Begging for Nothing のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

I had my wedding on the same day as my best friend, Vivienne York.Our husbands were also childhood friends. Because of our close relationship, we bought an apartment in the same building, living on different floors as neighbors.After marriage, both Vivienne and I got pregnant. I was a little ahead of her, already nearing my due date.While we were out for a walk, someone suddenly shoved me from behind. I lost my balance and fell straight into the river."Help!"My belly was already heavy, and I couldn't swim. Water quickly filled my lungs, and I began sinking. Struggling to get to the shore, I managed to call my husband, Lucas Ford.But as soon as Lucas picked up, he snapped, "Miranda Grant, enough! Don't call me when I'm in the middle of a rescue! Do you even realize Cass is hanging off a cliff right now? This is a life-or-death situation!""Honey, my stomach hurts. Please, help me." I was on the verge of drowning, yet Lucas had no patience for me."All you ever do is comp

I was a year older than Vivienne, but she had always been the one protecting me. We were inseparable, like real sisters.After I started dating Lucas, I went out of my way to set her up with Zachary.I was blind, and I dragged my best friend down with me.In the end, we got married and even got pregnant. Yet, we were nothing but fools, played by those two men. They never truly loved us.Vivienne suddenly let out a bitter laugh, curling up in pain. I looked up and saw her holding her phone.It was a photo.Lucas was covered in dirt. He had a rope tied around his waist and held Cassandra tightly in his arms. Zachary, wearing his white coat and carrying a medical kit, was rushing toward them.For a fleeting moment, if the men in the photo weren't our husbands, I might have even envied the scene. They shielded Cassandra like a treasure, like knights risking their lives to protect their princess.The photo was posted on Cassandra's social media, along with a suggestive caption, "O

How ridiculous. He was a doctor himself, yet for Cassandra, he was panicking like a fool.Seeing his desperation, the nurse dared not delay. Soon after, Lucas also came running, his face etched with anxiety. The moment he saw me, he froze for a second before his expression twisted in fury."Miranda Grant! I tolerated your pettiness, but I never thought you could be this vicious! If anything happens to Cass today, I'll make sure you go down with her!"With that, he spun around and charged into the emergency room.I rolled my eyes. Vivienne's hands trembled with rage. "Those two idiots! If Cassandra really dies today, I'll set off fireworks to celebrate!"After all, this was her usual trick. And yet, Lucas and Zachary kept falling for it. They deserved that."Vivienne York!" As soon as Cassandra was wheeled into the emergency room, Zachary stormed toward us."I told you not to associate with Miranda, but you refused to listen! Do you think I won't get mad? Look at what you two h

Zachary looked utterly wounded. His expression was filled with hurt.I held Vivienne's hand tightly. "Let's go."She had an abortion and just suffered another blow. If she kept getting agitated, her body wouldn't be able to take it. Right now, the most important thing was for her to recover.But just as we turned to leave, Lucas grabbed my wrist again."You can't go! Even if the baby was lost because you fell into the river, you're still responsible for pushing Cass to the point of suicide! I'm calling the police. You and Vivienne must go to the station for investigation!"Zachary snapped back to his senses. "That's right! You can't leave! Cass is a delicate woman. She never offends anyone. The only ones who'd hurt her out of jealousy are you two!"As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed Vivienne's wrist, trying to drag her away.I didn't hesitate—I sank my teeth into his arm."Cassandra's suicide?" I scoffed. "Zachary, you're a doctor. Her wound is barely a scratch. You seriou

At this moment, Lucas looked so cautious—pitiful, even. Growing up, he was always arrogant, almost reckless. He never bowed his head to anyone. But it was too late."Just because you know you were wrong, I should forgive you?" I shook my head calmly. "20 years, Lucas. We're completely over!""But we've already uncovered the truth, Mandy! We checked the surveillance footage from the road where you were walking on. The person who pushed you appeared out of nowhere."We caught him. Cassandra's the one who hired him! She deliberately hung herself on that cliff to stage an accident. She orchestrated the whole thing to make Lucas and me rush to save her! She's completely evil. She wanted to see us abandon you for her!"And the dead rat—that was her doing too. The handwriting on the note—she wrote it with her left hand! You were right about everything!"I never imagined Cassandra could be this wicked. She fooled us completely! Now we realize our mistakes—we hurt you and even lost our o