Chapter 4 Just then, Alan Simpson’s parents returned. They merely gave me a passing glance before turning their attention to Alice Mitchell, showering her with warm, courteous words. I had been with Alan Simpson for ten years, always putting his parents first–running errands, taking care of all the dirty and tiring work, doing more for … Read more
Chapter 3 As I walked out of the meeting room, my body trembled uncontrollably, and I could only lean against the wall as I moved forward. In the hallway, I ran into that man again. He stood leisurely by the floor–to–ceiling windows, holding a cup of coffee, looking like a painting come to life. The … Read more
Chapter 2 It was finally my father who lost it and kicked everyone out. Tears finally fell from my eyes. My mother was frantic, making call after call to relatives. and friends, trying to get Alan Simpson out and ask him what happened. After all, without confirmation from the person involved, this could just be … Read more
Book 2 My Fiancé Was Arrested, So I Flash Married His Creditor Alan Simpson and I were both employees of a publicly listed company, earning good salaries. We could be considered elite in the white–collar world. On the day we got our marriage certificate, we spent our own money to buy a nice three–bedroom apartment … Read more
Chapter7 The entire crowd stood frozen in shock, their mouths agape. Everyone was stunned and terrified: “What’s going on?” “Wasn’t their son declared dead? How is he suddenly standing up?” “Yeah, and he looks completely fine!” Jacob was the most shaken of all. He stared at Ethan, utterly bewildered. “Ethan, you… you’re okay?” Ethan looked … Read more
Chapter6 My calm counterquestion left everyone at the scene utterly stunned. Jacob’s face paled with panic as he stammered, “W–What do you mean, hiring a hitman?” “You’re still trying to falsely accuse us at this point?” Margaret frowned and said, “Emily, we don’t expect you to understand our good intentions.” “But you don’t have to … Read more
Chapter5 The second those words left my lips, Jacob’s parents flinched ever so slightly. The guilt, the shock–it was there, just for a moment. The audience, meanwhile, gasped in confusion. Jacob swallowed hard but forced himself to glare at me with feigned confidence, “Emily, enough of this nonsense!” “First, you kill Ethan. Then, you complain … Read more
Chapter4 I ignored the crowd’s insults and looked Jacob in the eye as I spoke, my voice steady yet piercing: “We’ve been married for years. You said you wanted to stay home and take care of our son, so I worked tirelessly outside to provide a good life for you both.” “You said you were … Read more
Chapter3 Gasps filled the room. In stunned silence, everyone watched as my son’s lifeless body was wheeled out. Jacob and George lunged toward him, collapsing in sobs. Margaret let out a guttural cry, spewing a mouthful of blood before crumpling to the floor. Meanwhile, I quietly pulled out my phone and dialed the police. “Hello, … Read more
Chapter2 Without waiting for their reaction, I stood up and walked away. “Dr. Miller! Are hospital rules more important than your son’s life?!” “If you refuse, there’s no one left who can save him!” The lead surgeon’s voice rang out behind me, desperate. I didn’t stop. As I reached the hospital entrance, my in–laws and … Read more