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Chapter 1

However, I didn't make it that far when someone stepped on the train of my bridal gown.At the same time, Cindy was pointing at me and yelling, "Sam is marrying her because she's pregnant, but heaven knows if the baby is his or some junkie! Tie her up—we must do a biopsy at the hospital!"I turned towards Sam before I knew it, hoping he would speak up and stop this… But he was the one leading the chase!I had to turn and run, shoving my way through the crowd to dash inside the storeroom, locking the door.Those chasing after me immediately kicked the door when they reached it, while I was trembling as I clutched my stomach.A biopsy on a five-month-old fetus? It was no different from killing it!That was when Mom called me. "Don't worry. Your dad and I convinced them to leave. Just open the door—we will get you out of here."I craned my neck to look outside the window, and seeing that it was really empty outside, I rushed to the door.As soon as I opened it, Mom grabbed my ha

Chapter 2

I had no idea how long had passed, but when I opened my eyes, Wendy was beside me.She was hanging her head and wiping her tears, and sobbing again when she saw me stir. "I'm so sorry, Tina… But they're threatening me with my parents. "Also, the baby was Sam's, but Cindy gave him a fake report and he ordered an abortion… She won't even let you stay in a proper room, so I could only leave you in the hallway…"I touched my flat stomach, my nerves numb.I never did anything wrong, but I was suddenly treated like a prostitute, denied even the right to a hospital room.I could see the people around me staring daggers while clamoring, as Sam arrived down the hallway.Standing loftily by the bed, he asked, "Does it still hurt?"I turned away in silence, and he wanted to speak but didn't.Taking off his coat and putting it on my shoulders, he eventually said, "Cindy did it for your sake. Don't resent her—I'm serious about marrying you. I'll propose again when you're better."Then, se

Chapter 3

I didn't pause a moment and scrambled downstairs to the operation room, where Grandma lay, her eyes murky.Squeezing my hand, she rasped, "I'm so sorry, Tina… I was so blind that I found you a monster! Letting the Zimmers humiliate you as they like! I should never have saved him, so you wouldn't have to meet him!"She slapped herself before she finished, hitting herself so hard her lips bled."Stop!" I cried, grabbing her hands firmly as my eyes went red.Even so, she didn't wipe her lips and told me, "Just stay away from that animal, okay? We don't need him in our lives!""Yes, we don't. Just get better soon, alright? Then I'll take you home…"I then stepped out to ask the doctor, "What happened? She's been in stable condition for a while, hasn't she?"The doctor hesitated for a while before answering, "Ms. Jones came and showed her the video of you getting a biopsy and then an abortion. After that…"He trailed off, while I stood in the hallway, staring blankly at the operatio

Chapter 4

Sam rushed over, holding out a hand at me—not to help me up, but for my phone. "Hang up right now," he growled, glowering. "Cindy's always been helping you, and now she's just some borrowing junk. She promised she would personally plan our next wedding if she wins too, so can't you be more mature? How could you be so petty?"I had heard those words so many times I got sick of it.In my first year with him, I was visiting his family when Cindy slapped me as everyone watched, calling it a test of character.Sam told me to bear with it, saying she was an artist and very playful.The next year, I ended up in the hospital when I went to pick up Sam from the office.She had crashed her car, saying she was just testing if I was the proper driver.I called the cops, but Sam made me drop the charges, and I had to bear with it as he promised to get my grandmother the best nursing home.And now, after bearing with it for so long, I've lost both grandma and all her possessions.Staring a

Chapter 5

I didn't flinch in fear even as Sam's blood splattered all over my face, as I knew that the number I called was the right one.It had been years since we had lost touch, but Uncle Ned came right away once I called him."Are you alright, Tina?" He asked softly. I wiped the blood off my face and pointed at the blazing bonfire nearby, my voice hoarse, "They destroyed Grandma's house and stole her possessions, even desecrating her corpse…"I trailed off, unable to continue as my throat choked with sobs.Sam was clutching his bleeding hand and glaring at me in disapproval. "How could you still lie now? Your grandma is at the nursing home—"Smack!I didn't humor him with a response and simply slapped him across the face, leaving a clear palm print on his cheek. He was stunned, and then growled, "How dare you hit me—"Smack!I slapped his other cheek, this time with my back hand as I snapped, "Yes, I did! Ingrates like you should have died long ago!"Seemingly coming to her sense

Chapter 6

Uncle Ned wasn't actually biologically related to us. He was eight years my senior.Grandma had taken him under her wing even before I could speak, treating him like her son despite the lack of blood relation.In time, Mom got really upset about that and was always screaming at Luppet Drive, and things reached a boiling point before long.It was a stormy night, but she stood outside and kept yelling and screaming through the night just because Grandma bought Ned a huge birthday cake.When I was going to get him for breakfast the next morning, I couldn't find him in his room, and never saw him ever since.However, I would get a call every festive season, and he was sometimes dead silent.Even so, Grandma was always happy, and we always received parcels of simple groceries from time to time. Then, on the day I graduated from college, I got a text from him.[Just come to me if you're ever in trouble, kiddo.]I never thought much of it for years, until Sam took my phone away.As

Chapter 7

Cindy tried to pry his fingers off while her lips purpled from asphyxiation. "What's gotten into you… Sam?"Sam flung her on the couch and grabbed her by the hair. "How dare you! I, my family, and even Tina's parents have been good to you! Why do you have to keep hurting Tina?!"Cindy's eyes widened in panic, but she cried, "No, I never hurt Tina! Don't listen to those lies—you know how they are always out to get me! Everything I do, I do it for you!""Lies?!" Sam kicked the couch. "Who's lying? Go on, say it's Tina again!"Cindy was left trembling and bawling as she grabbed his leg, wailing, "No, I never did it! I just wanted you to have a good wife and would never slander Tina! Trust me!""More lies!" Sam snarled, losing all patience.He whipped out his phone, playing the recording of the hospital chief's confession.The man's voice seemed to echo in the living room, leaving Cindy's lips pale and herself speechless.Sam's eyes were red as he demanded, "I've been so kind to yo

Chapter 8

All of Luketown grew restless over the next few days.In a matter of days, the famous Zimmer family was charged with tax evasion and involvement with prohibited foreign projects.It was too late by the time Sam found out, as both his parents and mine were being taken away.He only had time to ask one question. "When did that project happen? I never knew!"Molly was bawling, "It's a project Cindy recommended to us! She said profit margins are high and we bear minimal risk. Only your dad and I were dumb enough to believe her… You have to help us!"Mom was getting agitated too. "That's right, Sam! You have to save us! We didn't mean to break the law and definitely don't want to end up in jail! We were victims too! It's all Cindy's fault… We were so good to her, but she lured us into a trap!"The tears and screams lasted for a while, but the Zimmers' company main office was shut down on the same day, while banks kept demanding repayment of all their loans and all their suppliers boy

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