The death certificate my friend helped me to forge would take effect in three days.
Just as I hung up, Tony walked in.
As always, the first thing he did was come up behind me and wrap his arms around me.
“Still waiting for me? Why didn’t you eat the cheesecake?”
There was a faint scent of cheap roses on him.
I smelled it two hours ago at the club. It was Jane’s perfume.
A wave of nausea surged up from my stomach, leaving me to turn my head away and retch.
Tony immediately gently rubbed my back, his voice tense with concern.
“It is this bad? Was everything okay at your checkup?”
I pushed him away and said nothing.
My reaction clearly caught his attention. After I finished throwing up, he tightened his arms around me again, pinning me so I couldn't struggle or pull away.
“Are you mad? I said you’re the one I love most. If Jane weren’t carrying my child, I wouldn’t even look at her.”
Is that so?
If he really didn’t think much of her, then how did she end up pregnant?
However, I didn’t expose him and just stared quietly at my toes.
“Don’t be upset. I prepared a surprise gift for you.”
He turned and went back to the car. Not long after, he returned with a beautiful bouquet of lilies.
After handing it to me, he started making a few phone calls.
My heart sank the moment I saw the card tucked between the petals.
The bouquet was meant for Jane.
He must have noticed my mood and panicked. So, before he had the chance to give them to her, he took the lilies and used them to brush me off.
He didn’t even check the card the florist had placed inside.
I looked at the man smiling at me while talking on the phone, and all I felt was sadness.
“Something came up with Jane again. Since she’s in her first trimester, her mood isn’t great, and she’s been throwing up a lot.”
He finally hung up and shrugged, as if talking about the weather.
“I might have to go see her tonight… Oh, it’s here!”
The doorbell interrupted him.
His assistant came in, carrying gift boxes and stacking them into a small pile.
“When I picked up the flowers, I also had them prepare some other gifts.”
Tony looked at me with satisfaction, as if expecting a happy reaction.
I said flatly, “Oh.”
“I know what you like. Don’t be upset.”
He sighed helplessly and patted my hair.
“Be good. Sleep on your own tonight. With Jane newly pregnant, she’s more fragile and sensitive. That’s why she’s relying on me more. If anything comes up, call me.”
“I’ve already planned it out. After she gives birth, I won’t see her again. I’ll let you raise the child, and the four of us can live well together. That’s a good plan, right?”
His tone was like he was coaxing an unreasonable child.
Calmly, I placed the bouquet of lilies on top of the pile of gifts.
“Since she needs them more, give them to her.”
A look of delight instantly spread across Tony’s face.
“Astrid, I knew you were gentle and mature! You really are the one I love most, and the best wife in the world!
“After Jane gives birth, I’ll make it up to you a hundred times over!”
He excitedly kissed my forehead, then left with the gifts and his assistant.
I watched the luxury car drive away and let out a cold laugh.
Jane did need those gifts more than me.
After all, the dead can’t take designer bags or clothes with them.
So I’ll give it all to her, including Tony.
