All Chapters of Holiday Humiliation: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1 Heartless Daughter

She hung up, and the ER's doors swung open. The doctor pulled his mask down, and the look on his face told me things were not going well. Then, he handed me a notice. Critical illness.My heart sank.The nurse approached me and gently reminded me to pay for George's bill. Of course. Zack Gosling pushed him down. Now George was in a ward. I took my wallet out. Just when I was going to pay the bill, they told me my balance was insufficient.I tried all my other cards, but they were all frozen. Wendy. Who else but her could do this? Furious, I called her again, but it took me three tries just for it to get through."Are you out of your mind? Why'd you freeze my cards? Your parents are in the hospital, and they need the money! Their lives are on the line!"Wendy's answer came colder than winter winds. "This is a lesson, Felix Shaw. We had a deal. Never bring your poor fishermen parents to my house. You broke the agreement.""This is your own mother we're talking about! Unfreeze the c

Chapter 2 Useless Daughter

"Unfreeze the cards. I need to pay the bills!""Likely story." Wendy snickered and hung up.I was shaking with rage, but I had to make her unfreeze the cards. I called her again, but she blocked me.Then, Zack texted me. It was a video. A video where he and Wendy were sharing a passionate kiss in the office. 'Stop calling her. We're in the middle of something. You're going to get punished if you try.'The provocation and mockery were palpable. My eyes was bloodshot. I stared at the video in disbelief.My once gentle wife was now intimate with another man. Still, this was not the time to deal with my sorrow. My in-laws needed the money. Without it, they would die.Even if it wasn't for Wendy, I had to save them. I tried my connections and tried borrowing money from my friends and relatives. I even tried calling the business partners that weren't too close to me.Every single answer they gave me pushed me deeper into despair."You know business is hard for me now, Felix. I just d

Chapter 3 Taken to the Hospital

The maids who usually respected me pretended they didn't hear me. All of a sudden, they were deaf.Zack blew on his nails with disdain, as if some gunk had gotten stuck there. "Guards, tie these bumpkins up and toss them into the snow! Roll them around! Wash the stink off them!"The maids assaulted us. Diane stood in front of me and her husband. "You better not! Wendy is my—"Zack shoved her out, and she staggered backward before falling into the snow with a thud. My eyes went wide with rage. I wanted to rush ahead, but a couple of maids pinned me down.They unceremoniously tied us up, and they made sure the knots were secure. Then, they dragged us into the snow like we were roadkill.Halton's winter bore witness to heavy snowfall. The layer of snow was thicker than ever before, and with every footstep landing on the ground, a crisp crunch followed.I was hurled to the ground, and the melted snow seeped into my clothes. The chill drenched into my bones, and I shivered.Zack stoo

Chapter 4 Cheating Whore

"You're working so hard just to get your cards unfrozen?" She got down from Zack slowly before standing right in front of me.Then she lit up a slender cigarette, took a deep hit, and blew a cloud of smoke into my face. The stench of tobacco choked me, and I coughed violently. She knew I hated the smell of cigarettes. The old her never would've done this.My fury was rising again, but I tried my best to stay calm. "How many times do I have to tell you, they're your parents? Why won't you even see if it's true?""Because you're a compulsive liar. Why should I trust you? For all I know, this is another scheme of yours, so you can scam my money out of me!"I tossed the notice of critical illness in her face. "Then, look at this closely. Tell me, what's the name that's written on it?"She didn't even look. The woman stepped on it and slapped me. "What an actor. You came in with props. If you have that much time, learn from Zack. If you please me, I'll give you any money you want. You

Chapter 5 Doubts

There was no answer but heavy breathing. George tried to say something, yet all he could manage were incoherent sentences. Wendy stood up, but Zack held her down. "It's probably a scam. I've seen this a lot of times. Your father would've at least made himself clear."My heart sank. I had a bad feeling about this. Worried, I said, "He had a stroke. It's a miracle he even managed to say something. Look, I'll let this slide once, Wendy. Just go to the hospital and see them now! Your mother's still in ER—"I was cut off. Another person took the phone. "You're the patients' family? I'm sorry, we did all we could for your mother, but she died. Your father had a stroke, and he still has to pay his bill. Come over and settle it."Still hesitant, Wendy asked, "Who are you?""The doctor. Get here as soon as you can." Then, he hung up.Wendy swiveled her head to me. There was shock and doubt in her eyes. Me? The news of Diane's death hit me hard. Tears had blurred my vision."Are you sure i

