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Soon, I reached late pregnancy.
One day, I came home and found my mother–in–law had returned.
My husband angrily confronted her.
She suddenly knelt before me.
Startled, I quickly stepped aside.
He rushed to help her up.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at both of us.
I said, “She was probably hiding because she feared you’d pressure her to end the pregnancy. Don’t worry, she’ll likely return when she’s further along.”
“If you call the police and everyone finds out, how will mother–in–law maintain her reputation?”
My husband nodded, looking helpless.
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Soon, I was in the later stages of my pregnancy.
One day, I came home to find my mother–in–law had returned.
My husband angrily confronted her.
Suddenly, she knelt down in front of me.
Startled, I quickly stepped aside.
My husband rushed to help her up.
With tears in her eyes, she looked at both of us.
*I’m begging you, please. Otherwise, I don’t know what else I can do but end my life.”
My husband glared at her, breathing heavily.
“Where were you when I told you to deal with it? You wouldn’t listen.”
“Now you come to us? Figure it out yourself”
“I’m not handling this.”
Hearing this, she began to cry softly.
“Declan, I know I was wrong. If your father finds out, what will happen to us? This family will fall apart.”
“Please, just help me this once.”
My husband turned his head away, silent.
She then turned to me.
“Phoebe, if you don’t help me, I really can’t go on.”
“If people find out, what will I do?”
My husband said, “Now you’re worried about disgrace? Why didn’t you think of that before?”
She became upset, “Fine, I’m ashamed. I’ll just go and end it. If you won’t help me, I can’t live anyway.”
With that, she rushed towards the balcony.
My husband wanted to stop her, but I held him back.
She reached the balcony and realized no one was stopping her.
She didn’t have the courage to climb onto the windowsill.
So she just stood there awkwardly.
My husband understood her intention.
He just looked at her coldly, saying nothing.
I almost wanted to laugh. If you’re going to pretend to do something drastic, at least make it convincing. You can’t even climb up.
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I feigned concern and went to stop her.
“Mom, please don’t do anything reckless. What will you do with such a big belly?”
“Your secret will come out anyway.”
“Father–in–law will be furious.”
She shot me an angry glare.
My husband snorted.
In the end, my husband agreed to her request.
I also agreed, which made him feel very sorry for me.
He was very considerate towards me.
Without keeping the child, the pretense couldn’t continue.
Soon, I went into labor.
Just like before, my mother–in–law insisted on being with me.
My husband hurriedly took us to the hospital.
Once there, she was taken aback.
