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Chapter 1

A sharp dagger flashed past my face. A split second later, a searing pain tore through me, and I screamed.Then I saw it—my left ear, lying on the ground.Someone had hacked it off with brutal force. Blood splattered across my field of vision.I tried to reach for it, but my body was strapped tightly to a chair. No matter how hard I struggled, the ropes only dug deeper into my skin.The next moment, something cold pressed against my throat, forcing me to lift my head."Martin Lawson! You've been lying to me this whole time!"Through my blurred vision, I saw a face I knew better than anyone. It was my wife, Selena Zane.She stared down at me, her eyes cold and empty."Why are you screaming?" she asked coldly. "This is nothing compared to what I've suffered."She paused, then added with a sneer, "Besides, you have congenital insensitivity to pain. You can't feel pain anyway!"Blood from my severed ear soaked half my shoulder, leaving my skin sticky and warm. My mind went comple

Chapter 2

The moment I saw the report, all the color drained from my face. I never imagined Yale would blame me for Selena's car accident. But it had truly been nothing more than a coincidence. Her car's brakes had been acting up, and I'd been worried about her safety. That was why I'd taken the car in for a full service check.Who would have thought that Selena would get into an accident the very next day, and it would be because of the brakes?Panic surged through me, and I opened my mouth to explain.Suddenly, a slap struck my face, snapping my head to the side."Martin, we've been together for seven whole years!" Selena cried. "And you actually tried to kill me?"Her voice trembled with fury as tears spilled down her cheeks. Seeing the devastation on her face, I was completely at a loss for words. Whatever I said would only sound like an excuse anyway.I let out a bitter laugh, my voice hollow with despair. "Selena, you know better than anyone how I've felt about you all these year

Chapter 3

Selena drove the tip of the knife straight into my collarbone.Blood trickled down the edge of the blade. I cried out in pain and sucked in a sharp breath, but I still forced myself to explain to Selena."Selena, I was afraid you'd be heartbroken after losing the baby. That's why I didn't tell you."Yale shook his head and let out a cold laugh. "Martin, stop using the baby as a shield! If you really loved that child, then why would you hide the pregnancy after you found out she was pregnant?"He stepped closer and pointed an accusing finger at me. "I bet you were having an affair and didn't want to take responsibility for the baby. So you tried to get rid of both her and the child!"Yale's vicious accusations sent a surge of anger through me."That's bullshit!" I roared. "I truly love Selena! She's the only woman I've ever loved!"At my outburst, Selena looked dazed for a split second. I could clearly feel the hand holding the knife tremble slightly. I opened my mouth to spe

Chapter 4

Why? An overwhelming emptiness washed over me. My heart had already died inside as I waited for Yale to deliver the killing blow.Just as the gleaming blade was about to pierce my body, my phone suddenly rang. Selena frowned and reached into my pocket to pull it out.I glanced at the name flashing across the screen. Willow Graham from City Hospital was calling.My eyes lit up with sudden hope. It felt like catching a breath of fresh air just before drowning.It was her. My therapist was calling!She was the one person who could prove my innocence."Selena, that's my therapist! She's the one I told you about before," I gasped, my voice cracking with desperation. "I was frequently hospitalized for treatment. She can vouch for me! I swear, I never betrayed you."Selena froze. Her face softened slightly, a shadow of doubt crossing her eyes. After a moment of hesitation, she answered the call.The woman's voice on the other end was gentle, but her tone was strictly professional.

Chapter 5

Selena's mocking words rang in my ears. Each one shattered my heart.Before long, Yale had carved dozens of cuts into my body. Not a single patch of healthy skin remained.Cold sweat covered my body. Time after time, the agonizing pain pushed me to the edge of passing out. My throat was raw and hoarse from screaming until I couldn't make a sound anymore.And Selena just stood there, cold and calm, completely blind to my agony.The pain was so real and vivid. Why wouldn't she believe me? Did she really think I was such a good actor? That a man who couldn't feel pain could fake suffering so convincingly?Why would Selena choose to believe Yale, the man who had betrayed her, over the husband who had been by her side every day?I looked into her eyes, which were filled with pain and madness. Several memories flashed through my mind, each one filled with the happy moments we'd shared. Selena used to smile so softly as she nestled in my arms. She would tell me she wanted to be wi

