All Chapters of Framed as the Cheating Wife: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Mom, you and Dad are still young. You still have time to pursue your own life.""Yeah, Mom. You shouldn't force yourself to live like this anymore. We'd support you if you got divorced."The voices of my son, Clark Smith, and my daughter, Melody Smith, rose in perfect unison.At that moment, I realized I had been given a second chance at life.In my previous life, I had been deeply moved by how understanding and supportive they seemed. In the end, I went with my husband of twenty-seven years, Timothy Smith, to file for divorce.My daughter quickly played matchmaker, introducing me to George Carter, a gentle and refined man.We hit it off immediately, and our connection grew fast.But just as I was brimming with joy, ready to register our marriage, a court summons arrived out of nowhere. It caught me completely off guard.Timothy had sued me. He accused me of cheating during our marriage.On the day of the hearing, the same children who had encouraged me to pursue my happiness

Chapter 2

That evening at dinner, the whole family sat around the table in an unusually heavy silence.Clark and Melody exchanged a glance. In the end, Melody spoke first. She picked up some food and placed it on my plate, smiling sweetly."Mom, please don't be mad at us. Clark and I just feel bad for you. You and Dad look so tired living like this.""Yeah, Mom," Clark quickly jumped in to agree. "Look at you. You're not even fifty yet, but you already have so much gray hair. You should let go and start living your own life."They had started again.I set down my cutlery and looked straight at Melody."Melody, are you pregnant?"Her cutlery slipped from her hand and fell to the floor."Mom, h-how did you know?"How did I know?In my previous life, when everyone was pointing fingers at me, she suddenly clutched her stomach and fainted.The doctor examined her right there and announced she was two months pregnant. The news exploded online.A woman about to become a grandmother was chea

Chapter 3

George froze for a moment. He clearly hadn't expected me to be so direct."She... she said that you and your husband don't get along and are planning to divorce. She said you're very lonely, and that maybe you and I could get to know each other."He pushed his glasses up awkwardly, looking a little embarrassed.Just as I thought.I sneered inwardly, but my face remained calm as I continued."Didn't she tell you that I'm still married, and that my husband is only away on a business trip?"George's expression turned strange for a moment, but he still nodded."She did mention it. If you're willing, I could help you get out of this unhappy marriage as soon as possible."He looked at me with a trace of sincerity in his eyes.But to me, his words felt deeply insulting.I picked up the steaming cup of tea in front of me and hurled it onto the floor at his feet.George jumped up, staring at me in shock."I don't care what Melody told you. But you need to understand something. This i

Chapter 4

My children took turns attacking me with insults and accusations without a hint of hesitation.I knew Timothy well. As I listened to his breathing grow heavier, I could tell he was starting to waver.A few more days passed. I had been watching the calendar, and the timing was right.I dialed a number calmly. "How's the thing I asked you to prepare coming along?""Don't worry," the voice on the other end replied. "Everything is ready."Sure enough, two days later in the afternoon, the doorbell rang. A summons from the city court was handed to me.The plaintiff, Timothy, accused me of cheating during our marriage. He demanded a divorce and that I, as the party at fault, leave the marriage with nothing.As I stepped into the courtroom again, I felt completely calm. There wasn't a ripple of emotion stirring inside me.The gallery was full. Neighbors had come to watch the drama unfold. They whispered and pointed at me. Their scornful and curious eyes felt like needles pricking my sk

Chapter 5

My question instantly tore a hole in their carefully constructed logic.The entire courtroom fell silent.Yeah, if I really wanted to cheat, and my kids were already pushing for a divorce, why wouldn't I just go through with it?Why choose the dumbest, most self-destructive way to ruin my own reputation?It made no sense.Timothy was never the sharpest, and he froze at my words. His gaze began to wander, a flicker of doubt crossing his eyes. He seemed unsure, maybe even slightly persuaded by what I had said.He probably couldn't figure out my true motive.Seeing their father on the verge of wavering, Clark panicked. He jumped to his feet, speaking before anyone else could."Your Honor! I know why!"He turned toward me, eyes full of pain and disappointment."It's because my mom cares about her reputation. She's afraid that if she divorces and immediately finds another man, the neighbors will gossip about her! So she wanted to drag things out. After the rumors die down, she'd a

Chapter 6

Judy nodded and granted my request."Call the witness, George Carter, to the stand."The moment the judge said his name, the three people at the plaintiff's table went pale.They never expected me to summon the alleged "lover" himself as my witness.The courtroom fell into a mix of shock and suspicion.The side door opened, and George entered with a serious look.Before he even reached the witness stand, Timothy completely lost control.He sprang up from his chair and pointed a shaking finger at George, his eyes bloodshot with rage."It's you! You are the scoundrel! The homewrecker! How dare you show your face here!"Clark and Melody immediately joined in, pointing and shouting."Yes! That's him! Your Honor, he's the man involved with my mother!""We saw it ourselves! He's the homewrecker!"For a moment, the gallery seemed ready to storm the stand and throw eggs at George.Insults and curses flew through the air."Order in the court! Mr. Smith, control your group! Any mor

Chapter 7

The bailiff connected George's phone to the courtroom's sound system.Soon, Melody's clear, urgent voice filled the room."George, my mom is shy. You need to take the initiative!"Just hang around our neighborhood more, create chances to 'bump into' her, talk to her, show her you care..."Here's my dad's business trip schedule. Pick the right time..."Yes, these few days. I'll find a way to invite you over, give my mom a surprise!"One recording after another played, leaving everyone in the room reeling.In the recordings, Melody no longer sounded like the pitiful daughter she had pretended to be in court. Instead, she sounded calculating and manipulative, carefully guiding the whole scheme. She went step by step, instructing George on how to pursue me.In the gallery, the mood shifted instantly."Oh my God! This is what a daughter would do? Help her own mother find a lover?""Domestic abuse? Her dad's face is red with anger. He doesn't seem like the violent type at all!""T

Chapter 8

I reached into my briefcase and pulled out two documents, handing one to the bailiff."This is a copy of a massive life insurance and family trust policy my children purchased three months ago for my husband and me."My gaze swept coldly across the siblings, whose faces had already drained of all color."Please take note of the policy's purchase date. It was exactly one week before they first urged me to divorce. Now, look carefully at the beneficiary clause."It clearly states that the policyholders are Timothy and me. If one party causes the marriage to fail through gross misconduct and is legally stripped of marital assets, that party automatically loses all rights to the benefits. All insurance money and trust assets will go to the designated beneficiaries, namely my children, Clark and Melody."The courtroom fell into stunned silence.The neighbors who had just been yelling at me now stared at Clark and Melody with disgust and contempt."Oh my God! Can people really be this

Chapter 9

After the trial ended, I walked out of the courthouse alone."Ms. Hudson." A familiar voice called out.I turned, and it was Judy. She had taken off her judge's robe and was now dressed in casual clothes.She walked over and looked at me with a mix of sympathy and encouragement. "Don't be too upset. It's all over now, and at least things turned out in your favor."She paused, then added softly, "Life is still long. From now on, I hope you live for yourself. Keep moving forward."I nodded, feeling a warm rush of relief and gratitude."Thank you," I said.She smiled, her gaze drifting past my shoulder toward something in the distance."Go. Don't keep him waiting."I followed her gaze and saw George standing quietly under a massive maple tree.The setting sun cast long shadows behind him. He watched me from a distance, his eyes just as clear and hesitant as they had been over thirty years ago. The hazy memories gradually became clearer in the twilight.I remembered.He was t

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