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Killed by Her Thrift, Reborn for Revenge

Killed by Her Thrift, Reborn for Revenge

短編ストーリー · Emotional Realism
作家:  Cece West完了
言語: English
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Reborn

Tragic Love

Male POV

Face Slapping

Regret

Ever since I married Myra Cowan, I started living like a beggar despite making an annual salary of a million dollars. She kept telling me, "We should hang in there for now, honey. Once we've saved enough money, we'll be able to live however we want without worrying about our financial situation." My closet was stuffed with old suits bought ten years ago. My lunches were always sandwiches, which were nearing their expiry dates, bought from convenience stores. My friends made fun of me for marrying a woman who was addicted to saving money. But my heart went out to Myra for suffering with me in life. But when I was diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer and needed money for a life-saving surgery, Myra broke down in tears and told me that all of our savings were kept in a fixed-term deposit. Before I drew my last breath, I heard Myra telling her younger brother, Dwight Cowan, over the phone in a gentle tone, "I've already transferred you the down payment for your house." When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the day Myra demands that I sell my gaming account in exchange for money. The monitor shows a familiar login screen. Myra can be seen standing next to me. "This account can be sold for 8,000 dollars. We can save three months' worth of expenses with this money!" I just laugh in response. In my previous life, I had done nothing but save money. In the end, all of my money became someone else's assets. Why the hell should I save money in this life? With just one click on the mouse, I reload a million dollars into the game right away. Immediately, a reddish-golden meteor shower covers the skies of the entire server. The system makes an announcement in a bold, enlarged font that gets repeated for a long time. "Player 'Void' spares no expense, inviting fair maidens from across the realms to forge a destined bond! Those who are interested are welcome to attend the Celestial Lake Gathering. A bride price of one million awaits—offered in exchange for a single, sincere heart."

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Chapter 1

"Glenn Miller, have you gone completely insane? How could you spend so much money in a game? This is one million dollars we're talking about!"

Myra Cowan's scream was deafening. Heaving violently, she stared fixedly at the still-scrolling announcement on the screen, as if the money that had gone up in flames was her very life.

"Hurry and contact their customer service! Tell them you made a mistake when topping up and ask for a refund! Do it now!"

I looked at her and said calmly, "I earned this money, so I can spend it however I want."

Myra seemed choked by my words, and the fierce expression of her face froze for a moment. In the next second, she took a deep breath and forced a smile.

"Honey, are you mad at me? Was it because I asked you to sell your account?" she asked softly, her voice laced with an almost hesitant eagerness to please.

Tugging at my sleeve, she continued tearfully, "I'm doing this for our sake. Haven't you always said work is exhausting, and you dream of retiring early to give us a comfortable life?

"Didn't we agree that sacrificing a little now and being more frugal is all for our future? You push yourself so hard at work that it's even giving you stomach issues. It simply breaks my heart to see you like this."

As she spoke, she turned and hurried into the kitchen. Moments later, she came back out holding a white ceramic bowl with a gentle smile.

"See? I remembered you've been complaining about bloating lately. I even asked the herbalist and made you this chicken soup. It's really good for the stomach." She held out the bowl toward me, her gaze earnest. "Have some while it's still hot, okay?"

The soup was clear and light, with a few pieces of vegetables floating on the surface. My stomach seemed to twinge faintly again.

It was just like this in my previous life.

Myra would always gently tell me to endure and save a little more for our future. She would make soup for me, plan every expense meticulously, and hold tightly onto every penny I earned through blood, sweat, and tears.

Every time I asked, she would tell me the money was in a fixed-term deposit, that we were working toward "financial freedom".

And I had believed her.

Behind the gleaming title of a million-dollar annual salary, I lived like a beggar hiding in the shadows. I gave her all my trust and money, yet in the end, she let me die in agony on a hospital bed.

The chicken soup she had brewed countless times now carried the scent of deceit.

As I gazed into the feigned worry and tenderness in Myra's eyes, I suddenly let out a low laugh. The sound was so cold it felt foreign even to me.

