Pregnant and Beaten for His Mistress

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My husband, Liam Miller, whos the CEO of his company, pushed me to the floor again as he headed out late with his assistant, Mia Brown.

I was five months pregnant. The second I hit the ground, I started bleeding. My abdomen cramped violentlya terrifying sign that I might miscarry. I begged Liam to help me.

But he just scoffed and accused me of faking it. Trying to guilt-trip me with the baby? Have you no shame?

Then he slammed the door and left.

The pain was so intense I nearly passed out, but I mustered every bit of strength to call 91

After surgery, the baby was gone. I tried calling Liam, but his phone went straight to voicemail.

A little while later, I saw Mia Browns Instagram post:

Unforgettable night Cant wait to do this again soon!

The photo showed clothes strewn across the floor, a couple of used condom wrappers, and a very intimate selfie of her and Liam.

As soon as I was released from the hospital, I told my mom, I want a divorce.

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Mom looked at me, her face a mix of shock and relief.

Shed never liked Liam, but she knew how much Id loved him.

I never wouldve given up so easily if I hadnt been completely broken.

My dad, whod spent years climbing the corporate ladder himself, spoke up.

If youre going to end it, do it properly. Its always better to part on good terms.

I shook my head, swallowing the bitter taste in my mouth.

Just last week, while I was still in the hospital, Mia had posted again.

Spontaneous hot springs trip! Shoutout to Liam Miller for this amazing surprise team retreat~

The photo showed them in matching robes, posed against the steamy backdrop of the hot springs. Mia was practically leaning into Liams shoulder, flashing a heart sign at the camera. In the background, I could just make out the private hot spring villa of a fancy resort.

I recognized it instantly.

Liam was wearing that dark blue robe Id specially picked out for his birthday last yearthe one hed always called too flashy and refused to wear.

I called to confront him about it.

Liam didnt even flinch.

Mias team hit their performance targets. It was a company team-building trip, and as the exec in charge, I just went as a formality.

Its a group thinggood for team morale. Totally normal.

Mias sickly sweet voice came through the line, muffled like she was speaking through a cloud of steam:

Liam, I forgot my towel. Can you grab it for me? Its right on the rack next to you.

Liam calmly replied, Sure.

Finally, like he was doing me a favoror maybe just justifying himselfhe said,

Chloe, team-building is part of work. Being this paranoid is only going to drive us apart. I brought her along to help her integrate faster. Im just trying to fix the issues *you* created.

My chest felt like it was being stabbedthis suffocating pain that made it hard to breathe.

Even now, he could spin their private hot spring trip into some team-building event and blame it all on my so-called issues.

I texted him a photo of my miscarriage report. His response? Just:

The babys gone, whatever. Dont try to play victim with this.

At the end of the day, isnt it your fault for not being able to keep the baby?

It was laughable, really.

Id been five months pregnant, careful with every step. If Liam hadnt pushed me because of Mia, none of this wouldve happened.

But every angry text I sent got blocked immediately.

I stared at the failed message notification, my vision going blurry.

Liam had blocked me! He was worried Id ruin their little team-building trip.

I guess Id been too easy on himmade him think he could do whatever he wanted and Id just take it.

But he was wrong.

No one sticks around forever, holding onto nothing.

After dinner with my parents, I went back to the house Liam and I had shared for three years.

The second I turned the key, someone jumped out in front of me, blocking the door.

Master, just tell me what you want and Ill

She didnt even finish her sentence.

It was Mia Brown, dressed in a bunny maid costume. She recognized me instantlyor maybe just realized I wasnt who she was waiting for.

I stared at her thigh-high black stockings, her micro-mini skirt leaving almost nothing to the imagination.

She was only eight years younger than me, but her youthful energy felt like a direct jab at my supposed dullness.

Oh, Im so sorry Liam asked me to come over.

If youre uncomfortable, Ill leave right away.

Mia backed up, putting on this innocent act.

She turned to leave but tripped over a box.

At the same time, someone darted out from behind me, catching her fall with his own body.

After making sure Mia was okay, Liam immediately turned on me with a string of accusations.

Chloe! Could you be any more childish?!

Mias just a kidhow could you lay a hand on her?

I watched their little show with icy indifference.

A kid? A twenty-three-year-old kid?

Liam, what kind of kid wears that outfit in someone elses house? She has no respect for boundaries!

SMACK!

Liam backhanded me across the face.

Are you done with your little tantrum?

Not everyone had your silver spoon upbringing, Chloesome of us actually had to work for things!

Mia took the opportunity to start sobbing.

Im Im sorry. I really am so rude

But my parents died when I was little no one ever taught me proper manners

The only mentor I had at work he got transferred recently

She buried her face in Liams chest, body wracked with sobsbut I caught the faint flicker of triumph in her eyes as she glanced at me.

Mia, none of this is your fault. You didnt do anything wrong

Liam looked down at her softly, automatically reaching up to wipe her tears.

But his hand froze halfway. Like hed just registered what she was wearing.

Why are you dressed like that

He didnt finish the sentence, but his Adams apple bobbed. The hunger in his eyes was obvious.

Mia loved his reaction. She ducked her head, pretending to be shy.

We have a company team-building gala tomorrow night. This is my costume for it.

If you dont like it, Liam, I can take it off right now!

With that, Mia actually started to unzip the costume.

Liam stopped her immediately.

Their hands touched, and suddenly I was the outsider in my own home.

If its for work, then its fine.

Liam gave me a pointed look.

Only someone with a dirty mind would see something inappropriate here!

I let out a bitter laugh.

Watching Mias obvious act, I just felt sorry for the three years Id wasted on him.

