When he becomes an academician, you won’t even be worthy of standing next to him!”
“If you ask me, he should just dump her. Even being near her feels like bad luck!”
By then, Nathan had calmed down. “Harriet, it’s over between us.”
Cheers erupted around us. Some people even clapped for what they saw as Nathan’s wise decision.
Encouraged by their support, Nathan shouted angrily, “My mom took care of you throughout your pregnancy. Not only did you cheat, but you also destroyed our relationship!
“My mom deserves better. You’ve caused me immense pain. I’m not letting this slide.
“Compensate with 2 million dollars, and we’ll have nothing to do with each other.”
I laughed in exasperation. In the end, all he wanted was my money.
“You own a company. 2 million dollars isn’t much for you. Let’s part ways peacefully.”
“You’re still trying to extort money from me? Nathan, I’d rather give that money to a beggar than to you!”
Beatrice got mad. She charged at me and slammed her head into my belly. I was thrown to the ground. My belly spasmed in pain, and blood flowed from between my legs.
I bit down on my lip and trembled all over. In my weak state, I tried to grab someone nearby and hoped they would help me call a doctor.
Instead, the crowd shamed me even more.
“This shameless woman only cares about money. How dare she insult someone in government research? She deserves to die!”
“Exactly! All he asked for was 2 million dollars. It’s not like he was asking for her life.”
“Even if she dies from this, it’s her own fault.”
Nathan crouched down and looked at me with a smile. Then, he kicked me hard.
Pain shot through my body and left me,trembling. My face turned pale as I bit down on my lip even harder.
“Harriet, if you dare say another word, I’ll kick you right in your belly! I’m serving my country. How dare you insult me?”
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I scoffed. “What exactly have you been doing? Other people might not know, but why are you lying to yourself?”
Nathan’s face darkened instantly. “What are you talking about?”
“Nathan, do you really think I don’t know what you’ve been
up
to?”
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+25 BONUS
Chapter 3
The noisy crowd around us gradually calmed down. I burst out laughing. “You never went to Westbrook! Your mistress got pregnant, and you were taking care of her!”
