My son caused me to fall and miscarry

chapter 3

Actually, I should never have expected anything from this marriage.

I always knew Matthew didn't love me.

My parents passed away early, and it was Matthew's grandfather, Lincoln Brown, who supported me, helping me finish college and become a teacher.

The first time I went to the Brown Villa, I fell in love with Matthew.

Lincoln didnt care about family background, thought I was dependable, and often teased me and Matthew, saying he wanted me to marry Matthew.

But I always heard about Matthew and Mia's passionate love story.

They dated from high school to college. Both were skilled at piano and widely recognized as the perfect couple.

However, after Matthew's father passed away unexpectedly, Lincoln's health quickly declined.

Matthew needed to take over the family business, while Mia insisted on going abroad for her music dreams.

And just like that, they broke up.

Because of this, I, who often visited and cared for Lincoln, had the chance to get closer to Matthew.

Lincoln's dying wish was to see Matthew get married.

Matthew was forced to marry me. Later, we had Leo.

I don't understand music, so Matthew always found me vulgar.

As a result, even Leo looked down on me for not understanding art.

Later, Mia went through a failed marriage abroad and then returned to New York alone.

The legendary perfect couple reunited for a collaboration after many years.

Matthew's love for her reignited.

Leo is very much like him. The woman he likes, Leo likes too.

Leo mentioned Mia more than once in front of me, saying she was elegant and beautiful, unlike mecrude and ignorant.

Hearing my son say that, I was heartbroken.

But gradually, I got used to it and became numb to Matthew and Leo's preference for Mia.

I finally realized that my marriage to Matthew was a mistake from the start.

We might as well cut ties.

After leaving the Brown Villa, I lived in the school's faculty dormitory.

Matthew didnt come looking for me, probably thinking I was still sulking.

I took out the Volunteer Teaching application form that the school had given to all teachers earlier.

Before, because I was pregnant with my second child, I had no intention of joining Volunteer Teaching.

But now, I resolutely submitted my application to Principal Owen Adams to participate in Volunteer Teaching in the mountains.

I came from the mountains, so I want to help the kids there step out of the mountains too.

Owen looked at me with concern. Seeing my determination, he eventually approved my application.

The day I left, the kids in my class were very reluctant to see me go.

Actually, apart from an unhappy marriage, I was very happy at school.

Owen highly valued my abilities, and my students admired me greatly.

Before, I trapped myself in an unhappy family.

The next day, I messaged Matthew to meet me at the Courthouse to handle the divorce paperwork.

But I waited until evening, and he never showed up.

It was only then that I saw his performance with Mia had made the news again.

Everyone was praising them as the perfect duo.

Even Leo showed an admiring look toward Mia during the interview.

He said, "Ms. Price is really beautiful. She and Dad are a perfect match."

So, I said goodbye to my colleagues and students, then boarded the bus heading to the mountains.

After a few days of bumpy travel, I arrived in the mountains for Volunteer Teaching.

The children here are poor but very simple and sincere.

To welcome us teachers, they even specially prepared roasted potatoes.

The conditions in the mountains are tough. After just a few days, I was bitten by insects and experienced vomiting and diarrhea due to not adapting well to the environment.

However, with the help of the students and local villagers, I gradually got used to life in the mountains.

But on my fifth day in the mountains, an earthquake struck the area.

I shielded the students as they fled and sought shelter, but my path was blocked by falling slabs, leaving me trapped in the rubble.

At this moment, Mia had just finished playing a piece and was gracefully taking a bow on stage.

Matthew in the audience led the applause, his eyes full of admiration.

After Mia stepped off the stage, she took Matthew's arm, and they faced the interview together.

Mid-interview, Matthew's phone kept vibrating.

The phone showed it was Chloe calling.

Mia frowned slightly but then softly said, "Matthew, why don't you take the call? She might have something urgent."

Matthew hung up the phone in disgust.

He said, "She just wants to make peace. What could she possibly want?"

It wasn't until the tenth ring that he impatiently answered.

A stranger's voice came from the other end. "Hello, are you Ms. Morgan's husband, Mr. Brown? A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Humboldt County, and the area where Ms. Morgan is located was hit the hardest."