His Mother's Shadow

"Besides, Elliot really does see me as his mom!"The nerve she had to say something like that when the hickeys on her neck hadn't even faded yet.However, I soon noticed that Diana's eyes were starting to look more and more like Elliot's. Even the lines on her face had deepened. Yet, she seemed oddly proud of it. I even caught her going around telling people that she was probably blessed into becoming more like Elliot by the day.I let out a short, mocking laugh. "Why didn't you explain it like that to the director last night then?"Elliot's expression soured further, his face stiffening."I see? So, you did explain, but the director didn't buy it." I pressed on, my voice laced with sarcasm.Diana opened her mouth to speak, but I cut her off coldly. "If you're so desperate to be his mom, don't end up regretting it the day you actually become her."The show was yet to begin.Diana had originally been Elliot's trainee. She only had a vocational school background and didn't even p

The police arrived quickly after receiving the report and pushed their way into the on-call room, which had already been surrounded by a crowd."What happened? You called the police, but couldn't even explain yourself. Stop stuttering and start making sense!"Elliot stood outside the door, staring blankly at Diana.How had she turned into his deceased mother? That aged face, the sagging body, even the little finger crushed by machinery… every physical detail matched perfectly. He could hardly believe it.'Who exactly was the person I'd been intimate with all this time?'The revelation only made Elliot increasingly terrified. He grabbed onto a police officer and broke down crying. "Officer, you have to save me! My sister-in-law suddenly turned into my mom!"The officer looked at him as if he'd lost his mind, not understanding a word. He shoved him aside and turned to Diana—only for her to meet their gaze and let out a piercing scream. "How did I become like this?! Officer, I didn'

I wasn't the least bit worried.I had told Elliot the truth the day I married him. I told him that I came from another world, and my mission was to win him over. I'd even made it clear that I could leave at any time if he ever treated me badly.At the time, he had laughed it off like a joke, thinking I was just trying to scare him. He hadn't believed a single word I'd said.I had never hidden anything from him during our marriage. Naturally, I had no reason to fear him knowing any of my secrets.When I first arrived in this world, I had pitied what Elliot had been through. I taught him how to love. I even gave up my chance to return home for his sake.But now, I was tired of this life. The thought of spending the rest of my days entangled with a madman was the last thing I wanted."System, I remember you said that I have one chance to take it all back, that I could return to my world whenever I want.""That's right. Have you changed your mind?" the system asked."I have," I

Only after divorcing Amber did Elliot realize just how badly his life had fallen apart without her. His career, his daily routine… she had once managed everything. His life had all descended into chaos now that she had left him.He had done some reflecting after being fired from the hospital. It wasn't entirely Amber's fault for reporting him. It was Diana. She had coaxed him into covering for her, leaving a permanent stain on his record.If Amber would just admit that she still cared about him, he might not be opposed to getting back together.He stared intently at Amber, waiting for her answer.Sadly for him, my voice was cold. I didn't hesitate for even a second to say plainly, "Of course it was for revenge." I continued, without the slightest hint of shame, "You cheated with your own sister-in-law and even carried on openly at the hospital. I became a laughingstock because of you. Of course, I had to teach you both a lesson."Elliot's entire body stiffened, and the hope in h