Romantic Homicide

ew life was growing within her, a tiny spark of hope in her otherwise complicated world. She'd imagined Jake's reaction countless times: the joy in his eyes, the em

houghts-Isabel, her sister-in-law, who seemed to have

ir home, her grief-filled expressions, subtle touches, and lingering looks at Jake filling the space that should have been Sarah's. It wa

sponse to Isabel's news only deepened the growing emptiness in Sarah's heart. Instead of comforting her or even acknowledging her presence, Jake turned all his attention to Isab

pless and frail due to her pregnancy, she demanded Sarah's constant attention, insisting on having special meals and sending Sarah on endless errands. All while smiling swee

of kindness. With precision, she arranged slices of mango, strawberries, and apples, then drizzled honey and added fresh m

. However, just as Sarah was about to reply, Isabel purposely knocked the tr

r eyes in fake surprise. Jake! Hey there, Jake! "Jake, please assis

ght?" He had all his attention on her, his hands shielding her as he gave Sarah a

spond. His icy tone snapped when he mentioned that Isabel could have been i

se pain of glass stabbing her palm caused a small amount of blood to run down her hand. Eve

eper than the cut, feeling more wounded by her husband's indifference than by the glass. She managed to bandage her

red back to the life she had imagined with Jake, the future she had longed for deeply. However, it appeare

gs like that can happen," the nurse said with compassion, unaware of the profound pain Sarah was t

owever, there was nothing displayed on the screen. Realizing he hadn't even noticed her absence made her heart sink. It

together, their heads leaning in close while conversing softly. She coughed l

er eyes. She wished to shout, to insist that he acknowledge her, to inform him about their child - their child who should be cherished, to have a father who was

nd on the optimism she had previously held for their upcoming days. However, that hope seemed delicate now, vulnerable to breaking with one t

n: either defend her position in the marriage or leave, considering her unborn child and her well-being. In any case,

silent any longer. Tomorrow, she'd confront Jake about their future, about her place in h