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Chapter 2

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My in-laws were visibly taken aback by my question.

A moment later, they forced casual smiles and tried to smooth things over.

"Oh, it's nothing. Herman probably stepped out to pick something up. He should be back soon. You've been away on business for so long. You must be exhausted. Go put your luggage in the bedroom and get some rest."

Just like in my previous life, they had no idea what was actually happening inside the bedroom.

They simply assumed their son was preparing a surprise and played along, waiting for me to open the door and receive it.

But I didn't dare take the risk.

I could practically see Emily hiding behind the door, a knife clenched in her hand, waiting for the moment I stepped inside so she could drive it straight through my heart.

"No rush. I'll put my luggage away later. I want to rest for a bit first."

As I spoke, I left my suitcase where it was and turned toward the couch.

My in-laws hurried after me.

"Oh, come on. How long does it take to put away a suitcase? You should get everything settled first."

The floating comments scrolled across my vision.

[These two clueless old fools are making things worse. They have no idea you'll die the second you walk in there!]

[Just stall for time. Every second counts. Find a chance to get out of there!]

The baby's voice sounded tearful.

[Mommy, are you really going to believe those comments? Daddy's lying unconscious on the floor right now. It's so cold. He'll freeze to death!]

This time, I trusted neither side.

"Mom, Dad, I'm really tired. The luggage can wait," I insisted.

My in-laws saw how firm I was. They worried that any further urging might spoil Herman's surprise, so they reluctantly fell silent and sat down with me on the couch

At that moment, I noticed a bag of candy on the coffee table and froze.

"Who bought this? You two can't have sweets because of your blood sugar, and neither Herman nor I like sugary things."

My father-in-law sighed.

"Herman asked us to get it. His blood sugar dropped while he was changing a lightbulb last time, and he nearly passed out. The doctor told us to keep candy around the house from now on."

The baby immediately seized the opportunity.

[Mommy, did you hear that? I wasn't lying. Daddy really does have low blood sugar. He's in danger right now! Have you forgotten how much Daddy has loved you all these years?]

The floating comments fired back at once.

[Don't let them fool you! Even if he has low blood sugar, he wouldn't just pass out. We saw everything clearly. Emily's in the room, and Herman is sitting on the bed!]

[The baby inside you doesn't know anything. He's making it all up!]

The voices in my head grew louder and louder, nearly tearing my sanity apart.

I pressed hard against my throbbing temples.

Something wasn't right...

This wasn't right at all.

Herman had always been attentive and caring toward me, and Emily absolutely hated him.

I remembered it clearly.

One time, Herman accidentally brushed against Emily's handbag.

Emily's expression changed instantly.

Although she forced herself not to make a scene, I saw with my own eyes how she turned around and threw the bag straight into the trash afterward.

With a personality like hers, how could she possibly have an affair with Herman?

Besides, Herman had always been shy and reserved.

Other than me, he could barely hold a conversation with another woman.

Cheating was the last thing I would ever associate with him.

But the floating comments sounded so certain, and the baby was crying so desperately...

Who was telling the truth?

"Cindy, why do you look so pale?" my mother-in-law asked with concern, pulling me back to reality.

I forced a smile.

"I'm fine. Just a little tired. I'm going to use the bathroom."

After entering the bathroom, I turned on the faucet and splashed cold water across my face several times.

The icy droplets ran down my cheeks, clearing some of the fog from my mind.

Just as I lifted my head and reached for a towel, something caught the corner of my eye.

A familiar shirt was sticking out of the laundry hamper.

It was one of Herman's favorites.

A sudden sense of dread washed over me.

My hands trembled as I pulled the shirt out.

A bright red lipstick mark stood out on the chest of the shirt.

I recognized the color and texture immediately.

It was Emily's favorite lipstick.

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