Chapter 2

Then she looked pitifully at Declan, using a sweet tone, "Declan, I'm so scared, can you stay with me?"

I was a bit angry, but Declan immediately reassured me, "It's okay, don't worry."

His firm gaze calmed my annoyed heart.

I reluctantly told him, "Then go accompany her."

So Declan took Keira to our guest room.

Then I heard some strange noises coming from the guest room.

I vaguely heard Keira say, "I'm so scared, Declan."

Declan said, "It's okay, don't be afraid. In my house, I can protect you."

I immediately pulled the blanket over my head, afraid I would overthink if I listened more, but I trusted Declan's character.

The next day, I thought it over and handed $100,000 to Keira.

"Please leave my house, Keira. Leave my husband, and divorce him, okay?"

Keira's tears rolled out in three seconds. She clung to my arm like a kitten, pushing softly, "Phoebe, I swore before that after this period, once I explain to my parents about the marriage, I'll immediately divorce. You may not believe me, but don't you believe Declan? If you insist on this, won't he feel like you don't trust him?"

I felt stifled. I only believed in Declan.

But believing in someone doesn't mean you won't overthink.

I was still anxious.

But then Keira told me she wanted to take Declan back to her hometown. After explaining to her parents, she said they could immediately get a divorce certificate.

I was thrilled. As long as they got a divorce certificate, that was fine.

While adjusting Declan's tie, I reminded, "Just act natural in front of Keira's parents, okay?"

"Don't worry, my dear wife."

"Slick talker," I laughed.

I dressed Declan elegantly and personally sent them off to board their flight.

After Declan left, I really missed him, so I kept sending him messages.

He always replied with a flower and a smiley face, then photos.

But a few times, I noticed something odd. He posted many photos of Keira on his feed.

Some netizens teased, asking if he had found a girlfriend...

Soon, they returned.

After they got back, I asked Keira, "Can you get divorced now?"

Keira suddenly covered her face, crying and sniffling, "No, Phoebe, I can't yet."

I got angry in a second, "Why not?"

"Because I'm pregnant."

"What?" Did I hear that right?

Declan came over and put his arm around my shoulder, "The baby in her belly is her ex-boyfriend's. Now she's a pregnant woman, she can't divorce me."

I couldn't describe my feelings.

I was relieved the baby wasn't my husband's.

I was disgusted she wanted to keep clinging to my husband, yet my husband didn't object.

Because of this, in the following days, I was distant with Keira, feeling her presence in my house gave me a headache.

Once, Keira held my hand and said, "Phoebe, I know you're upset, but I swear once my baby is born, I'll definitely divorce Declan. I have no choice, I need a man to give me courage. Declan has always liked you, he treats me like a friend."