Marrying my secret admirer after my husband's fake death novel Chapter 3

Beckett couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off with Edith today.

Usually, she drifted through the day with a kind of listless detachment, her eyes dull, her energy muted. But today, she was different–there was a sharpness to her, a hidden edge beneath her calm.-

But Beckett didn’t have time to dwell on Edith’s mood. Right now, the only thing that mattered was the baby Salome was carrying.

If he could save this baby, he could go back to Edith, put an end to this mess, and get his life back on track.

“Edith, I know I was reckless. I admit it, alright? But this isn’t the time to argue about that. I’m begging you, please–ask Dr. White to come. The Sumner family can make it happen!”

A bitter smile lingered on Edith’s lips.

For the past three years of their marriage, she and Beckett had tried everything to have a child. They’d seen countless specialists, and it wasn’t as if they hadn’t considered reaching out to Dr. White.

But favors like that–they were the hardest debts to repay.

The Sumner family had already racked up more than enough debts during their years of hardship.

Edith had always been considerate of her father, Jayne Kearney. Even though she desperately wanted a child with Beckett, she had never gone to them for help–never asked them to call in Dr. White.

Beckett knew all of this.

She’d once thought Beckett was gentle with her, that he cared for her, that he cherished her.

Only now did she understand–all that tenderness was only wishful thinking on her part.

Now, to save the child growing in Salome’s womb, Beckett was willing to push Edith to the edge–without a second thought.

When Edith went silent, Beckett’s composure started to crack.

“Listen, Edith–if you can save your sister–in–law’s baby, I will find the best lawyer for your father’s case. I promise you that!”

This time, Edith’s bitter smile spread beyond her lips–she could taste the bitterness at the back of her throat.

She had begged Beckett for help with her father’s trial more than once.

The Vance family had always answered her with vague promises and empty

reassurances.

Now, suddenly, to save Salome’s baby, Beckett was willing to do anything.

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