Betrayed by Husband, Divorced when Pregnant

Chapter 16: Chapter 16 He Made His Choice

Kelly’s POV

I don’t intend to hurt him but I need to shove the truth into his face so he’d realize what’s the problem. So he’d know what went wrong.

“Are you okay, Miss?”

I languidly turned to Luke driving in the driver’s seat, “Do you think I can forget him?”

“You will if you want, Miss,” he answered without taking his eyes off the road.

I smiled. Luke had been my driver for almost two years. He should be the one who knew best what was really going on between Pierce and me. And for me, he was also a reliable friend.

When we reached the condo unit, he opened the door for me. I went straight to the kitchen to drink water and when I was about to go to my room, I saw Luke talking to someone behind the half-closed door.

“I will keep her safe, Sir,” Luke said and slightly bowed his head.

The person outside tapped Luke’s shoulder and my heart skipped a beat after seeing a familiar hand with two rings on the ring finger. It was a wedding ring. His and mine wedding ring.

I turned my back when Luke closed the door. I was about to go to my room when he spoke...“Mr. Anderson brought food, Miss.”

“Later,” I answered shortly and went to my room. I locked the door and sat on the bed. I palmed my face and shook my head.

W-Why was Pierce still wearing that? We were divorced. Keeping those rings couldn’t make any sense. He already made his choice when he asked for a divorce. He chose Lexi, instead of me.

I went to the bedside table and opened the cabinet. The papers about the assets I got from the divorce were here. Even my passport was here. Once I get the chance, I will leave the country.

Yes, I wouldn’t deny I was a coward. And I knew Pierce wouldn’t stop. Sometimes he was more like a spoilt boy in our relationship. But this time, I had to leave him, for my baby.

My resignation letter was ready, just waiting for a proper moment, a proper excuse, I would quietly leave this land where I had left countless memories.

After all the intimate moments we’ve had for the past three years, I couldn’t come back to the position of his best friend, to watch how sweet he would be with Lexi. That would be enough to kill my life.

I had to leave him so that I could focus on my baby.

I pulled myself up and took my dress off. I let it fall on the floor as I stared at my own reflection in the mirror in front of me. I was about to take my underwear off when I heard something bump into the glass door. I jumped in shock and I screamed when I saw something floating in the air.

“Luke!” I called for help as I grabbed the comforter and covered my naked body before Luke entered the room.

"The drone!" I pointed it to him and he quickly walked straight to the balcony trying to reach a drone flying away. He cursed and locked the glass door. He walked towards me and helped me up. My hands are trembling in combined fear and anger.

“Let’s go somewhere safe, miss.”

“W-Where?”

He paused and looked at me. “To Mr. Anderson’s house.”

I gasped and immediately shook my head. “No, Luke.”

“I would rather you be angry with me, Miss, than let you sleep in a place you’ll feel unsafe.”

I pressed my lips together as I couldn’t find a word to say. He let me sit on the couch and brought me water.

“Drink first. Allow me to touch your things. I’ll get you clothes.”

I looked up at him and nodded. I sipped on the cold water when he walked towards my room. I tightened my grip on the glass as I looked around me, scared that something would pop up again.

Luke drove to Pierce’s house. The guard immediately allowed us in. Luke accompanied me to the entrance of the house. He rang the bell and in less than 2 minutes, someone opened the door. I was expecting Pierce but it wasn’t him.

Lexi wearing Pierce’s t-shirt opened the door and behind her was Pierce who was fixing his belt.

I froze on the doorstep, standing like a snowman.

I felt cold. My heart sank and my insides were empty. I feel nothing but burning rage.

“K-Kelly...” Pierce saw me but I quickly turned my back on him and walked away.

“Kelly, wait–”

“Pierce, are you choosing her over me?”

I stopped and slowly looked back. I stared at the man standing a few meters between me and Lexi. He kept on looking at me and Lexi alternatively with pain and confusion in his eyes.

“Lex, please...” he pleaded.

“No, Pierce. If you take another step, you’re not having your chance with me,” Lexi said with confidence.

Pierce shook his head and then he looked at me. His eyes were begging me to stay. Of course, he would always make me do what he wanted just so everything would turn out the way he wanted.

“Let’s leave, Luke,” I ordered as I turned back to the car. I heard Pierce calling me but he’s not taking another step. He was afraid to lose Lexi so much that he chose to lose me.

Of course! I know who he would choose. It’s Lexi. It’s always Lexi.

Luke thought I’d be safe here but he was wrong. Among all the places in this world, this is where I’m in great danger.

As soon as the car started moving, tears rolled down my cheeks. I started crying in silence until I couldn’t take it anymore. I burst into tears and poured all my heart into painful cries. Luke was silently driving beside me, completely ignoring my loud sobs.

My shoulders were shaking as I covered my face with my palm. I thought I wouldn’t cry again. I thought I already accepted the fact that he would never choose me but I was wrong.

It’s so damn painful to watch him choose her over me.

I was so stupid for looking back and hoping that he would follow me. I was so stupid and helpless. I never learned. I should learn!