Deception and betrayal

nt, walked back into the room just

d pushed me out of the way. "What did you think

accusation. "No, I didn't push her!" I

the floor. "Sorry, should I take you to the hos

pain. "No, I'm fine. Just a

in the gut. Richard was more concerned about h

prick at the corners of my eyes. As soon as I was outs

I said, my voice shaking. "I

with concern. "What's goi

, concern etched on her face. "Helen, what's g

about my husband and his ex," I said, my voice shakin

e pregnant? And you're thinking of leaving the marri

but I just can't take it anymore," I said, my voice cracking. "Richard's still in l

she said, her voice filled with compassion. "You deserve so much better than

d, feeling overwhelmed. "I just found out I'm pregnant, and

ave you told him, no "You haven't told Richard about the pr

haven't," I replied. "The night I wanted to share th

d for you," she said, her voice filled with compassion. "To find out you're pre

unch to the gut," I said, my voice shaking. "I felt like I'd been waiting

led with conviction. "You deserve a husband who loves and cherishes you, not one who is still tied to his ex. Thank you

r, he tried to apologize for his behavior. B

s voice sincere. "I know I messed up,

pulled out the divorce docu

e, Richard," I sa

the documents from me. "You can't be serious

nt in his eye. "I'll sign them after 10 year

don't love me," I said, my voice shaking. "You're still

a moment, I thought I saw a glimmer of

id, looking at me. "

on some weight, and my stomach looked different. For a moment, I thoug

he repeated, his

nse. He didn't care about me or our ma

came overwhelming. I felt a wave of nausea wash over me, and I knew I w

followed me to the bathroom. I turned and saw him

wrong?" he asked

to have this conversation. "Nothing, pl

way, his eyes narrowing. "Are you pregn

of panic at hi