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Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 5
Deke sneered. "You never planned to include me in your future, did you?"There it was—flipping the script, trying to make this my fault.Annoyed, I raised my hand and slapped him.Smack.Oh my, that felt good."Shut up. You've got no right to lecture me."He froze. A second ago, he was all rage—now, just wide-eyed shock."You hit me?! You're the one who betrayed our relationship—you'll regret this!"***I grabbed my phone, sank into the couch, and said casually, "By the way, this phone cost me a grand. You're paying for it. Don't even think about weaseling out—I've got security cameras. Try me, and I'll sue."Deke's jaw clenched so hard I half-expected his teeth to crack. His fists shook, his whole body practically vibrating with rage.For a second, I thought he'd take a swing at me. Instead, he snatched something off the table and hurled it at the security camera in the corner."You selfish, calculating witch! I'd never marry someone like you!"Oh, the irony. The same guy
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 6
Three seconds later, a thousand bucks hit my account.I laughed, satisfied. "Just called my mom. Family rule—we can't live together before the wedding. You should start looking for a place and move out ASAP."We'd shared this apartment for over two years. Rent wasn't cheap.Deke hesitated, then had the audacity to press against the door. "Babe, how about you move back home instead? I'm comfortable here, and it's convenient for work."Unreal.I'd covered rent alone for six months—just paid for the next quarter, too. And he thought I should leave?How shameless?My voice was firm. "No way—unless you pay me back for the last six months' rent."***Knowing he had no leg to stand on, Deke packed up and moved out the next day.For a while, he barely contacted me.Then he called, claiming he had a business trip in another city.Like hell he did. But I played along.Before hanging up, I even threw in a sweet little incentive. "Deke, my mom said once you're back, she'll transfer th
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 7
A few days later, Deke showed up outside my office, clutching a bouquet of fresh flowers.I didn't reach for them like I used to. Instead, I kept my voice flat. "What are you doing here?"He scratched the back of his head, flashing a sheepish smile. "Babe, we're getting married next month. Can't I come see you?"I took a step back, keeping my distance. "No need. I'm busy. Don't contact me unless it's important."Maybe he picked up on my cold tone because his smile faltered. But he still wouldn't let up."Even if we're not married yet, we're still a couple. What's wrong with me visiting?"I forced down my disgust and smiled. "Heh. We're not a couple anymore."His expression changed, his grip tightening around the flowers. "Zoey, what do you mean?"I pulled out my phone, opening my chat with Anita. "You should recognize her."His face drained of color. The flowers slipped from his hands, petals scattering on the pavement.Just like our relationship—shattered beyond repair.Des
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 8
Turns out, I had a knack for this.A few minutes later, Anita called—full-blown meltdown mode.A cold, emotionless recording couldn't capture Deke's desperate expressions, but that didn't matter. She believed it. And those cracks between them? Only getting wider.I didn't bother answering. Just blocked her.With no way to vent at me, she'd take it all out on Deke.Those two were in for a war.Sure enough, two days later, word got around—Deke got his head bashed in.He called, voice shaking like he was about to cry. "Babe, I'm hurt. Can you come to the hospital and see me?"I hung up.Lately, Deke and Anita—these two lunatics—had been calling nonstop, even switching numbers when I blocked them. At this rate, I'd blacklisted at least twenty numbers.Then, Cassandra called.I hesitated, then picked up.Cassandra sighed, laying on the helpless act. "Zoey, Deke knows he was wrong. He and Anita are cooling off right now. Once they finalize everything, I still fully support you tw
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 9
I shifted slightly and spotted a figure barreling down the hallway.Anita.She clutched her belly, moving so fast she practically left a trail of flames behind her.I stepped aside, pulling up my mask.She stormed past, the hem of her dress whipping up a gust of rage. Even the air around her felt charged.Then—her furious scream shattered the hospital's calm."Deke Hedd! Get out here! You had the guts to divorce me, but now you're too scared to face me?!"***Deke and Cassandra spun around just in time to see Anita charging straight at them.Panic-stricken, Deke yanked free from Cassandra's grip and bolted toward his hospital room.She tried to block Anita, but—bad move."Get lost! This is between me and your son!"Anita shoved Cassandra aside with full force.Thud.Cassandra slammed into the wall. She clutched her shoulder, curling up in pain, too weak to fight back."This is outrageous! Someone call the police! That crazy woman is trying to kill my son! Why are you all
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 10
Everyone thought Deke had snapped and beaten Anita half to death. No one dared go in, afraid he'd turn on them next.Finally, a security guard, gripping a baton, stepped inside.Seconds later, panicked shouts rang out."Doctor! Doctor! Hurry—he's messed up too! Covered in blood!"Hearing that, I finally relaxed. My little scheme had played out perfectly.I squeezed in with the crowd and spotted Deke curled up in the corner, drenched in blood. An IV stand, also smeared red, lay beside him. Guess Anita, the world's strongest pregnant woman, hadn't held back.I just watched, detached.As doctors and nurses hauled him out, blood still dripped from the back of his head. Gruesome.But I didn't leave. I sat in the corridor, waiting for updates on all three of them.First, news about Cassandra—her blood pressure had skyrocketed, and she was in critical condition. A stroke could hit any second. But with Deke unconscious, there was no one to sign the surgery consent form.Doctors and n
