Skies We No Longer Share

Cecilia finally left the hospital after a week.

Jeff was supposed to pick her up, but he got busy and sent a driver instead.

She did not make a fuss. She just got in the car and started scrolling through her social media. She saw Yvonne's latest post:

[The hot springs outside the city are amazing. One soak and all the marks are gone! Now, she won't notice a thing!]

There was a selfie of Yvonne in a bikini, with a man's arm next to her. Cecilia knew right away it was Jeff's arm and what his 'urgent matter' was today. She hit 'like' on the post.

Jeff did not get home until after ten that night. He tried to hug Cecilia and said he was sorry. "Cecilia, I'm sorry I was so busy today that I couldn't get you from the hospital."

Cecilia stepped away from his hug without a fuss. "It's fine. Work is important."

He looked relieved when she did not seem upset and said sweetly, "Have you had dinner? I had my assistant pick up something from your favorite restaurant. Let's eat soon.

"In the evening, as you get ready for your bath, I'll use a waterproof bandage for your wound so that it won't get wet. And when you go to bed, be extra careful not to hurt yourself, okay?"

Cecilia listened to his words, filled with worry, and felt her heart ache. "Okay."

It was so strange. Everything seemed the same, yet everything was different. The person she had known was still here, but the love they had shared was gone.

Jeff went to shower, leaving Cecilia lost in thought.

Her phone buzzed with messages from Yvonne:

[Last night was amazing. We did it four times!]

[How long has it been since he's touched you? Don't you wonder why?]

[If you're looking for answers, check his coat pocket. You're in for a surprise.]

With that, Yvonne recalled all her messages.

The brutal truth stared her down—no digging required.

Cecilia knew Yvonne was trying to upset her, but she could not resist. She picked up Jeff's jacket that was tossed aside.

Inside the pocket was a thong with lace and a bow. It was sexy and bold.

As Cecilia stood there, stunned, Jeff came out of the bathroom and grabbed the underwear, his voice full of panic.

"This has to be a prank from Dick and the others. Cecilia, please don't get it wrong, I, I—"

Cecilia could not listen anymore. She felt sick and ran to throw up, her stomach churning violently.

He rushed to her side with water, holding her and patting her back.

After a moment, he asked out of the blue. "Cecilia, you're not pregnant, are you?"

Hearing that, she paused, then looked up with a pale smile. "Jeff, do you even remember the last time you touched me? How could I possibly get pregnant all by myself?"