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Chapter 4

Author: Miracle Worker
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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    "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

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    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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