I didn't, he insisted. You don't need to fight her or call your friends to insult her. Just let me handle this my way. I promise, after the pregnancy, things will be better.
With those words, he kissed her forehead gently before grabbing his bag. I have to get to the office, he said, looking back at her with concern in his eyes. Please take care of yourself.
As he left, Sophie felt a mix of emotions swirling within her anger, sadness, and a flicker of hope that Alexander truly meant what he said. Shaking off her thoughts, she decided to rest in her room, pulling the covers over her head to block out the pain of reality.
Meanwhile, at the office, Alexander struggled to focus on work. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Isabella and the tangled mess they found themselves in. Frustrated, he summoned his assistant, Craig, seeking advice on how best to manage the situation.
Look, Craig said, sitting across from Alexander, Sophie is your wife, and Isabella is your mistress.You can't ignore Isabella either. You're going to need a new plan.
Alexander frowned. What do you suggest? Make Isabella my second wife? That's not something I can do. It would destroy Sophie!
I know, but Isabella is carrying your child, and whether you like it or not, that makes things complicated, Craig insisted. You have to accept this truth and find a way to give her a space in your life..
Alexander said, frustration boiling over. I love Sophie. I can't hurt her like that!
Just as tension hung thick in the air, Alexander's phone rang. He glanced at the screen, and his stomach sank. It was Isabella. Answering reluctantly, he put the phone to his ear.
Alexander! Isabella cried, her voice shaky and breathy. please come home' Sophie have been fighting me ever since you left..
Panic surged through him. What happened? he asked.
Sophie wants to kill me! Isabella said, her words coming out in a jumbled mess of fear and desperation.
wait? Isabella, stay calm! He quickly stood up, heart racing as he rushed to grab his things. I'm coming home!
He drove back home, furious and anxious, Sophie could never do something like this he said to himself..
When he arrived, he stormed into the house, his urgency palpable. He found Sophie in her room, just waking up from sleep..
Did you hurt Isabella? he demanded, his voice booming as he confronted her.
Wait, what? Sophie blinked in confusion, still confuse. What are you talking about? I did not do anything' what are you saying ?
Isabella called me! She said you wanted to kill her, Alexander shouted, his eyes betraying a whirlwind of emotions.
Sophie felt a wave of disbelief wash over her. I've been in my room the entire time! How can you think I would go after her?
Then why is she saying these things? he asked.
How can you claim you know nothing about any of this?
Sophie felt the hurt flash across her face, tears welling in her eyes. I didn't do anything! I've been in this room, trying to recover from everything that's happened!
But before she could say more, the front door swung open behind Alexander, and Isabella staggered in, looking pale and weak. Alexander, she said putting her hand in her forehead, her expression a flawless mix of distress,Then, as if the universe were in her side, she dramatically fell to the floor in a faint.
Isabella! Alexander rushed to her side, panic coursing through him. He knelt beside her, his heart racing as he checked for signs of life. Stay with me!
Sophie stood frozen in shock, unable to comprehend the scene unfolding in front of her. Did he really think I could be capable of hurting Isabella?
What's wrong with her? Alexander shouted, desperation creeping into his tone. He looked back at Sophie, eyes wide with fear. What did you do to her?
I didn't do anything! Sophie yelled, feeling the walls of her world closing in on her. I was just sleeping! I did not do anything to her.
Ignoring her protest, Alexander lifted Isabella into his arms, cradling her awkwardly against his chest. I need to get her to the hospital! he declared, his focus only on her and the perceived injury.
Wait! Sophie exclaimed, rushing after them. You can't just believe her over me! This isn't right!
He turned sharply, anger flashing in his eyes. She's hurt, Sophie! You need to think about that! With each word, Alexander's loyalty toward Isabella cut deeper into Sophie's heart like a dagger. She couldn't believe that he would choose to believe Isabella's fabricated lies over her truth.
Without another word, he rushed out the door, heart pounding with fear for Isabella. Time felt like it stood still as Sophie followed behind, her stomach twisting into tight knots.
As they arrived at the car, Alexander laid Isabella down in the backseat, instructing Sophie to get in the front. Sophie's heart raced not only from the pain of not believing in her, but because of the frantic situation they were in.
Isabella, wake up! he said, shaking her gently. Stay with me! We're going to the hospital!
Sophie couldn't help but feel helpless, feeling as though all of her wards were simply falling on deaf ears. Alexander, she pleaded, please, you have to see this for what it is!
But he wouldn't listen. He was already in the car, slamming the door shut and speeding off toward the hospital, his focus solely on Isabella. Sophie sat stiffly in the front, feeling like an outsider to her own life and marriage. The situation felt surreal, as if she were watching a nightmare unfold.
As they arrived at the hospital, Alexander jumped out and rushed to the backseat, lifting Isabella into his arms again as he dashed inside. Sophie followed, desperately trying to make herself heard. Alexander! You have to believe me!
Inside, Alexander approached the reception area, breathless and panicked. She needs help! he said, carefully laying Isabella down on the stretcher while nurses rushed to attend to her.
Sophie felt invisible standing to the side, her heart breaking as she watched him fawn over Isabella, checking every move the medical staff made. For a moment, all she wanted was for him to look back at her, just once, and see her pain after all, she was bearing the brunt of this nightmare..
Isabella slowly opened her eyes just enough to see Alexander looking worried about her. She pretended to be weak and scared.
Oh, Alexander, she said with a shaky voice. I thought I was going to die. I was so scared.
She paused for a moment, making it seem like she was really in danger..
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