Chapter 6 Useless Apology

Wendy went on a tirade, "I can't believe you left a patient in the corridor! It's winter, for God's sake! What if something happened to him?"I pulled her back and kept her out of the doctor's way. And I mocked, "Hey, at least they didn't kick him out of the hospital. And for a patient who didn't pay his bills, they did enough. I mean, if his daughter won't even show up for her own dad, why should they take the responsibility?"Her first instinct was to argue with me, but she held it back. Her eyes were red, and her voice cracked. "Felix, I need you to come with me. I can't pay the bills alone. I'm scared."Oh, trying to act vulnerable. That was rare. Pity it gained no sympathy from me.Five years. Five long years I spent giving everything I had for her. And for five years, all that got me was betrayal and humiliation.And now I was done tolerating her. Still, I went with her. No, not because I loved her. Because of George. Because of the late Diane.…We paid the bill and came

Chapter 7 Divorce

"Wendy loves me. This isn't over—"Wendy gave her answer right away, and it was a big, fat slap across Zack's face. "Don't listen to him, Felix. I don't like guys like him. He's just a toy. A toy I throw away once I'm bored of him."She held up her thermos and uncapped it. The air was filled with the aroma of mushroom and egg custard. "You must be hungry. I got this for you."I turned around, my eyes gazing upon the overcast sky outside. Calmly, I said, "Do you know why I took your parents to your place?"Wendy froze. She was not expecting that question."They missed you. They wanted to see their daughter for Christmas. They thought they would have a happy reunion, but instead, their family got ripped apart. And all this because of your new lover. They're disappointed in you. So am I. I'll get the papers ready as soon as I can."Her eyes turned red, and tears welled up. "I failed my parents. I failed you, Felix. I swear I won't bring any more men home. I'll stop this kind of life

Chapter 8 Their Past

Eventually, love bloomed between us, and we became a couple. During our second year, she told me who she really was. She was the heiress to Sampson Group.The guilt of keeping a secret weighed down on her. She hugged me and begged that I forgive her for doing this. She was so scared.I smiled and told her it was fine. I was going to tell her who I really was, but I never got the chance. She dragged me to city hall and got our marriage license.I was going to tell her the truth during our wedding. I was going to tell her I was the heir to a big family.But my family went bankrupt not too long after we got the license. I needed money desperately. When she was happily preparing for the wedding, I steeled my resolve and asked, "Can we skip the wedding? I need three million, but I promise I'll pay you back next month."The smile on her face froze up. "What do you mean?"I told her my family's company was in trouble, and they needed funds to work with. She thought I duped her into a re

Chapter 9 On the Brink

I was not surprised. The Sampsons had enough influence to smooth this over without a hitch.The treatment went well. George regained his clarity of mind. The death of his wife and his daughter's true colors hit him hard. He no longer took her side. Instead, he was reflecting on himself and how his family had brought up their daughter.Then, he summoned me to the hospital. Earnestly, he told me, "I know it's been hell for you, my boy. Wendy failed you. She betrayed you, and that means I failed as a father."He sighed, his eyes filled with guilt. "I've given it a long and hard thought. I think you should divorce her. It's what's best for both of you."That was surprising. I wasn't expecting George to say that. I thought he would tell me to keep tolerating his daughter's behavior. I thought he would ask me to keep up appearances for his family's reputation."George…" I trailed off. I had no idea what to say."I know you've suffered. You should cut your losses while you can." He patt

Chapter 10 Death

George was lying in his bed. He could only watch as the empire he built slowly crumbled under his daughter's management. There was nothing he could do.When I showed up, his murky eyes lit up, though not by much. Then, he held my hands. "I'm happy you made it, my boy." His voice was barely more than a whisper, and it was trembling.The man was little more than skin and bones. The sight made me tear up. "I'll get the best doctors money can buy, George. Don't give up yet."He shook his head in resignation and turned to the corner. Wendy was curled up there. He sighed and told his lawyer to announce his last will and testament.The lawyer honored his wish and announced George's final decision in his life. He gave me most of the assets, including the crumbling Sampson Group. Wendy was only left with a house."What? But I'm his daughter!" Wendy screeched, and her sallow face was etched with disbelief. She darted toward the bed and grabbed George's hand. The woman shook her dying father

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