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Chapter 9

Author: Chihuahua
Elizabeth finally turned her gaze back to the gift box before her. Her mind felt muddled, almost numb, as she reached out and lifted the lid.

Inside, torn fabric lay in disarray. They were pieces of a couple's matching shirts, shredded beyond recognition. On top, a small scrap of fabric bore a word stitched in careful handwriting—'husband.' The stitches were unmistakably Xavier's.

Elizabeth picked up the fragment with trembling hands. Her legs wobbled, and she nearly lost her balance.

"This was supposed to be his gift for me today? No, that's impossible. Someone must be playing a cruel joke. He would never cut up our matching shirts…"

A year ago, on their fourth wedding anniversary, Xavier had gifted her the custom-made women's version of the same shirt. That night, he had looked at her with eyes full of warmth.

"Elizabeth, in my heart, you are my wife, and I am your husband. I cherish every day with you."

Then he had added, "But if the day ever comes when you betray me, when I l
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    Vincent shook his head and let out a regretful sigh."Madam Eaton doesn't allow any of her family members to have a criminal record. She privately hired a lawyer and negotiated with Connor's parents. They settled the matter with three million."He paused for a moment, then added, "But the day before yesterday, Elizabeth was forcibly sent abroad by Madam Eaton. She won't be allowed to return for the next five years. I heard that once she arrived overseas, something seemed to break inside her. She stopped eating, stopped drinking. Every day, the only thing she does is paint your portrait."Xavier lowered his gaze, his expression distant and cool."It's finally over."On the other end of the line, Vincent fell silent for a few seconds. He didn't need to say anything—he understood better than anyone how much resolve Xavier had needed to break free from a seven-year relationship. To step out of something that had entwined him for so long, to handle everything with such detachment—it ha

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    Name: Elizabeth EatonGender: FemaleDiagnosis: InfertileElizabeth's pupils shrank. Her fingers tightened around the medical report.Her face was as pale as death. With trembling hands, she pulled out a second document—the pregnancy test results.Name: ElizabethUrine Pregnancy Test: NegativeThe third document was a printed screenshot of a payment—bribe money transferred to the doctor by Connor.Elizabeth's face darkened as she finished reading. Cold air seemed to radiate from her entire being as she fixed her gaze on Connor. Her expression was terrifying, as if she could devour him whole."I was never pregnant? You lied to me?"Connor's face turned ghostly white. He muttered under his breath, trying to justify himself."This is slander! Someone's trying to frame me. You were pregnant at first!"He paused, then grabbed her arm, pleading desperately."You can't believe these reports. Someone's trying to set me up. Yes, that's it—someone wants to destroy me!"Elizabeth shook

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    "This is your punishment for your recent misconduct. Our family has a strict code—loyalty and devotion in love and marriage. Only a united family can thrive."Elizabeth lowered her gaze, her eyes dim.Her grandmother had sentenced her to five years of exile from the family's business. With so many grandchildren in the family, it was impossible to predict how many of her cousins would surpass her during that time, crushing any hope she had of inheriting the family legacy.The odds were high that she would lose her position forever.But she had already lost Xavier. What use did she have for the family's empire now?"I understand, Grandma."Madam Eaton shook her head, disappointment clear in her expression. Leaning on her cane, she turned and left.That evening, Connor received word of Elizabeth's punishment. She was officially barred from any involvement in the Eaton family's business for the next five years.He sat alone in the living room, his mind a tangled mess.The last tim

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    "Understood, madam."A week later, Attorney Harvey arrived at Elizabeth's villa.He looked at the woman before him, her face pale and hollow. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant."Ms. Eaton, Mrs. Hampton has instructed me to put this villa up for sale. The new owner has already signed the contract. I need you to—"Before he could finish, Elizabeth lifted her head abruptly. A cold, bitter smile twisted her lips."You want me to move out, right? Xavier is dead. There's nothing of his left in this house. Staying here serves no purpose."She staggered towards the door. Her assistant hesitated, then quickly followed.For days, Elizabeth had been drowning in grief, sleeping barely an hour or two each night. When the longing became unbearable, she had even tried to slit her wrists.She barely made it past the garden before her legs gave out. Darkness swallowed her whole.Her assistant rushed her to the hospital. He couldn't bear to watch anymore.

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