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There was no place for me here anymore

No reason to remain, to be a constant, inconvenient reminder of their treachery

After updating Steven Wilson on my decision, I finally allowed myself to drift into a deep sleep

The next few days were a blur of preparations to leave the country. I also took the time to liquidate my remaining domestic assets

Neither Johnson Lachelle nor Chadwick Gabriel came to visit me, their perpetual excuse a thinly veiled workcommitment

I knew where they wereby Vivian Ayla’s side

A few nights later, I was jolted awake by hushed voices in the dark

My mind was fully conscious, but my body couldn’t move

It was themJohnson and Chadwick

Are you sure she won’t wake up?Johnson’s voice was low, cautious

She won’t,Chadwick replied confidently. That scented candle induces temporary unconsciousness. She won’t be up tonight.” 

His low chuckle filled the silent room. Then, with an unnerving, practiced ease, I felt him lift my lifeless hand, guide my finger into an ink pad, and press it firmly onto a sheet of paper

There. With this statement, we can clear Vivian’s name. No more calling her a homewrecker.” 

My head spun, not from the effect of the scented candle, but from a dawning horror. What twisted plot were they weaving 

now

Johnson let out a long sigh. The rumors started up again as soon as Jessica got back. Do you thinkit was her?” 

Chadwick chuckled. No way. Jess is a spoiled little princess. If she found out about Vivian, she’d throw a tantrum, not play games in the shadows.” 

It felt as though I’d plummeted into the deepest, most agonizing circle of hell. So Johnson believed I was the one spreading those rumors

And Chadwick’s next words made my blood run colder

Vivian’s carrying my child. She means a lot to me right now. I really hope it wasn’t Jess. Because if it was” 

He didn’t finish the sentence. He didn’t need to

What then, Chadwick? Would you go after me? For her

The two of them eventually left, and the room fell quiet again

It wasn’t until the next morning that I fully understood what had happened. Apparently, rumors about Vivian being a homewrecker had gone viral

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Someone had posted photos from the hospital that dayChadwick, Johnson, and Vivian together

At first, the internet had gone wild, shipping them as some dreamy highsociety love triangle

But then someone who knew the truth came forward and spilled everything: my marriage to Chadwick, my connection to 

Johnson, the history between all of us

They even included a photo of me

Suddenly, headlines like From Kidney Donor to Trophy WifeA Heiress Replacedexploded online

Of course, it didn’t last long. All the posts were scrubbed clean within hours

What replaced them

A statement at the top of the trending searches, stamped with my fingerprint

I, Jessica Lachelle, hereby declare that Ms. Vivian Ayla is my lifesaving donor. She is not a homewrecker.” 

I stared at my phone, my breathing shallow. How dare they speak for me

Pain, betrayal, despairall of it boiled inside me

And when it all subsided, all that remained was a hollow, frozen silence in my chest

That afternoon, Vivian came to see me. She entered slowly, one hand resting gently on her stomach

Miss Lachelle, please don’t misunderstand,she said softly. “That day at the hospitalit was just a coincidence. Chadwick and Brother Lachelle saw me going in for my prenatal checkup alone and felt bad. They justwanted to be 

kind.” 

There’s nothing going on. We’re innocent.” 

She sniffled delicately, her voice quivering with practiced vulnerability, her eyes glistening with artful tears

None of us ever meant to hurt you. I swear. If you really don’t believe me, thenI’ll leave.” 

She covered her face and turned to run off

But she didn’t seem to notice the staircase in front of her

Her foot slipped. Her body tipped forward

My heart jumped into my throat

Watch out!” 

I lunged toward her to grab her arm

But before I could reach her, a sudden, deliberate shove slammed into me, throwing me off balance. I plummeted down the stairs, a ragged scream tearing from my throat

In that split second before I hit the ground, I saw Chadwick and Johnson both rush toward her

Chadwick caught her just in time, wrapping her tightly in his arms

Vivian! Are you okay?they both cried at once

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1I’m fineVivian choked out, tears streaming down her face

She pointed toward me, trembling. I thinkshe’s hurt.” 

Only then did they look my wayfinally seeing the figure crumpled at the bottom of the stairs

Their expressions shifted to panic as they bolted toward me

Jess!” 

At that exact moment, a message popped up on my phone screen

Done. The marriage license’s ready.” 

Nice to meet you. I’m your husband nowSteven Wilson.” 

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