Chapter 4The Doctor's Perfect Creation
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I knew I wouldn't play along.
Tomorrow was the casting day, and the day I left.
Ethan was drugging me to stop me from blocking Chloe's path.
I swallowed the bitterness and slept until dawn.
I made breakfast for my husband of ten years.
The last meal.
Ethan hugged me from behind.
"Whose wife is so good? I'm envious of myself."
I kept flipping the eggs.
"Today is the casting. Who do you think will win?"
Ethan froze, laughing awkwardly.
"Who cares? When your face heals, the champion will be you."
I smiled mockingly and plated the eggs.
Ethan's eyes darted over my face, guilty.
"Honey, while your face heals and you can't work, let's have a baby?"
"Imagine a daughter as beautiful as you. I'd be so happy."
He held me tight, whispering sweet nothings.
All I saw was the matching ring on his finger.
I responded faintly.
His phone rang as soon as the food was served.
Before he could speak, I smiled.
"Hospital emergency? Go."
He always answered Chloe immediately.
"Wait for me, wifey. I'll miss you."
I didn't nod. I wouldn't be waiting.
After he left, I gave the food to the housekeeper.
I told her I knew about the drugs.
"It's okay. I can handle it."
I sent her away and packed everything.
I went to the airport alone.
Meanwhile, Ethan walked into the venue with Chloe on his arm.
A news segment played on the wall.
"Milan's top agency hired a young new mentor named Sarah Ye."
"Must be talented."
Ethan frowned.
His wife's name was Sarah too.
A bad feeling rose in his chest. He looked up at the screen.