From Betrayal to New Love

Blood continued to seep beneath me as the gleaming knife hovered perilously close to my skin. Overcome with fear, I tried to edge backward, but Jax instantly moved the knife nearer. Desperately, I looked around the room for help, but everyone avoided meeting my eyes.

I never imagined that after years in the military, Jax would become more unhinged rather than mature and composed. I remembered a time when some local troublemakers bullied me, and upon finding out, Jax flew into a rage and had them beaten so badly they couldn't move. Now, those ruthless tactics were being turned against me.

With Jax's volatile nature, there was no way he would accept this child. The curious stares from the onlookers felt like piercing thorns. Jax raised the knife high above his head and aimed it at my abdomen. Panic-stricken, I shut my eyes tight, clutching my stomach as my body trembled uncontrollably. Yet, the anticipated pain didn't come. Hesitantly, I opened my eyes.

A man in military uniform had caught the knife blade with his bare hand. Blood flowed steadily from between his fingers, pooling on the floor. Jax glared at him, brows furrowing in anger, and demanded, "Who are you? What's it to you if I discipline my disobedient wife?"

The man, seemingly unfazed by the pain, remained composed and said calmly, "Mr. Graham, if you want the truth, perhaps we should have a private talk."

Enraged, Jax kicked at the man, sending him sprawling to the ground. Looking at the stranger's helpless state, Jax sneered at me, "Leah, I thought you had connected with someone significant, but he's just another coward!"

I was out of options; no one was left to help me. Despair washed over me; was I really going to die here today? Pride and dignity meant nothing at this moment; I'd do anything to protect my child. Despite the searing pain, I clutched at Jax's pant leg, my voice trembling as I pleaded, "This child is... is..."

But Jax, blinded by rage, paid no heed. The knife, still stained with blood, lightly grazed my arm. Tears streamed down my face as the pain blurred my vision. Before I could react, another cut sliced across my cheek. My clothes soaked with blood, leaving me freezing and in agony.

Desperate, I reached for Jax, collapsing at his feet as I begged, "Please, spare my child..."

With a derisive snort, Jax kicked my hand away. "It's too late for begging now. When you did all this, you should've foreseen today!"

Sasha, standing nearby, chimed in callously: "Brother Jax, she still won't reveal her lover's identity and refuses to admit her mistakes. She deserves no mercy."

Jax laughed coldly, "I guess the punishment hasn't hit home yet. I'll rid you of this monstrosity now." He aimed the knife at my belly once more.

My heart plummeted, and instinctively, I tried to escape, but bodyguards quickly restrained me. I screamed and struggled, but it was futile. They had immobilized my limbs completely.

Jax started cutting through my clothes, revealing my swollen belly. "Let's show everyone your disgraceful stomach! How dare you betray me with another man? Shameless!"

With despair consuming me, I knew I had to act fast.