He Said Love Has Faded

I lay exhausted on the bed.

Bruce pulled me up angrily. "Cheryl Wallis, what do you want?"

Not wanting to argue, I turned my gaze elsewhere.

He gritted his teeth. "Cheryl, don't be so greedy. You think using my mother against me will make me powerless?"

He grasped my chin, forcing me to look him in the eye. "You've worked hard for this, haven't you? You want me in your bed, right? I'll grant your wish."

Bruce leaned in closer.

I pushed him away quickly. "Bruce, I didn't."

He pinned my shoulders, his eyes filled with rage. "Cheryl, isn't this what you wanted?"

He pressed me onto the bed, leaving me no chance to resist.

"Bruce, please, I'm pregnant. I'm begging you."

My voice trembled, tears filling my eyes.

Bruce braced himself, his tone threatening. "Cheryl, you better behave."

I curled up, burying my head under the covers, my heart feeling as if it was bleeding.

In Bruce's eyes, I was just a manipulative woman willing to do anything to get what I wanted.

Photos of Bruce and Selena on vacation abroad were leaked, instantly trending online.

In the pictures, they strolled and kissed, looking blissfully in love, making me feel like the third wheel among us.

The number of fans who supported them was huge.

It felt like countless dull knives were slicing through me, leaving me bloodied.

I never expected to run into them on my way to a checkup.

Bruce had his arm around Selena, both laughing and chatting.

As soon as Bruce saw me, his face darkened.

I intended to walk away, but Selena blocked my path. "Aren't you going to greet your sister?"

Selena was my half-sister. I had always known my mother had another daughter, but I only recently discovered it was her.

What a small world.

"I have nothing to say to you," I replied coldly.

"Cheryl, where's your manners?" Bruce seemed displeased with my attitude.

I scoffed. "I haven't slapped a woman who stole my husband, so that's my manners."

I bit the soft meat in my mouth tightly, and the salty and fishy taste filled my entire mouth.

Selena grabbed my arm, feigning innocence. "Cheryl, I didn't mean it that way."

I looked at her practically clinging to Bruce and laughed mockingly. "Selena, stop acting. You can't fool me."

Selena's expression faltered. "No, it's not like that. My ex-husband won't leave me alone. I was scared, so I called Bruce."

"Really? Miss Malan can't call the police and has to call a married man instead?

"You have nothing to hide. Your intimate photos are all over the internet.

"Do you want me to witness you two in bed before you admit it?"

Bruce suddenly grabbed my neck. "Cheryl, apologize to Selena."

My face flushed red, tears forced out as I managed to choke out. "No way."

As I struggled to breathe, Bruce finally let go.

I gasped for air, coughing heavily.

Selena suddenly pushed me forward. "Cheryl, why are you pushing me?"

As she spoke, she shoved me toward the road.