Her Husband Planned to Abandon His Pregnant Wife After Thanksgiving — Until She Placed the Manila Envelope on His Empty Plate

A tight, cinematic close-up captured Elena’s tear-streaked face.

She squeezed her eyes shut, the sheer, agonizing betrayal physically tearing at her heart. She listened to the man she loved, the father of her unborn child, casually discussing the end of their marriage while sipping expensive champagne in a hotel room with her best friend.

"So when, Valentino?" Vivian demanded playfully over the phone. "I'm tired of sneaking around. I want the penthouse. I want the public ring."

The live audio feed picked up the sound of fabric rustling.

In her mind, Elena could clearly picture the scene. A blurred overlay filled her thoughts—Valentino, handsome in his dark suit, smirking arrogantly as Vivian, wearing a sleek black slip dress, traced her manicured finger down his lapel.

"After the baby is born," Valentino replied flawlessly, his voice entirely devoid of human empathy for his pregnant wife. "Once she delivers, I'll file the papers. I'll take full custody, give her a pathetic settlement to keep her quiet, and move you into the estate."

Elena’s heart completely shattered into a million jagged pieces.

He didn't just want a divorce. He was planning to completely blindside her when she was at her most vulnerable, steal her newborn child, and throw her out of her own home with absolutely nothing.