Chapter 5
From that point on, Helen seemed to give in, pouring all her attention into the pregnancy.
In the meantime, I’d sneak away to spend time with Amanda, indulging her with shopping sprees on Bruce’s credit card.
Of course, Bruce wasn’t exactly thrilled about the constant drain on his finances.
So, to smooth things over, I’d make a pit stop at a flea market on my way home, pick up something cheap, have it prettily wrapped, and then exaggerate its price when I got back.
Finally, I managed to keep the extra cash for myself, cleverly tucking away the difference.
But I knew this little game couldn’t last forever. I was already thinking of other ways to bring in money.
However, before I could even start, Helen was ready to give birth.
After a frantic rush to the hospital, she delivered a healthy baby boy, sending him into raptures of joy, and his attitude toward her softened considerably.
He had yearned for a son for ages, from before my time to the present, and now his dream was realized.
Right after her postpartum recovery, Helen begged Bruce to make their relationship official by getting married.
I clicked my tongue in disbelief, exclaiming, “Men like my dad weren’t built for loyalty. His infidelity knows no bounds, spreading evenly among all the beauties he meets.”
Certainly, Helen’s beauty was unmistakable; she had the kind of allure that could make her a standout in the entertainment world, if not become an instant star.
Yet, aspirations differed from person to person.
Helen chose the security and affection of being a beloved wife over the pursuit of personal ambitions or the independence of soaring solo.
She triumphed over all her rivals, cementing her position with the birth of her son.
With the legal bond of marriage, she likely believed her status was now beyond challenge, yet she couldn’t abandon her former habits, resuming her attempts to dominate me.
This time, she claimed I was a disturbance to her cherished little one.
Taking advantage of the situation, I lamented to Bruce about feeling unwelcome at home.
Since Helen had just scored a significant feat by giving Bruce a son, he was now completely at her service, attending to her every whim.
Consequently, he arranged for me to live in a generous apartment near a prestigious university, providing me with a substantial allowance for my expenses.
Truth be told, if this was what it meant to “suffer, I wouldn’t mind enduring such “injustices” a few more times.
