บททั้งหมดของ DYING MADE HER, HIS EX-WIFE; A TWIST IN FATE: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

The chattering of kids playing outside the hospital filled the air. The fresh scent of summer mixed with the strong smell of antiseptic, a silent reminder that nothing in the hospital was meant to be comforting. As Hailey sat quietly, staring out the window and towards the playing kids, an unnoticed smile tugged at the corner of her lips. They were so cheerful and happy, Hailey couldn't help but drown in memory lane. The only time she had ever been happy was when her mother was still alive many years ago. Her thoughts were cut short when Iris shut the window. “Cold wind isn't good for you,” Iris muttered with a frown, stepping closer to Hailey, who looked like life was draining out of her at every ticking second. Hailey wasn't just pale, she was weak, For over six months she had been battling health issues. ‘‘it could be hereditary since your mother had died from cancer’’ Dr Hudson’s voice was uncertain when he told her but, since it hasn't been detected or confirmed. Iris sigh

Hailey walked out of the house with shaky footsteps, her mind racing as she tried to come up with excuses for Carter. Maybe it was just her imagination. Maybe she was overthinking things. After all, they had all been friends in college…she, Carter, and Iris. They even worked at the same broadcasting company before Carter decided to quit. Still, the faint trace of Iris’s perfume on Carter’s jacket refused to leave her thoughts. When Hailey arrived at her workplace, she spotted Iris standing in front of the elevator. Without hesitation, she walked up to her. Iris’s expression immediately lit up the moment she noticed Hailey a few feet away. She hadn’t expected to see her at work anytime soon. The genuine smile on Iris’s face twisted something in Hailey’s chest, guilt creeping in for even allowing herself to think that her friend could betray her in such a way. “I’m sorry for leaving you behind yesterday,” Iris said warmly, her voice carrying no hint of malice. “It’s fine, Iris.

Hailey walked slowly toward the bedroom, her heartbeat thundering in her ears. The voices grew clearer with every step she took, and she froze in shock at a corner where they couldn’t see her. “How did you come up with cancer poisoning, though? … and the insurance—that’s top-notch intelligence,” Iris said loudly, her voice laced with admiration towards Carter as her fingers trailed across his shirtless chest. Carter smirked, his eyes fixed on his laptop screen. “Her mother died of cancer, so I took it as an advantage,” he replied casually with a shrug. “That’s amazing… You did a good job,” Iris chuckled softly, leaning in to kiss him. Carter returned her smile but pulled away almost immediately, his gaze never leaving the glowing screen in front of him. “Was it a billion dollars when she is dead?” Iris pressed, her eyes glimmering at the mention of the amount. Carter nodded with a slight smile. “I’ve been using her diagnosis to pull some of the money already. I bought you th

“Thanks, Dan,” she said, her voice soft but carrying a hint of warmth as she stepped out of the car. “You owe me one, okay?” He responded with a small, satisfied smirk. “Whatever you want, Dan,” she muttered with an amused smile, and he grinned before driving off. Hailey rolled her eyes, an exasperated smile tugging at her lips. Some things just never change. Even back in college, Dan had this funny way of chasing after her, teasing and joking relentlessly. But now, seeing him again, she realized he was just… easygoing. Genuine. A stark contrast to the storm of betrayal she would experience in the future. Her thoughts flickered to the future, a few years from now. Dan, this same carefree and funny guy, would one day marry the daughter of a conglomerate. How strange, how different life could twist. Hailey turned her gaze toward her apartment building, its modest exterior a quiet reminder of simpler days. Slowly, she climbed the stairs, each step heavy with disbelief and the

Iris laughed awkwardly, her fingers curling tightly around her drink. “Carter was just telling me some things that happened to him recently,” she said, forcing a soft laugh that didn’t quite hide the tension that was already there. “ Relax…I was only pulling your leg,” Hailey murmured with an eye roll and a light smile that didn't reach her eyes. Before either of them could respond, she stood up, gathering her tray. “I have tons of work to do,” she said quickly, anything to escape the suffocating energy between them. The cafeteria buzzed with laughter and clinking dishes, but everything felt muted to her ears. She was lost in her thoughts, replaying the scene of Carter’s easy smile and Iris’s soft laugh over and over again when it happened quickly. First it was a sudden jolt, followed by the loud crash of trays and then a hissing sound…. “Oh my God…!” Hailey gasped as the lady she had just bumped into, a young colleague from the marketing section, stumbled back, her white bl