably felt sure that after staying with him for ten years, I wouldnt be able to find anyone better anymore.

He pressed his fingers to his forehead. Do you really need to cause trouble in front of my family?

Azalea, if it werent for me pushing for it, my parents wouldnt have even considered your background at all, not to mention agreed to let me marry you.

Besides, theres nothing between Amara and me. What exactly are you making such a big deal over?

Just this one thing that I dont want to see my husband having a child with another woman! If I went and had a child with another man, too, would you accept that?

How dare you?!

Adriels face changed right away. After a short pause, his tone softened again, sounding tired and helpless.

How could men and women ever be equal? Stop stirring things up, alright?

I no longer wanted to keep debating and turned around to walk away. Adriel reached out and tried to hold me back.

With a loud crash, Adam Aldridge struck the table hard with his palm.

Go. Let her leave!

A woman living off my son is acting all proud now, dont come back crying and begging later!

Adriel truly listened this time and did not run after me.

The cold wind on the road rushed straight toward me, just like that winter when I first fell for Adriel at a single glance.

Back then, my closest friend warned me.

Him? Hes that well-known poor campus crush in our department who only focuses on studying.

So many wealthy girls chased him at school, and he didnt even look their way. When asked, he only said he didnt have time for dating nonsense.

If you want to go after him, thatll probably be tougher than reaching the sky.

But I still liked him.

So I hid who I was, switched into his major, and began shamelessly sticking close to him, doing everything I could to make myself noticeable to him.

Behind the scenes, I covered his tuition fees and daily costs through anonymous hidden sponsorship, and by using many different connections, I made sure he could learn under well-known doctors and freely join many high-level academic conferences.

I refused every rich young man my father introduced and poured all my time and energy into Adriel alone.

In the end, as someone considered on the same level as him, I naturally became his partner.

After graduation, with plans already arranged, he and I smoothly entered my fathers hospital to work.

I did not move into the large apartment my father had bought long ago. Instead, I chose to squeeze into a small studio close to the hospital with him.

We once shared a truly happy time.

In the mornings before work, when I didnt want to get out of bed, Adriel would hold me and help me brush my teeth and wash my face.

In the evenings after work, we would walk hand in hand to buy groceries together.

Curled up on the couch watching television, I would rest against his shoulder, and he would feed me fruit he had peeled himself.

But after Amara returned to the country, everything became different.

She turned into Adriels focus and main concern.

The car Adriel bought using his very first salary, its front seat turned into a seat meant only for Amara.

Anyway, our place is very near the hospital. Walking a little more is good exercise for you.

One evening after working late, a sick and perverted patient followed me.

With shaking hands, I called Adriel and begged him to come get me, yet he was already heading to Amaras place.

Amara is at home with bad menstrual cramps and can only drink the ginger drink I make. At a moment like this, can you stop being jealous and causing problems, okay?

When that man rushed at me, I fought wildly in fear and despair.

When I grabbed a brick and swung it down, blood scattered across my face.

The next day, when I walked out of the police station, Adriel was nowhere in sight.

Instead, I saw two flight tickets posted on Amaras Facebook Story.

[Feeling awful during my period. My good brother didnt hesitate to take me on a trip to relax.]

That place was the Maldives, the spot I had always held onto Adriel about wanting to visit.

Every time I talked about it before, he would always say our main focus right now was saving money for marriage, not wasting money to enjoy ourselves.

Yet the moment it had Amara involved, every plan about saving money completely disappeared.

I slowly let out a breath and wiped the tears away.

Then I thought about every visit I made to Adriels family home to see his parents, where I busied myself serving the whole family.

Adelina would always slip the family heirloom sapphire bracelet onto Amaras wrist, sighing again and again about how perfect it would be if she and Adriel were together.

Bit by bit, moment by moment, I always believed that as long as I loved Adriel, I could endure everything.

But now, I could no longer keep loving.

Since in their familys hearts, I would forever be an outsider, I decided from then on I would no longer mistreat myself.

I went back to the shared villa to pack my belongings and leave, but the password lock at the door failed again and again.

Just as I was about to call Adriel to ask, the door suddenly opened from inside.

Amara stood there dressed in my pajamas, arms folded, looking annoyed as she asked me. What did you come here for?

Before I could even ask her anything, Adriel happened to return. He quickly pulled Amara behind him in a guarding way and explained, Azalea, dont think too much. After Amara became pregnant, she hasnt been sleeping well, so I let her stay here at the villa.

Besides, the rental near the hospital hasnt ended yet. You can stay there a little longer for the time being. After the baby is born and we get our marriage papers, you can move back.

I said with shock, I also paid half of the money for this home. What right do you have to let her live here without asking me? And what right do you have to decide so easily when I can come or leave?

In truth, the villa in this area costs much more than Adriel believed.

My father didnt want me to suffer, so he had already paid eighty percent of the total price in advance.

