Chapter 1

To donate bone marrow to my husband's *nominal* sister, I was forced to terminate the baby in my womb.

After the surgery, my husband appeased his *nominal* sister with company shares, yet he trivialized my pain.

"Don't cause a scene here. It's just one child; it’s not like she can’t have more."

His words were terrifyingly calm, as if what was lost was utterly insignificant.

But that was the child I’d fought for with countless fertility treatments.

The gown I’d poured my heart into designing was stolen, leaving me to wear a cheap dress.

Chloe nestled in Julian's arms, looking smug.

"Sister-in-law, I liked this dress, so I took it. You wouldn't look good in it anyway."

Watching them embrace, I couldn't help but gag. This was the man who once knelt before my mother to marry me.

Now, he wore the matching outfit I designed, yet held another woman.

Finally, I dialed the number I thought I’d never have to call.

The person on the other end chuckled, a joyful sound, as if a long-awaited treasure had finally returned.

"Wait for me. Your car is already on its way."