Divorcing My Doctor Husband After He Neglected His Sick Son

My son was seriously ill,but my husband abandoned the operation.It wasn't because he was unskilled,in fact Michael was'the genius surgeon'in our hospital.

Michael left as soon as he heard that his first love had returned to the country.He then handed the surgery to an intern instead.Because of that,Archer lost too much blood during the operation and almost fell into a coma.

I begged my husband to save Archer.He agreed.

During the second surgery,Archer waited for a long time in the operating room.However,my husband still did not appear.

I called him for god knows how many times.It felt like he rejected my tens of calls.On the hundredth call,he finally answered,coldly.

I need to deal with a really important matter right now.Ill be one hour late.Let Archer wait.

The call soon got cut off without hesitation.

I was about to call again when my phone suddenly received a warning notification from my home security camera.

The image from the cctv camera shattered my world.My husband and his first love were lying naked together on his bed.

Youre not going to the hospital?Arent you afraid something will really happen to Archer?Alicia asked.

The man smiled and gently pinched her cheek.Little devil,you know very well that bastard isnt my child.

Elizabeth is such an idiot.She still doesnt know I faked the boy's paternity test back then.She also doesnt know that the boy is actually Francos.

If you ask me,it would be better if he died.Elizabeth and Francos child doesnt deserve to inherit anything from me.

Cold sweat instantly soaked my body,but his heartless voice continued.

One week from now,at my promotion celebration,Ill drug Elizabeth and ruin her in public.

My pupils shrank.I wanted to scream,but no sound came out.After a long tremble,my thumb dialed another number.

Franco,I said softly,I will make you the new hospital director.

***

I have to make sure that Franco didn't refuse,so I told him the truth.Francoyou are my sons real father.

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.It was so long that I thought he had ended the call.

Then Franco said,Elizabethwhat do you mean?

I knew he didnt believe me,so I told him everything from beginning to end.

Franco was stunned for a moment.

Ill help you out,he said slowly.But I have one condition.You must divorce Michael and marry me.Take Archer with you too.

While looking at the two naked people tightly holding each other on my screen,I lowered my head and gave a bitter smile.

Alright.When you come back from abroad,Ill marry you.

I had a bit of trouble with my passport.It will take one week to get a new one.Ill come to find you as soon as possible,Franco said.

After the call ended,I gripped my phone tightly.I tried really hard to stop myself and not confront my husband right then and there.

I still remembered when Archer was just born.Michael had kissed my son's forehead and sincerely promised that Archer was his only heir.

Now,he was the one who wishing Archer dead.

I gave a self-mocking smile and was about to go find Archer.All of the sudden,someone bumped into my shoulder.

Move aside!The patients condition has worsened,transfer him to the ICU!said a nurse.

The patients heart has stopped!Start resuscitation immediately!a doctor shouted.

I was powerless and staggered backwards as I got pushed away.

Through the glass of the ICU,I watched helplessly as Archer was surrounded by the medical workers.When I lowered my head,I saw Michaels lips moving over Alicias body on my phone screen.

In my left ear,I heard were the beeping machines in the ICU.In my right,I heard Michael's and Alicia's sighs.

I stared at the screen while tears filling my eyes.My head aching like it would explode.

Then my phone vibrated.It was a photo of a pregnancy check up document.Alicia sent it along with a couple of messages:

[The unloved woman among us is the actual mistress in this relationship.]

[Did you know?I intentionally came back that day because I knew Mike was going to operate on your son.I wanted to see who was more important to him.You or me.]

[Now Im pregnant with Mikes child.He promised me this baby will be his only heir.So if you want that bastard of yours to live,youd better disappear.]

My knees went weak and I almost fainted.

So that was why her return was so perfectly timed.That woman had planned all these!

My hands trembled as I stared at the photo.

Twelve weeks pregnant.So,it had been three months.

I leaned against the wall,bending over and gasping for air.Tears fell heavily onto the floor.

Three months ago,I got a sudden call from Archers teacher.She told me that my son had fainted in class.

The doctors found a rare disease on him.They said that only a genius surgeon like Michael could treat it.Yet,no one managed to contact him.

Full of hope,I called Michael on my own.

My calls got rejected numerous times.Just when I was about to give up,he finally answered.

Before I could beg him,I heard his impatient voice.Stop calling me,would you?Im busy!

I ignored his rising voice and pleaded,Honey,please,something happened to Archer

But a sweet voice from the other end interrupted me.

