While I Was in Labor, My Husband Went to Care for His Ex’s Kid — Novel

About

As Isabella counts down the days to her due date, the tension in her marriage reaches a breaking point when her husband, William, chooses to rush to the aid of his ex-girlfriend, Regina, instead of being by her side. With each decision William makes, the boundaries of loyalty and trust blur, leaving Isabella grappling with feelings of abandonment and betrayal. Does helping a single mother justify neglecting his pregnant wife?

The night Isabella goes into labor, William is nowhere to be found, his phone busy with calls from Regina. As the pain intensifies and the reality of his absence settles in, Isabella is left alone to navigate an overwhelming journey into motherhood. With every update from Regina showcasing intimate moments between William and her child, Isabella's heartbreak deepens. Will she find the strength to reclaim her life and confront the man who seems to prioritize his past over their future?

In a world where love is tested and loyalty is questioned, Isabella must decide if she can forgive the man who has become a stranger. Can she rise from the ashes of betrayal, or will she succumb to the shadows cast by a love that feels more like a burden than a blessing?

While I Was in Labor, My Husband Went to Care for His Ex’s KidChapter 1

My due date was just days away. We were supposed to go to the hospital that night, but my husband suddenly said he was going to Regina’s to babysit because she had to work overtime.

I froze as he put on his coat. “I’m due in a few days and there’s no one here. What am I supposed to do? And how many times have you helped her? Am I your wife, or is she?”

He glanced at my belly. “Staying one more night won’t change anything.” His brow creased with fatigue and his voice turned impatient.

“You told me to report everything to you. I already did. What more do you want? Why are you thinking so dirty? If there were really something between us, would I have told you where I was going?”

That night, my water broke. I called him ten times, but his line was always busy. Regina kept updating her WhatsApp with photos of him and the baby. I was exhausted and didn’t want to go on anymore.

——

After William said he was going to Regina’s, the mood turned tense. I’d lost count of how many times this had happened.

Regina was his ex-girlfriend, now a divorced single mother. Her ex-husband was abusive and William handled the divorce for her.