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.”

messing with me, Paige? It’s not funny. Just tell me if you’re ill and don’t worry

interrupted Alex. “You don’t have to

stared at Paige in disbelief

you say?”

repeat myself?” Paige sounded

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

you’re very annoying. You always pester me all day as if you’ve got nothing else to do. You are

and looked away because she couldn’t bear

that’s not true. I’ve got things to do, but I just want to be with you until this pregnancy is over… Paige, you’re lying, aren’t you? Is today

at Alex. “Look. You always behave this way and are unwilling to accept the truth. I’ve already repeated myself, but you still can’t believe it. You’re really very

that’s not it, Paige. Tell me it’s all a lie! Don’t look at me this way. Tell me the truth. I’m begging you! Stop joking about this!”

Immense

it. Hence, she turned aside and stopped looking at Alex. “I’m