"Fine, you're right," I said as I took the bowl from her.

I placed the soup gently on the table and fixed my gaze straight into her eyes, which were struggling to remain composed.

"I will get every last cent of my money back."
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Chapter 1
"Glenn Miller, have you gone completely insane? How could you spend so much money in a game? This is one million dollars we're talking about!"Myra Cowan's scream was deafening. Heaving violently, she stared fixedly at the still-scrolling announcement on the screen, as if the money that had gone up in flames was her very life."Hurry and contact their customer service! Tell them you made a mistake when topping up and ask for a refund! Do it now!"I looked at her and said calmly, "I earned this money, so I can spend it however I want."Myra seemed choked by my words, and the fierce expression of her face froze for a moment. In the next second, she took a deep breath and forced a smile."Honey, are you mad at me? Was it because I asked you to sell your account?" she asked softly, her voice laced with an almost hesitant eagerness to please.Tugging at my sleeve, she continued tearfully, "I'm doing this for our sake. Haven't you always said work is exhausting, and you dream of retiri
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Chapter 2
Myra visibly relaxed when she saw me placing the bowl down."Alright then, you go ahead and reach out to their customer service, and I'll get the bed ready for us. Don't forget to drink the soup—taking care of your stomach is important."Her footsteps faded away toward the bedroom.I lifted the bowl and took a sip. My stomach abruptly clenched. It was a sharp, visceral pang that instantly brought back the relentless agony of stomach cancer from my previous life.I picked up a spoon and slowly pushed aside the vegetable pieces floating on the surface. Beneath lay chunks of chicken, stewed under tender and soft. And beside them were thick slices of ginger, a handful of cardamom pods, and three plump, whole peppers.My hand stilled.Ginger was naturally spicy and could irritate an already sensitive stomach lining. Cardamom pods were intensely warming and could cause indigestion or heartburn for some people, especially with regular use. Peppers were also sharp and spicy.While using
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Chapter 3
"The game company will sometimes not only issue a full refund but also offer extra compensation just to settle the matter and protect their reputation.""Compensation?" Myra's breathing quickened.I nodded and said confidently, "That's right. Given that this matter involves a minor, the public pressure would be intense. By then, we might even get back more than a million dollars."Myra's eyes suddenly lit up, greed swiftly overriding her hesitation and unease."You're right!" She quickly pulled out her phone. "I'll call Dwight right now! That kid has gone too far. How could he secretly top up so much money?"Even as she spoke, she had already dialed the number. She turned and walked toward the balcony, deliberately closing the door behind her.Through the glass, I eavesdropped on her phone call."Dwight, it's me. That idiot Glenn blew a million on game top-ups. But there's a way to get it back—maybe even more." She paused briefly. "Right, you just stick to the story and say it w
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Chapter 4
"What do you know?" Dwight snapped impatiently. "This is an investment. If I make the account even more badass, it'll be more convincing when we appeal. How do you know the customer service won't log in to check? Hurry up! I'm 300 dollars short."Myra glanced at me. I wore a helpless, restrained expression. "Let's listen to Dwight. Maybe he has a point."Myra gritted her teeth and took out her phone to transfer the money.After the first time came the second, and the third."Myra, look at this new divine beast mount. It's a server-wide limited release. With this, the account's value doubles!""Myra, I got camped in the arena. I need to buy materials for top-tier potions.""Myra, there's a guild war. I need to hand out money to boost morale!"The excuses varied wildly, and the amounts went from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.At first, Myra would ask a few questions, but later she mechanically transferred the money. The balance in her banking app was dropping
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Chapter 5
