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"Let's just wait," Wendy said firmly. "I don't want my daughter-in-law to have surgery."The midwife exhaled sharply, then pulled out a document. "If the family refuses hospital treatment, you must sign this statement rejecting the referral," she said, placing the paper in front of Simon.Simon hesitated, staring at the form. His hands trembled slightly. What if something went wrong? What if he lost both his wife and child because he failed to make the right decision?Sensing his doubt, Wendy scoffed. "It's fine—just sign it," she said dismissively. "Childbirth is always like this. Women in the past went through labor for days, even weeks, and they were fine."Your wife is just being dramatic. The pain isn't that bad."Her words were void of pity, empathy, or even basic humanity.Despite the gnawing worry for his wife and unborn child, Simon signed the statement, choosing to obey his mother over his own instincts.If he had reported Ellie's pregnancy to his company, her childbirt
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Ellie could no longer bear the pain and dizziness. The moment Simon's family left, she collapsed. She had no idea how long she remained unconscious, but when she finally woke, her body trembled from the cold. She hadn't moved an inch. Simon had left without even bothering to carry her to the bed.If only he had never spoken those words of love, the pain wouldn't cut this deep.A vacant stare settled on her face, a faint smile tugging at her lips as Melissa's words echoed in her mind. Ellie no longer cried—her tears had long dried. She had endured too much, fought too hard.Before their marriage, Simon's family strongly rejected Ellie. Still, they wed in a private ceremony and maintained a long-distance relationship. Despite the challenges, Ellie felt deeply grateful to be Simon's wife. He never complained about the distance and even encouraged her to stay with her sick mother.But at seven months pregnant, everything changed. Simon stopped touching her. Desperate for his attention,
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Nathan sneered at the sound of Sally's voice. For a moment, he had thought she was calling to ask about their son—but of course, she wasn't.After three weeks of silence, she finally reached out—only to ask for money."Money?" Nathan echoed, his voice edged with disbelief."Yes, honey, my monthly allowance," Sally whined.Nathan clenched his jaw. "What exactly are you asking for?""Honey, why did you freeze all my cards and stop sending my allowance?" she demanded. "The money should have been in my account by the 5th, but it's already the 10th! This month, I need a hundred thousand dollars. I have a lot of expenses."She huffed before continuing. "Actually, a hundred thousand isn't enough. I need two hundred fifty thousand. I want new shoes, bags, jewelry—just the basics."Sally was furious. Without her credit card or monthly allowance, she couldn't shop, party, or hit the clubs like she used to. Her contract money was already gone."A famous international artist with no money—
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Sally's heart pounded at the word "divorce." Panic seized her."You can't just divorce me like that! Don't forget our marriage agreement," she threatened.Nathan chuckled at her attempt to intimidate him. "Oh, I remember it perfectly. In fact, I still have the original document. And according to it, I can divorce you without giving you a single penny."Sally's confidence wavered, but she quickly regained her composure. "You'll never go through with it," she insisted. "You love me too much."She was certain he was bluffing. He had always loved her—always given in to her.But Nathan's voice was cold, unyielding. "You know me, Sally. We dated for two years. We've been married for three. You should know my character by now. When I say I'm divorcing you, I mean it.""Nathan, please. I don't want a divorce. I know I was wrong, but I just need time. I need to finish my work here—please, understand." Her voice softened, no longer filled with arrogance but quiet pleading.But Nathan had
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"Why donate them? Nick's clothes can still be used for his younger sibling later," Simon objected."Just buy new ones for his sibling. Poor Melissa—she wouldn't want hand-me-downs," Ellie explained.Simon frowned. "I wasn't talking about Melissa's child. I meant ours—so we won't have to buy baby supplies again."Ellie laughed, but there was no real joy in it—only an attempt to mask the pain tightening in her chest. "Simon… I'm still traumatized by childbirth. Besides, the hospital bill hasn't even been paid off. The interest keeps piling up every month. And if we're late, there's a 10% penalty."I also can't bear to look at Nick's clothes. Every time I see them, it just… hurts. That's why I want to donate them to the orphanage. There are so many babies there who need them more."Simon nodded, understanding her feelings."Since you'll be gone for a long time, can I ask for some money for food? I have nothing left. Even the fridge is empty," Ellie explained at length."Yeah, I'll
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Ellie reached into her pocket and pulled out the money Simon had given her. Slowly, she began counting the crisp fifty-dollar bills, stacking them neatly on the glass table."Fifty, one hundred, one fifty, two hundred dollars," she murmured, her fingers lightly brushing over the bills.A small smile tugged at her lips as she stared at the neatly arranged money.She hadn't expected Simon to give her so much.At least now, she wouldn't have to worry about food for a little while—just until she found a job.Ellie hurried to her room. No matter what happened, she had to leave today.At any moment, Wendy and Simon's siblings could show up, forcing her to move into their house. Or worse, Melissa might decide she didn't like the idea of Simon giving her money for groceries.Any of those possibilities could become reality.That's why she needed to leave—now. Before Simon's family caught on.She refused to let her guard down. If she stepped foot into that house, she knew exactly what a
