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Today was Eric's big client meeting.He'd bragged yesterday,saying I used pregnancy to slack off.
"Every woman has kids.If feels so bad,why's the world got seven billion people?Humanity would've died out."
Now he was pregnant.Let's see his reaction.
Outside the conference room,I saw Eric clutching his stomach in agony.
The client looked displeased.
Eric's boss glared at him,furious.
Eric couldn't control himself,sweat was dripping down from his forehead.
"S-sorry."
He covered his mouth,rushing out,clearly about to vomit.
It didn't end there.Back from the bathroom,he became restless in his chair and started to speak incoherently.
The client stormed out,the deal was off.
Eric's boss gave him a good scolding.
"What's wrong with you?Dropping the ball now?"
"Sir,it's my fault,but I'm really unwell..."
"Unwell,my ass!Can't you tough it out?If we lose this deal,we're both done!"
Eric sunk back into his chair like a stray dog.
I passed his desk.
"Men are so dramatic.Just pregnant,and you can't handle it?"
The looks in Eric’s eyes,if looks could kill,I’d be dead by now.I expected a fight,but he softened.
"Honey,I was wrong.I've been awful."
"We're a team.No need to hurt each other.Let's make up."
I snorted."Wow.Is someone else’s soul in your body or what?"
He ignored my jab.
"I just need your help.The client's mad,but we can still save teh deal."
"Your proposals are great.If you could write one to win him over..."
I sneered."Still using me,huh?No way!"
Eric's face twisted."This kid's not just mine!I'm suffering for you.Why won't you help?"
"You remember the kid's yours now?Where were you before?"
"And you're not ‘suffering for me.'The system forced you.You deserve it!"
"You!"Eric inhaled sharply."Fine,no proposal,but you can care for me.I'm unwell—drive me home."
I dangled my car keys in front of him,then shoved them back into my poclet.
"Forgot you got the boss to send me on a trip?No time!"
Eric raged,grabbing papers to throw at me.
The office stared.I seized the chance,forcing tears,clutching my chest.
"Honey,I'm sorry,don't hit me at work."
Colleagues intervened,glaring at Eric with contempt.
"What kind of man are you,hitting your pregnant wife?"
Eric couldn't explain he was pregnant,fuming,arguing with colleagues,nearly getting himself into a fight.
Normally,Eric hid his true ugly self well.I guessed pregnancy hormones were messing with him.
I smirked.This was just the start.
Free of pregnancy,my business trip was a breeze.
I charmed the client,even securing orders for the next quarter.
The fat boss,hoping to sabotage me,inadvertently helped me shine,earning praise from the department head.
Colleagues congratulated me,some asking if Eric really hit me.
Everyone saw him as an abuser now,his good name gone.
I replied vaguely,"Eh,we manage.Divorce is tricky..."
They pitied me,sending comforting texts.
Lounging in my hotel,I checked the hidden cameras I'd installed at home after catching Eric with Lily.
Just trying to prepare for a rainy day.
Sure enough,Eric and Lily were on the couch,arms entwined,badmouthing me.
Foul insults,but repetitive,and I got bored after a while.
I felt untouchable as Eric was the one “pregnant” now.Their words were child's play.
Eric,panting from cursing,seemed exhausted from his “pregnancy”.
Lily patted his back,then leaned on him,whining.
"Eric,she knows about us.Just divorce her.My mom's pressuring me to marry,and I can't explain."
Eric couldn't mention the system,dodging.
"It's about getting her money.Be patient."
"How long do I still have to wait?You've got over$50,0000 already!"
Lily slipped.Eric stared.
"You checked my phone?"
