Out of Ashes Into His Heart

The pungent, sour stench quickly filled the car.

By the time I managed to suppress the overwhelming nausea, a tissue appeared in front of me.

I glanced up coldly, meeting Gavin's gaze.

Perhaps his drunkenness had subsided, or maybe he was disgusted by the mess

I had made in his car, but he didn't press forward.

Taking the tissue, I wiped my mouth and threw it spitefully onto the seat.

Seeing the state of his car, I felt a surge of satisfaction-serves him right!

But he didn't seem to care. Instead, he stared at me intently. "Grace, are you pregnant?"

My heart skipped a beat. I hadn't expected the pregnancy to be exposed so abruptly.

Still, I worked hard to maintain my composure, casting him a cold glance. "What nonsense are you spouting? How could I be pregnant?"

I let out a mocking laugh. "Didn't you say I was infertile?"

Gavin's face darkened as he recalled our argument about this not long ago.

He didn't respond, leaving me uneasy as I wondered whether he believed me. Regardless, I kept my expression calm. "It's just a stomach issue. Your reeking alcohol breath made me nauseous."

He pressed his lips together, seemingly convinced. "No wonder you've lost so much weight lately. Have you seen a doctor?"

"That's none of your concern." I pushed him away and stepped out of the car.

He quickly exited from the other side and caught up to me in a few strides. "I'll take you to the hospital. I mentioned before that you should get a full check-up..."

I shook off his hand. "I don't need your help!"

"Grace, can you stop being difficult?" His patience was clearly wearing thin. "You're just jealous of Mandy, aren't you? I promise I'll never get tangled up with her again..."noveldrama

But before he could finish, his phone rang.

I glanced at the screen-Mandy.

I let out a cold laugh and turned to walk away.

Even now, Gavin thought I was just being petty and jealous. I had no idea where he got this confidence from.

I wanted to get as far away from him as possible. Even speaking another word to him felt repulsive.

...

I didn't know what Mandy said to Gavin on the phone, but at least he didn't follow me this time.

I exhaled a shaky breath.

Perhaps it was the delayed fear of what had almost happened earlier, but my hands trembled against the steering wheel, and my eyes stung.

The car's Bluetooth system activated at that moment-Dawn was calling.

"Hey, Grace, what do you want for lunch? My boss is out of the country again, so no one's around to watch me. I can totally ditch work and slack off..."

"Why don't I just meet you outside your office..."

"Grace, have you been crying?" She immediately picked up on the crack in my voice.

Pressing my lips together, I recounted everything that had just happened.

"That bastard Gavin!" Her voice trembled with anger. Judging by the subdued tone, she was likely still in her office and trying not to curse outright. "Grace, where are you? I'm coming to find you."

I took a deep breath as if finally making up my mind. "Dawn, I want to get an abortion. I don't want this child."