Trapped in Love

Paige’s belly was hit with excruciating pain, signaling the loss of her child. She suppressed her grief. looked at Alex, and called out, “Alex.”

Turning at the sound of Paige’s weak voice, Alex rushed to her bedside and bent over. “Yes, I’m here. What’s wrong, Paige? Tell me, okay?”

Paige gnashed her teeth. “Alex…”

“Yes?”

“Let’s stop seeing each other.”

A fatal blow struck Alex.

Flabbergasted, he met Paige’s eyes. “W–What did you say?”

Paige repeated herself, “Let’s stop seeing each other.”

Paige? It’s not funny. Just tell me if you’re ill and don’t worry about tiring me out. I’m

baby is gone,” Paige interrupted Alex. “You don’t have to do anything for me anymore because Ive aborted

stared at Paige in disbelief as

you

times do I have to repeat myself?” Paige

looking at Paige’s belly. “No, you’ve got to tell me why… Why?” It

pester me all day as if you’ve got nothing else to do. You

eyes firmly as she listened and looked away because

just want to be with you until this pregnancy is over… Paige, you’re lying, aren’t you? Is today April’s fool? Why do you

always behave this way and are unwilling to accept the truth. I’ve already repeated myself, but you still can’t believe it.

eyes slowly turned red. “No, that’s not it, Paige. Tell me it’s all a lie! Don’t look at me this way.

ward. Immense helplessness and terror

and couldn’t take it. Hence, she turned aside and stopped looking at Alex. “I’m