Keep the Groom, I'm Out

"Giselle, you really don't have a shred of empathy, do you?" Benjamin said.

I sneered. "Oh, I'm definitely not as empathetic as you, going as far as marrying your assistant and then bringing her and her child into your girlfriend's home!"

Just then, Chelsea, who had been silent, finally chimed in. Her eyes were red as she slowly took off my nightgown, looking fragile and pitiful.

"Giselle, Benny, please stop fighting because of me. If she doesn't want us here, I'll take Sadie and leave right now, even if it means she'll have a harder time going to school…

"I mean, you've already done more than enough, Benny. The fact that you gave Sadie a chance at education makes me so grateful that I can't possibly ask for anything more…"

As she spoke, she exchanged a glance with Sadie. In the next second, Sadie rushed at me and sank her teeth hard into my calf. Pain shot through me instantly as blood welled up.

She didn't stop there. She clenched her fists and started hitting me wildly. "You bad woman! Why are you kicking Mommy and me out? This is my home! You're the one who should leave!"

Only after Sadie had hit me until my skin was red did Chelsea finally step in and pull her away. "She's just a child, Giselle. Please don't take it to heart."

Before I could even speak, Benjamin cut in first. "Chelsea, just stay here with Sadie and settle in."

He turned to me. "Chelsea already feels bad about taking your marriage registration spot. She even bought you a gift to apologize, and yet you're still making a fuss over it. Honestly, the one who acts like a child is you."

I looked over, and it was a half-eaten souffle. I said coldly, "I'm allergic to eggs. I can't eat that. And I'm not a trash bin who takes leftovers."

Tears brimmed in Chelsea's eyes. "Benny, I know Giselle thinks my gift is cheap, but… this is already the best I can afford. If she doesn't like it, she can just say so. Why does she have to be all sarcastic?"

Benjamin's expression turned stormy. Without warning, he grabbed the dessert and shoved it straight into my mouth.

"She went out of her way to give you something, and you still look down on it? At least give a better excuse than an egg allergy! You know what? Let me see how your so-called egg allergy works!"

I couldn't dodge in time. The dessert was forced into my mouth, the eggy smell instantly hitting my senses. I gagged hard and barely managed to spit it out after a while.

By the time I finally caught my breath, my skin was already breaking out in angry red hives.

It was only then that Benjamin seemed to remember I was seriously allergic to eggs. A flicker of guilt crossed his eyes. "Giselle, I…"

I couldn't be bothered to listen and walked straight into the room.

He followed me in, his tone softening. "Giselle, I was just too angry and forgot about your allergy. I'm sorry."

I was just wondering why he suddenly sounded so friendly when he finally revealed his real intention.

"Still, can you let Chelsea and Sadie stay here for a while? Once they find a place, I promise they'll move out. After that, I'll marry you to make it up to you. Alright?"

So, it was still all for Chelsea.

I brushed his hand away. "There's no need for that. I'll move out and make room for your little family of three."

Without another word, I lowered my head and started packing my luggage.

That made Benjamin snap again. "Look, I've already compromised. What more do you want? If you keep this up, I'm going to break up with you!"

A cold smile tugged at my lips. "Sure. I was just about to say that. Let's break up."

He froze. He had clearly expected that threatening to break up with me would make me back down like before, but I surprisingly agreed this time.

"Do you even hear yourself, Giselle?"

I nodded.