Ben leaned in close, so close that Jamie could hear his every breath.

He asked, his voice cold, "Then tell me, what exactly do you think I should do? Should I go and break up with Winnie right now? Should I tell her what we just did, then drag her to a clinic for an abortion? Would that make you happy?"

"Of course not!" Jamie quickly protested, her face going pale. "That's your own child. Do you even hear what you're saying?"

Winnie wanted nothing more than a loving, happy family. Jamie couldn't bear the thought of shattering that dream.

solution?" Ben straightened up, looking down at her with cold amusement.

Just... take care of Winnie and pretend I'm gone." Ben's expression only hardened, his anger becoming more intense with every word. Finally, he let out a harsh laugh. "You really do have quite the imagination,

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said coldly. "What I want is for you to stay by my side. Just for four years. After that, we're done. You're free to go wherever you want, with whoever

If it weren't for Winnie, Jamie would have agreed to any terms. It could be four years, eight years, even ten years. But Winnie was

to kindergarten, while she continued in this twisted relationship with her own

she asked, voice trembling. Ben's actions and his words left her feeling cornered,

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