Chapter 1

I stumbled out of the hospital in a daze and went straight to a bridal boutique. Through the glass window, I saw Natalie Rivera standing there in a pristine white wedding dress, her face glowing with happiness.Davon Parker was right beside her, watching her with a soft smile, like she was the most precious thing in the world.Davon was the head of the Etelia mafia, and he was always buried in work. Yet, here he was, accompanying Natalie to pick out her wedding gown.My parents were there too. They looked at Natalie, excited and brimming with pride.Mom even reached out to smooth the edge of her veil and said gently, "Nattie, you're the most beautiful bride."I clenched my fists tightly, and my heart felt like it was crushed. The pain was so unbearable that I felt suffocated. Even though I had decided to let Natalie have everything, seeing it all still hurt–a lot."Evelyn Rivera, what are you doing here?" Mom noticed me, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed her face.However,

Chapter 2

Davon and Natalie's wedding was held three days later. Pink balloons, roses, and champagne towers lit up the venue like a dream.Natalie wore a white gown and flawless makeup, her arm linked with Davon's as she smiled softly. He was dressed in a white suit, standing tall and proud, just as I remembered him being all those years ago.That was the man I had loved for 10 years…and he was holding someone else's hand, about to make a lifetime of vows to her."Mr. Davon Parker, do you take Ms. Natalie Rivera to be your wife, to love and cherish her through good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for the rest of your lives?"Davon's voice was steady and filled with emotion. "I do."My heart twisted like a knife had been driven straight through it."Ms. Natalie Rivera, do you..."Just then, a message flashed across the large screen behind them in blood-red letters.[Natalie Rivera, you stole my husband. I hope you die from your illness soon!][You're a cheap tramp who deserves

Chapter 3

After the statement was released, the hospital room finally returned to a forced calm.Davon spoke softly, his tone tender and reassuring. "It's over now."Mom held a bowl of homemade soup and gently lifted a spoon to Natalie's lips, while Dad carefully sliced apples and handed them to her piece by piece.I stood nearby, watching the warm little scene unfold, feeling like an outsider.Natalie glanced at me, eyes filled with smug triumph, the corners of her mouth curving into a victorious smile.I turned away silently, ready to leave.Davon said coldly. "Hold it. You ruined Natalie's wedding. You think you can just walk away from this?"My body went rigid and I stopped in my tracks, waiting for him to continue."Before the transplant is done, you're staying at the mansion. No going out, and no visitors. Hand over your phone while you're at it."He paused and added, "You'll post a public apology on the family's official page every day until the wedding is rescheduled. The guards

Chapter 4

When Natalie was wheeled out of the operating room, everyone let out a collective sigh of relief."The surgery was a complete success," announced Zeke Wallace, Natalie's surgeon. Everyone sighed in relief."You're going to be alright, Natalie," Davon said as he held her hand, his eyes filled with tenderness.My parents also relaxed, their gazes on Natalie brimming with concern. They stayed by her bedside until she woke up, and only then did they remember that I existed."Where's Eve? Davon, go check on her," said Mom.As Davon stepped out of the hospital room, he overheard the nurses whispering to each other."Did you hear? A lady who donated her organ just bled out on the table and died..."His heart tightened, and unease flooded through him. He told himself, 'No way... It can't be her...'Trying to stay calm, he quickly found Stephen and asked about my whereabouts."Oh, Ms. Rivera? She's been taken out already," Stephen replied casually.Hearing that I had been taken out,

Chapter 5

The morgue was cold and silent.When Davon and the others walked in, they saw my lifeless body lying on the table."Eve!" my parents cried out, their voices breaking as they nearly collapsed.Mom covered her mouth with her hand, tears streaming down her face as her body swayed. Dad held her up, his eyes filled with grief.Meanwhile, Davon stood motionless, staring at my corpse, his face drained of all color."T-this can't be real..." he muttered under his breath, unable to believe what he was seeing. "She was fine before! How could she die?!"He grabbed Stephen by the collar, his eyes bloodshot with rage. "Out with it! Why did this happen?!"Startled, Stephen quickly pulled out my medical file. "She had end-stage lung cancer and a history of miscarriage. Her body was already extremely weak, and she couldn't survive the massive bleeding.""A miscarriage?" Davon froze as he looked down at the file in disbelief.There, clearly documented, were my pregnancy records, with the final

Chapter 6

Just then, Natalie returned from shopping and saw the group of people in the living room with grim expressions on their faces. She hesitated for a moment before bouncing over and wrapping her arm around Davon's.She asked playfully, "Davon, I bought you a gift while I was out. Do you want to guess what it is?"Davon looked at her coldly, remaining quiet.She seemed confused and continued, "By the way, where is Eve? She's so inconsiderate, making you worry about her like this."At her words, Davon's anger ignited instantly. He yanked his arm away from her forcefully and said coldly, "You have the nerve to talk about other people? You're spending my money to buy yourself gifts while trash-talking Eve. How shameless can you be?"Natalie was startled by his reaction and looked at him in disbelief. "Davon, how could you say that to me?"Davon let out a cold laugh. "Did I say something wrong? You don't care about Eve's safety at all, and you're standing here gloating about it. You've r

Chapter 7

Davon stared at Natalie coldly, his eyes devoid of any warmth. Then, he commanded his men, "Take her to the basement.""Davon, she's still our daughter…" Dad hesitated, his voice trembling.Even though Natalie had done terrible things, he could not bring himself to watch her suffer.However, Davon cut him off flatly. "Stay out of this. I'll handle it. Everyone who had a hand in Eve's death will pay for it."His tone was icy and absolute, leaving no room for negotiation....A week later, my funeral was held as planned.At the service, Mom cried so hard she fainted, and Dad looked like he had aged 10 years overnight.Davon stayed solemn and quiet throughout the entire ceremony, handling everything himself without saying a word. When the funeral ended, he went alone to the basement.Natalie was curled up in a corner, pale and disheveled. She had spent the entire week in darkness, drinking dirty water, eating leftovers, living a life worse than death.When she saw him, a flicker

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