All Chapters of A Death Reveals My Husband's Other Family: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

The words "illegitimate daughter" cut into me like a knife.I couldn't hold back anymore. I screamed at Lauren's retreating back, "Tessa isn't illegitimate! She's Arthur's and my daughter. The day she was born, you and Arthur weren't…"I froze mid-sentence because I remembered Lauren's marriage certificate date perfectly.It was the exact day Tessa was born.I remembered that day clearly. It was a rainy noon.I had just finished feeding Paula lunch and was scrubbing the dishes with my huge belly sticking out.The moment my water broke, I called Arthur immediately. But no matter how many times I tried, I couldn't get through.I had to run outside and ask our neighbor, Sophia Carson, to watch Paula.Sophia's husband, Steven Huff, took me to the village clinic on his tricycle.As I lay in the delivery room, the pain was unbearable.Yet, Arthur's phone seemed cursed. I dialed incessantly for a day and a night before the call finally got through.There was no concern or joy in hi

I continued, "Henry is critically ill. He needs money for treatment. And now you're asking me to return 200 thousand dollars?"There was a pause on the other end before Arthur's cold voice came through. "I don't have a choice. That money was marital property between me and Lauren. If you really have no way out, go beg Lauren. She's not short on money. She's just suing you to vent."What right did I have to resist anymore?Compared to Henry's life, my dignity meant nothing.…As I stood in front of the grand villa, the helpers looked me up and down like I was a beggar—or maybe a joke.When I went inside, Lauren had just taken off a face mask and was gently massaging her skin.Her smile was mocking, though she pretended to be surprised. "You came to see me to…"I lowered my head deeply. My throat was so dry that it felt like it was being cut open. "Please spare me. The money Arthur transferred was for our daughter's child support. My brother is seriously ill and needs money for t

Steven said, "Arthur, don't blame your mom. Hattie hasn't had it easy. She never enjoyed a single good day after marrying you. Yet, she stayed behind willingly to take care of your mom for seven whole years."Arthur stood there, stunned, unable to say a word.Lauren's expression turned even darker, and her eyes were filled with resentment and jealousy.As I looked at Paula's signature on the will, tears slipped down my cheeks.It turned out that Paula had seen every sacrifice I made over those seven years. She had provided me with a solid ground to stand on in her own way.Terrell handed me a small brass key. "The two boxes of gold bars are hidden beneath the brick bed she used while she was bedridden. This key opens the compartment underneath. You can retrieve them anytime."I tightened my grip around the key, emotions surging through me.This tiny key didn't just unlock wealth. It unlocked my future.When I said I wanted to get the gold bars right away, Terrell agreed to come

Arthur was willing to make up lies and destroy my reputation just to take the inheritance.Tessa came over and tugged gently at my hand. "Mommy, are you mad? You always frown when you're mad."I pulled her into my arms and smiled. "No, Tessa. I'm not mad. Don't worry. As long as I'm here, we'll handle everything."I called Terrell right away and told him what happened.After listening, he calmly replied, "Don't worry. What he's doing won't help him get the inheritance. It'll only increase his legal liability. Leave the rest to me."Soon, Terrell released a public statement online on my behalf. He included Arthur's fake marriage certificate, Lauren's real one, as well as Paula's will and testimonies from the villagers.He laid out the full story clearly.Public opinion flipped almost instantly."So it was a fraudulent marriage? Arthur is absolute scum.""I feel so bad for Hattie. She took care of his mom for seven years and got treated like this?""Lauren's no better. She knew