Since we got married, hed touched me less and lesseven though I was his wife.

I used to think marriage took work. That someday, I could make him love me again.

But reality kept slapping me in the face.

One affair after another, and now Mia.

In his world, I was just arm candy.

I tried everything to get close to him. I even wore the outfits my best friend suggested to try and impress him.

But he pushed me away every timelooking more repulsed each time.

I thought maybe I wasnt attractive enough. I even took dance classes.

But even with my new skills, Liam never spared me a second look.

All my attempts to connect with him? He called them desperate and tacky.

Now Mia just bats her eyes, and hes practically droolingthis same man who couldnt stand to touch me.

In that moment, all my efforts felt like a sick joke.

It wasnt that I wasnt good enough.

I just wasnt the one he cared about.

I should probably head back to my place.

Mia pushed Liam away and started packing her suitcase.

A few photos accidentally fell out.

They were explicit shots of them togetherposed suggestively, looking at each other like they meant something.

Id begged him for years to take couple photos with me, but he always said he was too busy with work.

When I pressed him, hed call me childish.

There were barely any photos of us together in this house.

Liam snatched up the photos and tucked them away carefully.

Its too late to go out nowits not safe. Just stay here tonight.

Mia glanced at me nervously.

Why are you looking at her? This is *my* house. I can have whoever I want over.

I looked at Liam calmly.

Youre right.

This is your house.

I should be the one to leave. Besides, I wasnt planning on coming back anyway.

I walked past both of them and went straight to the bedroom to get my stuff.

But Liam grabbed my arm.

Youll sleep in the guest room.

Mia wants to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning.

Some sunrise, huh?

Fine.

He looked surprised by how calm I was. The coldness on Liams face finally softened a bit.

He noticed my cheek was still red and swollen. For once, there was a flicker of guilt in his voice.

Wait, let me get you some ointment.

No thanks.

What was a bruised cheek compared to the hole in my chest?

I ignored both of them, grabbed a suitcase, and quickly packed some clothes and essentials.

I went straight to the guest room.

Everything else could be replaced. Out with the old, in with the new.

Liam tried to follow me in, but found the door locked.

After knocking a few times, he spoke uphesitant, like he was testing the waters.

Chloe, youre not actually mad, are you?

Usually, Mia being here meant a huge fight. But now that I was calmno tears, no yellinghe seemed nervous.

I kept my voice flat, dripping with sarcasm.

Nope. Course not. Shes just your assistant, right? Not your side piece.

Silence hung in the air for a beat.

Liam let out a breath, like he was relieved.

Chloe, just hang in there a little longer. I promise Ill explain everything soon.

Explain?

I couldnt help but laugh.

Too bad I dont care anymore, Liam.

Liam!

Mias voice suddenly shrieked from the bathroom.

Liam sprinted over, panic in his voice.

What happened, Mia? Did you slip?

Mia?!

No matter how many times he called, there was no answer from inside.

I stared at the closed bathroom door.

Liam was so worried he didnt even notice me standing in the hallway.

After a few more unanswered calls, he hesitated for a second.

Then he reached for the doorknob and twisted itit wasnt locked.

The door swung open, and Miahalf-dressedthrew herself at him.

She let out this breathy, moaning soundtotal fake seduction.

Liam tried to push her off, but his hand brushed against her chest.

He froze instantly, like he couldnt resist anymore.

Mia got bolder, pressing her body fully against his.

Why? Am I not as good as the others? Not even as good as Chloe?

Liam sighed, trying to calm her down.

Shhh, well talk about this tomorrow, okay?

I watched their shadows merge on the wall.

I unconsciously touched my stomach. The incision from the D&C was still sore.

If I hadnt dragged myself to the phone to call 911, I might not have survived.

Funny how Mia trips and gets his undivided attention.

I let out a bitter laugh and shut my door again.

The next morning, I woke up to an empty house.

On the dining table, Liam had left bacon, eggs, and toast.

There was a note next to the plate in his handwriting.

*Took Mia to the office. Be back later.*

I grabbed my suitcase.

I dumped the cold breakfast straight into the trash.

I also took off the bracelet Id worn for two years and tossed that in too.

It was the only gift Liam had ever given me.

A hand-me-down from someone else, actually.

I used to treat it like it was priceless.

Now it all just felt worthless.

When I got home, Mom took my suitcase, her face tight with worry.

Your dad and I just finished going over the divorce papers with the lawyer.

I looked around my childhood home, my throat feeling tight.

Its all set?

All set. Ill go with you this afternoon to get your things. Good riddance to that man.

Tears filled Moms eyes as she spoke.

I was an only child, spoiled rotten growing up.

Before Liam, Id never had a real problem in my life.

Now I was broken because of a guy like him.

My parents must have been hurting even more than I was.

I reached up to wipe her tears.

Why are you crying? Im home, arent I?

Our house was only a ten-minute walk from the law firm.

As we got close, Mom realized shed forgotten some papers.

I told her to go back and get them, then meet me at the firm.

But before I even went inside, I saw someone I knew.

Mia Brown was practically glued to Liam, grinning like shed won the lottery.

Liam noticed me standing in the doorway.

Chloe, what are you doing here?

Dont get the wrong idea. Im just showing Mia some business stuff.

But the contract in his hand clearly said he was transferring multiple properties to her name.

Watching them, I felt absolutely nothing.

I kept my voice flat.

Whatever. Carry on.

I didnt look back as I walked straight into the lawyers office.

But Liam froze. Watching me leave, he suddenly looked panicked.

Chloe, wait! What are you doing here?