The Choice of Death

When I found out that there were two available kidneys and that both my sister, Trinity Bartlett, and I could undergo the transplant surgery, I burst into tears of joy.For the past three years, my wedding with Nathan Heath had been postponed over and over again because of my bad health. Now, after the transplant, I could finally marry him without any burdens weighing on me.Just as I was lost in the anticipation of my wedding, Trinity suddenly dropped to her knees with a thud."Tegan, I've been sick for so many years. I just want to experience what it's like to have a normal body. Could you let me have both kidneys?"I froze, unable to believe what I was hearing from Trinity.Before I could even respond, she grabbed the hem of my pants and pleaded in a low voice, "Tegan, I've suffered ten more years than you have. I just want to live like a normal person."I'm begging you. Just let me have both kidneys. You can wait for the next donor. Tegan, your fiancé will definitely find ano

I let out a cold laugh. "Nathan, how many times do I have to say it? I'm dying. I don't have time to wait for another donor!"Nathan snapped. He shoved me hard onto the bed. "All this over a kidney? Are you serious? If you keep saying you're dying, then just go ahead and die!"With those words, he stormed out of the room without a second glance.A few moments later, I heard the sound of an engine revving outside. Nathan had left the house.I couldn't hold it in anymore. Blood surged up my throat, and I coughed it out. The sheets were stained dark red before I passed out.…I had no idea how much time had passed when the ringing of a phone jolted me awake.Groggily, I opened my eyes. I wanted to ignore it, but the landline by my bed kept ringing, relentless and sharp.The moment I picked up, Trinity's mocking voice came through the receiver. "Tegan, how does it feel being locked up all alone in that fancy little house?"I stayed silent. She continued, her tone dripping with smu

All these years, Nathan had always spoiled me.I loved eating street food. Nathan had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his stomach too delicate for greasy takeout, yet he would still eat it with me.Afterward, he would always end up in the ER needing an IV drip.After I had gotten sick, Nathan had claimed he would take my pain if he could.He had stayed up night after night by my side, holding me the moment my body was wracked with pain, bringing me water, never leaving me alone.He had even tried to smooth things over between me and Mom. He had often sent gifts in my name to both her and Trinity, hoping to win Mom over so she would care about me just a little more.Nathan had been so good to me.So, how had things changed?Nathan and Trinity's messages went on forever. I scrolled for what felt like hours and still couldn't reach the end.So, I decided to start from the very first text.After reading it all, everything became clear—Nathan had mistaken the emerald p

That night, under Trinity's pitiful pleading, Nathan didn't go home. He leaned against the window in a stairwell, smoking a cigarette while repeatedly calling the landline at the house.The line was busy. Nathan couldn't get through.Irritated, he called Jake. "Are you absolutely sure the villa's phone can only receive calls and not make them?"Jake's voice on the other end was firm. "Mr. Heath, I'm certain."Nathan took a deep drag of his cigarette, his voice turning cold. "Go there tomorrow and find out why the line's been busy all night."I didn't know what was going through Nathan's mind, but he kept calling. He stayed awake the entire night.Early the next morning, a doctor came in and gently shook Trinity awake. "It's almost time for your surgery. Are you ready?"Trinity grabbed Mom's hand, nodding eagerly.Right before she was wheeled into the operating room, she reached out and tugged at Nathan's sleeve, her voice soft. "Nate, if I make it through this, will you promi

I kept telling myself over and over again not to be sad and not let it get to me. But for some reason, tears still slipped down my cheeks.Only now did I realize that even as a ghost, I could still cry.Mom kept rambling on, oblivious to the way Nathan's gaze darkened with rage, his eyes filled with a murderous glint.The moment she said she had thrown away my ashes, Nathan grabbed her shoulder with so much force, it seemed like he was about to crush her bones.It took all of Jake's strength to pull Nathan away. He leaned in and whispered urgently, "Mr. Heath, if you don't go now, you won't be able to find Ms. Tegan's ashes."From inside the hospital room, despite her weakened body, Trinity came running out, her voice raw with desperation. "Nate! Are you leaving me, too? Tegan is already gone. Do you want to lose me as well?"Nathan stopped walking but didn't turn around. "I told you before. The only person I've ever loved is Tegan. As for the kidneys I gave you, consider them re