Chapter 2 Two

Four days later

"Congratulations, Mrs Walter. The insemination was a success," Dr Jenny said with a smile on her face.

Tears welled up in my eyes as she flashed me a smile. "Thank you so much, doctor," I managed to say.

"You should observe your body, take note of any changes and report to me immediately. We have to work closely to make this a complete success," said Dr. Jenny as her eyes remained glued on me.

"I understand you, doctor. I will make sure to report everything to you as soon as I notice any changes, even if it is my breathing process," I replied, jokingly.

Dr. Jenny's smile widened, revealing her upper teeth. "I won't mind if you do that, Mrs Walter," she said.

"Call me Mirabella or Mirabel or Mira," I rambled as I struggled to contain my happiness.

Dr. Jenny watched me with confusion etched on her face. She must think I'm crazy right now, I thought as I flashed her a lackluster smile. "I'm sorry, just overjoyed," I apologized.

"I understand you Mirabel. I assure you that your joy will be a permanent one. This whole insemination would be a success if you cooperate with me," she said.

"You have my full corporation, Dr. I promise you that," I said, causing her to nod her head.

"Get some rest. You will be discharged in five hours' time," she said before walking out of the hospital room.

"Finally", I sighed in relief. There's no sob story of a failed insemination this time. I am overjoyed that this insemination was a success. For the first time, my faith was leading to the right part and I can't help but believe that this would work out well.

I placed my hands on my stomach and smiled. In nine months' time, I will be heavily pregnant, ready to deliver my baby. By this time next year, the whole barren story will change. I will be a mother, powerful enough to go against my mother-in-law. Maybe this will also empower Andrew and give him more space.

The time for me to overtake was finally here. I will have a child of my own and complete freedom from the preying eyes of my extended family, especially my mother-in-law and my stepmother.

Those two would finally let me be, and I will have a say in the family business too. I will also be a woman of the Walter household, not just a wife to their son.

Excitement bubbled within me as I slowly drifted to sleep. A vivid image of my future self was the last thing I saw before sleep enveloped me.

Six hours later, I was at the door of my husband's house, ready to share the good news with him. I contemplated telling him later, but I couldn't contain the excitement anymore.

As I opened the door, whispers welcomed me. That wasn't Andrew's voice, it was his mother. What is the woman doing here? I wondered. To get my answer, I quietly entered the house and remained at the door where I could hear their conversation well.

"She wants to have a baby by all means," Andrew said, worry laced in his voice.

Why is he worried about Mr getting a baby for us?

"You don't have to worry too much. All the doctors in town are under my control. No doctor would do an insemination for her as soon as they saw her name," my mother-in-law said confidently.

Her words hit me like a mighty wave, crushing me down in realization. What the hell had she been doing? What is she talking about?

"Mother, I don't know the name of the hospital she is working with. I feel like something might go wrong this time. What if she becomes pregnant? What if she ends up having a baby? You know how things would go badly for us if she ends up with a child," Andrew said, his voice trembling with fear.

Something was going on in this family and I don't know anything about it. These people were never on my side to begin with. They have always been against me. Why didn't I see that before now? How did I miss all of this? For five years, five long years, I've been married into this devilish family.

I wanted to confront them. The surging rage in my veins wanted me to confront them. Maybe I can give Andrew a slap in his face for lying to me. But before I could act, his mother said something that made me change my mind.

"I've told you to stop worrying. Even if she ends up being pregnant, she can always have a miscarriage.

There are so many ways to keep her barren for the rest of her life. Just like you, I want her tied to us, with no help from her family. I want her to remain at our mercy. That way, we can keep her father in check and continue to leash on his money."

My eyes nearly popped out of my socket as I heard her confession. So that was their plan all along. They made my father believe I was the barren one so they could extort money from him. Holly Molly! What have I gotten myself into?

I can't tell anyone about the implant. I don't know if I want to carry Andrew's child anymore. I don't even know if I want the insemination to work anymore. The whole thing was overwhelming for me and I didn't know what to do at that moment.

I have to run away before I get caught. I don't want Andrew to know that I know their secret agenda now. I have to pretend to be ignorant until I figure all this out.

One thing was sure in the middle of this whole confusion. I would make Andrew and his family pay for everything they did to me. I don't know how, but I will figure something out. For now, I have to lie low before things get out of hand.

I wouldn't even tell him about the insemination. I wouldn't tell him about the pregnancy if I decided to keep his baby. I don't even know if it is wise to keep the baby.

I tiptoed out of the house, confused and scared. I followed the back door to my room. I have to think fast enough to save myself before something worse happens to me.

Maybe I should just get rid of the baby. That way, I wouldn't even carry Andrew's child because he isn't worth it.