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If Astor could end things with Chloe, maybe we could go back to how we used to be.
But then I remembered their kiss in front of everyone last. night, and tears came.
His eyes reddened with guilt. He wiped my tears clumsily, pleading, “I’m so sorry, honey. I never meant to hurt you.
“You’ve got to believe me. I love no one but you. I don’t even know why I acted that way after the anesthesia.
“But I’ve already fired Chloe. What she did last night made it clear she wanted something else from me.
“She tried to hook up with me, knowing I’m married. I despise her and would never be into someone like that.”
Astor paused, looking serious. “You know how much I hate cheaters. How could I ever betray you?”
Looking at his earnest face, I thought about his past.
His mother had taken her own life after his father’s infidelity drove her to a breaking point. That was why he despised cheating so much, even refusing deals from questionable people.
And if he had been serious about Chloe, he wouldn’t have treated me so well all this time.
With that thought, I decided to give him another chance.
Astor hugged me tightly, and his tears ran down my neck, making my heart melt.
He rarely cried. His tears showed how much he cared and how
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afraid he was of losing me.
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I whispered, “Astor, don’t lie to me. If you do, you’ll lose your Luna forever.“”
Luna was my nickname, the one he used to call me.
He froze for a second before putting on a determined look. “Luna, trust me. A star could never betray its moon.”
We made up like nothing had happened.
Astor became even more attentive than ever.
He started picking me up and dropping me off at work, always on time. He also brought me fresh flowers daily, never the same kind twice. Giving me a massage and watching those boring romance dramas was already part of his routine.
My colleague admired how I had a way with my husband and kept asking me for tips.
But instead of feeling proud or confident like before, I could only manage a wry smile.
The memory of that night had become a knot in my chest before I even realized it.
A month later, I found out I was pregnant.
When Astor heard the news, he was overjoyed, spinning me around.
Watching him laugh, I felt relieved I hadn’t left him over one mistake.
I thought he was going to be a great father.
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That hope stayed with me until I saw him with Chloe at her. prenatal appointment. Astor was stroking her belly, his face glowing with excitement.
Chloe asked, “Astor, who’s going to be your favorite, our baby or Kelsey’s?”
Without a second thought, Astor replied, “Of course, our baby. He’s my first son.
“Besides, you’re young and pretty. He’s going to be the
smarter one.”
