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Lighting up His Life with Regret
Lighting up His Life with Regret
Author: Miracle Worker

Chapter 1

Author: Miracle Worker
After receiving the news that my parents-in-law were in a car accident, I rushed straight to the Church of Light with my bodyguards.

Elson Springton had been there every day lately, praying for his adopted sister, Yvie Springton, who was undergoing medical treatment abroad.

Amid the swirling smoke of candles in the prayer hall, Elson knelt on a cushion, the flames flickering before him.

I held onto the wall, barely managing to stay upright.

"Elson, your parents were in a car crash. The hospital says they are in critical condition."

He didn't even turn his head as he continued reciting prayers and uttering coldly, "You couldn't even come up the mountain yourself. That's a grave disrespect to the heavens."

I had been carried up the mountain by bodyguards. At eight months pregnant, I simply couldn't climb it myself.

"Elson, I'm begging you. Your parents are barely holding on!"

"Ridiculous. They're having you come up with lies again just so they can get me to go back." Only then did Elson turn around, his eyes full of contempt. "This trick again. You claimed you vomited blood from severe morning sickness last time. It was Dad's critical illness the time before that. What next? Are you going to say they've died next time?"

Ever since Elson started living at the Church of Light, his parents had tried everything to get him to come home.

However, they had never lied.

When Dawson Springton had fallen seriously ill, it turned out to be cancer. Fortunately, it was benign, and the surgery was a success. But Elson only visited once before Dawson was discharged.

I didn't vomit blood every time from morning sickness. However, it was hardly surprising that Elson stopped believing us; after all, there was that previous cancer scare, and he hadn't witnessed it himself.

I staggered forward, with tears blurring my vision. "I'm not lying. Something really happened to them!"

His eyes took on an even harder glint. "Do you hate Yvie that much?"

I looked at him, confused. "What?"

"Did you come up with this lie just to stop me from going abroad to visit her tomorrow?"

Hearing that, I dropped to my knees and grabbed his pant leg. "I'm begging you, even if you don't believe me, can't you at least call home to check?" I clutched his sleeve. "Please come to the hospital with me. Just one glance at Dawson and Felicia is all I ask—"

"Yvie is receiving treatment abroad. I have to pray for her every day. I can't stop." He didn't even look back as he continued to recite prayers.

"Your parents are on the brink of death, but you're still thinking about your adopted sister!"

"Are you cursing my sister?" He suddenly turned around and glared at me viciously.

I screamed and sobbed in agony. "I'm not cursing anyone! You—"

"Enough!" Elson violently shook me off, his eyes full of disgust. "Are you hoping something happens to Yvie? You are vile."

As I took a step back, the bodyguard caught me. I couldn't believe Elson would think that of me.

"I'm just telling you the truth," I explained. "Your parents really—"

"Shut up!" Elson suddenly stood and pushed me hard. "Ever since I married you, Yvie's illness has worsened every day. Did you do something behind our backs?"

Off balance, I stumbled backward. My foot slipped, and I tumbled down the stone steps in the prayer hall.

Pain engulfed me instantly as sharp agony tore through my abdomen.

Even the bodyguard protecting me didn't expect Elson to do that—he could only manage to shield me as we both fell down the steps.

Through blurry eyes, I saw Elson standing at the top, making no move to help me.

"Are you done acting? You pull this trick every time to get sympathy. How disgusting." He turned and walked away.

When I felt warm fluid flow between my legs, I looked down in horror at the bright red blood.

"The baby…" My voice weakened.

The two bodyguards panicked and rushed me to the hospital.

Under the blinding hospital lights, I vaguely heard the doctor's urgent voice saying, "Trauma has caused signs of premature labor. The fetal heartbeat is unstable. Prepare for emergency surgery!"

I dreamed again of the past. I fell in love with Elson at first sight and pursued him for five years before finally getting the man I wished for.

When I first got pregnant, he joyfully and eagerly anticipated the child's arrival.

But after he received news that his adopted sister had attempted suicide and was saved, he became depressed and withdrawn. He started to spend his days praying in church for Yvie overseas, ignoring everything at home.

Only then did I realize that his heart belonged solely to his adopted sister.

Yvie suffered from a rare autoimmune disease and was unable to conceive. When my in-laws realized Elson's feelings for her, they sent her abroad for treatment.

Elson married me five years later.

