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Chapter 6 The Breakup

After Emma finished talking, she spun around and walked out of the bathroom, with Anna hot on her heels. The hospital corridor felt like it was frozen in time. They locked eyes, their glares practically sparking in the air. The tension was so thick, it was hard to breathe. Emma's anger towards Anna was at an all-time high.

"You're such a two-faced bitch!" Emma spat, her voice icy. "You framed George just to get what you wanted. How low can you go?"

Anna wasn't backing down, a cold smirk playing on her lips. "How funny, a pitiful orphan, dare to insult me! Do you really think playing the 'justice' card makes you better than me?"

"Your shamelessness makes me sick!" Emma shot back, her anger blazing. "You'll do anything to get what you want. It's disgusting!"

"Disgusting?" Anna's voice dripped with sarcasm. "I'm just fighting for my happiness in my own way. And you think you can compete with me for something that was never yours to begin with?"

"Compete?" Emma was so mad she could barely keep it together. "George and I were arranged to be married by Charles, and this is all part of your plan, isn't it?"

"If you were so sure of yourself, you wouldn't be here." Anna stepped closer, her eyes flashing. "Divorce him! You need to leave him!"

"I will never divorce him." Emma stared back, her hands clenched, her heart set.

Emma knew this argument was pointless. She turned and left TeleHealth Hospital, heading to another place, CyberMed Hospital, for women and children.

While waiting outside the prenatal clinic, she watched the pregnant women around her, all with their husbands or family members, their faces glowing with happiness. She felt a sharp pang of sadness, a stark contrast to her loneliness. George wasn't with her; he was with Anna.

Suddenly, there was a commotion, and hospital staff rushed over. "Make way! A woman is in labor!"

Emma's heart skipped a beat, and she looked towards the noise. She saw a young pregnant woman, pale and clutching her husband's hand, fear in her eyes. The husband held her hand tightly, his voice calm and reassuring, "Don't worry, I'm right here with you. Everything will be fine."

Emma was momentarily stunned, feeling a wave of envy and jealousy. She watched the couple, longing for someone to be by her side with such unwavering support.

The delivery room was a hive of activity, with doctors working tirelessly to help the woman in labor. Emma was transfixed, silently praying for the woman, "I hope she has a safe delivery."

Before the woman's treatment was over, Emma's test results came back. Thankfully, everything was normal, and the baby was healthy.

Emma walked outside for a long time before slowly heading home. She used to love this house, loved waiting here for George. But today, she finally realized she was just a pawn in a bigger game, feeling less guilty.

But now, this house felt like a prison, suffocating her.

When she saw George sitting on the sofa with a dark expression, her old feelings for him started to fade.

"Where have you been all this time? Are you seeing other men? Did you go see Anna?" His questions hit Emma like a bucket of ice water, making her feel cold all over.

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