Chapter 5
I didn’t argue but offered to apologize to Aliana, which really surprised
Dominik.
He knew I wasn’t a submissive person.
Ever since Aliana came back, we had had a few tiffs.
The first time was when I won a design award. Dominik said he would throw me a celebration party.
But Aliana called, and he left.
The second time was on my birthday, with the candles burning and my
wish still unmade.
Purchase completed
Aliana called again, and he rushed to her.
The third time was on Valentine’s night.
I sat in the private room for four hours, waiting for Dominik.
He never showed up. Later, I saw a picture on Aliana’s Instagram.
Dominik was gazing at the stars with Aliana on the bridge.
After being stood up three times, I just swallowed my sorrow alone.
I used to be angry for days and just gave him the cold shoulder. But this time I actually offered to apologize. It wasn’t typical of me.
After all, only Dominik and Aliana knew about the first three times I got stood up, but last night was different.
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I was ditched and embarrassed in public, and I had to deal with cyber violence too.
Dominik didn’t expect that I would act so calm.
He stared at me for a while, but he couldn’t spot anything off about me.
He frowned, “If you really realize your mistake, then stay away from Aliana.”
“Got it!” I nodded..
“I swear I won’t bother Aliana anymore. Is there anything else you need from me?” I asked.
I was so obedient that Dominik couldn’t find any reason to get mad. Finally, he remembered that I was pregnant.
He reached out to feel my belly. “Are you having any morning sickness today?”
I dodged his hand. “No! Can I go take a break? I’m tired.”
“Let me help you,” he offered, but I dodged again. “I’m not that delicate.”
This was the first time I had ever turned down his touch.
Dominic rubbed his forehead. “About last night… Elsa… I’m sorry! I’ll make it up to you next time.”
I just nodded and kept going up the stairs without looking back. He had said that four times already.
I wasn’t buying it anymore.
For the next two weeks, I focused on taking care of myself.
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Besides visiting my dad at the nursing home. I stayed at home.
No matter what Dominik did, I stayed out of it, while Aliana kept texting me about their sweet moments.
She sent me pictures a few times a day, but I didn’t care at all.
I wasn’t bothered by what was happening between Dominik and Aliana. Besides, Dominik just kept Aliana company now.
Even if he slept with Aliana, it had nothing to do with me.
When I had an abortion in the hospital, I burned all the bridges.
Dominik would come back home.
Every time he came home, I was fast asleep, and when he left, I was still dreaming
This quiet routine went on for sixteen days, and then one morning, I woke up to find Dominik at home.
He had already had breakfast and was catching up on the morning news in the living room.
As I came downstairs, he looked up and said, “I’m free today. I’ll go with you to your prenatal checkup.”
I smiled, “No need!”
I had an abortion for half a month, and now he wanted to join me for a prenatal checkup. What a joke!
Maybe my smile upset him. Dominik frowned, “Elsa, it’s been half a month. Why are you still mad?”
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“I’m not mad,” I replied calmly, sitting down to enjoy my dessert.
“You are not mad? Then why did you never stay up for me even one night? Didn’t you realize you haven’t called me once and you haven’t cooked for me in half a month?”
He sounded annoyed. “My clothes are all prepared by Donna Elsa, you’re my wife. Have you forgotten your role as a wife?”
I retorted, “Is a wife supposed to stay up for you, call you, get your clothes prepared, and cook for you?”
I forced a smile, “Dominik, you’re referring to a maid, not a wife. We’re supposed to be equals, and when I put in the effort, I expect the same in return, not just to be taken for granted.”
His forehead veins popped. “So you’re still mad?”
I said, “No, I’m not mad. I’m just being honest. I’m not your maid. I’m done with all that, okay?”
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