On the surface, Adriel and I each paid half to purchase it.

Adriel looked away with a guilty face, and in the next moment, Amara was already yelling with a proud tone.

Thats because the house papers have my name and my brothers name on them!

I only didnt have security throw you out because of my brother!

I stared at Adriel in shock. Only then did he explain, clearly unwilling.

Amara grew up with me. Shes basically part of my family. She wont be getting married later and still has to raise a child. Im the childs dad, so I need to give her some protection.

Anyway, you and I will get married sooner or later. No matter what happens, I wont leave you. Does whose name is on the house really matter more than what we have?

Seeing the twisted logic of the man standing in front of me, I almost couldnt recognize him.

I had once thought Adriel just didnt love me that much. I never thought that even the small bit of feeling left had long been replaced by careful planning.

Was this really the man I bent myself to love for ten years?

Not worth it, truly not worth it.

When he saw my eyes turn red, Adriel looked uneasy and, without thinking, took out a cigarette and lit it. After noticing that Amara was still pregnant, he quickly stepped away and put it out.

Using that moment, Amara walked over and jabbed my shoulder hard with her finger.

Im really tired of women like you, always complaining and picking at things! My brother is willing to take care of me. What does that have to do with you?

If you have any sense, hurry up and leave!

Just as I lifted my hand to knock hers away, she suddenly used both hands to shove me with force, pushing me straight into the man-made lake nearby.

Hearing the sound, Adriel hurried back. Amara spread her hands with a careless look.

I didnt touch her.

Adriel slowed his rushed steps, his eyes turning cool as he watched me struggle in the water.

Thats enough, stop acting. Amara isnt the kind of person who pulls fake sympathy acts.

Stop using such awkward tricks to get pity. Get out by yourself!

Water rushed into my mouth, and my legs began to cramp. It was her! Help help me!

Noticing something felt off, Adriel panicked a bit, reaching out as if to pull me up.

But Amara suddenly grabbed her belly and cried loudly, Adriel, the baby feels like kicking me. Im hurting so badly!

Adriel paused for only a brief second before firmly turning back and lifting Amara into his arms, carrying her toward the villa.

With a heavy crash, the door slammed shut, as if it closed off my chance to survive.

I had no idea how long I struggled. Just as my consciousness was nearly fading away, a strong pair of hands finally pulled me out of the water.

When my eyes opened, I saw a familiar yet barely known face.

Azalea, how did you end up looking this terrible?

Arden Aguirre shrugged off his coat and covered it over me. His movements were polite, but his look and tone were still teasing and hard to control, like when he used to fight me.

I coughed hard, spitting out several mouthfuls of water, and asked him, Why did you suddenly show up here?

This young guy heard from your dad that youre calling off your old engagement, so I came back on purpose to see if you got dumped, so I could laugh at you.

He raised his eyebrows and was about to get up when I suddenly grabbed the corner of his clothes.

Since youve already seen everything, then, do you want to go register our marriage with me?

Ardens expression froze, as if shocked, and he stayed quiet for a long while.

If you dont want to, then forget it. I can find someone else just as easily.

Hearing that, Arden quickly caught my wrist. Who said I dont want to?

He lookedat me, his face serious.

But Azalea, I need to say this clearly first. If you marry me, then theres no such thing as divorce.

He stepped on the gas, and Arden drove me straight to the city hall to get our marriage certificate.

After taking me to a hotel to clean up and change clothes, Arden helped me dry my hair, carefully but a bit awkwardly.

Not long after, a message from Amara suddenly showed up on my phone, followed by a live livestream link.

[Azalea, to be honest, when Adriel donated sperm last time, we didnt go through the hospital at all. We did it right here on this boat, just like this!]

[And after I got pregnant, he couldnt stay away from me anymore!]

My heart skipped a beat. My hands shook as I tapped the link.

On the screen, on the couples bed inside the villa, Adriel and Amara were wrapped around each other, completely unaware of anything else.

While gasping, Amara asked, Between Azalea and me, who makes you feel better?

Adriel frowned. Why mention her at a moment like this?

He changed positions eagerly. But honestly, after all these years, Ive gotten a little bored with her.

And you, I never thought that even though you usually act like such a tomboy, you could be this feminine. Im starting to get hooked.

All kinds of rude poses and dirty words kept coming. I forced myself to keep watching for a long time.

Until my fingers went cold and my mind became unusually calm and clear.

After leaving the livestream, I called one of my fathers friends and asked for the ten-million-dollar villa payment my father had paid earlier.

Uncle, that villa has nothing to do with me anymore. As for the remaining money, you can go ask the current owner to cover it.

Then I took out the marriage certificate I had just received with Arden, snapped a photo, and sent it to Adriels family group chat.

I also tagged Amara. [If you like garbage, Ill hand it over to you. Ive already registered my marriage with someone else. From now on, I wont stand in the way of your two families being close.]