The Divorce That Shattered His World novel Chapter 7

The doctor paused, flipping through the medical records again. "What baby? Miss Wells isn't pregnant—"

Before he could finish, Martin's phone rang. He glanced at the screen and answered without hesitation.

Whatever was said on the other end made his expression shift. Without a word, he turned and rushed out of the room.

Evelyn watched him go, her heart sinking.

Martin, you just missed your last chance to know the truth.

For the next few days, Martin didn't return. Instead, Stella bombarded Evelyn with messages.

Day one: Martin read me a bedtime story.

Day two: He fed me soup, blowing on it so it wouldn't burn me.

Day three: He dried my hair himself.

Meanwhile, Evelyn, with fifteen stitches on her forehead, didn't even get a glance from him.

When she was finally discharged, Martin showed up.

After handling the paperwork, he led her to the car. But the passenger seat was already taken.

Stella sat there, the window rolled down.

Evelyn didn't want to share the car with her and turned to hail a taxi. But then Stella waved, and the pendant around her neck caught Evelyn's eye.

She froze.

It was the peace pendant her mother had given her—the one she'd worn for over a decade.

She'd given it to Martin on their wedding day, her voice trembling with hope.

"This pendant will keep you safe, so you can take care of me forever."

Now, it hung around Stella's neck.