Chapter 6
The story of Liam, Chloe, and me had been brewing online for a few days.
The video from the hospital corridor had also been secretly uploaded to the internet. The argument between the three of us reached its peak.
“Regardless of anything else, Eunice was the one who made the first move, right? How could a teacher physically punish a student?”
“The person above must be brain–dead, verified. This Chloe is obviously a total bitch. Hope your husband can accompany someone else for a pregnancy checkup, and you’d still be okay with it.”
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“Have some decency towards pregnant women. She’s just a college student, and with her family situation, what’s wrong with having someone accompany her for her checkup?”
“Your misery doesn’t justify your actions. If your classmate couldn’t accompany you, did you really need someone else’s husband to do it?”
“Don’t worship men too much. This guy actually beat his wife to the point of miscarriage! And you’re still defending him? Calling such a scumbag a murderer wouldn’t even be enough.”
“Finally, someone with common sense! The comments section is so full of nonsense, I’m starting to question if I’m the only sane one here.”
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The online opinions were mixed, with everyone siding with someone. My feelings for Liam had long since faded, and all I wanted was to leave him as soon as possible. I saw these comments without any emotional response, and while I was resting in the hospital, I could even treat the comment section as a light read to pass the time.
The controversy surrounding our dispute was still making waves, and some reporters from Twitter, like sharks smelling blood, quickly arranged a second interview with me. Since I was bored during my recovery, I agreed.
When the reporters arrived, the doctor was just about to perform his routine check–up. Perhaps the previous disturbance had truly left an impression, because as soon as the doctor saw the reporter peek inside, his
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face darkened. He stood up immediately, preparing to ask them to leave.
The reporter quickly handed over his press card and interview permit. Only then did the doctor’s expression soften a little. He briefly reminded me not to let my emotions be overly stirred during my recovery, then, following hospital protocols, left the room. He came back a moment later and told me that if I felt the reporter was disturbing me, I should press the call button. I nodded gratefully, silently appreciating the rare kindness.
The reporter observed my expression, his venomous tongue sharpening: “Have you reflected on why you’re so easily moved by others during your stay here?”
I was speechless, struggling to hold back my emotions, glaring at him. He suddenly
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smiled. “I know you’re moved, but don’t get too ahead of yourself. There’s more to come that’ll move you even more.”
He pulled out his equipment and expertly cast it onto the hospital’s white wall. The screen displayed the footage from the first day I had passed out after the interview.
Liam’s voice echoed in the corridor, speaking on the phone.
“Mom, Eunie’s agreed to apologize. She’s not going to make a fuss about the baby. See, I told you, the media works wonders. Otherwise, how else would she listen?”
“Of course, it’s my son’s doing. After this, she won’t have a job and will be more dependent on you. You can bring my grandson and Chloe back, let her take care of them. By then, she won’t have a job, and she’ll have no
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choice but to stay at home and look after my grandchild. By the way, how’s Chloe doing?”
“Chloe’s pregnancy checkup is fine. Don’t worry, Mom.”
“That’s good. Young college students tend to be healthy, and their kids will be just fine. It’s not that I don’t want Eunice to have a child, but she’s almost thirty. Not letting her have one is for her own good. When the child is born, let her raise it–let her feel what it’s like to be a mother. That ungrateful woman has to repay our family’s kindness. Alright, that’s enough. I trust you. Just handle it carefully.“”
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