บททั้งหมดของ What Was Lost: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 9

As soon as I finished speaking, Serene started crying.I did not look at her. Instead, I turned to look at the bright rays of sunlight outside the window."I wish to live in freedom in my last days."She choked on her sobs and held my hand. "Alright. I'll do whatever you want. Let's go home."I nodded in agreement.However, the freedom I wanted meant going somewhere without her and her daughter.Still, I had no desire to explain.We returned to the mansion.For eight years of our marriage, I had lived there. Yet I had never once felt that it was home.It was way too cold.Serene instructed the servants to buy all of her and Tina's favorite foods. Then, she handed me an apron."Joseph, I ordered your favorites," she said. "In the meantime, cook for us a few more times. I want to remember the taste."I accepted the apron with a bitter smile.In all these years, she had never once asked me what I truly liked. She always thought that I liked whatever she and Tina liked.Forge

Aw, you won't be complaining every day about life with a leech anymore. We'll have to find some new entertainment. Oh, right. You asked me about changing Tina's last name to Sawyer, didn't you? I asked around. It can be done as soon as he's dead,' Fanny messaged.With trembling hands, I scrolled upward through the chat. There, I found multiple photos and videos Serene had secretly taken of me taking care of Tina, cooking, and even kneeling down to tie her shoes.The chat was filled with mocking laughter, and Serene had clearly laughed along with them.I could no longer stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks.Before we were married, I was a college professor with a bright future.But I could not help falling in love with Serene.When she graduated, she suddenly agreed to date me. In fact, we got married right away.On our wedding night, she burst out crying as she told me about her pregnancy. The baby's father was her first love, who had died while saving her from drowning.

I had just walked out of the mansion when Mary called out to me, running over.She handed me a key."Sir, I was going to take you to my old place tomorrow so that I could also clean the place up, but you should go over tonight."She then shared a phone number with me."That's my daughter's number. Her name's Wendy. It just so happens that she'll be working in Portdale Hospital for a few days. Call her if you need anything."I was confused by her offer. After all, I had only known her for just over three months.Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke like she had read my mind."I won't hide it from you. You look very much like my late son. My daughter is a doctor at Trio Hospital in Capitol. Please… don't give up hope."I could no longer hold back my tears.A stranger's kindness brought a trace of warmth back to my dead, disappointed heart.Perhaps this was the reason I was brought back in time.This chance allowed me to know the truth of everything that happened, and it al

I coldly asked Serene, "Did you ever love me?"She was stunned. Instead of answering me, she replied with a question of her own. "If I didn't love you, why would I share the same bed with you for eight years? You're a grown man, Joseph. Stop being so fussy."I've ordered artificial kidneys for you. The doctor said that if the operation goes well, you can live longer. Come with me."Disappointment shone in my eyes. "What if it fails? I'll die right away, right? Serene, spare me. I only want to regain my freedom before I die."Sensing my resolution, she frantically grabbed me."No! You can't leave us. Even if you have to die, you must die by my side!"Suddenly, I felt the world spin around me as pain surged through my entire body. It was then that I realized I had forgotten to take my medication the night before.I hurriedly pulled out my bottle of pills from my pocket. Just as I unscrewed the cap, she started violently tugging me away.Caught by surprise, I lost my grip on the b

"Serene isn't even the true heir," I said. "Her father's illegitimate son has been studying abroad all this time. She's only managing the company on his behalf. Once he returns, she'll have to hand everything back. "You schemed and plotted, only to end up with nothing. Keith, you're far too naive. Still, there's one thing I still don't understand. I've already let you have her. Why do you still pin all your hatred on me?"Keith burst into laughter, his eyes bloodshot. "My dear brother—Serene's first love—died because of you! They were a great couple back then, but you just had to fall for Serene. He spotted you two hugging by the riverside, so he was forced to come up with a scheme to play the hero. That way, Serene would agree to marry him!"But his feet got tangled in the river weeds, and he died. You killed him! And now I'm like this because of you. I'll kill you!"He charged at me with the knife. Just as the knife was about to sink into my chest, a few policemen appeared out o