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Chapter 1

"Ryan, weren't you supposed to be spending the summer at your grandpa's? What are you doing here?" I, Caleb Comb, asked.My son Ryan Comb said nothing. He only looked at me with undisguised annoyance.I stood in the entryway and glanced around the apartment.Aside from the neighbor's free-range eggs and hens, the blanket and stroller I'd prepared for our second child had also been moved here by Tina Arthur, my wife.I held my breath for a moment.I was about to speak when Tina walked out of the bedroom with a plate of fruit.The moment she saw me, she froze.She then ran over in a few quick steps and snapped angrily, "Caleb, you followed me!"I was only helping our neighbor out. Are you really going to accuse me of something because of this?"I explained, "I wasn't following you. I just wanted to see how difficult your neighbor's situation really is."If he genuinely can't afford to support himself, I'm willing to help him apply for assistance through the community. You don't

Chapter 2

The moment I opened the bedroom door, I saw Steve Palmer holding a baby. His face was filled with panic.Steve was none other than the first love my wife had never been able to forget.I squinted and looked at the huge family portrait hanging on the wall.In the picture, Steve stood in the center.Even Ryan, who had always been distant with me, was smiling as he held Steve's hand tightly.I clenched my fists and I turned toward the balcony. Baby clothes and diapers were still dripping with water on the rack. My heart went cold."Josh, I recall that when I was hospitalized for stomach bleeding, you said you couldn't take care of me because you weren't in good health, didn't you?"It wasn't only Josh who refused to look after me.Tina had also complained that staying with me in the hospital was too exhausting.So after I was discharged, I had to drag my sick body around every day, cooking for them and cleaning the house."Now you're taking such good care of this baby. Could thi

Chapter 3

I was trembling with rage.My eyes were bloodshot as I stared at Tina, who had just walked through the door."Tina, I can forgive you for scheming against me, but my parents left that house to Ryan! How could you give it away?"Tina shrugged indifferently. "Steve's child will need it for school someday, so I transferred it to him."Can you stop being so petty? You're a grown man. It's only a house in a prime school area. Is it really that big a deal?"I clenched my fists. I was about to speak when she hummed a tune and walked into the bedroom. She then pulled out my watch box."You caused such a scene earlier that you scared Steve. It got so bad that his stomach started acting up!"Be the bigger person. Come upstairs with me and apologize to Steve!"The bitterness in my heart made me chuckle sarcastically. "What exactly do you want me to give him as an apology?"As if it were the most natural thing in the world, Tina picked out the protective amulet my mother had given to me b

Chapter 4

Josh held the baby while giving me a dismissive look. "You're useless. You can't even take care of your own home, so what makes you think you deserve the master bedroom? A nice room like this should go to my precious grandson!"Tina nodded repeatedly in agreement. She then seemed to think of something. She turned around, went back into the bedroom, and brought out our wedding photos before dumping every single one into the trash."Steve already suffers from anxiety. He'll be upset if he sees these."Josh gave Tina an approving thumbs-up. Their family looked perfectly happy together.Only after the house had been rearranged to their satisfaction did Tina wave me over. "Hey, you. I recall you booked a private dining room for a client, didn't you?"Book another one. We'll use the one you've already booked for our family celebration!"The matter-of-fact way Tina said it struck me as ridiculous.I gave this family everything I had, but they treated me like a total chump and a walking

Chapter 5

My grip tightened around my phone.That explained why Tina had always refused whenever I suggested putting both our names on the property.She'd even made it sound reasonable, saying that since I was the one paying the mortgage, my name should be the only one on the deed.Looking back now, perhaps she'd been plotting against me from the very beginning.She wanted me to willingly support her entire family."The marriage certificate is fake, huh. That actually makes things easier."I smirked. I immediately contacted a real estate agent and put the luxury apartment on the market at a discounted price.I only cared about selling it as quickly as possible.Coincidentally, that very afternoon, the agent called to tell me that a buyer was interested.I signed the contract without hesitation, took the money, and checked into a five-star hotel.Leaning back against the comfortable sofa, I looked out at the night view and let out a satisfied sigh.My phone started buzzing beside me.

