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All Chapters of Destroying the Holy Husband: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

12 Chapters

Chapter 1

My husband, Gideon Huber, always thought of himself as a saint. He capitalized on my sacrifices to enhance his own reputation.In my previous life, I was beaten to death by a homeless man he had sponsored, and the baby I was carrying died as well.Gideon had rushed to the scene, wailing in grief, but his words were laced with bitter irony. "Why did you resist? If you had just complied, you wouldn't have died. Now that you're dead, what will people think of me?"After my death, Gideon never remarried. He came to my grave, mourning with a look of deep sorrow."Everyone makes mistakes. You're gone, but the living must go on. I've forgiven them on your behalf."In truth, he was worried about the homeless man going to prison, so he fabricated a story, claiming I'd betrayed him and killed myself in shame.My past was a tangled web of resentment.Unfortunately for him, I had returned with my memories intact and a system.In my previous life, everything Gideon did was to earn rewards f

Chapter 2

I beat the drum and turned the loudspeaker volume all the way up. "My husband is donating a kidney to save a stranger!" I shouted. "What a great guy!"Since Gideon wanted to play the saint, I figured I should help him out.The commotion drew a crowd instantly.Women from the neighborhood gathered around me. "Is your husband really going to donate a kidney to a stranger?"I smiled. "Of course! Gideon's just too kind!"They looked at me with pity.Losing a kidney for no reason was a permanent blow. Even a perfectly healthy person wouldn't be able to make a full recovery from that.One of the ladies, Mrs. Lawson, looked me over carefully and asked with concern, "Has your husband lost his mind? Why didn't you stop him? How do you expect to build a life together like this? You don't even have kids yet."Kids?Having a child for Gideon was the biggest mistake I made in my previous life.During my postpartum recovery, I noticed my baby was missing, and only then did I find out tha

Chapter 3

Gideon was at a loss, stammering and looking incredibly uncomfortable. He tried to avoid the camera, but I pulled him back into view."Honey, why are you so shy?" I asked. Then, I turned to the reporters and said, "My husband says if he can help others, he'd be happy to do it."Forced to face the camera, Gideon put on a stiff smile.Once he had composed himself, as if suddenly remembering his script, he began to put on a show of righteous indignation."I will donate my kidney to him if I'm a match. He's just too pitiful! I'll be getting tested with my wife. More options mean more hope!"I could see right through him.He didn't want to donate his kidney. He just wanted a good reputation.With a little manipulation, he could claim my kidney was a better match and get away with it, all while looking like a hero.This was exactly how it played out last time.I wouldn't let him win like that again.I didn't call him out. I simply allowed him to continue his performance.With the

Chapter 4

It was clear that Gideon just wanted someone else to take his place in donating a kidney.With a smile, I told him my parents were out of the country and that he should just focus on donating his kidney.Patting his pale face, I grinned. "The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Aren't you excited? You're about to save someone's life!"His expression immediately darkened. "Why is it so soon?""Don't you want the patient to recover as quickly as possible?" I asked in confusion."I… do. Of course I do."At a loss for words, Gideon forced a bitter smile.But this was nothing compared to what he had done. His selfishness had cost a life in the past.Now, it was just karma catching up with him.The surgery went smoothly.The patient's family brought over 20 thousand dollars, some supplements, and fruit to thank Gideon for his selfless donation.I accepted everything without hesitation."Gideon's just too kind. If you ever need his help again, don't hesitate to ask. He'll donate bl

Chapter 5

Gideon's face turned an angry shade of red, but when he glanced at the smiling patient in the next bed, he bit back his frustration.Seeing me packing up, he gave me a confused look. "What are you doing?""I've taken care of your discharge paperwork. We're giving up the bed for someone who needs it more. Besides, we can't afford to stay any longer."With that, I gently pulled him up.Gideon was weak and drained. A look of clear displeasure flickered across his face. "But I've only been here half a day.""Well, if we can leave earlier, then why not? You always say we should think of others, right?" I said, raising my voice loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.Needing to maintain his image of selflessness, Gideon stiffly nodded. "Of course, I'm always happy to help."I couldn't help but smile to myself.I was happy too.It seemed the system had tied Gideon and me together. Only when he agreed would the virtue system register the task as complete.There was no way I cou