Mike,whos calling you?You said youd spend today with me.

The call was cut off immediately.

After that day,Archer missed the best treatment time and his condition worsened.

Michael said he was in a meeting with his assistant.But in truth,he was with Alicia Moore...and even got her pregnant.

The sounds of rescue in the ICU slowly stopped.The doctor came out and told me Archer was safe for now,but he must have surgery within two weeks.

I nodded and thanked him.

Through the glass,I gently touched Archers sleeping face.Then I lowered my head and downloaded a record from the security camera.

Since Michael had abandoned me and Archer,we would abandon him too.

I would make him and Alicia pay for everything!

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned off my phone.

It was Michael.He walked over slowly while still wearing a satisfied smile.

How's Archer?he asked.

His condition got worse.Hes been moved to the ICU.Thinking of Archers pale face,I looked straight at Michael.Even if Archer died right in front of you,would you even care?

Seeing the tears in my eyes,Michael showed no reaction.Instead,he frowned and scolded me,Elizabeth,stop being unreasonable.

My chest felt heavy,like a stone pressing down on it.

Fine.Then explain this to me:Is this yourimportant matterbeing with Alicia?I raised my phone and showed him my phone screen.

It was a post Alicia had made three minutes ago:[Sometimes,just being with you makes me feel happy,even if we do nothing.]

The photo was Michaels side profile.

Before he could speak,Alicias sweet voice came from behind.Eliza,this is all my fault!I shouldnt have taken up Mikes time.Thats why your son ended up in the ICU.

If you want to punish someone,punish me.As she spoke,she raised her hand to slap herself.

Before her hand touched her face,Michael grabbed her wrist.He looked at Alicia with deep concern.

This has nothing to do with you.You dont need to punish yourself for me.Then he turned to me coldly.Alicia was just being kind.She wanted to visit Archer.Dont take advantage of her kindness and harass her!

I almost laughed out loud in anger.

From the moment Alicia arrived,I hadnt said a single word to her.Yet now I was the one bullying her.

Smack!

I suddenly raised my hand and slapped Alicia.

Rubbing my aching palm,I said slowly,Is this the harassment you meant?

I raised my arm to hit her again,but Michael grabbed my wrist tightly.

His grip was so strong I couldnt move.Soon his eyes were dark.Elizabeth,why on earth are you hitting her?

I shot back,She knows youre married and still seduces you.Why do you think I wouldnt hit her?

Alicia immediately explained in panic.Eliza,you misunderstood.I only see Mike as a good brother,nothing more!If youre still angry,then hit me again.

After saying that,she looked at Michael with a pitiful expression.

Before Michael could react,I lifted my other hand and slapped her hard again.The force knocked her straight to the ground.

Alicia screamed and clutched her stomach.Mike,my stomach hurts!Is our baby in danger?

Michael froze for a second,then released my wrist and rushed to her.

He held her in his arms.Whats going on?

Alicias eyes filled with tears.Im pregnant with our child.I wanted to tell you at your promotion celebration as a surprisebut I didnt expect this to happen.

But I dont blame Eliza.Maybe Im just not meant to keep this babyTears fell from her eyes.It was a perfect act.

Michael panicked instantly.Doctor!Someone call a doctor!

He carefully placed Alicia onto a hospital bed.Then he turned to me.

He stared at me with full hatred.Elizabeth,if anything happens to Alicia or the baby,I will never forgive you.

Watching his back disappear,my strength left my body.I slid down the wall and fell onto the floor.My heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.Tears blurred my vision.

Not long after that,my phone vibrated.It was messages from Alicia.

[Eliza,looks like I won this round.Your little Archer is lying in the ICU fighting for life,while I just had to fake a fall and I took Mike away from you.]

[You and your son are really pathetic.]

I was barely able to breathe as I read them.

Her acting was actually terrible.Anyone could see through it.But Michael loved her,so he got blind and couldnt stand to see her suffer for a bit.

Another message came.

[By the way,the wound on your armMike didnt even notice it,did he?]

I looked down at my arm.The bloody cut stung my eyes.

It happened when someone pushed me out of the ICU.It was still bleeding.

I laughed bitterly.The wound was so obvious that even Alicia saw it.But Michael never noticed at all.

So this was the obvious of whom Michael actually care about.

I didnt reply.Instead,I sent a message to my lawyer:[Prepare a divorce agreement and a resignation letter for me.]

Almost immediately,my lawyer replied:[Okay.]

