The Stepmother Scandal, My Ex Got What He Deserved

The day before our wedding, I went to the clinic alone and quietly terminated the pregnancy.

In the hallway, I ran into a doctor I knew well. Her eyes went wide with shock.

"Summer? Just last week you were worrying your wedding gown wouldn't hide your bump. Why the sudden change of heart?" She glanced around. "Where's Ethan? He didn't come with you?"

I lowered my eyes, touching my slightly swollen belly. An overwhelming emptiness hollowed out my chest.

"He's busy."

I gave a bitter, humorless smile. "Downstairs. Helping his stepmother with her prenatal checkup."