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 11
I walked out of the hospital and never looked back.A week later, I heard Cassandra had been resuscitated—barely. The stroke left her paralyzed.Deke lost it. Stormed into Anita's hospital room and beat her. She was still weak from surgery, so yeah, it got ugly.That was her breaking point. She called the cops.Deke got arrested for assault. While he was locked up, no one took care of Cassandra.I still had his key. One day, curiosity won.The place reeked. Rotting food, stale air—made me gag. And there she was, Cassandra, limp in bed, eyes dull, body unmoving. Not even a sip of water nearby.Then she saw me. Her eyes flickered—desperate. She tried to speak, to beg. Nothing came out.Leaning against the doorframe, I smiled."I'm just here to return the key. Don't worry, Deke will be out in two days."Then I turned and left.By the time he got out, Anita had filed for divorce. The same day he got the papers, he showed up at my office with a diamond ring.I watched from a dis
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 1
The moment I realized it, my gut reaction was denial.Deke and I had been together for nearly three years. Solid relationship. We'd even met each other's families recently.No way he was the scheming dirtbag from that post. Right?I came home, still wrestling with doubt, trying to find the right moment to confront him. I didn't even get a chance to set my bag down before Deke rushed over."Babe, I just threw another grand into our joint account! How much are you putting in this month? You make more than me—you should be saving extra, right?"He waved his phone excitedly, eyes filled with anticipation.My fingers brushed the thick envelope in my bag. Three grand—my end-of-month bonus, plus a little extra for landing a big deal. I'd planned to deposit it today, bumping our savings to seventy grand.Then I saw that post.The thrill of my bonus? Gone.I didn't believe in coincidences. And I wasn't dumb enough to ignore a gut feeling. Once doubt creeps in, it spreads like wildfire.
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Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 11
I walked out of the hospital and never looked back.A week later, I heard Cassandra had been resuscitated—barely. The stroke left her paralyzed.Deke lost it. Stormed into Anita's hospital room and beat her. She was still weak from surgery, so yeah, it got ugly.That was her breaking point. She called the cops.Deke got arrested for assault. While he was locked up, no one took care of Cassandra.I still had his key. One day, curiosity won.The place reeked. Rotting food, stale air—made me gag. And there she was, Cassandra, limp in bed, eyes dull, body unmoving. Not even a sip of water nearby.Then she saw me. Her eyes flickered—desperate. She tried to speak, to beg. Nothing came out.Leaning against the doorframe, I smiled."I'm just here to return the key. Don't worry, Deke will be out in two days."Then I turned and left.By the time he got out, Anita had filed for divorce. The same day he got the papers, he showed up at my office with a diamond ring.I watched from a dis
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 10
Everyone thought Deke had snapped and beaten Anita half to death. No one dared go in, afraid he'd turn on them next.Finally, a security guard, gripping a baton, stepped inside.Seconds later, panicked shouts rang out."Doctor! Doctor! Hurry—he's messed up too! Covered in blood!"Hearing that, I finally relaxed. My little scheme had played out perfectly.I squeezed in with the crowd and spotted Deke curled up in the corner, drenched in blood. An IV stand, also smeared red, lay beside him. Guess Anita, the world's strongest pregnant woman, hadn't held back.I just watched, detached.As doctors and nurses hauled him out, blood still dripped from the back of his head. Gruesome.But I didn't leave. I sat in the corridor, waiting for updates on all three of them.First, news about Cassandra—her blood pressure had skyrocketed, and she was in critical condition. A stroke could hit any second. But with Deke unconscious, there was no one to sign the surgery consent form.Doctors and n
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 9
I shifted slightly and spotted a figure barreling down the hallway.Anita.She clutched her belly, moving so fast she practically left a trail of flames behind her.I stepped aside, pulling up my mask.She stormed past, the hem of her dress whipping up a gust of rage. Even the air around her felt charged.Then—her furious scream shattered the hospital's calm."Deke Hedd! Get out here! You had the guts to divorce me, but now you're too scared to face me?!"***Deke and Cassandra spun around just in time to see Anita charging straight at them.Panic-stricken, Deke yanked free from Cassandra's grip and bolted toward his hospital room.She tried to block Anita, but—bad move."Get lost! This is between me and your son!"Anita shoved Cassandra aside with full force.Thud.Cassandra slammed into the wall. She clutched her shoulder, curling up in pain, too weak to fight back."This is outrageous! Someone call the police! That crazy woman is trying to kill my son! Why are you all
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 8