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Ellie felt a rare sense of happiness at the orphanage. For a brief moment, surrounded by the laughter of children, the weight on her heart felt lighter. Seeing their bright smiles helped her forget—if only for a little while—the burdens she carried. Grateful for their joy, she had made sure to bring snacks and candies. As soon as she handed them out, the children eagerly scrambled for the treats, their excitement contagious.As she watched them, her gaze drifted to a caregiver holding a tiny baby."Ma'am, how old is the baby? Is it a girl or a boy?" Ellie asked, stepping closer.The caregiver, a woman in her forties, gently rocked the infant. "She's a girl. Two months old. Her name is Aliya."Her expression darkened slightly as she continued. "Aliya was abandoned by her parents at our doorstep. We found her at dawn… unconscious."Ellie's heart clenched. "That's awful," she whispered, looking at the fragile little girl."Her parents were cruel," the woman said sadly. "She was left
Nurturing the CEO's Baby Chapter 25
Ellie sat quietly in the chair outside the treatment room in deep thought. She had no idea who was inside. In this hospital, no one paid her any attention. People came and went as they pleased.For her, it was the safest place to stay while searching for work. But anxiety gnawed at her, what if security questioned her? Visiting hours had already ended.Sleep weighed heavily on her eyelids. Without shifting her position, she dozed off, her back slumped against the chair. But moments later, she jolted awake, a sense of unease creeping in. What if someone stole her belongings?A throbbing pain spread across her chest, reminding her that she hadn’t pumped breast milk since the afternoon. Her breasts felt swollen and sore, and her clothes were already damp with leaked milk.She hurried to the nursing room and began pumping. Since it had been hours, she managed to collect 750 milliliters—a surprisingly large amount. The sight of it filled her with relief. Smiling, she quickly took the mi
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Madison smiled at her only son. "What took you so long?" "The traffic was bad, Mom," Nathan replied as he sat down beside her. "I stopped by the baby room earlier," he continued, glancing around. "The nurse told me the wet nurse is here." Nathan scanned the room, searching for the woman who had been feeding his son. "Yes, we've already met your son's wet nurse," Madison said, her gaze shifting toward Ellie. Nathan frowned slightly. "Where is she, Mom?" he asked, his eyes widening with anticipation. The tightness in his chest eased at the thought of finally meeting the person who had been caring for his baby. It meant he wouldn't have to search for a new wet nurse after all. Madison smiled and gestured toward Ellie. "Here she is. Her name is Ellie."Nathan stared at Ellie, his brows furrowing as disbelief flashed across his face. He rubbed his eyes a few times, as if trying to make sure he wasn't imagining things. "I'm going to hire Ellie as a babysitter and wet
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"My husband rarely comes home. He's always traveling for work. So it was just me and my son at home. I tried everything—cooling him down with a compress, checking his temperature constantly—but the fever wouldn't break. I started to panic. I called my husband, hoping, praying he'd answer."Her body trembled as she spoke. The wound in her heart, already festering, felt like it was being torn open and rubbed with salt and lime. Melissa's cruel words echoed in her mind again—how he had been sleeping at her apartment while Ellie had been fighting alone, desperate to save their son.She tried to stay strong, to keep her voice steady, but as she recounted the last moments of her baby's life, the dam broke. Tears slipped down her cheeks, no longer within her control.Robert remained silent as he listened to Ellie's story. For some reason, his heart always hurt when he heard about Ellie's son's death.Madison tried to comfort Ellie. "Stay strong, dear. Your son is with God now, an angel in
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Robert glanced at his ringing phone. The moment he saw the caller's name, he answered without hesitation."Hello," he said."Hello, Dr. Robert. I wanted to ask… is Miss Ellie with you?" The nurse's voice was polite but hesitant.Robert frowned. "Yes, what's the matter?" He stood up from his seat and moved a few steps away from Ellie."Doctor, I-I checked the surveillance camera," the nurse admitted nervously.Robert's expression darkened. "How did you even know I was with Ellie?" His tone sharpened with irritation."I'm sorry," the nurse stammered. "I only checked the cameras because—""You were watching me through hospital surveillance?" Robert cut in, his voice low and displeased. "How dare you invade my privacy like that?"The nurse fell silent, realizing she had overstepped."Please, don't be angry or misunderstand," the nurse pleaded. "Mrs. Madison Hemingway wants to meet Miss Ellie. Since she didn't know where to find her, she asked me to check the cameras. That's when I
