Chapter 1
The Love that Never Really Dies
The eight-months pregnant Sasha was folding the newly bought onesies in the nursery when she
heard the housemaidsâ conversation. He's coming back? Is it because my due date is
approaching? Her heart was bursting with joy until her hands trembled. Although Sebastian was the
baby's father, she had only met him once on their wedding night.
He never showed up after that. With watery eyes, she caressed her pregnant belly. âOh, my baby, I
know your daddy doesn't like me, but it's okay. I will be happy as long as heâs here to witness your
birth.â A smile of joy and satisfaction lit up her face. Two days later, Sebastian was finally back after
disappearing for ten months.
When Sasha heard the news, she held her baby bump while carefully trotting out of her bedroom to
meet him. As she looked down from the top of the stairs, her face turned ashen. Apart from the man
whom she missed a lot, she saw a woman standing next to him in the living room. âSebastian, I
asked you to come back to take care of Sasha.
Why did you bring this woman back?â âDonât you know why? I told you I have nothing to do with
this marriage. The woman I want to marry is Xandra, and sheâs standing next to me right now.â In his
black coat, Sebastian's chiseled face held a frosty expression. The man exuded a cold aura while he
levelled his father's stare.
Frederick was left fuming at his son's words. âDonât you know Sasha's due date is near? She's
pregnant with your baby! How dare you say something like that!â âHuh,â he snorted, âThe baby? She
wouldn't be pregnant if you hadn't spiked my drink on my wedding night. You know what, the baby
doesn't deserve to come to this world!â
The living room fell into a dead silence. Standing by the staircase, Sasha felt a dull pain from within
her chest; his words pierced through her heart, tearing it to smithereens. At that instant, she
experienced a temporary blackout of vision while the surrounding noises faded away. How could he
say something like that!
My baby... My baby is unwelcomed... Soon she felt dizzy and lightheaded.
"Oh, no! Madam! Madam, you're bleeding!â âWhat?â At that instant, the housemaid's shouts rang
out in the Hayes Residence. Both father and son, who were at a standoff, instantly looked up to see
the pregnant Sasha standing by the staircase. Blood was trickling down her legs from beneath her
skirt to the stairs. Sebastian's expression changed at the horrific sight.
Fixing her eyes at the man, Sasha uttered, âThat's some kind of great love you have, Sebastian
Hayes! Building your happiness on your babyâs suffering and death. I wonder if you'll ever be at
peace with yourself for the rest of your life?â
In his daze, Sebastian realized this was the first time she was speaking to him since the wedding
night. Before he could even say anything, Sasha had collapsed onto the ground. Blood was gushing
out from beneath her skirt, spreading across the floor. One housemaid called out, âQuick! Send her
to the hospital!â Within minutes, Sasha, who was unconsciousness, was rushed to the hospital
In the silent living room, Xandra tried to comfort Sebastian, âDonât think too much. It has nothing to
do with you. The whole arranged marriage is a mistake from the beginning, and they drugged you
to get her pregnant.
That woman even dared to curse you! Sebastian...â Before she could even finish her words, the man
who had never gotten angry with her suddenly shot her a murderous glare. He bellowed, âShut up!
It is not your place to meddle or even talk about the Hayesâ family affairs.â Xandra shuddered. In the
face of his anger, she dared not to utter a single word. Sasha Wand, you b*tch! I hope you and your
baby die! Don't ever come back again! Meanwhile, in the hospital.
An hour had passed. The gynecologist finally came out of the operating theatre with a baby in her
arms. With a heavy heart, she told Frederick, âI'm sorry, Mr. Hayes. She suffered a massive loss of
blood, and we failed to save her. We only managed to save one of the triplets.â Sasha, died? My poor
granddaughter-in-law and the triplets... Now there's only one of them left? It was an earth-shattering
blow to Frederick. As a result, he fainted while clenching his chest.
"Oh, no! Mr. Hayes!â In the meantime, Sebastian had left the Hayes Residence with Xandra. They
were heading to his apartment in the city. The moment he received the news, he couldn't help
grasping the steering wheel. âShe's dead?â Luke Scott, his assistant, answered, âYes. I heard she has
always been in a poor condition.
She died from a massive blood loss, but the doctor managed to save one of the triplets. It's a boy,
and Mr. Hayes Sr. has brought him back home.â
To prove his words, Luke even sent Sebastian a picture of Sasha and the two babiesâ bodies covered
under a white sheet. The latter's pupils constricted at the sight of the picture. Screech! He stomped
on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt halt in the middle of the road.
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