All Chapters of The Names on Her Grave: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

12 Chapters

Chapter 1 A Shocking Truth

As I stared blankly at the gravestone, the elderly cemetery caretaker approached and struck up a conversation with me."Sir, do you know Old Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan? I don't think I've ever seen you here before."It was such a simple question, yet it made my heart throb in pain all the same.After all, who am I when the place that should have belonged to Jessica's husband had already been engraved with Christian's name?Although I was standing under the sunlight, I felt like some lowly rat that ought to hide in the shadows. How could I stand before these gravestones when I didn't have a respectable identity that I could claim aloud?Still, I swallowed the bitterness clinging to my tongue as I replied lowly, "Just a distant relative."The old man nodded in understanding and replied, "That makes sense. If you were a close family member, you should've been here three years ago when Ms. Sullivan dropped by with her family. You have no idea how grand it was. "Ms. Sullivan personally r

Chapter 2 Everything Is a Lie

That was the first time I had blown up on her."No. I will never give up on this child, our child, no matter what you say. I don't care if you're going to leave me to raise the baby alone after you've given birth to him. I will never abandon him!"Alas, Jessica insisted on going to the hospital for an abortion.I cried and begged her not to, but I tumbled down the stairs during our argument. When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed with one leg broken.The doctor told me that Jessica had already undergone the abortion procedure. She hadn't even stayed through the required observation period before leaving. It seemed that she'd gotten an urgent phone call and prioritized that over her health.As expected, the only thing she left me was a message saying she had an important overseas business meeting and needed to travel abroad for a few days.Back then, I genuinely believed that she had some urgent matter so important that she had no choice but to leave despite her condition.

Chapter 3 Confrontation

"We're just a small music studio. There are many things we don't have the power to decide for ourselves. Please don't make things difficult for us."As I listened to Jason's words, the very last trace of hope in my heart shattered completely.Jessica had been using me from the very beginning. She had turned everything that belonged to me into stepping stones for Christian, while I had been moved by her supposed devotion and making excuses for why she kept postponing marriage like a fool.Now that I had connected all the dots, I practically rocketed out of the studio.There was only one thought in my mind. I wanted answers from the woman herself.…By the time I arrived at the company, I ignored the secretary's alarmed attempts to stop me and charged straight toward the CEO's office."Mommy, I want ice cream!" A child's voice made my footsteps come to an abrupt halt.Inside the office, Jessica sat in the chair with a little boy cradled in her arms. Christian, who was dressed

Chapter 4 Being Taken Away

"Give me back all the income from the works I created at the music studio over these years. From now on, we owe each other nothing."Jessica froze for a moment before her expression darkened even further."It's only a bit of money. As long as you stay with me, you'll never have to worry about such things for the rest of your life. Why are you making such a big deal out of this? Christian has a child to raise. It hasn't been easy for him. "Just treat it as taking pity on him and stop obsessing over this matter." As she spoke, she pulled a checkbook from the drawer and tore out a blank check. "Write whatever amount you want yourself. Just stop causing trouble for me.""I don't want your charity." I refused to take the check. "I only want what belongs to me. My copyrights and the honors I earned from those awards, I want all of it back."Jessica looked at me with a sinister gaze."How dare you! Don't forget that I was the one who gave you food and shelter. Right now, half the busin

Chapter 5 Someone Bailed Him Out

Silence fell over the other end of the call.During those few empty seconds, I stood beside the officers with my heart lodged in my throat.I was still holding onto one final sliver of hope. I thought that no matter how angry Jessica was, she would at least tell the police that I wasn't a thief. However, my blood ran cold when she finally spoke."I understand. Just follow the normal procedures. Thieves these days really are getting bolder and bolder. He needs to learn a lesson so he won't act recklessly again."At that moment, I knew that Jessica had known about Christian calling the police from the very beginning.She had decided to go along with it just because I had defied her and offended Christian in the process. She was going to abandon me here and use this method to pressure me into admitting defeat.And so, the police completed the procedures and locked me inside the detention center.Life behind the cells was dark and miserable. The other detainees constantly found ways

