The Night I Was Replaced의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

The close male friends were in an uproar in no time, whispering and snickering among themselves."Let's be real. If it weren't for your brother and your wife, we wouldn't give a hoot about a lame guy like you getting hitched. Better say you're sorry, and fast. Everyone knows you bent over backward to marry Janet. If you can't have kids, you won't be able to handle the Wallace family's fury."Everyone thought I was lucky to marry Janet, like I had reached for a star.However, the truth was, the Wallace family was falling apart, and it was Janet who begged me to marry her. She was the one I adored.When she looked upset, I rushed to bail out the Wallace family with all I had. When she smiled, I snapped up any fancy watch she wanted without blinking. When she asked, I got her the best bodyguards, no questions asked.However, after she met Elliot, things took a turn. She started using my money to spoil Elliot with a fancy house. She handed over that pricey watch to him, to make him lo

Elliot looked pleased as my face went white, and he said every word slowly, "Janet was the one who crashed into you and messed up your legs. I was right there in the car with her."What's there to be proud of? You were always inferior to me. Our parents don't love you. Our friends don't love you. Even your girlfriend can be turned against you with a snap of my fingers."You're going to live in my shadow forever. Do you really think you deserve love?"That made me so mad.I actually got up from my wheelchair, tackled Elliot to the ground, and punched him hard in the face. I did not stop punching, my eyes burning with anger.Elliot was too scared to hit back and just cried out loud. Soon enough, people started to show up."Yale! Are you out of your mind?"Janet ran up and pushed me off.Mom and Dad rushed to hug Elliot, crying and scolding me when they saw his bruised face."You monster! To raise a hand against your own brother… I should never have brought you into this world!"

I could see a quick flash of sadness in Yvette's eyes."Let's stop the examination. It's pointless. My legs don't work anymore." I tried to stop her, but the doctor cut in."Mr. Charlton, why did you wait so long before seeking treatment for your legs? If you had started fixing them sooner, you could be walking by now. You still have a chance to walk again, but it's going to be tough."I froze, feeling a mix of happiness and a sudden cold fear. All the doctors I had before were picked by Janet.Yvette put her hand on my shoulder, and her calm gaze made me feel better right away:"Don't worry, I'll be right here with you while you get better. You'll stand up again, I know it!"I agreed with a raspy voice.I had thought she was just being polite, since we were business partners.However, to my surprise, she put all her work aside and devoted herself to helping me with my recovery.At last, I stood up from the wheelchair. I walked a few wobbly steps, then pain shot through my leg

A grin spread across my face, making Yvette cough and blush.Stepping out of the car, Elliot seemed to puff up with confidence."Yale, Janet's got herself a top lawyer. You don't stand a chance in this lawsuit!"After that, he hurried into the courtroom, clutching a stack of indecent photos and demanding that the court staff take them.The people entwined in the photos included me and Yvette, as well as several unfamiliar women."This is proof my brother cheated! He didn't just have an affair, he was part of a wild party! You've got to make him leave with nothing, or even better, lock him up so he spends his life in jail!"However, in the next second, his proud smile shattered."Who told you this was a divorce proceeding? You're in criminal court. The plaintiff, Yale, has brought charges against you for intentional assault resulting in disability. Did you even read the summons?"The judge's voice was firm and full of annoyance. He ordered the court officer to bring the troublem

Mom slumped her back in front of me. She took the card and quickly signed the document."We've let you down. From now on, we're strangers."She walked away with tears, looking years older all of a sudden, and made her way to the payment desk.I did not want to stay there. After handing over the card, I left right away.The trial was about to start soon. Outside the courthouse, I saw Janet. She was a shadow of her former self, so thin it looked like she could be blown away by the wind. Her belly, which should have been showing, was flat.When she saw me, tears poured from her swollen, dry eyes. She ran to me, full of regret, and fell at my feet."Yale, please take me back. I realize I made a mistake. It was Elliot who tempted me at first. I just slipped up as anyone might, but I've changed my ways. I won't have his baby. From now on, I'll only have yours. Just tell me how many kids you want, okay?"I felt a wave of disgust and shivered."Do you think I'm stupid? You can't just h