{"product_id":"love-hurts-crystal-steadman-9798231698134","title":"Love Hurts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \"You stupid bitch... you thought getting pregnant would excuse you from doing your chores and taking care of yourself, you idiot,\" Alan shouted at me because I didn't want to attend his work party tonight. It seems like nothing is ever good enough for him, even though the house is spotless. I never expected him to use my pregnancy against me. I'm three months along, and he had been so supportive since finding out he was going to be a father. He showers me with affection and takes care of me when I'm sick or have cravings in the middle of the night. He's become the loving Alan I fell in love with in high school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But now, the Alan I've known for the past five years is back. He's under a lot of pressure due to a big promotion, so I understand why he's acting this way. I'm just exhausted and don't understand why I have to attend this office party. He never wanted me at these events before, so why now?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Alan, I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd want me to potentially embarrass you on such an important day.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Do you really think I'm that stupid, Camilla? I know you don't want to go because you want to bring your damn boyfriend over tonight, while I'm trying to build a better life for us and our baby,\" Alan accuses me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Alan, I don't have a boyfriend. I never have and never will. You're the only one for me.\" I try to calm him down because when he gets like this, I usually end up bedridden for days from his abuse, and I don't want to risk anything happening to the baby. I may have reservations about bringing a child into this life, but I want nothing but safety for our baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The look in Alan's eyes is terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Run, Camilla!\" My instincts are screaming at me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But I couldn't move my legs fast enough before Alan grabbed a handful of my hair, forcefully pulling me towards him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Where do you think you're going, bitch? Did you really believe you could talk to me like that and get away with it?\" he spits out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"No, Alan, I'm sorry! I wasn't thinking. I know you're stressed out. Let me get dressed, and we'll go. I apologize for being grumpy. It must be the pregnancy hormones,\" I plead, hoping he'll let me go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Crystal Steadman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798231698134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crystal Steadman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d","brand":"Crystal Steadman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47039998886143,"sku":"9798231698134","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a257061a-c351-41d3-9a5a-59ac580af282.jpg?v=1752753254","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/love-hurts-crystal-steadman-9798231698134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}