Chapter 169 Let's Get a Divorce!
"What did she tell you?" I asked, totally confused.
Edward shot back, "It was you. You hired those thugs to hurt her. How could you be so cruel? Just because she was pregnant with my child, you went nuts with jealousy and had her attacked, causing her to lose the baby? Do you know, if she had been found any later, she might have died!"
"It wasn't me, I didn't do any of that! Sure, I have issues with the whole mess between you two, but I'd never do something so horrible!" Hearing about Aria's ordeal felt like a punch to the gut. Tears welled up in my eyes as I desperately tried to defend myself.
How could I not feel heartache over Aria's suffering? As a fellow woman, also about to become a mother, I deeply understood the difficulty of it all.
"Stop making excuses!" Edward roared, cutting me off, veins bulging on his forehead. "Who else could it be but you? I know you were bitter because Aria was pregnant with my child. You wanted her gone, didn't you? She was lucky this time, not to be killed by you. You, with your cold heart. I'll make sure you face legal consequences. Get ready to spend the rest of your life in prison!"
I suddenly felt dizzy, overwhelmed by the pain of being wronged and disappointed in Edward. I never imagined that he would see me in such a despicable light. The fact that Aria was pregnant with Edward's child did make me uncomfortable, but as a law student, I had my moral boundaries. Moreover, like her, I was also carrying a new life. I could understand the mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety. How could I do something so heinous?
Tears uncontrollably streamed down my face, a poignant testament to both Aria's suffering and my own shattering reality. I looked at Edward, wanting to say something, but words felt so powerless at this moment. I felt my world collapsing, the love and trust we once had turning into nothing but a painful void.
My body trembled slightly, my hands clenched into fists, nails digging into my palms, but I couldn't feel the pain because the emotional hurt far exceeded any physical sensation. I didn't understand why our relationship was so fragile, and why Edward could convict me based on Aria's words, just like he once sent me to detention based on Anne's words.
Aria went through such a terrible ordeal and lost her child, but what about me? I lost Edward's trust, which hurt more than any other injury.
"Edward, I didn't do any of the things you're accusing me of!" I stared into his eyes, filled with anger and grievance, my tone severe. "If you're determined to let the law punish me, then show me the evidence. Stop making baseless accusations!"
"Evidence?" Edward sneered, "You think I don't have evidence? The injuries on Aria are enough to bring you down. What more do you want?"
I took a deep breath, suppressing my anger and anxiety, and nodded. "Fine. If you say Aria is the best evidence, then I want to see her," I said.
"Don't even think about it!" Edward's eyes blazed with anger as he shouted, "I know exactly what you're up to. You caused her to lose her child, and now she can never have kids again. You did this to secure your spot in the Howard family, didn't you? Aria was innocent, she just wanted to have a child for me. She wouldn't have threatened your position, but you were so vicious to harm her like this. If I let you see her, who knows what other crazy things you might do? Diana, I won't give you any more chances. You've completely lost my trust. From now on, don't even think about getting close to her. You don't deserve to be part of the Howard family. Let's get a divorce!" With that, Edward turned and walked away, leaving me with nothing but his resolute back.
I stood there, stunned, feeling like my soul had been ripped away. Even after Edward's figure disappeared, I couldn't snap out of it. The extreme tension made me dizzy, and I could barely stand.
At that moment, Melissa quickly stepped forward to support my shaky body, carefully helping me to a chair. I leaned back, gasping for air, my chest heaving violently. My mind was in chaos, shrouded in a thick fog that refused to lift.
Melissa looked at me with concern, her eyes full of pity. She gently reached out and started massaging my head, her gentle actions gradually bringing me back to clarity. It was like waking up from a nightmare only to be confronted by a new and harrowing reality—my livestream was still on!
My heart sank, and a wave of unprecedented panic surged through me. Although the camera luckily didn't capture Edward hitting me or our intense confrontation, the thunderous argument was broadcasted online without omission.
In an instant, the comment section exploded like a powder keg, sparking intense reactions and discussions. Countless comments flooded in like a tidal wave, one after another, scrolling rapidly across the screen, so fast it was dizzying.
[Oh my god, what's happening? The streamer is going through this?]
[This man is terrifying, accusing the streamer without knowing the truth.]
[Could the streamer really be that kind of person? There seems to be more to this story.]
[This is more dramatic than a TV show, waiting for the follow-up.]
These comments were like sharp blades, some filled with sympathy, others with doubt, and many just watching the drama unfold. They stabbed at me without reservation, making me feel lost and helpless. My livestream was instantly pushed to the top of the trending list, attracting more onlookers. These people, like sharks smelling blood, swarmed into the live stream from all directions, watching this sudden drama with various intentions.
Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen, as if an invisible hand were twisting it, sending waves of agony through me, threatening to tear my body apart. Large beads of sweat formed on my forehead and rolled down my face, some even dripping into my eyes, but I was too overwhelmed to wipe them away.
At this moment, the comment section was like a ferocious monster, opening its fanged mouth to devour me whole. I couldn't bear to look at the frenzied comments anymore. Trembling, I reached out, using all my strength to press the button to end the live stream hurriedly. As the screen went dark, the world around me seemed to quiet down.
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