We're releasing balloons on Christmas Eve when Milton Jenning's lover deliberately sets off fireworks. They explode on me, burning me severely. My back, already torn and raw from skin grafts for her, becomes even more of a bloodied mess. However, I don't ask Milton for help. Instead, I shield a recently reunited heir of a wealthy family beneath me, risking everything to save him. In my past life, Milton kicked me in the back and told me not to stand in the way of him taking his lover to the hospital. "Is it funny to you to use a child as a cover, Larissa? Even if you're pregnant, you and your baby are just walking skin providers for Rita! I must've spoiled you—how dare you do something as heinous as this!" I was blacklisted by all hospitals and ended up dying while pregnant. My heart was filled with hatred as I breathed my last breath. When I open my eyes again, I see Rita Atkinson secretly aim fireworks at the night sky and set them off. I hear her laugh manically as she says, "You and your child can die together!"
View MoreRita broke down even further, her voice cracking with desperation. "You promised when we were kids that you'd marry me! Why did you marry Larissa instead? Just because she saved your life? You never loved her—if you did, how could you believe me so easily?"Just then, Mr. Patton Senior's voice cut through the chaos. "Milton, don't forget who caused that car accident all those years ago."Rita widened her eyes instantly. "How do you know that?"She realized too late she'd said too much—fear spread across her face like wildfire.And just as expected, Milton snapped. He tore at the patch of skin grafted onto Rita's body—my skin. "I'll kill you!"I watched the whole scene unfold with an emotionless stare.Even if Rita died… who would bring back my father and child?Compared to everything I'd lost, Milton's belated guilt meant nothing.Rita collapsed to the ground, her face swollen and bruised. As she fell, her gaze caught mine. "Larissa… you're alive?"At her words, Milton's head
"I've cut ties with Rita. Is that what you all wanted?" Milton's shoulders slumped, and his voice was heavy with bitterness."There's a reason for everything… Rita and I grew up together. If Larissa hadn't saved me back then, the one I should've married was—"Before he even finished the sentence, the last defense around my heart crumbled completely. I'd never felt so shattered."It's not that I didn't love her, I just couldn't let go of my guilt toward Rita. But now I finally understand… the one I truly love is Larissa," he continued in a low voice.The once-powerful, untouchable Milton—now pale as a ghost—could barely stay on his feet."If you'll just tell me where she is…" His pursed lips tightened as he made a shocking declaration."I'll announce the bankruptcy of Jenning Group and live a simple life with Larissa—as just husband and wife."But to me, every word dripped with hypocrisy.When he was worth billions, he couldn't even protect me. If he were penniless… how much mor
Under Mr. Patton Senior's orders, a notice was posted outside the Patton residence gate.Clear and bold, it read, "Milton and dogs not allowed inside."In my memory, Milton had never looked so humbled–he begged the security guards in a low voice just for a chance to see me.From inside the courtyard, Oliver kicked a soccer ball straight at his head in an effort to stand up for me.Blood trickled from Milton's temple, but Mr. Patton Senior merely scoffed beside him. "Larissa's dead because of you. Who do you think you're putting on this little act for?" he mocked.The housekeepers followed his command and tossed all the bags Milton had brought directly into the trash, right in front of him. Then, loud and clear, Mr. Patton Senior announced that the Patton and Jenning families would never cooperate again.Milton opened his mouth, ready to explain, but after one call from Rita, he turned around without a word and walked away.Before leaving, he clenched his fists and looked Mr.
Thankfully, heaven showed me mercy—I survived.My only regret… was losing that innocent child.I often found myself sinking into silent sorrow.But maybe, in a way, it was a blessing. To be spared from being born into such a twisted family—wasn't that its own kind of luck?Mr. Patton Senior took me in as his goddaughter and brought me back to the Patton residence to recover and rest.Whenever I thought of Milton outside the OR—weeping and begging for forgiveness—my nose would sting. He hadn't even sent anyone to the hospital to check if I'd lived.Rita, on the other hand, had been incredibly active. Her sweet, smiling photos with Milton flooded every corner of social media.The wedding dress she wore seemed to stab straight through my heart. That dress was something I'd poured six months of work into.Milton had promised that as long as I gave Rita the skin grafts, he would hold a wedding and announce my identity to the world.When Mr. Patton Senior received their engagement i
Milton was overtaken by panic. He stared at my belly."Larissa… How could you possibly know Mr. Patton Senior? Wake up! You're faking it, aren't you? This is just another one of your tricks, right?" he shouted.Even he seemed to realize how absurd he sounded, but still, he desperately tried to shake me awake.But I lay there like a corpse—eyes wide and empty while staring blankly at the ceiling. In the distance, I thought I heard the faint cries of a baby.The sharp stench of blood and alcohol filled the room. Furious, Mr. Patton Senior kicked Milton aside like garbage. "What the hell are you doing just standing there? Call a doctor!"Everything became a blur as I was rushed into the operating room. Doctors from all over the hospital swarmed around me."The skin on her abdomen and back was forcibly removed. Severe burns. We can't save the baby.""The patient's bleeding out! She needs an emergency transfusion!""Mr. Smith, the blood bank's running low…"Suddenly, Milton bolte
Right after I finished speaking, Rita threw herself off the hospital bed. Her eyes were red-rimmed and swollen, filled with stubbornness and sorrow."Looks like I've been getting in the way of your perfect little family. The doctor said if I didn't get new skin grafts soon, the burns could kill me. Don't worry. I'll stay out of sight so I won't ruin your happiness," she said.She deliberately pulled back her sleeve, exposing the mottled, raw skin beneath. Then, with tears streaming down her face, she dialed her phone and called to give up on treatment.And with that, the last flicker of guilt in Milton's eyes vanished completely.He leaned in and gently kissed the corner of Rita's mouth. Then he turned to me, his gaze dark and venomous."You're not pregnant," he said quietly, his voice ice-cold.Then, he called the doctors into the room. "Since Rita needs new skin… cut it from her stomach."Without warning, he raised his foot and slammed it down on my abdomen, pinning me into th
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