Destroying the Holy Husband

I beat the drum and turned the loudspeaker volume all the way up. "My husband is donating a kidney to save a stranger!" I shouted. "What a great guy!"Since Gideon wanted to play the saint, I figured I should help him out.The commotion drew a crowd instantly.Women from the neighborhood gathered around me. "Is your husband really going to donate a kidney to a stranger?"I smiled. "Of course! Gideon's just too kind!"They looked at me with pity.Losing a kidney for no reason was a permanent blow. Even a perfectly healthy person wouldn't be able to make a full recovery from that.One of the ladies, Mrs. Lawson, looked me over carefully and asked with concern, "Has your husband lost his mind? Why didn't you stop him? How do you expect to build a life together like this? You don't even have kids yet."Kids?Having a child for Gideon was the biggest mistake I made in my previous life.During my postpartum recovery, I noticed my baby was missing, and only then did I find out tha

It was clear that Gideon just wanted someone else to take his place in donating a kidney.With a smile, I told him my parents were out of the country and that he should just focus on donating his kidney.Patting his pale face, I grinned. "The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Aren't you excited? You're about to save someone's life!"His expression immediately darkened. "Why is it so soon?""Don't you want the patient to recover as quickly as possible?" I asked in confusion."I… do. Of course I do."At a loss for words, Gideon forced a bitter smile.But this was nothing compared to what he had done. His selfishness had cost a life in the past.Now, it was just karma catching up with him.The surgery went smoothly.The patient's family brought over 20 thousand dollars, some supplements, and fruit to thank Gideon for his selfless donation.I accepted everything without hesitation."Gideon's just too kind. If you ever need his help again, don't hesitate to ask. He'll donate bl

Gideon wanted me to live under a bridge? Not a chance. If anyone was staying there, it was him, not me!That night, while I was relaxing at home with a face mask on, my phone started blowing up with calls from Gideon.When I finally picked up, his frantic voice came through the phone. "Kenzie, what's going on? Why are all these homeless people at my mom's house? They're making so much noise we can't even sleep. Where are you? Which bridge are you under?"A wonderful opportunity like this should, of course, be reserved for Gideon."Isn't your mom at home? She can cook and do laundry for them. Unlike me, I'm too busy to even be home. Honey, the bridge near Hollowgate Street is wide and spacious. You should pack up and move there."I couldn't hold back my laughter after hanging up.As soon as those homeless people showed up at my door, I generously gave each of them 100 bucks for a cab and sent them straight to Lily's place.Gideon finally realized how hard it was to undo a favor o

Gideon didn't chase after Lily. He simply muttered, "She's so old and still acting all dramatic."The homeless people didn't pay us any attention. They were too busy playing cards, smoking, and drinking. Empty bottles littered the floor.Gideon walked over and started making small talk with them. "How's everyone settling in?"There was no response. It was as if he wasn't even there.These weren't homeless people. They were a bunch of old men acting like they owned the place.Gideon, having gathered this group of troublemakers, had some serious guts. But being ignored made him awkward, so he pushed me to the front."I know money's tight for everyone, and I've been thinking about it, so I've got some good news for you all today."Of course, the word "money" got their attention, and they turned toward Gideon almost in unison. Their eyes lit up."Are you giving us money?" one of them asked.Gideon loved the attention. These homeless people knew exactly how to feed his ego."Mr. H

When the police called, Gideon froze.It wasn't until he identified the body that he confirmed it was Lily. She'd died along with her baby.I went with him. The moment he saw her, he collapsed in front of her body, crying out in grief."I failed you, Mom!" he wailed. "I couldn't even see you one last time!"People around us murmured sympathetically, handing him tissues and offering words of comfort.It was easy to act like a dutiful son after the fact.Honestly, Gideon was one hell of an actor.A day after Lily was buried, he came looking for me. He hurried over in his wheelchair and grabbed my arm. "Kenzie, quick! Come with me!"I kicked the wheelchair away, sending him sliding about ten feet away. "What now?"He grabbed the wheelchair, trying to steady himself. "I found my mom's killer! It was a thief. He accidentally hurt her during a robbery."I frowned. "Oh, so did the cops arrest him?"Gideon shook his head. "He must have been desperate for money if he was stealing. If