Chapter 1

I woke up during my ectopic pregnancy surgery.

My eyes met My husband Ethan's.

As the lead surgeon, he showed no surprise whatsoever.

Instead, he spoke in an utterly calm tone: "Actually, you don't have infertility issues. Four years ago, I performed a tubal ligation on you.

This time, you didn't have an ectopic pregnancy either. The baby was perfectly healthy, but I've already removed it."

A chill ran through my entire body.

My eyes turned bloodshot.

"Why?"

His gaze remained unruffled: "My brother Nathan died in that boat accident. Nathan's wife, Freya, has had a hard time establishing herself as a widow in the Hayes family.

I gave her a child, so I couldn't give one to you."

"Why tell me this now?" I demanded.

Ethan said indifferently, "No particular reason. I'm just tired. I did everything I could to prevent pregnancy, yet you still got pregnant. It was annoying. I didn't want to keep lying to you, so I deliberately adjusted the anesthesia dosage. Better that you know sooner."

With that, he continued suturing.

The sensation of the needle piercing through my skin was unbearably clear.

I moaned in pain continuously.

He remained unmoved.

Only when he finished did he speak leisurely.

"The child is getting older and needs a father. I plan to become Freya's real support. Divorce or maintain the status quo — your choice."

Seeing my tears, he paused briefly.

"If you don't divorce, I'll take care of Freya from now on. Just don't give her trouble."