Chapter 14%
Edgar
Today, I had to accompany Grace to the hospital for an examination and a DNA test–to confirm whether the child she was carrying
was mine
I never expected to see Sharon here. It’s been nearly two months since our official separation, yet I still haven’t come to terms with it Two months since I last saw Sharon at that café near her company with the same man who now stands before me again Who exactly is he? Why does he seem so close to Sharan?
I know Sharon well. She has always been wary of strangers, yet her interaction with Nathan back then, and now suggests an undeniable familiarity
Did I miss something?
“We’re here for our babies‘ routine check–up, Nathan said casually, a smug edge to his tone “She’s carrying twins. Isn’t that wonderful news?“%
My jaw clenched.
Babies.I
Sharon was pregnant
With his children.
I stared at her rounded stomach, my mind racing. Before I got caught up in wedding preparations with Grace, I had seen Sharon often -though always under unexpected circumstances. But I never noticed any changes in her.
Or was I too focused on Grace to realize?;
Six months.
That’s a long time.
We were officially divorced three months ago. Doesn’t that mean Sharon was already pregnant while she was still with me??
With Nathan’s child?x
What the hell is this?
“You act like the victim,” I scoffed, my voice dripping with contempt. “But you’re no better.” My gaze flicked to Nathan before landing on Sharon’s stomach. “You even got pregnant with him?
I shook my head, unable to believe what I was seeing. “You’re disgusting Sharon. Absolutely disgusting”
Her fists clenched at her sides, but she said nothing.
A part of me–a desperate, pathetic part–hoped she would deny it, that she would say the baby she was carrying was mine
But her silence spoke louder than words.
“Grace is better than you,” I sneered, the bitterness in my tone surprising even myself. “I don’t regret leaving you, Sharon.
I had wanted on apology from her, something to soothe the sting of our past.
Now, I was grateful
There was nothing left for me to seek from her.
Without another word, I grabbed Grace by the arm and stormed out of the cafeteria, my emotions threatening to spiral out of control. But despite knowing that Sharon’s baby belonged to Nathan, there was no sense of relief
My chest felt heavy, as if a boulder was crushing it. A suffocating lightness settled in–a feeling I couldn’t quite name.
“Edgar, can you slow down?” Grace’s annoyed voice pulled me from my thoughts. I’m pregnant, remember?”
I ran a hand over my face, finally realizing I was gripping her too tightly. “Sorry“)
Grace sighed. “Are you jealous of Sharon and Nathan’s closeness?”
I halted in my tracks, turning to glare at her. “Don’t be ridiculous.”
“You were annoyed,” she insisted. “I saw it.”
“Stop making baseless assumptions.” I denied it, but the tightness in my chest remained
Grace, undeterred, pressed on. “You heard what Nathan said, didn’t you? Sharon’s pregnancy is even further along than mine.”
“That’s enough, Grace” My voice was low, warning.
“Our relationship wasn’t wrong. Edgar” she continued. “Sharon betrayed you too.
“I said enough!”
Grace flinched at my sudden outburst, drawing the attention of the people around us.
Texhaled sharply lowering my voice. “Don’t ever mention Sharon again. Or I won’t acknowledge the child you’re carrying as mine.“X
Tears welled in her eyes. Whether they were from fear or a calculated attempt to gain my sympathy, I didn’t care
Come inside when it’s your turn,” I muttered coldly Tll be waiting in front of the lab for the DNA test And don’t even think about trying to sabotage anything.
Grace’s face paled, but I didn’t care
I left her standing in front of the examination room, exchanging a brief glance with Nathan before walking away. I had no intention of engaging further. I just wanted to get this over with.!!
But then, the dizziness returned.
The same dizziness that had been plaguing me for weeks.!!
Grace had urged me to get checked, but I brushed it off, blaming it on exhaustion. Work had been relentless. I convinced myself that
was all it was.
A warm trickle slid down my upper lip
When I wiped it away, my fingers came back stained with red.
Blood.
A sharp, searing pain exploded in my skull. My vision blurred. The hospital comidor swayed around me.
I barely had time to process it before everything went dark.
“Since when did I fall asleep?”
My voice was hoarse, my body sluggish as I tried to adjust to the harsh white light of the hospital room. The pungent scent of antiseptic burned my nose.
I wasn’t in my penthouse.
An IV line was taped to my hand. I glanced around in confusion.
What happened to me?
“Ah! You’re awake, Mr. Harrison, a doctor entered the room, glancing at the file in his hand before approaching my bedside:X “What’s wrong with me?” I asked flatly cutting straight to the point.
I didn’t have time for this.
I had a DNA test to take.
Grace
Where was she?!!
“A nurse found you unconscious in the hallway the doctor explained. “We conducted an examination, and the results-
Tm just exhausted, I interrupted, unwilling to hear any more.
The doctor’s lips pressed into a thin line. I’m afraid it’s more than that.”
He held out the paper in his hand.
I took it scanning the words written on it
And the world tilted beneath me
No.
No, this can’t be right.
“We detected cancer cells in your body, Mr. Hamson,” the doctor said gently. “Based on your history, these appear to be secondary cells–likely remnants from your previous case
The paper crumpled in my grip ||
No way.!!
No
Thad already beaten this.
I had undergone surgery. I had received a bone marrow transplant.
From Sharon
This was over. It was supposed to be over
I don’t believe this!” I snarled, hurling the paper across the room.
The doctor remained calm. Tm sorry, Mr. Harrison. We’ll conduct further tests to confirm the diagnosis.”
I shook my head violently. “No, no, no. I was cured!”
The doctor met my frantic gaze. I understand this is difficult. But we need to face this together. We’ll do everything we can to help youz
I couldn’t breathe.!!
It felt like I was being dragged back in time–to the days when my life revolved around hospitals, treatments, and the looming fear of death.!!
Back then, I had no will to fight…
But then Sharon appeared”
The woman who barely knew me, yet still chose to save me.
And now, she is gone!
Sharon was no longer mine.
