All Chapters of I Came Back To Ruin You: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

CHAPTER ONE I have brain cancer and three weeks to live. I still recall the sound of the bells ringing in my ears when the doctor announced it to me. It made little sense. Just six months ago, I went for tests as the symptoms of migraine, memory loss, partial blindness, and bleeding through the nose and mouth persisted. But the doctor had told my husband and me that it was just stress and my weak immune system. So, how come I have brain cancer and only three weeks to live?Most importantly, how do I tell my husband?My heart pounded frantically as I watched him sing the happy birthday song to me with so much delight and love.He was the best thing to ever happen to me. My handsome prince. Julian loved me more than even my mother ever did. He cherished me and protected me with everything in him. He once said I was the only light in his world and the only thing that made sense in his life, so how was I supposed to tell that same man that I had just three weeks to live?And then there i

CHAPTER THREEJulian’s words still hurt me deeply, so I hadn't told him about my terminal illness yet. Although he begged me to forgive him all through the night, he woke me up with breakfast in bed, a pancake with “I'm sorry” written with jam on it. Finally, I told him that it was fine and pushed him to go to work.A few hours later, I was set for my doctor's appointment at another hospital. The man looked to be in his late sixties with the kindest eyes that, even when he confirmed my stage four brain cancer, it felt like he was telling me good news.“May I know how many times you've run this test? You seem a bit taken aback, Mrs. Averton.”I adjusted myself and forced a smile.“Well, I just found out myself last week. Even my husband didn't know.”He frowned. “You mean you've not taken any tests until then?”“No, I have. But all the tests I have taken, the doctor said it was just a weak immune system.”He sat up properly, his frown deepening.“Well, that's weird. Cancers get detecte

CHAPTER FIVEJulian came in with Lila as usual. They were bickering like a young couple in love when they walked in.“Why are you staring at me like that?” Julian asked.She replied, “I’m trying to figure out why you stole my fries.”He frowned. “Your fries? You ordered extra. That’s relationship fries.”“Relationship fries are supposed to be offered, not kidnapped,” Lila said, smiling sheepishly.“I was protecting you. Too many fries aren't healthy,” he teased.“Oh really? Then why did you eat all of them?”—she stopped and halted when she saw me, Julian following suit.I was seated on the couch, twirling the wine in my glass and taking a slow sip.Lila smiled at me first. “Hi, Tessa. You're home already.”Yes, I am. Must be so disappointing. Now you and my husband can't do a quick fuck before I arrive.I didn't say what was in my mind; I just stared blankly until she took the hint and scurried to the room.Julian walked up to me next. “Hi, love. How are you?”I got up, and before I c