Chapter 6

Back then, even a single insect bite on my arm was enough to make Selena worry. She would carefully apply ointment to the bite.I'd tell her it was nothing because I couldn't feel pain anyway. But she'd still fuss over me, blaming me for not taking better care of myself and for not even knowing when I was hurt."From now on, I'll protect you!"Selena would look up at me with a radiant smile. That image of her was something I knew I'd never forget.Back then, she'd even pout playfully and say she wanted to kill all those nasty bugs for me.But what about now?The woman who had once cared for me so tenderly had become this heartless stranger who placed leeches into my wounds.She was so cold-hearted and cruel that I began to wonder if I'd ever truly known her at all.How could she calmly place those disgusting, writhing creatures into my wounds without even flinching?Rage rose in my chest. I could almost taste something metallic in my mouth. I felt as if my heart had shattered

Chapter 7

In my final moments, I saw Selena's face twisted in pure panic. Her lips moved frantically, but I could no longer hear her.When I opened my eyes again, I was floating in midair. My body felt lighter than it ever had before. It was as if I'd let go of not only my physical body, but also all the hatred and love that came with it.I knew then that I was dead.I stared down at Selena with cold detachment, curious to see how she would react to my death.My lifeless body was pale, covered in wounds, with blood pouring from them.Despite how terrifying it looked, none of the injuries were actually fatal for a grown man my age. Even so, being tortured to death like this had undoubtedly been one of the most agonizing ways to die.My head hung at an unnatural angle. It was obvious I'd lost consciousness.Selena's expression changed instantly. She froze for a moment, then panicked and tapped my cheeks hurriedly."Hey, what's wrong with you? Martin, you're putting on an act again, aren't

Chapter 8

"Selena, what's the point of doing all this now? He's already dead. We're both murderers now. We need to get rid of the body as soon as possible," Yale said, his voice low and coaxing.I was stunned. I couldn't believe how calm and composed Yale was while staring at my dead body. Had he done this before?Selena's eyes were bloodshot. She shook her head frantically, refusing to accept that I was gone. She pulled my lifeless body tightly into her arms."No, it's impossible. He can't be dead. He didn't suffer any fatal injuries!" she gasped. "How could he be dead? He must have gone into shock from losing too much blood."Her eyes suddenly widened with frantic hope. "Yes, that's it! Get him to the hospital!"Surprise flashed across Yale's face. "Selena, you…" he muttered.He clearly hadn't expected Selena to deny my death so fiercely."Take him to the hospital. I have to get him to the hospital!" she screamed.Finally, Selena thought to take me to the hospital. The thought that I w

Chapter 9

I was so excited that I wasn't watching where I was going. Next thing I knew, I was tumbling down the stairs.Normally, I wouldn't have felt anything from a fall like that. But this time, a strange, almost miraculous sensation shot through me. It was like a blind man opening his eyes and seeing sunlight for the first time.Trembling with fear, I looked down at my raw knees and scraped arms. An intense, tingling sensation throbbed against my skin.I knew right away that this was what people called pain. A quick visit to the doctor confirmed it.From then on, my condition improved gradually. And just today, the doctor had officially declared me cured.I thought it was a birthday gift from heaven—a blessing to make up for the heartbreak of losing our baby.Today marked the beginning of my new life.Clutching my birthday cake tightly, I walked home with a light heart. I never could have imagined the hell that was waiting for me behind that door.The memories that followed were

Chapter 10

"What on earth have I done?" Selena wailed.The pressure was clearly too much for her to bear. She started biting her fingernails frantically. She bit so hard that her fingers began to bleed.I couldn't help but frown at the sight.…In the morgue, Selena stood before my corpse for what felt like an eternity. I had no idea what was going through her head.When she finally broke the silence, her voice was raw and raspy. "Why didn't you explain yourself? Why did you let me treat you like that? You fool…"She had been so consumed by rage back then. When had she ever given me a chance to explain?Besides, a dead man couldn't answer her questions.Just then, my phone buzzed. Someone had sent me a message.Selena picked up my phone and opened it. The message read, "Mr. Lawson, I've sent over the digital copy of your medical report. Even though you're fully cured now, there are some precautions…"The profile picture belonged to Willow, my therapist. She was the same woman in the p

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