Well.
Two could play that game.
At that moment I decided to reveal his betrayal by showing the recording to all our acquaintances.
I just needed the right moment.
That’s when I decided to organize a baby shower for Claire.
The next morning, I went downstairs with a beaming smile and told Ethan I wanted to throw Claire a baby shower. “She’s doing something amazing for us. She deserves to be celebrated.”
She smiled back. “I think she’d like it.”
I spent the next two weeks organizing every detail. Ethan watched the preparations with silent approval.
I thought I could see his plan progressing.
I had no idea that the recorder was hidden in my desk drawer, sealed in an envelope along with the documents my lawyer had prepared for me.
Soon the day of the baby shower arrived. The room filled with guests. Claire sat in the center, smiling nervously as they told her about the extraordinary gift she was giving to Ethan and me.
Ethan stood beside her, proud, with a wide smile, completely unaware that he was about to reveal to everyone what kind of liar he was.
When it was time for the toast, I stood up and raised a glass of sparkling cider.
“I want to thank everyone for being here today,” I said. “And above all, I want to thank two people who have taken such good care of this baby.”
Ethan smiled. Claire seemed genuinely moved.
I turned to them. Ethan has been visiting Claire constantly, bringing her food, vitamins, helping her with everything. So, before the baby is born, I thought everyone here should know how dedicated he’s been.
Ethan’s smile remained, but something in his eyes sparkled.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out the recorder.
Then I pressed the play button.
Claire’s voice filled the room. “Are you sure your wife is okay with all of this?”
Then Ethan’s voice was heard. “She doesn’t want the baby, Claire. She only agreed because I begged her to try surrogacy.”
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