His parents thought he had moved on from Yvie. But now, he had abandoned his parents, me, and our child for the sake of his adopted sister.
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  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 9

    Elson looked up with tears streaming down his face."What should I do? Monica, what should I do..." he asked, like a drowning man clutching at his last straw.For a moment, I almost sympathized with him. But then I thought of my son, alone in the incubator."Yvie's out of the hospital now, isn't she? You two can start over," I said coldly.A flicker of hope flashed in Elson's eyes, but it quickly dimmed."Start over? With a woman who wanted me dead?""That's your choice, just like how it was your choice to betray me."Elson suddenly burst into hysterical laughter filled with despair and madness."I'm finished... I have nothing left..." he mumbled, his eyes vacant.I gave him one last look, then turned and walked away.This time, there was no shouting behind me—only the sound of a broken man's sobs.I got into the car without looking back.The engine started, and the scenery outside the window blurred as it sped past.After the court hearing, Elson completely broke down a

  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 8

    Three months later, I had fully taken over all of Springton Group's affairs.News of Elson and Yvie would occasionally reach me.Apparently, they had been kicked out of the Springton family villa and were now living in a small apartment.Elson tried to find a job, but no one was willing to hire someone disowned by his family.Meanwhile, Yvie's illness seemed to have relapsed, but this time, Elson had no money to take her abroad for treatment.I would visit my son from time to time—he was slowly growing up in the hospital incubator. The doctor said he was improving and would be discharged soon.One day, I received a letter from a lawyer stating that Elson was suing me and demanding a redistribution of the inheritance.In court, he tearfully recounted how he had been deceived and how much he regretted everything.After hearing all the evidence, the judge dismissed his case on the spot.As I walked out of the courthouse, Elson blocked my path."Monica, I know I was wrong. Please

  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 7

    I remembered how severe my morning sickness was during the early stages of pregnancy. I often couldn't sleep at all through the night.When Felicia found out, she immediately brought in a renowned nutritionist from abroad, who created a customized pregnancy meal plan for me. The Springton family even hired a chef from a three-Michelin-star restaurant.One time, I mentioned craving a snack from my hometown. The next day, Dawson had someone go and bring it back just for me."It's freshly made. Quickly, try it," he urged with a smile, his eyes full of fatherly affection.When I was four months pregnant, Felicia suddenly dragged me out for a shopping trip. We spent the entire day visiting the city's most upscale baby stores."This blue onesie is so cute. We're getting it," Felicia said as she picked it out. "This pink one is nice too. We'll take it as well.""Mom, we don't even know yet if it's a boy or a girl," I reminded her with a smile."In that case, we'll buy both boy and gi

  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 6

    "No, this can't be real!" Elson roared, nearly tearing the will to shreds.However, the lawyer stopped him in time and pulled a USB drive from his briefcase. "Mr. Springton, this is a recorded video will from your parents. Would you like to see it?"After I took the USB and inserted it into my laptop, Dawson and Felicia's final footage appeared on the screen.Felicia's face was streaked with tears."Monica, if you're seeing this video, it means we're already gone."Elson, trembling all over, collapsed to the ground.Dawson continued, "We know Elson treated you badly, but please don't hold it against him. We spoiled him too much growing up. I've written the will—everything will go to you and your son. Elson gets 50 million dollars in cash. If he wants a divorce, just let him go. I've made it clear in the will. Once the divorce is finalized, Elson will be disowned."Elson has gone mad over his adopted sister…"Dawson's face was filled with disappointment as he spoke about Elson,

  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 5

    "That's impossible! Try another card!" Elson frantically pulled out several cards. The staff swiped them again and again, but the result was the same each time.The hall gradually quieted down, and all eyes turned in our direction.Elson was visibly flustered. His forehead was covered in sweat."Check it! I want it checked! How dare anyone touch my accounts!"I slowly stood up and walked toward the front. "I'll take this painting," I announced.I handed over a black premium card.The staff looked at the card in surprise, then looked at me. "Certainly, ma'am."Elson whipped his head around to stare at me with disbelief and suspicion in his eyes. "It was you… What did you do, Monica?"Yvie's face turned pale. "Elson, what's going on?"Elson's eyes were bloodshot, and he pointed at me like a cornered beast. "It was you, wasn't it? Did you do something?"His voice echoed through the auction hall, drawing more attention.I simply looked at him calmly and lifted my hand slightly

  • Lighting up His Life with Regret   Chapter 4

    After Dawson and Felicia were buried, I was bedridden for an entire month.My body was already weak from childbirth, and the emotional trauma nearly took my life.Fortunately, I survived.A month later, a charity auction was held at the most luxurious hotel in the city.Dressed in a simple black suit, I sat quietly in a corner.Among the items being auctioned was an oil painting—"Spring Breeze"—Felicia's favorite during her lifetime.I waited patiently for it to appear as I was determined to win it at any cost.Suddenly, the crowd stirred. People instinctively stepped aside to make way.Elson then walked in, arm-in-arm with Yvie, who was wearing a striking red dress.Yvie glanced around the room before her gaze landed on me. She patted Elson's arm and whispered something in his ear.At that, Elson turned to look at me. His eyes first showed surprise, then contempt.Still clinging to his arm, Yvie slowly walked toward me."Oh, Monica? You came, too," she said sweetly but lou

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