The Hollow Inheritance
Language: en
Married for seven years, Arthur's scandals never ceased. So, when he heard that I wanted a divorce over a rumor, he raised an eyebrow, surprised and contemptuous: "It's just playing along for the occasion. Is it really worth making a fuss over?" My voice trembled: "And the child? Is that playing along too?" The man froze slightly, then after a long moment, gave a soft laugh: "You saw it?" The pregnancy test report in his pocket was so blatant it stung the eyes. My gaze was stubborn, demanding an explanation. The man stubbed out his cigarette, his tone chilling: "The Sterling family…