All Chapters of The Timer of Death: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

After suffering three miscarriages for the sake of my husband, Xavier Lowe, I started seeing something no one else could—the death countdown hovering in front of people's hearts. The crimson numbers, ticking away in hours, days, and years, were as clear as day. It made my husband's family look at me like I was some kind of monster, especially after I accidentally blurted out the exact time that would later be Xavier's sister's death. At the time, they just laughed it off and didn't think much about it.Two years later, she died in a traffic accident due to a brake failure that sent her crashing into a guardrail. There was no alcohol or speeding involved.I still remember the cold, sterile white sheet pulled over her body. It was freezing cold that day. Xavier's sister never liked me. I always felt small and unwelcome around her. However, after her death, the Lowes thought I'd cursed her, and they hated me for it with every fiber of their being.…Two years later, during a ragin

Chapter 2

The doctor told me that Xavier's sperm cells were highly deformed. But when I laid the test results on the dining table, Olivia ripped them apart. "If you can't have a child, it's your own damn fault! How dare you blame my son?" she shrieked."Why are you still looking for a job? In three months, you'd better be pregnant again, or you'll be out of my son's life for good!" Olivia, like a crazed animal, ripped up my job offer letter.I wanted to fight back, but then I caught a glimpse of the crimson numbers ticking down over her heart. Oh, it was almost her turn. Fine, I wouldn't argue with her anymore.Xavier sat there, silent as ever, busy texting his secretary, Yvette Snyder, the entire time. I went to the bathroom and splashed cold water on my face. The mirror reflected my dull hair and the glowing red countdown pulsing against my chest. I checked my own timer. As it turned out, I didn't have much longer than Olivia. We were both dying. For the first time ever, I felt a strang

Chapter 3

I stared at the diamond ring on Yvette's finger, remembering how Xavier had called Yvette by her nickname when he came home drunk last night. I watched them walk away, hand in hand, and felt like I had fallen into a bottomless pit. Was that really how he saw me? Like a villain and a murderer.Our housekeeper walked by, rolling her eyes at me when she thought I wasn't looking. When she noticed the pizza box in my hand, she gasped dramatically. "Oh no, Mrs. Lowe, you're not planning to eat that, are you? That's been sitting out for days! We were about to throw it out."Didn't you have your fill at dinner? If you're still hungry, I can make something for you." Her feigned concern made me frown. I turned her down, biting back the dull ache growing in my stomach. Without another word, I retreated to my room.It felt like there was no place for me in this house. Even the housekeeper was treating me with sarcasm.Pain gnawed at every corner of my body. I remembered hearing once that som

Chapter 4

"Olivia, would you stop overreacting already?" Xavier looked up at me, frustration clouding his eyes. It was as if I was the one causing all the problems. "Yvie is like a sister to me. Can you stop twisting our relationship with your filthy thoughts? Honestly, I've stopped expecting a child from you," he said coldly. "We can go to Cinnabar Island and I'll fulfill your request. Book five tickets for me, you, my parents, and Yvette. Yvie loves the ocean and has mentioned it a lot of times. After everything she's done for me, taking her along is the least I can do.""Xav… I'm dying. This might be our last trip together. Why can't it just be the two of us?" I asked, looking into his eyes. He straightened up and responded as if he was negotiating an insignificant business deal, "I'm letting you fulfil your wish to wear a wedding dress. I hope it'll bring some closure to the love we've shared all these years."My career is taking off now, and my future's bright. I need to have a lot

Chapter 5

The salty sea breeze of Cinnabar Island whipped around me as I stood at the edge of the cliff, wearing the wedding dress I had bought all those years ago. Ulurise Cliff was one of Cinnabar Island's most iconic natural landmarks. Legend had it that it was the place where a pair of lovers had once leapt to their deaths together.Even though my husband stood beside me at said cliff, all his attention and the warmth in his eyes were reserved for his lover, Yvette. "Willow, tilt your head a little to the left. Let the wind catch your veil. That'll look prettier in the photos," Yvette said. "Oh, you're so stiff! That's not how you're supposed to pose. Here, let me show you…" Before I could react, she marched toward me, camera swinging from her neck, and slammed straight into me. The bouquet I was holding slipped from my grasp, spinning wildly in the wind before it tumbled over the edge, disappearing into the depths below."Oh no! I'm so sorry, Willow. I didn't do that on purpose." Yv

Chapter 6

For a moment, the air froze. Xavier's eyes flashed with pure disgust as he gritted his teeth and spat out, "There you go again. You always use death to manipulate me! "You're like a plague, a demon, constantly reminding me about that countdown. God, I'm so sick of it. Honestly, you'd be doing the world a favor if you just died already!"I stood frozen in place, the chill sinking deep into my bones.Yvette leaned against his chest, letting out a soft sigh. Then, she cast a pitying glance at me as if looking at a hopeless lunatic. "Is she threatening you with death again?" she asked. Her voice was syrupy, but her words were like daggers. "Can you shut the fuck up, you homewrecker?" Fury roared through me. I raised my hand to slap her, but Xavier caught my wrist mid-air, his eyes burning with nothing but loathing."Homewrecker? That's rich coming from you." Yvette threw her head back and laughed, her voice shrill and sharp, slicing through the sea breeze. "In this world, only the s

Chapter 7

I had just stepped outside when I saw Olivia's twisted, contorted expression flash in time with the lightning. A split second later, the crimson numbers above her heart flared. "Olivia!" I ran straight toward her without a second thought. The rain beat down on my back as I went.As her death timer started to blare, her terrified face merged with the headlights of a speeding motorcycle cutting through the rain. Lucas and I watched as Olivia was thrown into the air like a ragdoll, followed by the screech of emergency brakes. Olivia hit the ground hard.Xavier, who was 300 feet away, skidded to a stop. He must've heard the crash. He hurriedly turned his motorcycle around. He couldn't believe his mother was gone. The grand "vacation" ended with an even grander funeral. The morgue felt as cold as an ice cellar. I touched Olivia's stiff hand through the white sheet, my heart drowning in guilt and sorrow. Xavier knelt beside her, his face ashen, his figure small and helpless under the d

Chapter 8

At Yvette's funeral two days later, I overheard what had happened. That stormy night, she and Xavier had gotten into a terrible fight. People said that as the ambulance siren pierced through the rain, Yvette was upstairs, screaming and throwing things—shattering a vase. The moment Xavier rushed upstairs, a heavy thud rang out from the staircase, followed by the sound of something tumbling down.Yvette had lost control and tumbled down the staircase. She died on the spot, and so did the child she was carrying.God only showed mercy to the deserving. Xavier's retribution came, not by my hands, but it came all the same.If we were still married, this day would've marked our fourth wedding anniversary. If I had gone through with the IVF like we originally planned, I would've been pregnant by now.But perhaps fate finally decided I'd suffered enough. My life was coming to an end that day. I was wearing a lovely floral dress when I sent Xavier a message, asking him to meet me by th

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