Chapter 6

Gideon wanted me to live under a bridge? Not a chance. If anyone was staying there, it was him, not me!That night, while I was relaxing at home with a face mask on, my phone started blowing up with calls from Gideon.When I finally picked up, his frantic voice came through the phone. "Kenzie, what's going on? Why are all these homeless people at my mom's house? They're making so much noise we can't even sleep. Where are you? Which bridge are you under?"A wonderful opportunity like this should, of course, be reserved for Gideon."Isn't your mom at home? She can cook and do laundry for them. Unlike me, I'm too busy to even be home. Honey, the bridge near Hollowgate Street is wide and spacious. You should pack up and move there."I couldn't hold back my laughter after hanging up.As soon as those homeless people showed up at my door, I generously gave each of them 100 bucks for a cab and sent them straight to Lily's place.Gideon finally realized how hard it was to undo a favor o

Chapter 7

When I followed Gideon into his house, the first thing I noticed was Lily, looking disheveled and utterly exhausted.The homeless people had made themselves right at home, lounging around and waiting to be fed.Lily, on the other hand, was practically at her breaking point. Now that she was pregnant, she didn't have the courage to show her face.But honestly, she had brought it all on herself.When she saw Gideon, it was as if she had seen her savior. "Gideon, you're back! What are we going to do about this baby?"She rubbed her belly and continued, "Can you make them leave? I've been working nonstop, and I'm so exhausted. I can't take it anymore!"From the moment I stepped in, she didn't stop whining and complaining. It made Gideon frown.The air was thick with a foul stench.As I looked deeper into the room, I saw a group of homeless people picking their feet while playing cards.Dirty clothes and socks were scattered all over the floor. The room was clouded with smoke and l

Chapter 8

Gideon didn't chase after Lily. He simply muttered, "She's so old and still acting all dramatic."The homeless people didn't pay us any attention. They were too busy playing cards, smoking, and drinking. Empty bottles littered the floor.Gideon walked over and started making small talk with them. "How's everyone settling in?"There was no response. It was as if he wasn't even there.These weren't homeless people. They were a bunch of old men acting like they owned the place.Gideon, having gathered this group of troublemakers, had some serious guts. But being ignored made him awkward, so he pushed me to the front."I know money's tight for everyone, and I've been thinking about it, so I've got some good news for you all today."Of course, the word "money" got their attention, and they turned toward Gideon almost in unison. Their eyes lit up."Are you giving us money?" one of them asked.Gideon loved the attention. These homeless people knew exactly how to feed his ego."Mr. H

Chapter 9

Gideon's good days were coming to an end.Everything that had happened to him was his own doing. He had no one to blame but himself.After tidying up the house, I threw out all of his belongings. I had sold the property, and it would be handed over to the new owner in a month.Once everything was settled, I planned to head overseas to find my parents. As for Gideon, he could deal with his own fate.Just then, my phone rang. It was Gideon.I picked up, but instead of his voice, a stranger spoke. "Hello, is this Mrs. Huber? Mr. Huber's in the hospital. He's broken his leg."He broke his leg?If Gideon had done it on purpose to avoid donating blood, it seemed unnecessary. That was too much of a sacrifice.No matter what, he couldn't die yet. I still needed another two million dollars before I could withdraw the money.So I went to the hospital.Outside his hospital room, a few of the homeless men were waiting.When I walked in, I found Gideon shaking in his bed. The moment he s

Chapter 10

When the police called, Gideon froze.It wasn't until he identified the body that he confirmed it was Lily. She'd died along with her baby.I went with him. The moment he saw her, he collapsed in front of her body, crying out in grief."I failed you, Mom!" he wailed. "I couldn't even see you one last time!"People around us murmured sympathetically, handing him tissues and offering words of comfort.It was easy to act like a dutiful son after the fact.Honestly, Gideon was one hell of an actor.A day after Lily was buried, he came looking for me. He hurried over in his wheelchair and grabbed my arm. "Kenzie, quick! Come with me!"I kicked the wheelchair away, sending him sliding about ten feet away. "What now?"He grabbed the wheelchair, trying to steady himself. "I found my mom's killer! It was a thief. He accidentally hurt her during a robbery."I frowned. "Oh, so did the cops arrest him?"Gideon shook his head. "He must have been desperate for money if he was stealing. If

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