Turns out, I had a knack for this.A few minutes later, Anita called—full-blown meltdown mode.A cold, emotionless recording couldn't capture Deke's desperate expressions, but that didn't matter. She believed it. And those cracks between them? Only getting wider.I didn't bother answering. Just blocked her.With no way to vent at me, she'd take it all out on Deke.Those two were in for a war.Sure enough, two days later, word got around—Deke got his head bashed in.He called, voice shaking like he was about to cry. "Babe, I'm hurt. Can you come to the hospital and see me?"I hung up.Lately, Deke and Anita—these two lunatics—had been calling nonstop, even switching numbers when I blocked them. At this rate, I'd blacklisted at least twenty numbers.Then, Cassandra called.I hesitated, then picked up.Cassandra sighed, laying on the helpless act. "Zoey, Deke knows he was wrong. He and Anita are cooling off right now. Once they finalize everything, I still fully support you tw
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 7
A few days later, Deke showed up outside my office, clutching a bouquet of fresh flowers.I didn't reach for them like I used to. Instead, I kept my voice flat. "What are you doing here?"He scratched the back of his head, flashing a sheepish smile. "Babe, we're getting married next month. Can't I come see you?"I took a step back, keeping my distance. "No need. I'm busy. Don't contact me unless it's important."Maybe he picked up on my cold tone because his smile faltered. But he still wouldn't let up."Even if we're not married yet, we're still a couple. What's wrong with me visiting?"I forced down my disgust and smiled. "Heh. We're not a couple anymore."His expression changed, his grip tightening around the flowers. "Zoey, what do you mean?"I pulled out my phone, opening my chat with Anita. "You should recognize her."His face drained of color. The flowers slipped from his hands, petals scattering on the pavement.Just like our relationship—shattered beyond repair.Des
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 6
Three seconds later, a thousand bucks hit my account.I laughed, satisfied. "Just called my mom. Family rule—we can't live together before the wedding. You should start looking for a place and move out ASAP."We'd shared this apartment for over two years. Rent wasn't cheap.Deke hesitated, then had the audacity to press against the door. "Babe, how about you move back home instead? I'm comfortable here, and it's convenient for work."Unreal.I'd covered rent alone for six months—just paid for the next quarter, too. And he thought I should leave?How shameless?My voice was firm. "No way—unless you pay me back for the last six months' rent."***Knowing he had no leg to stand on, Deke packed up and moved out the next day.For a while, he barely contacted me.Then he called, claiming he had a business trip in another city.Like hell he did. But I played along.Before hanging up, I even threw in a sweet little incentive. "Deke, my mom said once you're back, she'll transfer th
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 5
Deke sneered. "You never planned to include me in your future, did you?"There it was—flipping the script, trying to make this my fault.Annoyed, I raised my hand and slapped him.Smack.Oh my, that felt good."Shut up. You've got no right to lecture me."He froze. A second ago, he was all rage—now, just wide-eyed shock."You hit me?! You're the one who betrayed our relationship—you'll regret this!"***I grabbed my phone, sank into the couch, and said casually, "By the way, this phone cost me a grand. You're paying for it. Don't even think about weaseling out—I've got security cameras. Try me, and I'll sue."Deke's jaw clenched so hard I half-expected his teeth to crack. His fists shook, his whole body practically vibrating with rage.For a second, I thought he'd take a swing at me. Instead, he snatched something off the table and hurled it at the security camera in the corner."You selfish, calculating witch! I'd never marry someone like you!"Oh, the irony. The same guy
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 4
Even in the middle of frantically searching for me, he somehow found time to text Anita.[Honey, be careful on your way to the prenatal checkup. Watch your step!][Be good for me, okay? I miss you. Love you!]A sharp pang shot through my heart.Deke and his ex... were having a baby?And I didn't even know when he got married—when he built this whole secret life behind my back.A few minutes later, another message popped up.[I'll start showing in two months. When are you finally going to break up with that woman?][I'm your wife now. Why are you still tangled up with someone else?]My heart clenched, splintering into pieces.I'd assumed Anita was just as clueless as I was. Maybe even thought about reaching out, exposing Deke together.But now? That wasn't necessary.They were a perfect match—both despicable.Then, another notification. This time, from Deke's mother, Cassandra.[Deke, you can't even fool a naive girl?][Did you forget everything I taught you?]The woman
Craving My Savings? No Way! Chapter 3
Deke swallowed hard. "Let's talk about marriage later, okay?"I hadn't actually planned on forcing him to go. His reaction told me everything I needed to know—he'd betrayed me.I let go of his arm, shoving him back onto the bed. "Fine. Take your time being scared. I have things to do. When you figure it out, we'll go get the license."Relief washed over his face, like a man who'd just dodged a bullet. He nodded, all obedient, then reached for my hand, voice dripping with fake affection."Babe, be careful out there. I love you!"My steps faltered at the door. A sharp pain twisted in my heart.Deke had said 'I love you ' a million times over the past three years. But right now, it felt like a joke.I turned back, raising an eyebrow. "You love me? Deke, love isn't just words. If you really loved me, you'd be getting dressed and following me to the County Clerk's Office right now, wouldn't you?"I put on a heartbroken expression, dabbing at fake tears.He said nothing. Just turned
