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Story: The Last Move Is Mine
I cursed Wesley in my heart numerous times while maintaining a neutral expression. Seeing that I was not angry, he took my hand and said, “Darling, it’s all my fault.” I will make it up to you. I promise to treat you well from now on.
I hid my disgust and nodded, pretending to be moved.
As I couldn’t bring myself to play along with a shameless man like him, I subtly withdrew my hand and redirected the conversation back to Charlotte: “Well, in the coming days, you should spend more time with Charlotte and keep her happy. Do not worry about me. I will be waiting for your good news.”
“What do you mean, darling?”He asked.
I glared at him, saying impatiently, “You’re so dumb. Women become moody when they are pregnant. You should allow her to take a break from work and relax at home. Do not worry about me. Simply stay by her side. Everything revolves around the baby.
Wesley nodded. He came up to me and hugged me. Looking moved, he said, “Darling, I’ve wronged you; I’ll come back to your side after the baby is born.”
I smiled and agreed, stating that it was the minimum I could do.
That night, Wesley packed his belongings and headed to Charlotte’s house. I knew he had purchased Charlotte’s house for her. She had received numerous gifts from him.
However, I was not in a rush. One day, I would take back everything that was rightfully mine.
After Wesley left, I continued to visit the office, but I didn’t see Charlotte anymore. I assumed she had taken Wesley’s advice and rested at home.
About a month later, I got a message from Charlotte, who said she was bored and complained about being stuck at home with Wesley.
I consoled her, telling her that Wesley simply wanted her to have a safe pregnancy. I explained that he was doing it for her own good.
Charlotte expressed her frustration: “But I’m so bored! I want to go out, but he’s hired someone to watch me and stop me from stepping out.”
I responded, “He must be worried about your safety, especially since you’re pregnant.”
After sending that message, I added, “If you’re really bored, ask him to take you out for a walk. A little activity won’t hurt since you’re not far along yet.”
Charlotte enquired, “But where would I go? Do you think he’ll agree?”
I had written: “That’s up to you. You can choose whether to travel domestically or abroad. He’ll agree if you ask him to come with you.”
Wesley would agree to whatever Charlotte asked of him. Then I sent her photos of domestic and international tourist destinations. Of course, I purposefully selected better photos for the international destinations.
I had looked into Charlotte’s family before. She came from a low-income family, and I doubt she had ever travelled abroad before this. She would certainly welcome the opportunity to travel abroad.
However, Charlotte was hesitant about the offer, so I decided to push her. “Wesley listens to you now because you’re pregnant, so you should demand more of him. Ask him to take you wherever you want and make good use of the chance to work on your relationship.”
Charlotte quickly made up her mind after reading the message.
That afternoon, Wesley returned home after a long absence. He complained to me, “Darling, Charlotte is really asking for a lot.”
I hid my disgust and nodded, pretending to be moved.
As I couldn’t bring myself to play along with a shameless man like him, I subtly withdrew my hand and redirected the conversation back to Charlotte: “Well, in the coming days, you should spend more time with Charlotte and keep her happy. Do not worry about me. I will be waiting for your good news.”
“What do you mean, darling?”He asked.
I glared at him, saying impatiently, “You’re so dumb. Women become moody when they are pregnant. You should allow her to take a break from work and relax at home. Do not worry about me. Simply stay by her side. Everything revolves around the baby.
Wesley nodded. He came up to me and hugged me. Looking moved, he said, “Darling, I’ve wronged you; I’ll come back to your side after the baby is born.”
I smiled and agreed, stating that it was the minimum I could do.
That night, Wesley packed his belongings and headed to Charlotte’s house. I knew he had purchased Charlotte’s house for her. She had received numerous gifts from him.
However, I was not in a rush. One day, I would take back everything that was rightfully mine.
After Wesley left, I continued to visit the office, but I didn’t see Charlotte anymore. I assumed she had taken Wesley’s advice and rested at home.
About a month later, I got a message from Charlotte, who said she was bored and complained about being stuck at home with Wesley.
I consoled her, telling her that Wesley simply wanted her to have a safe pregnancy. I explained that he was doing it for her own good.
Charlotte expressed her frustration: “But I’m so bored! I want to go out, but he’s hired someone to watch me and stop me from stepping out.”
I responded, “He must be worried about your safety, especially since you’re pregnant.”
After sending that message, I added, “If you’re really bored, ask him to take you out for a walk. A little activity won’t hurt since you’re not far along yet.”
Charlotte enquired, “But where would I go? Do you think he’ll agree?”
I had written: “That’s up to you. You can choose whether to travel domestically or abroad. He’ll agree if you ask him to come with you.”
Wesley would agree to whatever Charlotte asked of him. Then I sent her photos of domestic and international tourist destinations. Of course, I purposefully selected better photos for the international destinations.
I had looked into Charlotte’s family before. She came from a low-income family, and I doubt she had ever travelled abroad before this. She would certainly welcome the opportunity to travel abroad.
However, Charlotte was hesitant about the offer, so I decided to push her. “Wesley listens to you now because you’re pregnant, so you should demand more of him. Ask him to take you wherever you want and make good use of the chance to work on your relationship.”
Charlotte quickly made up her mind after reading the message.
That afternoon, Wesley returned home after a long absence. He complained to me, “Darling, Charlotte is really asking for a lot.”