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Chapter 7

Author: Perfect Timing
After hanging up the phone, her face turned deathly pale, and her entire body went limp, devoid of strength.

At the same time, a notification popped up on my phone.

It was a local news alert about a traffic accident that had just occurred at an intersection.

An elderly couple, who had been riding their electric bike as usual, had suddenly acted as though possessed. They lost control and jumped the red light to cross the street.

With the electric bike darting out suddenly, the driver of a passing car had no time to react before crashing straight into it.

The elderly couple died instantly.

From the photos provided by someone at the scene, I saw the faces of the deceased couple.

They were Quinn’s parents.

Just as I had suspected…

My hunch was right!

Quinn wept till she collapsed, yet the calls from the police came in succession.

Left with no other choice, she steeled herself and went to the police station to identify the bodies.

As she turned around to leave, she didn’t n
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    As much as I didn’t want to go, I agreed to it anyway.Three days later, Quinn held a funeral for her parents.By then, Hansen had regained consciousness. Quinn was pushing his wheelchair while wailing uncontrollably in front of her parents’ graves.Seeing her like this, I felt a flicker of satisfaction.Not even in her wildest imagination would she see herself ending up in this situation, reaping what she had sown.After the funeral, my life regained its peace.Quinn, on the other hand, was living in her world turned upside down.She discovered that all the money the old man promised her had vanished overnight.Still, she clung to a sliver of hope that at least the apartment was still hers.What happened next, however, left her utterly dumbfounded.The apartment and shopfront were not the old man’s at all, but belonged to someone else.The rightful owner of the apartment came forward with the contract, insisting that Quinn and Hansen be evicted.Both of them were stunned a

  • Fates Exchanged   Chapter 7

    After hanging up the phone, her face turned deathly pale, and her entire body went limp, devoid of strength. At the same time, a notification popped up on my phone. It was a local news alert about a traffic accident that had just occurred at an intersection.An elderly couple, who had been riding their electric bike as usual, had suddenly acted as though possessed. They lost control and jumped the red light to cross the street. With the electric bike darting out suddenly, the driver of a passing car had no time to react before crashing straight into it. The elderly couple died instantly.From the photos provided by someone at the scene, I saw the faces of the deceased couple.They were Quinn’s parents.Just as I had suspected…My hunch was right!Quinn wept till she collapsed, yet the calls from the police came in succession. Left with no other choice, she steeled herself and went to the police station to identify the bodies.As she turned around to leave, she didn’t n

  • Fates Exchanged   Chapter 6

    Quinn lowered her head again. Stammering in hesitation for a long time before she spoke, “I… Mr. Hess, you know Hansen and I are getting married soon.“So, I’ve used the money to buy our new home, our marital home.“With the renovations and whatnot, eight million bucks ain’t much anymore.”The old man seemed taken aback by such blatant greed.Sighing deeply, he patted Quinn’s shoulder. “Since the money’s to save a life, I certainly can’t refuse.”Right then, if Quinn had lifted her head, she would’ve noticed the scheming in the old man’s eyes.She had no idea that the old man was actually eager for her to ask him for money, because for every penny she spent, she would be closer to her death.Hearing the old man had agreed to give her money, Quinn was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. As she staggered to her feet, she said, “Then… Mr. Hess, when will you give the money to me?”The old man readily retrieved a fresh bank card from his pocket.“There’s five million he

  • Fates Exchanged   Chapter 5

    I was certain I hadn’t mistaken him for another person.He made my life a living hell in my past life. Even if he were to be reduced to ash, I’d still recognize him!Almost instinctively, I looked at his legs.Sure enough, they were normal again, and he no longer needed a wheelchair.This was on my mind as I glanced back at Hansen, who was being carried into the ambulance.His legs were crushed by a large truck, with both twisted grotesquely.Exactly like my father’s legs in the past life.The sight instantly triggered painful memories.In my previous life, right after the old man upstairs knocked on my door, I received a phone call from the hospital. “Is this Heather Hepburn?“This is Citizens’ Hospital. Your father was in a car accident and needs emergency surgery. Please come right away!”At that time, I had not received my salary and was penniless, so I accepted the old man’s money to cover my father’s medical expenses. Little did I expect that the money was only the

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    Seeing the fifty thousand dollars successfully transferred to my account, I immediately got up and started packing my things. Just as I shut the door, I heard Quinn grumble between sobs, “You’re still pining for that little vixen, aren’t you?“Why can’t you stop glancing at her the moment she comes back?”Hansen suddenly burst into rage. “Why don’t you take some time to clean yourself up!“You reek! You make me sick just by looking at you!”I gripped my suitcase tightly.Unfortunately, this was only the beginning. Everything had been going smoothly for me lately, perhaps because I moved away from that place. Within a month, I landed a major contract for my company.My boss was thrilled and dragged me out shopping.“You’re the company’s top star, how could we not get you some new, good outfits?”Her enthusiasm was irresistible, so I went along.Fate, however, had other plans. I ran into Hansen at the boutique.Next to him was a woman, hunched over, gasping for air after

  • Fates Exchanged   Chapter 3

    That voice was one that I knew all too well.Hansen and Quinn were kissing with abandon. The noise was getting louder by the minute.Helpless and sleep-deprived, I could only stuff my ears with earplugs.Half an hour later, a phone call silenced the pair instantly.“Mr. Hess, you’re awake?“Sure, I’ll be right up. Yup, I’ve bought everything you wanted to eat!“I even picked up a new massage technique. Can’t wait to help you relax today!“Just you wait!”Quinn hung up the phone and immediately got up to leave. Puzzled, Hansen grabbed her arm.“I haven’t had my fill. Where are you going?“Taking care of the old man upstairs? Are you mad?”“Shh… Keep your voice down! I’m doing this for the sake of our future!”Quinn lowered her voice as she added, “That old man is our money tree!“You’ll find out soon enough!”For the rest of the week, I stayed in my office to avoid any more awkwardness.During those days, I found a place I fancied and took my father for a full physical ex

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