As I layed on the floor, my hands subconsciously wrapped around my belly. Though Nolan had forbidden me from keeping the baby, I couldn't make up my mind aborting it.
I knew deep down Nolan loved kids. He had once shared his dream of a home filled with children’s laughter.
I was so disappointed when I came to hear that my body was not fit for conceiving a child. The sadness was not for myself, but for Nolan.
I didn't want him to hold back his happiness just for the sake of my health. So, I decided to keep the child for him, no matter what happened to me in return. I just wanted to give Nolan the happiness he deserved.
Now that I thought about it, I only found myself foolish. I was risking my life to give Nolan what he didn't even care.
Yes, he loved kids and would care about them, but only those who belonged to Mia, even if they were of someone else's, not his.
“Nolan…” I whispered in a low voice, “It turns out you are no better than my foster father, the man I had been running from throughout these years…”
“Bella…” Nolan whispered, his voice laced with panic and anxiety as he found me lying almost unconscious outside Doctor William’s cabin.
He rushed on my side and immediately grabbed me in his arms. He picked me up and brought me inside.
“Why did you walk yourself here? Why didn't you call me? I would have carried you, darling.” Nolan said as he rubbed the palm of my hands and legs.
“You have lost so much blood, Bella. You shouldn't exhaust yourself while walking, okay? Let me help you with everything.” he said, his voice so gentle and so caring.
It was the usual love and care he used to give me after sucking my blood like a vampire. Earlier, I would go crazy thinking how much he loved me to even carry me to the washroom and help me clean.
Only did I know that those love and care he provided me with was only the investment he was making to reap the benefits for his sweetheart.
He was only milking me for all I have worthed.
“You are sweating, Bella. Is everything okay?” Nolan asked, his voice laced with genuine care.
“Perhaps I’m not, Nolan.” I said, “But, do you care?”
“Of course, I care.” Nolan said immediately, “Why wouldn't I? Your health means everything to me, Bella.”
Yes, you are right! My health means everything to you. But, It's because you need my blood for your sweetheart, Mia. If anything happens to me, how would you keep your darling alive?
“Why do you ask such a question all of a sudden, Bella? Is anything wrong?” Nolan asked hesitantly, his eyes scanning mine.
Everything is wrong ever since I saw your true face, Nolan. Our marriage, the child I have kept for you by risking my life, everything turned out to be a wrong decision.
“Why are you not saying anything, Bella?” He asked, his hands abruptly reaching out to my forehead to check if I was okay. The action, the care seemed so genuine that I could never doubt his intentions.
But, now that I had seen him inside out, I felt only disgusted by his touch. I brushed his hands off my face and said,
“I’m just tired, Nolan. I’m feeling very weak and vulnerable after draining out the blood from my body.” I said in a weak voice, “Can I skip purifying my blood next month? I can bear any risk than feeling this vulnerable all the time?”
Nolan's eyes widened in terror. He immediately refused while saying, “Are you kidding with me? I have checked your medical report, Bella. It's worse than earlier. With this body condition, even if you are ready to take the risk, I don't!”
“If you don't believe me, ask Doctor William. You need to purify your blood two times a month from now.” Nolan said, his voice sounding so confident that even William was taken aback.
How could a person lie with this perfection?
I turned to look at William as I asked in a low voice, “Is Nolan saying right, Doctor? Can't I skip the next round?”
I saw William chewing his lower lips while clenching his fists. Even he was pitying on me as he shot a helpless glance at Nolan, wanting him to stop torturing me like this.
But, the only thing Nolan cared about was Mia and her child. He shoot a meaningful glance at William, saying, “Why are you silent, William? Tell Bella what you told me. She needs to purify her blood two times a month, doesn't she?”
In the end, William gave up. He turned to me and said, his voice laced with guilt and regret, “Nolan is right, Bella. You can't skip the process.”
