Chapter 1

My Cheating Husband and Best Friend Stole My Baby. Now I'm Taking Everything Back

After I got pregnant through IVF, Ashley, cared more about my unborn baby than I did.

"Cassidy, eat more berries. They'll give your baby beautiful eyes!"

"Cassidy, we don't want any medication harming the baby. If you're running a fever, just sweat it out. It's safer for the little one."

I thought Ashley was just being caring until one day I suddenly heard the fetus in my belly swearing.

"You idiot woman, do I really need my mom to remind you about such small things? Is your brain made of jelly?"

"Go eat something! If I get hungry, my mom and dad won't let you off the hook!"

A jolt of shock went through me. I was about to tell my husband, Mark, about this bizarre experience, but then I saw him holding Ashley in his arms.

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"Honey, is our baby really safe inside her?"

"Don't worry. I'll be careful these next few months. Nothing will happen to our child!"

Mark's expression was full of doting affection.

"If I weren't so against you suffering the pains of pregnancy for nine months, I wouldn't have let her carry our baby!"

"The moment the baby is born, I'll divorce her immediately!"

"Then, we'll live happily ever after as a family of three!"

So, that was it. They were only concerned about me because of the baby in my womb.

I grabbed my phone and immediately contacted my doctor to schedule an abortion!

Let me watch you live happily ever after as a family of three?

Not if I have anything to say about it.

After the procedure, it was already evening when I returned from the hospital.

The moment I walked in, Mark and Ashley rushed over, their faces etched with blame.

"Honey, where have you been all day?" Mark asked, his voice tight with accusation rather than worry.

"You wouldn't answer your phone. I was so worried about you!"

"Exactly, Cassidy! You're pregnant! What if something happened to the baby in your belly?" Ashley chimed in.

"You can't do this again!"

Their faces showed absolutely no concern for me, only accusation.

Worried? They were clearly only worried about the baby in my belly.

I must have been blind before, not to have noticed something was off with them.

I endured so much pain with the IVF, finally got pregnant, only for all my sacrifices to be for nothing but their gain.

It's a good thing I found out when I did.

Otherwise, if the baby had actually been born, I wouldn't even have a place to cry.

"I went to the hospital for my prenatal check-up!"

I didn't expose them, instead speaking with a weary expression.

Mark only then remembered it was my check-up day, and his face filled with self-reproach.

"Honey, my bad. I completely forgot!"

"So, how is it? Is the baby doing okay?"

I didn't expose him, simply shaking my head faintly.

"Not so good."

"What's wrong with the baby?"

Their faces immediately changed, and they anxiously grabbed my hand.

"They said the baby's development isn't ideal."

"The doctor told me to get plenty of rest, take more supplements, and avoid overworking myself. And absolutely no stress!"

Mark and Ashley both visibly relaxed.

They exchanged a glance before Mark spoke again.

"Honey, Ashley and I just discussed something!" Mark continued. "She'll move in with us from now on. Not only can she keep you company, but she can also help take care of you!"

"Move in with us?" My face was full of surprise, but inside, I was overjoyed.

I was racking my brain for a way to deal with those two-timing jerks, and now they were practically walking right into my trap!

Perhaps surprised by my quick agreement, Mark looked at me suspiciously and asked again.

"Cassidy, aren't you mad?"

I slowly shook my head, my tone calm.

"What's there to be mad about?"

"You're usually at work. Having an extra person at home to take care of me will be much easier."