The calm voice of the dispatcher came through the phone.In that instant, all color drained from Myra's and Dwight's faces, leaving them as pale as sheets."Glenn, what are you doing?"Myra was the first to react, shrieking as she lunged forward to snatch the phone.I sidestepped. Then, I clearly recited our home address to the dispatcher and hung up."What am I doing?" I looked at Myra's distorted face. "I'm reporting a crime, of course. My game account was maliciously accessed and topped up with an enormous amount of money. As the victim, is there a problem with me calling the police to protect my legal rights?""Maliciously accessed? What do you mean? That was Dwight! He's your brother-in-law!" Myra's voice was so shrill it nearly cracked. "You're calling the police on him? Glenn, have you lost your mind? He's my brother!""Oh?" I raised an eyebrow. "Wasn't Dwight the underage minor who stole my account password and made irrational purchases? And besides, wasn't that family m
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Chapter 6
"You gave him permission to throw away the money I earned working overtime until my stomach bled into a virtual game just to watch it vanish? Myra, does your permission erase the fact that Dwight accessed and used a large sum without my consent?"Does it change the nature of this money being maliciously consumed? Or do you think a judge would agree that a wife can unilaterally take her husband's hard-earned life savings and let her underage brother squander it all in a game, while the husband has no choice but to silently endure it?""I—" Myra was completely speechless, her body beginning to tremble uncontrollably."Myra!" Dwight panicked too. "What do I do, Myra? Are the police really going to arrest me? I don't want to go to jail! Myra, say something!"Sobbing and sniffling, he crawled over and clung to Myra's leg.Myra was also at a loss. She looked at me, her eyes filled with both pleading and resentment."Glenn, you can't do this! You'll ruin him. He's not even an adult yet—
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Chapter 7
Officer Holt looked at Dwight, whose face was deathly pale. "How old are you?""I-I'm 17 years old," Dwight replied through chattering teeth."Do you know where this money came from?""My brother-in-law earned it.""And did you obtain his permission to use it?"Dwight looked at Myra in terror. Myra's lips moved, but no words came out."It seems not." Officer Holt closed the folder and continued seriously, "Dwight, you are suspected of using another person's identity to make substantial unauthorized purchases. You'll need to come with us to the station for questioning, and a guardian must accompany you.""No! Don't take me! Myra, save me!" Dwight howled, clinging desperately to Myra's leg.Myra completely broke down. She suddenly turned and fell to her knees with a thump."Glenn, I beg you, for the sake of our marriage, please say it was a misunderstanding. Dwight can't have a criminal record! It would ruin his entire life!"Tears and snot streamed down her face as she banged
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Chapter 8
Dr. Hickman's expression turned serious. "Young man, that's not nourishing your stomach at all. Ingredients like ginger and pepper are spicy and warming, so they can be irritating."An occasional pinch is fine for most people, but long-term, heavy intake can damage the stomach's lining. In your case—" He shook his head and wrote out a test order. "Let's start with a gastroscopy."Lying on the examination table, I felt the anesthetic enter my vein. And in that instant, my awareness faded away.In a daze, it felt as if I had returned to the day of diagnosis in my previous life. The cold instruments, the doctor's pitying look, and Myra sobbing with her face buried beside me all came flooding back.Looking back now, how much of those tears were real, and how much were an act?I didn't know how much time passed before someone gently woke me. My stomach was still numb from the anesthesia, but my heart was already clenched tight.Dr. Hickman looked over the freshly printed gastroscopy r
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Chapter 9
Ms. Becker set down her pen and said with a serious expression, "Don't worry. We'll definitely take on your case and secure the money that rightfully belongs to you."I nodded and signed my name in the client section. Each stroke of the pen felt decisive, as if I weren't just signing a contract, but finally cutting through the life of lies I'd been trapped in.By the time I left the law firm, dusk was approaching. My phone rang again. This time, it was Myra's mother, Deena Kerr.As soon as the call connected, a torrent of tearful curses came through."Glenn, you heartless ingrate! After everything Myra has gone through to keep this family together since marrying you, is this how you repay us? Dwight is just a child—he doesn't know any better. How could you send him to jail?"You go and drop the charges right now, or I'll die right in front of you! Let me tell you, if Myra divorces you, with her looks, she can easily find someone better. But you? You think your seven-figure salary
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