Chapter 2My husband's true love gave birth to a baby, and I leave to become a doctor without borders

The day Liam helped Adeline out of the postpartum care center, I had just finished my shift at the hospital. As I approached the entrance, I heard laughter and joy from inside.

"This baby is so beautiful, and his thick eyebrows look just like our Liam's," my mother-in-law cooed, playing with the baby in her arms. Meanwhile, Liam brought out a steaming bowl of pork rib soup from the kitchen.

"Adeline, you’ve worked hard. I made this soup myself for you. You're weak and need to regain your strength," he said tenderly, sitting by the bed and feeding Adeline with a gentle smile, the picture of a happy family.

My father-in-law shook a rattle to entertain the baby, grinning widely. "This kid is as charming as his mom. Thank goodness he doesn't take after Olivia, who was always so serious. Having a doctor for a mom would have been worrisome."

My grip on the door handle tightened. I remembered when I first met my father-in-law, he proudly patted my shoulder, saying having a daughter-in-law who was a doctor made him proud. But now, he claims doctors don't belong in a family.

I had only been abroad for a year for further study, yet there was no longer a place for me in this home.

I lowered my head, a bitter smile on my lips.

I married Liam three years ago, and we once had a child. But due to an accident, I lost the child and suffered uterine damage, making me infertile for life.

Upon hearing this news, I was devastated. Liam held me and comforted me, promising he would have children only with me for the rest of his life. For me, he even chose not to have children.

Yet now, he has broken his promise to fulfill Adeline's last wish, shattering his own principles.

I still remember the day I went abroad for further study. He cried like a child, holding me tightly, unwilling to let go. For this whole year, we spoke on the phone daily, sharing our lives. Even my colleagues teased us for being like newlyweds despite three years of marriage.

But just a month ago, I finally managed to get a vacation to come home. Even after a nine-hour flight, I didn't complain about being tired. I rushed home, only to see Liam and Adeline holding hands, taking a walk in the neighborhood, and Adeline was obviously pregnant.

My train of thought was interrupted by Adeline's voice. "Olivia, when did you get back? Why are you standing at the door and not coming in?"

Hearing her voice, everyone inside turned toward the entryway.

When my mother-in-law saw the resignation letter in my hand, her brow furrowed deeply. "Why did I agree to let Liam marry such a jinx? Resigning from your job, are you planning to live off Liam?"

My father-in-law chimed in, "You can't even hold onto a secure job. What can you do? If I had known you were useless, I wouldn't have let you in the door!"

"Adeline is precious now. She and the baby need money everywhere. You're not helping Liam but causing trouble. Is this how you act as a wife?"

I found it laughable. "And what about Liam? He got someone else pregnant while I was furthering my studies. Is that how a husband should act?"

"Enough, Olivia. I'm doing this for your own good," Liam snapped, his eyes icy.

"You can't have children, so I let Adeline have a baby for you, letting you experience motherhood. Why can't you understand my good intentions?"

"Besides, it's a win-win situation. It fulfills Adeline's wish and lets you be a mother without the pain. I don't get why you're angry!"

"Two years ago, if it weren't for Adeline saving me from a car accident, I would have died. She's an orphan now and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. In a while, no one will remember her."

"As a woman, shouldn't you sympathize with her? Why are you always against her? Or do you think I'm just a despicable man?"

Adeline gently tugged on Liam's hand, looking at me with a face full of sympathy. "Olivia, please say less. I know it's all my fault. I promise not to appear in your life from now on. But don't let me affect your marriage, okay?"

Looking at the four of them united against me, I found it hilarious. So, this is what a real family looks like.

Suddenly, Liam spoke up, "Olivia, my patience has limits. If you target Adeline again, don't blame me for not being polite!"

"If you want to keep living with me, behave yourself. At next week's full moon celebration, I can publicly acknowledge you as the child's mother in front of family and friends."

Next week? I glanced at the sleeping baby in the stroller. Next week, I’m leaving for abroad. But before I go, I don't mind giving them an unforgettable surprise.