Chapter 3My husband's true love gave birth to a baby, and I leave to become a doctor without borders

I nodded calmly. "Alright."

With that, I ignored their reactions and went back to the bedroom to pack my things. Since I've decided to leave completely, I don't want to leave any trace here.

In the living room, the laughter seeped through the door. My hands paused slightly as I folded clothes.

"Adeline, let's name the baby Liam Adeline, so even if he calls someone else mom in the future, he won't forget you as his biological mother."

Even without seeing it, I could imagine Liam saying this with a face full of affection. My heart was already riddled with wounds from him.

I suddenly remembered last month when I rushed home, carrying souvenirs I had bought for Liam abroad. But at the doorstep, I saw Liam and Adeline returning from a walk, hand in hand.

Unlike Liam's look of horror, Adeline looked at me with confusion, asking if I had the wrong house.

"Did you get the wrong door? This is my home."

I said nothing, staring at Adeline's pregnant belly. Ten months away, and my husband moved his beloved into our home, and she's pregnant. What happened is obvious.

Liam hurriedly stood between us, introducing me to Adeline. "This is my wife, Olivia."

I thought Adeline would back down hearing this, but she acted the perfect hostess, even inviting me inside.

As we passed each other, she whispered so only we could hear, "I heard you've been married to Liam for three years? A stand-in will always be a stand-in, unlike me, the real deal!"

"Once I came back, didn't you obediently give up your place?"

Anger surged, and I couldn't hold back. I swung my hand, slapping her face, all my longing for Liam over the ten months turning into fury.

Until neighbors heard the commotion and called the police.

We were both taken to the station, but since it involved family matters, they couldn't intervene much and let us go home.

Back home, my in-laws, who had rushed over, berated me relentlessly—accusing me of making such a scene upon my return and embarrassing us in front of the neighbors. They said I'd wasted all those years of education by hitting someone and if anything happened, they wouldn't forgive me.

They had always known about Liam and Adeline, even supporting them wholeheartedly. In just a year, Adeline had become their ideal daughter-in-law. I was the only one left in the dark.

My mouth tasted bitter.

Liam, with teary eyes, approached to grab my hand, trying to persuade me. "Olivia, I never meant to betray you. But Adeline's health is poor. The doctors said she has at most six months to live, and her only wish is to be a mother, to have a child of her own."

"She's my savior. I couldn't bear to let her die with regrets..."

"I wanted to discuss it with you, but you were abroad. I was afraid it would disrupt your studies. I thought I'd tell you once you returned."

"If you're willing, we could raise this child together, okay?"