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Crossing Life and Death for You

Crossing Life and Death for You

Short Story · Romance
By:  HugsCompleted
Language: English
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Mistress

After Death

True and Fake Heiress

Bias

Tragic Love

Regret

Four years after my death, the true heiress won the Best Actress award, but her sex tape was once again spread like wildfire. My Best Actor boyfriend, Nicholas Jennings, kicked open the rented house where I used to live, hoping to make me clarify once again that it was me in the video, but all he saw was a complete mess. The landlord happened to pass by and, upon his inquiry, scolded him, "You’re talking about Astrid Rhode? She died four years ago! A man saw the sex tape posted online and came here to have some fun with her, but she would rather die than comply. In a fit of rage, he killed her." Nicholas did not believe it at all. He kicked our couple's mugs. "Astrid made you say that, didn't she? She stole Maddie's life just because she looked like her. Did she think that helping Maddie once would atone for her sins? Tell her that none of the children in her orphanage will live if I don't see her clarification video in two days!" He strode away, and I shook my head with a wry smile. The orphanage had long since been reduced to ashes in the fire, and the children had already passed on to their next lives. I had made a deal with Death, wanting to come back and see him one last time. However, now, it seemed that the deal was better left undone.

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10 Chapters
Chapter 1
After failing to find me, Nicholas Jennings said grimly, "Astrid Rhode, I don't have time to play games with you. You haven't answered your phone or contacted me in four years. How long do you still want to hide? Maddie has just won the Best Actress award and cannot allow such groundless rumors to ruin her reputation. The window of opportunity for managing this PR crisis is closing fast. You must come out immediately to clarify that it's you in the video!"My soul floated on the roof, watching him get so anxious because of Madison Rhode that his shirt was soaked with sweat. I put on a self-mocking smile.Whether it was four years ago or now, he still thought those sex tapes were edited. He firmly believed that the innocent and naive Maddie would never do such a thing. He did not want the fake videos to ruin Madison's reputation, so he wanted to sully my reputation to protect her.After all, when Madison returned to the Rhode family with the paternity test report, I became a sinner w
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Chapter 2
Five years ago, the Jennings family's finances were in disarray, and I used this to force him to marry me. He disagreed, so I asked my parents to step in and threaten him using the entire Jennings family.The day he had to get engaged to me, he gritted his teeth and said he wished I would die. Now that he knew I was dead, would he feel that he had avenged himself?I gazed over, only to find that he was trembling and stretching out his hand, as if in disbelief.'Is he afraid? What is he afraid of?' I wondered.However, before that hand touched the newspaper, the phone rang.Nicholas subtly exhaled in relief. When he picked up the call, Madison was crying, "Nicholas, won't Astrid clear things up for me? So many people online are criticizing me!"His earlier fear vanished, and Nicholas now seemed heartbroken. "Maddie, stop crying. I will find Astrid and won't let anyone ruin things for you."After hanging up, he stopped looking at the newspapers and shouted, "Astrid, I know you're
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Chapter 3
Madison's crying came to an abrupt halt.I was also stunned. I floated over to look at his solemn expression. Nicholas actually wanted to clear my name?Ever since Madison came back, his attention had been entirely on her. She argued with me countless times and said all sorts of nasty things.Even when he asked me to record a clarification video four years ago, he was still filled with anger. "You stole Maddie's life, but you're not even willing to take the blame for her? Have you ever thought about how much Maddie has suffered all these years? All of this is your doing! You’re still unwilling? Okay. Is five million dollars enough for you?"The orphanage was almost on the verge of closing down. Madison had secretly reported the orphanage for operating illegally, so I had to get that money and take the children away.Thus, I had no choice but to nod, but he became even more disappointed in me." You really do only care about money after all. How could someone as greedy and vicious l
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Chapter 4
"Maddie!"With a livid expression, Nicholas pushed his way through the crowd and shielded Madison behind him. "I said that the video had nothing to do with Maddie. Why are you still pestering her?"For a moment, the journalists' flashlights were as bright as day."Mr. Jennings, you have clarified things several times for Ms. Madison… Is it because you're Astrid's fiancé that you can recognize Astrid as the one in the sex tape? Or is there something else going on?"Madison was crying so hard that her eyes were red as she gripped Nicholas's sleeve. "Nicholas, what should I do..."Nicholas gently wiped away her tears before turning around and speaking firmly to them." I believe in Maddie. She would never do such a thing! Not to mention that the Rhode family has already stated that Madison is the true heiress of the Rhode family. Therefore, my fiancée isn't Astrid, but Madison! I hereby warn you that if I ever see someone relating the sex tape to Maddie again, the Jennings family won'
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Chapter 5
