登入As the older brother, I agreed to marry a dead woman just to get the five hundred thousand dollars for my younger brother to get married. My younger brother insisted that the middle-aged couple, who had lost their daughter, only wanted their daughter to experience being married before her death. My girlfriend also persuaded me to do it. She said I just needed to lie in the same bed as her for one night and do nothing. I nodded and agreed. But when I got to that family’s house, the parents pulled out a white bedsheet and handed it to me. “You have to actually be intimate with my daughter. Otherwise, I won’t pay you a single cent.”
查看更多When I woke up again, I was in the hospital.When two police officers saw me open my eyes, they immediately stepped forward and questioned me.“Were you the one who called the police yesterday?“You said someone was murdered. Where did that happen?“How did you get all these injuries?”The rapid questions left me stunned. It took me a while to recall everything that had happened the day before.I told the police about the marriage and the murder.Their expressions gradually turned serious.They had just finished taking my statement when my mother burst into the hospital room. She wailed, “You worthless piece of trash! I actually thought you were finally good for something. I thought you were going to earn some money for Lucas’ wedding.“But instead of getting the money, you end up in the hospital. Let me tell you something. I don’t have any money to pay for your hospital stay.“Stop pretending! It’s just minor injuries. You’re not that delicate. Now, get up and go find some
Naomi sounded gentle and patient. If not for the woman’s warning, I might have actually believed her and gone out to cry in her arms.I did not dare move at all. I even slowed down my breathing.Naomi grew impatient when she could not find me.Her phone rang.“Mom, he’s not here!“Yeah. No matter how I try to sweet-talk him, he won’t come out! I don’t know what’s gotten into him.“What about you and Dad? Did you find him?“That doesn’t make sense! He’s never been here before, and he’s on foot. How far could he have gone?“Fine! Tell Dad to take the car and go look for him.”The more I listened, the more my heart raced in fear. Were Fred and Wilma Naomi’s parents?It was lucky I had been able to run.Naomi started walking back and grew smaller as she walked into the distance.I was so glad I chose to trust that woman. Naomi really was part of that elderly couple’s family.She had a younger brother! So, why was she trying to trick me into sleeping with the twin sisters?C
My heart raced. Every instinct told me to say no. But before I knew it, my hand reached out and took hers.The two of us kicked over all the candles in the room and stomped on them.The commotion immediately caught the attention of the people outside the door.“Liam, what are you doing? Why did all the candles go out?”I sped up as I said, “These two women’s faces changed color. I got scared. So, I decided to blow out the candles. If I can’t see them, I won’t be afraid.“By the way, Naomi, did you find my phone?”Naomi had been about to yell at me. But as soon as I asked about my phone, she stammered, “N-not yet…”“Then, go find it for me. How are you so unreliable? You know I’m doing all of this for you! But you can’t even bother to find my phone.After all the candles were out, I moved a small cabinet in front of the window. I pushed it down hard.A dull sound cut through the silent night.The knocking outside grew fiercer.“Liam, what are you doing? Open the door!”I did
I was stunned.I could not understand. Why did Naomi want five hundred thousand dollars? Lucas mentioned he wanted that money to get married. Was Lucas marrying Naomi?“Liam, the reason I felt a connection with you the moment we met was… because my family favors sons over daughters. That’s why I couldn’t help but want to help you. It was like… helping my past self.“I meant it when I confessed my feelings to you.“But both of us are the outcasts of our families. If I marry you, my children will also grow up as outcasts. I’m sorry. The first time I went home with you and saw how well your mother treated Lucas, my heart wavered.“If I marry him, my future in-laws will definitely care about me too.“I know this isn’t fair to you. But I really don’t have any other choice. My parents insist on the five hundred thousand dollars if I want to marry Lucas. That’s why he needs the money. If I don’t bring that money back, my parents will definitely beat me to death!”Naomi grabbed my hand






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