At that moment,tears dropped onto my screen.

"Michael,you and I are about to become strangers."

I closed the chat and sent a message to Franco with trembling fingers:[I want you to operate on Archer.And I want Michael and Alicia to be completely ruined.]

My lawyer worked quickly.The next day,he sent me the divorce agreement and a resignation letter.

Holding the two thin documents,I took the elevator to the floor where Michaels office was.

Just as I was about to push the door open,I saw Alicia.She was wearing a hospital gown and leaning against Michael.She looked even weaker than before.

Michaels voice was low but gentle as he looked at her with concern.Youre not fully recovered yet.Didnt I tell you to rest?Why did you come here?

Alicia held onto his arm and said softly,You always forget to eat.I came to check up on you.

Michael raised his hand and lightly pinched her nose.You clever girl.Do I really need you to check up on me?

Despite his denial,the happiness in his eyes was impossible to hide.

As soon as he finished speaking,the doctors and nurses in the office started talking.

Dr.Michael,can you stop showing off?We cant take it anymore!

Ms.Moore,you probably dont know this,but when you were sick a few days ago,Dr.Michael booked an entire VIP floor just for you,so no one would disturb your rest.

Alicia looked shocked for a moment,then deeply moved.No wonder this floor has been so quiet these days!So it was because of you,Mike.

A doctor pointed at Michael with a pen and joked,Be honest.What exactly is your relationship with Ms.Moore?You two are so close!You guys are definitely more than just friends.

Michael looked at Alicia,smiling.Then he raised his head.She is my wife,he told everyone clearly.

The room fell into silence.A moment later,everyone burst into applause and said congratulations for them.

Dr.Michael,you really hid this well.Such a beautiful wife and you only introduce her now?

Seriously?Dr.Michael and Ms.Moore are married?

Alicia casually touched her stomach and nodded sweetly.

Immediately,the congratulations became even louder.

Ms.Moore,if Dr.Michael scolds us in the future,you have to stand up for us!

Alicia shook her head gently but said with a sharp smile,Eh?Probably not.I will always stand on my husbands side!

The office was filled with laughter and blessings.Michael stood there smiling,looking at Alicia with tenderness.

But my world collapsed completely.It felt like someone was squeezing my heart tightly.I couldnt breathe.The pain forced tears out of my eyes.

From the first year I was with Michael,I had been waiting for him to say,This is my wife.

I had waited for him to publicly acknowledge me.But he always said he wanted to separate his work and personal life.

I believed him.Yet,now he told everyone that Alicia was his wife.

The cheers in the office continued.

Dont joke around!Alicia is pregnant with my child.Dont bump into her,Michael said.

Got it,Dr.Michael!Youre really a wife-loving man,said a doctor.

Dr.Michael has been single for so many years.Now that he finally found someone he loves,of course he has to hold onto her!a nurse chimed in.

Dr.Michael and Ms.Moore look perfect together.We wish you a lifetime of happiness!When the baby is born,remember to tell us!said another.

Their blessings felt extremely painful.Without realizing it,I had gripped the office door handle tightly until my fingers hurt.

The next second,I pushed the door open.The office fell silent instantly.

When Michael saw me,his expression darkened.

Miss,are you looking for someone?someone asked.

My throat was painfully dry.Im looking for Michael Turner.

Michael smiled lightly.Shes just one of my patients.

Then he lowered his head and kissed Alicias forehead.You dont like hearing me talk about work,do you?Ill talk to her outside.

Without giving me a chance to speak,Michael pulled me out of the office.

Before I could even react,he scolded me.What are you trying to do?Who allowed you to come here?Didnt I tell you not to come to my office without my permission?

He had just publicly admitted that Alicia was his wife,but he wasnt allowed to enter his office?

My heart turned completely cold.So my presence ruined your little romantic moment with Alicia?

Michael avoided my eyes.I dont feel like explaining.

Was it that he didnt feel like explaining,or that he simply didnt care anymore?

I closed my eyes and suddenly remembered when we first got together.Even over the smallest misunderstanding,he would write long messages to explain everything,afraid I might feel hurt.

Now all that was left were six cold words.

Before I could speak again,chaos came from the office.Dr.Michael,come back quickly!Ms.Moore suddenly fainted!

I grabbed Michaels arm,my voice trembling,Michael,if you dont go to her this time,I will pretend nothing happened between us three

But before I finished,Michael interrupted loudly.Elizabeth,can you stop being so selfish?Alice fainted.As a doctor,I cannot ignore her!Im really disappointed in you!

