The Sapphire Ring

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The day before our wedding, my fiancé gave me a sapphire ring.

I touched my swollen belly as I lay on the operating table, telling him I wanted a divorce.

Soon, his little secretary called, her voice thick with tears. "Mrs. Sterling, I was the one who picked the design. Please don't blame Alistair. It's all my fault."

Alistair held her in his arms, whispering sweet reassurances for a long time. He only left me with one sentence. "You're carrying my child. Do you really think you can leave