I, Juliet Collins, was hosting a welcome-back party with my husband Edwin Weaver for my sister Kayla Collins, who had just returned from abroad.
When someone asked about her biggest regret in life, she held her empty wine glass, gazing at Edwin with unfocused eyes. "Probably not having the courage to keep Edwin's baby back then."
The room erupted in whispers among our relatives and friends.
I instinctively clutched the pregnancy test results I was about to pull from my pocket, my lower abdomen aching from the emotional turmoil.
Kayla seemed to snap back to reality, covering her mouth with a light laugh. "I'm...
I, Juliet Collins, was hosting a welcome-back party with my husband Edwin Weaver for my sister Kayla Collins, who had just returned from abroad.
When someone asked about her biggest regret in life, she held her empty wine glass, gazing at Edwin with unfocused eyes. "Probably not having the courage to keep Edwin's baby back then."
The room erupted in whispers among our relatives and friends.
I instinctively clutched the pregnancy test results I was about to pull from my pocket, my lower abdomen aching from the emotional turmoil.
Kayla seemed to snap back to reality, covering her mouth with a light laugh. "I'm just kidding! Edwin and I were just friends for a while.
"Juliet, don't take it to heart. You're the one who married him, and you're the one he truly loves."
All eyes turned to Edwin and me.
But he immediately looked toward Kayla, his gaze momentarily dazed, revealing a hint of tenderness. He completely failed to notice my pale face and trembling hands.
Kayla seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere, slowly sipping her wine with an intimate tone. "Speaking of which, Edwin used to have such a terrible temper. I gradually trained him into the considerate man he is today.
"Now it's perfect—my beloved sister gets to enjoy the benefits."