Chapter 6

One photograph after another appeared on the phone screen.As Tina stared at the pictures in my hand, her face gradually turned pale.Looking at her expression, I couldn't help but find it ridiculous. "Tina, the look on your face is hilarious. Looks like you've been cheated on."Tina clenched her fists tightly. She uttered through clenched jaws, "Why? Why did you lie to me?"Steve frantically waved his hands. "Honey, listen to me. Let me explain."They forced me to do it with money, but you're the one I love. The child may have been mine with another woman, but from now on, I'll only recognize you as his mother!"You have to believe me! Haven't we been happy together lately? I only wanted to get some money from them so we could have an even better life!"Tina snorted. She grabbed Ryan, crouched down, and looked directly into his eyes. "Ryan, tell me. What did those ladies do when they came over?"Ryan tilted his head and thought for a moment. "They kissed Daddy Steve on the mou

Chapter 7

None of that had anything to do with me anymore.Now that I'd cut ties with them, I spent the next few days looking for a new place and moving.Three days later, I returned to my old house to retrieve a few important documents.The moment I opened the door, the stench of garbage hit me in the face.I walked inside with disgust and found dirty clothes scattered everywhere.The kitchen sink was piled high with unwashed dishes. There were also half-empty takeout containers.Ryan, who had always been kept clean and tidy, now looked like a child who lived on the streets.Hearing the noise, Tina slowly walked out of the master bedroom.The moment she saw me, a flicker of hope appeared in her eyes. She hurried over to me."Honey, I knew you didn't mean what you said that day. You must have missed us and couldn't bear to leave, so you came back, didn't you?"Honey, this household really can't function without you. Look how filthy it's gotten. You can't stand seeing it like this, can

Chapter 8

Unfortunately, neither of them had any money.Steve thought for a moment, and his eyes suddenly lit up. He said he would go ask the woman who had kept him for money.She happened to be the owner of Tina's company.Tina hesitated.She frowned slightly, walked over to me, and tugged at my sleeve. "Honey, if I can get the money, restore the house to its original condition, and make everything good as new, would you remarry me?"As she spoke, she raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the face. "I was confused before. I only lost my head because Steve and I used to be in a relationship together when we were younger."But I love you. You're the only one I love now!"Looking at her tearful, lovestruck expression, I felt nothing but disgust.It took all my effort to suppress the nausea churning in my stomach, but Tina took my silence as consent.Her eyes immediately lit up with joy, and she grabbed Steve and ran out.Naturally, I wasn't about to miss a show like this.I dr

Chapter 9

Tina stared at Steve's barely conscious state in horror. She instantly panicked.She clenched her jaw through the pain, struggled to her feet, grabbed him, and hurried downstairs.I watched her leave anxiously.I felt nothing but satisfaction.Back then, when I'd worked myself to exhaustion and my stomach condition suddenly flared up, I had vomited blood and could barely move.I'd also been out meeting a client in a place where it was nearly impossible to hail a cab.I had no choice but to call Tina and ask her to drive over and take me to the hospital, but every time I called, she hung up.Even when I sent her messages, she never replied.I kept waiting and waiting until, in despair, I finally put down my phone.In the end, a kind stranger happened to pass by and drove me to the hospital.But by the time I arrived, it was already too late. I suffered massive internal bleeding.The doctor said that if I'd arrived just thirty minutes earlier, I wouldn't have had to suffer nea

Chapter 10

Tina didn't reply to my message.The next day, I waited outside the family court for a long time, but she never showed up.Just as I frowned and reached for my phone to call her, Tina appeared in front of me. She was limping as she held Ryan's hand.Ryan was completely different from the way he'd treated me before. With tears streaming down his face, he threw himself into my arms and cried out for me."Dad, I know I was wrong. Daddy Steve wasn't good to me at all. He hit me every day and wouldn't even give me food."Only you ever truly treated me well. Dad, please don't abandon me."As he spoke, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his grimy hand. He then pointed at Tina. "Mom knows she was wrong too. She told me that from now on, she'll treat you well, work hard to make money and support the family, and she'll never do anything to hurt you again!"Tina smiled and gently rubbed Ryan's head. Her eyes were also filled with guilt and regret as she looked at me. "Hon

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