The Wrong Woman

As Scarlett underwent a series of tests, Imogen sat on a hospital bench, glancing at her phone to check the time and reading over the apology message she had sent earlier. A sense of heaviness burdened her heart.

Before, Scarlett had taken the man Imogen once had a crush on. Now, Scarlett had also dashed the job opportunity Imogen had longed for.

Imogen couldn't help but feel that Scarlett's presence was nothing short of bad luck for her.

Imogen couldn't gauge how much time had elapsed when Ethan rushed into the hospital in a frenzy. Upon spotting her, he hesitated briefly before blurting out, "Imogen, what are you doing here? Where's Scarlett? And why are you soaked?"

Imogen stared at him with a steely glare but chose to say nothing.

Her simmering frustration caught Ethan off guard, making him nervously swallow. He glanced around, asking, "Scarlett said something happened with our child. What happened?"

Imogen scoffed inwardly. Instead of something happening with their child, it was just Scarlett scheming against Imogen.

After Scarlett arrived at the hospital, she underwent a thorough examination, including detailed tests for liver function, genetic diseases, and more. She treated Imogen as if she were a fool, insisting that Imogen foot the bill for over eight thousand dollars.

Imogen simply wanted the ordeal to be over, so she didn't bother arguing with Scarlett.

At that moment, Scarlett emerged from the doctor’s office, clutching the test results.

Spotting her, Ethan rushed over to help her, his concern palpable as he scanned her from head to toe. "Scarlett, is everything okay with the baby?"

Scarlett held her belly and cast a pointed look at Imogen. She feigned discomfort and said tearfully, "Ethan, my abdomen is hurting. Imogen shoved me, and I stumbled."

Ethan’s anger boiled over. He yelled, “Imogen, take it out on me if you're upset! She’s pregnant. You can’t just push her like that!”

Imogen seethed with frustration but remained silent. She grasped the sensitivity of offending an elderly person or a pregnant woman. She found herself at a loss for words to justify her actions. 

Rising from her seat, Imogen strode over to Scarlett and Ethan, her demeanor firm. Her voice sounded icy as she enunciated each word. "The fact that you're not staying in the hospital suggests the baby is fine. 

"You took advantage of the situation, squeezing over eight thousand dollars out of me with every possible test. I won’t argue about it. Consider it a generous donation from me to you."

Scarlett's face darkened with anger. "Imogen, what do you mean? Are you accusing me of extorting money from you?"

Imogen ignored her question, thinking Scarlett was well aware of whether it could be considered extortion. Instead, Imogen continued, "Since your husband is here, let's address this directly."

Ethan swallowed hard, asking, "Imogen, what’s on your mind?"

Imogen snorted, thoroughly disappointed in Ethan. The overwhelming disappointment she felt compelled her to make a decision.

In a tone colder and firmer than ever before, she stated, "Ethan, listen carefully. I feel nothing for you. I love my husband deeply, so please stop pursuing me."

Ethan’s face fell, visibly crestfallen. Scarlett glanced up at him, clearly displeased with his reaction.

"I’ve already blocked both you and your wife. From now on, treat me like a stranger when you see me. There’s no need for greetings.” With that, Imogen turned and left.

Ethan grew anxious. He let go of Scarlett and hurried to catch up with Imogen, grabbing her arm. "Imogen—"

Imogen spun around abruptly, wrenching her hand away. Anger surged through her, making her tremble as she yelled, "Are you deaf? Lay a finger on me again and I'll call the cops for harassment." This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

Ethan looked at her with disappointment, his eyes revealing reluctance, discontent, and resignation.