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Chapter 1

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

Chapter 2

Nathan's gaze darkened as he looked at me, his voice filled with disappointment. "Tegan, I never thought you'd be this kind of person. I'm the one who found the kidney donors. You don't get to make that decision!"I couldn't help but find it ridiculous.This was the man who had been with me for eight years, the man who had once said he loved me more than life itself.My expression turned cold, and for the first time, I spoke to Nathan with complete indifference. "She cries, and suddenly everything's my fault? Are you her fiancé or mine? Nathan, get this straight. She wants both kidneys! Who's really the one trying to kill someone here?"Nathan's expression flickered for a moment before he softened his tone, coaxing me gently, "Tegan, just give both kidneys to Trinny. I'll find another donor for you as soon as possible."I was stunned and looked at Nathan in disbelief.So, he knew. He knew that Trinity wanted not one but both kidneys.Then, I turned to Mom. She had a self-righteo

Chapter 3

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

Chapter 4

To survive, I forced my pain-ridden body to search every inch of the house for a key.The doors were locked. Nathan had stocked the fridge with enough food to last for days. A small sticky note was stuck to the door."Eat on time, take care of yourself, and wait for me!"I sneered, crumpling the note and tossing it into the trash.What kind of joke was this? Did he really think this so-called love would move me? Even a stray dog wouldn't want it!Even after searching for hours, I never found a key, but I discovered one of Nathan's old phones.There was no SIM card inside, but I could still access his text messages.Nathan and Trinity had been talking nearly every day.At first, Trinity had the decency to treat him as her future brother-in-law. But after one night, when they crossed the line, everything changed.Nathan had been filled with guilt, repeatedly messaging her, "I'm sorry. I was drunk. I thought you were Tegan. Trinny, please… don't tell your sister about this, okay?

Chapter 5

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

Chapter 6

Dad used to sneak me out for food, not because he wanted to play favorites but because Trinity's health was fragile. She couldn't eat fast food, and Dad didn't want to take away what little childhood joy I had.Mom and Dad had always tried to treat us equally, but somehow, Trinity had still grown resentful.She looked down at me, smugness and amusement written all over her face."I'd actually known about Dad's affair for a long time. I was the one who covered for him. That woman is amazing. She's way prettier than Mom, way softer, and, more importantly, she's rich. She bought me anything I wanted."But, oh, how unlucky. Dad just ended up getting caught the same day he took you to meet her for the first time. You're really that unlucky, huh?"My head snapped up, and I glared at Trinity, rage surging through me. I wanted to rip her apart.That day, Dad took me out to see that woman. Once I set foot in the house, I drank a glass of water she offered me and passed out.Ever since th

Chapter 7

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

Chapter 8

Nathan let out a relieved smile. "Trinny, since you're fine now, get some rest. I'll be heading out."Hearing that Nathan was leaving, Trinity immediately grabbed his hand, her face pale, and her eyes brimming with tears."Nate, before I went into surgery, you said you'd promise me something. Does that still count?"Nathan nodded, his tone firm. "It does. No matter how long it takes, it still counts."At that, Trinity spoke softly, her voice dripping with sweetness, "Nate, I like you. I want to be with you."The sudden confession caught Nathan off guard. He fell silent for a moment before replying steadily, "Trinny, I promised Tegan I would marry her. I can't betray her."Trinity's voice trembled. "So, you won't betray her, but you're willing to betray me? Have you already forgotten what you did to me that night?"Something inside me snapped. A wave of nausea surged up my throat, and I dry-heaved uncontrollably.It turned out that even ghosts could still feel rage. Even in deat

Chapter 9

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

Chapter 10

"The biggest regret of my life was falling in love with you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." My note ended.Scalding tears spilled from Nathan's eyes, soaking the letter.I watched, unimpressed, until Nathan suddenly bolted out of the room, grabbed his car keys from the entryway, and sped off toward the hospital.…Trinity's face lit up the moment she saw Nathan. Her eyes curved as she smiled and called out, "Nate!"But Nathan stormed over to her bedside with a terrifying expression and grabbed her by the throat.Trinity froze in shock. Her face turned red as she struggled weakly, clawing at Nathan's hands, trying to break free."Trinny! Mr. Heath, what are you doing? Let her go!" Mom lunged forward, desperately slapping and biting Nathan until he finally let go.She cradled Trinity, who was gasping for air, and sobbed. "Mr. Heath, do you know how hard we fought to keep Trinny alive? No matter what's going on between you two, you can't hurt her!"Nathan's

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