
As Addison Moore was about to turn off her computer and call it a day, a notification popped up on her screen.
Irene: [Chasing after my idol, but accidentally ended up pregnant with her husband's child—what should I do?]
Addison usually ignored such gossip, but today, for some reason, she clicked on it.
In the video, a man whose back was the only thing visible reached out a hand to caress a woman's stomach.
Staring at the silhouette that bore an eerie resemblance to Steve Roberts, her husband, Addison's heart raced inexplicably. She let out a wry laugh and shook her head, realizing how much that obsessive fan had gotten under her skin.
A year ago, Addison had participated in filming a cultural relic restoration documentary that became wildly popular after its release. Her exceptional restoration skills earned her a devoted following.
One fan was downright deranged, camping daily outside Addison's workplace just to see her. She'd even broken into Addison's home to steal and wear her underwear. At one point, she'd recklessly chased Addison's car, causing repeated crashes that almost killed them both.
When Steve learned of this, his fury knew no bounds, and he had Irene Wilson, the crazy fan, imprisoned immediately.
Steve's message pulled Addison from her thoughts.
Steve: Addison, it's our anniversary. I'm waiting downstairs.
A wave of guilt washed over her. Here Steve was, thinking about their anniversary, while she had been doubting him over some baseless post.
Back in university, if Addison merely said she missed him, Steve would traverse thousands of miles through blizzards just to hold her.
Before their marriage, when Addison was diagnosed as infertile, he'd faced down his family's opposition, even cutting ties to marry her.
After inheriting the Roberts Family business, no matter how swamped, he always made time for holidays and little surprises.
Everyone said she'd won the lottery—married to a devoted, wealthy, and handsome man. It was straight out of a fairy tale.
Phone in hand, Addison started downstairs when the account dropped another bombshell.
Irene: [The baby's father won't let me go through with it. I'm keeping the baby.]
As she rounded the corner, Addison overheard Steve conversing with Leo Walker, his assistant.
"Sir, I've escorted Ms. Wilson back."
"Is she still causing trouble?"
"Ms. Wilson insists you must accompany her tonight, or she'll abort the baby."
"Today is mine and Addison's anniversary. I can't miss that. Tell Irene I'll come later."
Addison's breath caught—Steve had betrayed her.
With Irene Wilson, the freak who'd nearly killed her in a car chase last year. But hadn't he imprisoned Irene?
Her knees buckled as she braced against the wall, tears spilling down her cheeks.

