They Took My Uterus While She Took My Place in His Bed novel Chapter 7

"You should be happy without me around."

She gasped, playing innocent.

"What are you saying? I was just afraid something happened to you."

"Do you ever get tired of pretending?"

For a second, her smile froze, but she quickly covered it up.

She squeezed my hand, voice low.

"You've got it all wrong, Charlotte."

"Liam and I are just like siblings."

"Our families have been close for years."

"If I wanted to take your place, why would his mom have let you marry in?"

Was that a threat?

Did she think I was an idiot?

"You should be smart about this," she whispered.

"Dragging things out only makes us all look bad."

"Liam has enough stress running the company."

"A little neglect is understandable."

"Don't let a moment of anger make you misunderstand him."

I grabbed her wrist, tightening my grip.

"I don't get it—why are you so eager to convince me to go back?"

"If I don't divorce him, are you planning to be his secret forever?"

Olivia shook her head, feigning hurt.

"Charlotte, you're hurting me."

"I just think you shouldn't throw everything away over—"

"Shut up." My voice was sharp as I shoved her back.

"You don't get to mention my child."

"Because of you, I will never have children again."

"I will never forgive you."

Olivia's eyes widened, and suddenly, she dropped to her knees.

Right then, Liam walked in, just in time to see it happen.

He rushed over, pulling Olivia to her feet.

"If you're angry, take it out on me," he said.

"Don't go after Olivia."

She clung to his chest, dabbing at the corners of her eyes, making them red.

"No, no… Charlotte has every right to blame me."

"If I hadn't wanted that strawberry cake, none of this would've happened."

"If I were in her shoes, I'd be mad too."

Liam stroked her back. "It's not your fault."

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