Chapter 1

On my wedding day, my fiancé was caught in a heated affair with my sister, Lauren, in the dressing room. Everyone saw them.

I became the biggest joke in the city. But then, my childhood friend, Liam Lucas, stood up in front of everyone and proposed to me, protecting my dignity with high-profile grace.

After we married, he treated me like a queen. He was attentive and obedient in every way.

The only downside was our struggle in the bedroom. He seemed to lack the strength, and our intimacy was never quite right.

It wasn't until we went through the IVF process this year that I finally got pregnant.

After that, he showered me with even more care and affection.

I truly believed he was my ultimate sanctuary.

Until that day, when I accidentally overheard a conversation between him and his friend.

"Liam, you're ruthless. Natalie is so good to you. How could you swap the eggs just because Lauren was afraid of the pain of childbirth and make Natalie a surrogate? "

"The baby is due in two months. What's your plan then? "

He was silent for a moment before sighing.

"Once the baby is born, I'll give it to Lauren. It'll fulfill her wish. "

"As for Natalie, I'll just tell her the baby didn't make it. "

"I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to her. "

So that was it.

All that gentle care and protection... it was all for her.

I turned around and immediately booked a medical procedure.

I didn't want this filthy child.

And I certainly didn't want this fake marriage anymore.