AN: Drama filled chapter. That's all I have to say.

I sigh, twirling my hair. The ultrasound was last week. A baby boy. A beautiful baby boy with golden hair and green eyes. Something from both of his parents. That's how he'll look. Or, at least how I imagine him. Something weird has been nagging me that I don't like. I don't like it at all.

I've been doubting my relationship with my boyfriend. He's still my fucking boyfriend. We have two children that are both almost ten and we're not married. We've been together for 11 years and we're not married. I feel like bringing up the subject with him, but I'm afraid that it'll offend him. It'll look like I'm a gold-digger or something.

While I'm thinking about this, Jace and I are in the library. Jace is on his computer and I'm "reading" Pride and Prejudice. I was interested at first. Now, I'm not sure why I even started reading it in the first place.

Jace seems to notice my distraction. He closes his laptop, puts it on the desk, and stands up. He sits right beside me and puts an arm around my shoulders.

"Hey, babe," he shakes me slightly. "You okay?"

I nod, distantly.

Jace's eyes narrow. I can tell that he doesn't believe me.

"Clary, I know you. Don't fucking lie to me."

I sigh, quickly and irritatedly.

"Jace, do you love me?"

He looks taken aback.

"O-o-of course I love you, Red," he breathes. "Why would you-"

"Don't. Fucking. Call. Me. Red," I say, gritting my teeth.

Jace's face turns from shock to anger. He stands up abruptly.

"Where the fuck is all of this coming from, huh?" He yells.

I wince.

"Jace, keep your voice down. The girls are trying to do their homework," I whisper.

But it's too late. Charlotte and Jordyn are both peeking their heads through the door. Jace doesn't seem to notice, though.

"I was just wondering why you haven't proposed yet," I whisper, deadly.

"Cause I haven't found the right fucking time to do it yet! Just because your dad abused you doesn't mean that you should forever has fucking trust issues." He screams.

I gasp. Never in my life has JAce ever brought up my father issues.

I can see Charlotte, tears already streaming down her face. She's sniffling quietly. Jordyn's just standing there, stock still, in utter shock.

"You know what Jace? This is pointless. Just fucking let it go," I start to stand up but Jace roughly pushes me down.

"No, no," he shakes his head. "I'm not fucking done yet."

I can see fat tears in Jordyn's eyes. She's so ready to cry but she won't let herself. She's too strong for that. Charlotte's hiding her face in her sister's shoulder.

"Jace, stop," I whimper.

"No. You brought it up, we finish it. I haven't proposed because I don't fucking want to. What part do you not get about that?"

Jordyn's crying now.

I stand up, in hopes of leaving, but Jace raises his hand and I feel a burn across my cheek. I gasp as I remember my father's face, right before he raped me. My tears start to spill over.

He slapped me. He fucking slapped me.

"You know what? I think we need a break," I breathe. "Get the fuck out now."

"What do you mean? This is my fucking house." He folds his arms across his chest.

"Yeah? Well not anymore. Come on girls." I shove past him and take both of my daughters' hands. "Let's go finish your homework."

I gently push them towards the dining room before I turn back to Jace.

"Have your shit packed up and ready to go in an hour."

I turn around, take a deep breath, and walk on.

"He what?!" Isabelle exclaims, holding Emma on her hip. Emma looks around, worried.

"Yup. Exactly what it sounds like." I take another bite of pizza. The girls are over at Jonathan and Seelie's house. Isabelle and I are having a "girl's night".

"Wow. My brother's such a dick."

"Agreed."

"So where's he staying? Do you think he's ever coming back?"

I shrug.

"I don't know. He left a week ago and I don't think he's coming back. The girls are devastated. All of the promises that I made them seem... empty. You know, the one's about their Dad not leaving."

Before Isabelle can answer, my phone rings.

"Hello?"

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