Evelyn Beckett Delaney Novel Diagnosed With Cancer, I Left My Baby's Father in Ruins

Nine months pregnant, I ran into my husband, Beckett Shaw and his mistress at the hospital.
The moment I picked up my report, I saw the two of them celebrating the upcoming arrival of their own child.
Delaney pretended to be concerned. Beckett, you really shouldnt be here with me. If Evelyn finds out, shell be upset. Shes pregnant too. Arent you worried shed be upset??
Beckett let out a cold chuckle. If she causes a scene, Ill just divorce her.
Since Beckett didnt want us anymore, Id rather raise the child without a father than stay in this farce of a marriage.
I called my dad, who was living overseas.
Dad, Ive made up my mind. Im getting a divorce. Im taking the baby and moving out to be with you.
After I hung up, I booked the earliest flight available. Two weeksthats all I needed. Two weeks and Id be out of Becketts life for good.
But then why...did that man show up at my wedding with red eyes, begging me to take him back?
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Nine months pregnant and the moment I received my prenatal report, I saw my husband attending a prenatal appointmentwith his first love, Delaney Cross.
Beckett, you coming with me to this appointment if Evelyn finds out, shell be really upset. Shes due soon, too. Arent you worried? Delaney said with a voice full of pretend concern, but I caught the smugness in her eyes.
Beckett kissed her belly gently and replied with chilling indifference, She doesnt know about this and Im not planning on telling her. Maybe its the hormones, but her moods been all over the place lately. I dont want her making things difficult for you.
But we cant keep sneaking around like this. Evelyns heavily pregnant, too. If she finds out, Im afraid she
Theres nothing to be afraid of. Its my duty to be here with you for this appointmentafter all, the baby is mine, too. If Evelyn wants to cause trouble, Ill just divorce her.
The coldness in Becketts voice when he spoke about me made my blood run cold.
If Beckett had already decided to toss us aside, then I would beat him to it. I would leave him and raise this child on my own.
I let out a bitter smile as my heart finally gave up. I pulled out my phone and called my father overseas.
Dad, Ive made up my mind. Im divorcing him. Ill bring the baby and come live with you.
Im glad you finally came to your senses, came his voice through the line. The Shaws might come from an elite family, but ours isnt lacking either. If staying there only brings you pain, then yesleave him and raise the child on your own.
Youre right, Dad.
After hanging up, I immediately booked the next flight out.
I thought back to this morning, when I asked Beckett to come to my appointment with me. He said he had workturns out he was just accompanying Delaney to hers.
Nine months of pregnancy and not once had Beckett ever come with me to the hospital.
Delaney had her engagement called off three months ago and ever since she came back to the country, Beckett had been meeting her over and over again. From the moment she returned, Beckett and I had barely shared any time alone.
Whenever Delaney calledeven if it was just a textBeckett would drop everything and rush to her.
He even hugged her affectionately right in front of me.?
It wasnt like I hadnt confronted him about it. But every time I did, he brushed me off with the same excusethat Delaney was going through a hard time and needed support.
According to him, everything he did was to help Delaney back on her feet. She was pregnant, he said and he had a moral obligation to be there for her.
But Beckett seemed to forget one crucial fact: Delaney wasnt the only pregnant woman in his life. I was, too. And I was even further along than she was. If anything, I was the one who needed care the most.
For the longest time, I thought the baby Delaney was carrying was Becketts.
I tried to ask indirectly. I even told him that if he no longer loved me, he needed to tell me outright.
But every single time, hed shut me downimpatient, dismissive, evasive. And the one time I dared question whose child Delaney was really carrying, he got furious.
He kept reassuring me, over and over again, until I finally chose to trust him.
I told myself he was just being kind. That he hadnt fallen out of love with me.
But now, its all so clearDelaneys baby has always been his.
Theyd been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long and I was nothing more than their cover story.
When Beckett mentioned divorcing me, I caught the way Delaneys eyes narrowed slightly, a flicker of satisfaction slipping through her carefully composed expression.
I never meant to take you from Evelyn, she said, her voice trembling ever so slightly. Its just... if my fianc hadnt broken things off, none of this wouldve happened. I needed to protect my dignity. And thank God you were there, Beckett. I honestly dont know what I wouldve donewhere I wouldve goneafter coming back to this country without you.
Her eyes filled with tears. And Beckett, full of tenderness and concern, gently wrapped her in his arms.
I told youIll take care of you, Delaney. If it werent for you back then, I wouldve He trailed off.
Anyway, its only right that I look after you, he continued. Evelyn is my wife, so she should understand why Im doing this. And so what if she finds out? Ill still be here for you, no matter what.
Beckett patted Delaney gently, comforting her.
As the doctor came out of the exam room, she glanced at them and said with envy, Youre one lucky woman, Mrs. Shaw. Your husband never misses a single check-up and he treats you with such care and affection.
Delaney blushed, smiling bashfully and Beckett nodded like it was only natural.
I stared at the sickening scene in front of me, nails digging into my palms.
Two more weeks and I would be gone from Becketts life forever.


Beckett soon followed the doctor into the office to pick up the prenatal report. Delaney, however, made an excuse about needing to use the restroomand then just stood there.
Once they were both inside, she finally drawled lazily,?You can come out now. You've been standing there watching long enough. Havent had your fill yet?
I stepped out without a word, my expression blank.
Seeing that I stayed silent, Delaney grew impatient. Her gaze sharpened with mockery.
What, no shame left at all? You knew Beckett never loved you, yet you still insist on holding on to the title of Mrs. Shaw?
I let out a cold laugh. And you dont find it shameful to be the other woman, fully aware hes married?