Chapter 6 Jessica Couldn't Figure It Out

Jessica stood there in stunned silence for a long while before finally regaining her senses and pressing the staff for answers. "Who bailed him out? Did they leave a name or their contact information?"The staff member checked the system again before shaking his head."The bail procedures were handled through a lawyer acting on someone's behalf. The lawyer only provided complete legal documentation and left no personal information. We verified the lawyer's credentials according to protocol, and they were valid. "However, we found that the listed phone number had already been deactivated when we tried to contact them."Jessica's expression turned grim, and she immediately called her assistant."Find out who bailed Christopher out. I don't care what methods you use. You must uncover their identity. Also, investigate all his recent communication and spending records. Don't overlook anyone who had contact with him.""Yes, Ms. Sullivan. I'll look into it immediately and report back t

Chapter 7 Family Reunion

Christian hurried out of the office right after that. When he reached the doorway, he could not help but look back at Jessica one last time, tears slipping down his face.Now that she was in the office, she sank weakly back into her chair. The anxiety and restlessness that had been plaguing her only grew stronger and stronger in her isolation.For the first time in five years, she felt utterly powerless.She had wealth and status now. Yet, she had failed to keep the one person who would follow her to the depths of hell by her side.…Meanwhile, I was lying in a bedroom inside a villa.The door was gently pushed open, revealing my father and sister."Christian, are you feeling any better?"I couldn't help but tear up as I looked up at the familiar yet strangely unfamiliar faces before me.My father's hair had turned much whiter over the past five years, and the wrinkles around his eyes had deepened. My sister stood taller and carried herself with greater composure than before.

Chapter 8 Christian's Ex-Wife

Christian had been staying by Jessica's side as a gentle and considerate supporter for years. He took excellent care of the child and obeyed her every whim. So, she didn't want to believe that he would betray her like this."What a complete load of bull." Jessica gave a cold snort and casually tossed the letter onto the desk.Yet, the words in that letter continued to linger in her mind like a thorn she could not wrench out.Christian had indeed returned right when her company was beginning to recover. She also couldn't help but recall how he would casually probe about the company's finances from time to time.Details she had once dismissed as casual inquiries resurfaced with a vengeance, making the unease inside her grow stronger.Just then, a knock sounded at the office door. Before she could say anything, her assistant had already bustled inside. "Ms. Sullivan, we found something."The assistant stepped forward and handed her a file. "We've still been unable to locate Mr. Thom

Chapter 9 Christian Tried to Run Away

Emily began to tremble violently as her eyes darted across the evidence. Her lips quivered so badly that she could barely speak."I'll give you one more chance," Jessica said coldly. "Tell me everything you and Christian did, down to the last detail. If you cooperate, then I can be persuaded to make things easier for you."Emily hesitated, her lashes fluttering anxiously.She knew exactly what Jessica was capable of. The consequences would be unbearable if she fell into Jessica's hands and refused to confess. However, she was also terrified that Christian would make her pay if she blabbed.Naturally, Jessica saw through Emily's dilemma. So, she shot a look at her two bodyguards, who immediately stepped forward."You should understand," Jessica said silkily, her voice no less icy. "I didn't get to where I am today through kindness."The threat in her tone shattered the last of Emily's resistance."I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!" Emily cried out, finally confessing everythin

Chapter 10 Turn Against Each Other

"Do you think I wouldn't dare?" Jessica's eyes blazed viciously as she tightened her grip even further."Of course, you wouldn't!" Christian snapped as he now had nothing left to lose. "You're one of the top three richest people on the Forbes list now. You can't bear to throw your wealth and status away! "You're just a stupid woman who got played by men over and over again. Only Christopher was foolish enough to stay by your side!""How dare you still have the audacity to mention Chris!" Jessica's rage exploded right then and there. She lost it so badly that she nearly crushed his throat under her grip.The sound of cameras clicking grew louder and louder around them as flashes continuously lit up the airport. The assistant hurried forward and yanked Jessica away. "Ms. Sullivan, not here! The impact will be too huge!"Only then did Jessica snap back to reality.Her eyes swept across the growing crowd and the countless phones pointed toward them. After a beat, she gritted her tee

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