At that moment,I could hear my heart shatter inside my chest.The heart that had loved Michael so deeply had broken completely.

I took out the divorce agreement and resignation letter from my bag and handed them to him.

Fine.Sign these two documents and Ill let you go to Alicia.

Meanwhile,the voices urging him from the office kept coming.

Michael didnt even look at the papers.He flipped to the last page and signed his name quickly.

Before leaving,he said,Elizabeth,after I deal with Alices situation,Ill come back to you.

Then he returned into the office without hesitation.

He didnt see the tears falling from my eyes,or hear the words I whispered,No need.From now on,I wont need you anymore.

That night,I went back to the villa.

I packed up everything that belonged to Michael and me and threw it all away without hesitation.After I was done with it all,I looked around at the now empty place.My heart soon felt unbearably lonely.

In the evening,I lay on the bed,unable to sleep.Suddenly,I smelled the familiar scent beside me.Michael reached out like he used to,trying to pull me into his arms,but I quietly avoided him.

His body stiffened for a moment.After a while,he explained,The things I said this afternoon was because...I didnt want Alices child to be born without a proper status."

He continued,"Elizabeth,you are still my legal wife.That will never change.Tomorrow,Ill go with you to see Archer,okay?

He didnt want Alicias child to be born without a father,yet he could watch my child grow up without one.

I didnt want to listen to his empty excuses anymore.I turned over and closed my eyes.

The next morning,Michael was already gone.When I opened my phone,I saw a message he sent thirty minutes earlier:[I had something to do and left early.Ill come to the hospital to be with you and Archer after Im done.]

***

The moment I arrived at the hospital,urgent medical sounds came from Archers room.My son's condition had worsened again.

I stood there helplessly,watching doctors rush in and out of his room.

Soon,a doctor came to me anxiously.Mrs.Turner,Archers condition is critical.He needs surgery immediately."

"But this operation is extremely difficult.Only Dr.Michael Turner can perform itand we cant reach him right now.

Remembering what Michael said last night,I took out my phone with hope and called him.

My high heels echoed back and forth in the hallway as if it was stepping on my already broken heart.

Just when I was about to lose hope,the call connected.

Before he could speak,I begged,Michael,Archer is getting worse again.Please come to the hospital and operate on him!

But instead of Michael,Alicias spoiled voice came through the phone.Mike,can you not go?Our puppy also needs company.

A few seconds later,Michaels voice stabbed into my heart like a knife.Im sorry,Elizabeth.Alices dog is injured today too.I cant leave.

He didnt even wait for my reply.As if he wanted to escape,he hung up quickly.

Beepbeepbeep

The busy tone sounded like mocking laughter.

Then my phone vibrated again.It was a voice recording from Alicia.

I heard both her and Michaels voices.

[Mike,maybe you should go first.I can take care of the dog alone.From Elizas voice,it sounds like that boy really needs your surgery.]

Michael replied gently.[Silly girl,why are you pushing me toward another woman?This dog is something we adopted together.Now that its sick,of course Ill stay with you.]

[Besides,youre carrying our child now.Even if Elizabeths Archer really dies,so what?That bastard kid,I wish he would die immediately!]

His vicious words echoed in my ears.My world spun.I collapsed to the floor,tears blurring my vision.

I turned my head and stared at Archer.He lay on the hospital bed,his chest rising and falling more and more weakly.The next second,I burst into uncontrollable sobs.

So Michael couldnt come today because he was taking care of their dog.In his heart,my son wasnt even as important as a dog.

MichaelI hate you.If I had never married you,would everything be different?Would Archer be healthy and safe?

I cried until I had no strength left.

Just then,I heard footsteps.A familiar figure stopped in front of me.

I looked up and saw Franco Williams.

I grabbed his clothes tightly,my voice full of desperation.Franco,please save my son.As long as you can save him,Ill do anything.

Franco gently patted my back.Dont worry.As long as Im here,he will be fine.

Franco quickly changed into surgical clothes and went into the operating room.

My phone vibrated again.This time,it was a message from Michael:[Dont forget to come to my promotion celebration tonight.]

I let out a cold laugh,tears sliding down my face.

My son almost died because of his first love and he was thinking about his promotion party!

I replied with one word:[Sure.]

I would definitely attend that banquet.With a huge surprise Michael wouldn't ever forget !