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Although fear gripped her, Ellie forced herself to look at the man calling her. If he was connected to Simon, she still had a chance to run.She turned cautiously—and in an instant, her fear melted away."Dr. Robert." A relieved smile spread across her face as she recognized the kind-hearted doctor approaching her in his white coat."How are you?" Robert asked, his expression stern. "I told you to come back in four or five days for a check-up. Why didn't you?"Ellie lowered her gaze. "Sorry, doc," she murmured, unable to come up with an excuse.Robert sighed, then crouched in front of her. "How's your foot?""What are you doing?" Ellie wanted to pull her leg away in panic, which was now being held by the doctor."I want to check your wound," Robert said as he gently removed Ellie's flip-flops. After examining her foot and seeing that it had healed, he stood up."You are my most stubborn patient," he muttered before sitting beside her.From the first time they met, he had felt
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Ellie remained silent, listening as the nurse in the white uniform spoke."Yesterday, when I last saw him, he didn’t look like this," Ellie murmured, watching the baby grasp her index finger. "His little face wasn’t as handsome as it is now."The nurse chuckled. "Of course he's handsome! His father is incredibly good-looking. Sharp nose, red lips, brown eyes, and even brown hair. He’s tall too, just like a movie star."The pretty nurse spoke dreamily, clearly picturing Nathan. He had become the hospital staff’s unofficial heartthrob, especially since he had been visiting his baby’s room every day for the past three weeks.Ellie simply smiled and nodded.But then the nurse’s gaze fell on Ellie’s lips. "What happened to your lips?" She asked, noticing the dried cut.Ellie touched them absently. "I fell," she said with a small smile.The nurse gasped. "Oh no, you have to be more careful!" Then, after a brief pause, she hesitated before asking, "By the way… how long has it been sinc
Nurturing the CEO's Baby Chapter 25
Ellie sat quietly in the chair outside the treatment room in deep thought. She had no idea who was inside. In this hospital, no one paid her any attention. People came and went as they pleased.For her, it was the safest place to stay while searching for work. But anxiety gnawed at her, what if security questioned her? Visiting hours had already ended.Sleep weighed heavily on her eyelids. Without shifting her position, she dozed off, her back slumped against the chair. But moments later, she jolted awake, a sense of unease creeping in. What if someone stole her belongings?A throbbing pain spread across her chest, reminding her that she hadn’t pumped breast milk since the afternoon. Her breasts felt swollen and sore, and her clothes were already damp with leaked milk.She hurried to the nursing room and began pumping. Since it had been hours, she managed to collect 750 milliliters—a surprisingly large amount. The sight of it filled her with relief. Smiling, she quickly took the mi
Nurturing the CEO's Baby Chapter 24
Ellie felt a rare sense of happiness at the orphanage. For a brief moment, surrounded by the laughter of children, the weight on her heart felt lighter. Seeing their bright smiles helped her forget—if only for a little while—the burdens she carried. Grateful for their joy, she had made sure to bring snacks and candies. As soon as she handed them out, the children eagerly scrambled for the treats, their excitement contagious.As she watched them, her gaze drifted to a caregiver holding a tiny baby."Ma'am, how old is the baby? Is it a girl or a boy?" Ellie asked, stepping closer.The caregiver, a woman in her forties, gently rocked the infant. "She's a girl. Two months old. Her name is Aliya."Her expression darkened slightly as she continued. "Aliya was abandoned by her parents at our doorstep. We found her at dawn… unconscious."Ellie's heart clenched. "That's awful," she whispered, looking at the fragile little girl."Her parents were cruel," the woman said sadly. "She was left
Nurturing the CEO's Baby Chapter 23
Ellie reached into her pocket and pulled out the money Simon had given her. Slowly, she began counting the crisp fifty-dollar bills, stacking them neatly on the glass table."Fifty, one hundred, one fifty, two hundred dollars," she murmured, her fingers lightly brushing over the bills.A small smile tugged at her lips as she stared at the neatly arranged money.She hadn't expected Simon to give her so much.At least now, she wouldn't have to worry about food for a little while—just until she found a job.Ellie hurried to her room. No matter what happened, she had to leave today.At any moment, Wendy and Simon's siblings could show up, forcing her to move into their house. Or worse, Melissa might decide she didn't like the idea of Simon giving her money for groceries.Any of those possibilities could become reality.That's why she needed to leave—now. Before Simon's family caught on.She refused to let her guard down. If she stepped foot into that house, she knew exactly what a
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"Why donate them? Nick's clothes can still be used for his younger sibling later," Simon objected."Just buy new ones for his sibling. Poor Melissa—she wouldn't want hand-me-downs," Ellie explained.Simon frowned. "I wasn't talking about Melissa's child. I meant ours—so we won't have to buy baby supplies again."Ellie laughed, but there was no real joy in it—only an attempt to mask the pain tightening in her chest. "Simon… I'm still traumatized by childbirth. Besides, the hospital bill hasn't even been paid off. The interest keeps piling up every month. And if we're late, there's a 10% penalty."I also can't bear to look at Nick's clothes. Every time I see them, it just… hurts. That's why I want to donate them to the orphanage. There are so many babies there who need them more."Simon nodded, understanding her feelings."Since you'll be gone for a long time, can I ask for some money for food? I have nothing left. Even the fridge is empty," Ellie explained at length."Yeah, I'll
