“I don’t have a high education, I’m not particularly smart and I don’t know how to behave in circles of intelligent people. I can’t even help you with your work. So, it’s probably better if…”
“I’m going to tear that bitch’s mouth off!” Before I could finish, he snapped.
“Everything she said is a lie. She’s just jealous of you. Charity, you always told me not to care about what people say. Then why are you letting her words affect you now? Didn’t I tell you that you’re my one and only? There’s no one who could ever replace you in my heart, okay? I swear, I’ll never leave you.”
Before I could say anything, Tom hurriedly added, “Just rest, okay? And get that nonsense out of your head. Tomorrow, I’ll bring Lori here to apologize to you.”
With that, he stormed out of the room, dialing his phone in a fury, no doubt to confront Lori.
I lay in that hospital bed, staring at the miscarriage report in my hands. I couldn’t stop the tears from falling.
Softly, I whispered, “I’m so sorry, baby. I couldn’t save you. I was too stupid and too naive.”
“Would you come back to me if there’s another life? I promise, I won’t let anyone hurt you.”