Nicholas pursed his lips and asked, "Maddie, how are the children at Starry Orphanage recently?"Madison froze for a moment before quickly replying, "They're all doing great. There's even a boy who got into college. Why are you asking me this all of a sudden?"Nicholas's fingers trembled, almost losing his grip on the phone. "Maddie, Winnie is a girl."The orphanage tended to accept girls. There was only one boy, and he would now have been no more than five years old if he had survived the fire.It was something even Nicholas knew, but Madison gave the wrong information."Oh, I was mistaken. It was indeed a girl. I even gave her a dress. Nicholas, let's talk about the orphanage later. Have you found Astrid? If she doesn't come out to clarify things soon, my acting career will really be ruined. My parents are also mad recently. I've never seen them so furious..."Nicholas could no longer make out what was being said on the other end of the line.I watched him repeatedly try to qu
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Chapter 6
When Nicholas returned to the rental house where I had lived, he stared straight at the pile of newspapers on the ground. The dust all over seemed to be telling him how much time had passed here, and that no one had ever been here during that time."Astrid... No, you wouldn't die..." His voice trembled as he slowly reached out and lifted a corner of the newspaper. A small, dried bloodstain appeared beneath it."Ah!" Nicholas's legs gave way as he fell to the ground. He no longer dared to lift the remaining newspapers. He seemed to have stopped breathing as he stared blankly without any color on his face. What he had been afraid of and had always refused to believe had come true.Behind him, the landlord kicked the door open in a bad mood and walked in. Just as he was about to lose his temper, he pointed at him in surprise as soon as he saw his face." Are... Aren't you the Best Actor, Nicholas Jennings? Why are you here? I wondered who would come to this place. Weren't you this girl'
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Chapter 7
I had made it after our engagement, and it had our photo printed on it.Nicholas always thought he hated my arrogance and domineering attitude, and even more so that I forced him to marry me. However, it was only today that he realized he was smiling happily in the photo. He never hated me before Madison returned to the Rhode family."Astrid... Don't worry. I won't let you and the children die in vain. I'll avenge you." Nicholas gripped the cup and walked out firmly. This time, he once again went through my soul.Yes, I did not lose my soul.Death said that the children in the orphanage had begged him before they were reincarnated. Once my wish was fulfilled, he would send me to be reincarnated. "Are you still going along? Wasn't your wish just to take one last look at him?"I shook my head. "I have a new wish. I want to watch him avenge me."Madison was frantic when Nicholas got back. She had made countless phone calls and sent everyone out to look for me, but to no avail.As s
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Chapter 8
"You humans are strange. When you're alive, you hate each other, torture each other and hurt each other. Yet when the other person is gone, you're affectionate, apologize and say it's true love."I ignored his sarcastic remarks and watched him stroke my face in the photo before solemnly taking out the mug and placing it on the table.Then, he pulled out the surveillance footage.Madison was whispering on the phone in the living room, but she could not hide her excited tone."Mr. Whittaker, don't forget our deal. I'll give you Astrid and you'll delete the remaining videos. Our debt will be written off! But you have to ask her to record a clarification video for me before you take her away. The previous video almost ruined me. I can't just accept things like this... Yes, yes, yes. It's because I can't pay you back that you published the video online. The money was lost because of my gambling... I'm not blaming you, but I still have to make a living in the entertainment industry..."Se
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Chapter 9
"Please leave, Mr. and Mrs. Rhode. Rhode Group's mess is enough for you to deal with for now."Meanwhile, Greg Whittaker had already arrived long before Madison reached the seaside cabin.As soon as Greg saw her, he eagerly touched her, but Madison pushed him away."Mr. Whittaker, calm down. The woman inside is better. She has the same face as me, but she's from an orphanage and has no relatives or friends. You can play with her however you like, and no one will look for her even if she dies."Greg smiled lecherously and went on to push the door open." Why didn't you introduce her to me earlier? I like girls without relatives or friends."When they pushed open the door, they found the room to be very small with only one television set inside. There was no one inside."What's going on? Why isn't Astrid here?"Madison panicked, and Greg became furious, turning his head and asking," You lied to me?""No, I don't know anything about this! Nicholas sent me this address!""How dare yo
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Chapter 10
"You're ultimately at fault too. I gave you the advice, but it was you who asked Astrid to record the video. It was you who threatened her with the children in the orphanage. It was you who made her atone for my sins! Besides... I did it for the Jennings family's ring. Who told you to give her the heirloom ring? Did you know that the ring is worth a billion dollars? You can’t blame it on me either!"She begged for mercy again as she continued, "I’m begging you to spare me. I promise to pay my respects to their graves every year from now on. I'm really sorry! Nicholas, please consider our engagement... No, since Astrid and I look exactly the same, spare me!"No matter what she said, Nicholas just looked at her icily. It was not until her voice was hoarse that he spoke. "Your mistake lies in looking exactly like her. Astrid wouldn't have died if it weren't for that face.""What... Ah!"A dagger cut Madison's face — one cut, two cuts. As blood dripped, she struggled violently but was
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