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Without a second thought, I packed my bags, eager to leave behind a place suffocating with tension and hostility.Before I left, I glanced back once more. The sunlight crept through the living room curtains, casting a soft glow on my face as if urging me on.I drew a deep breath, caught in the mix of nerves about what lay ahead and the pull of freedom I'd been craving. I closed the door behind me without looking back.The new place was modest, yet it brought me a sense of peace and freedom I'd never experienced before. I decorated it thoughtfully, ensuring it was both inviting and tidy.I hung my landscape paintings on the walls, each a place of solace that helped me find peace during the darkest nights.A few potted plants lined the windowsill. Their quiet resilience reminded me that, no matter how hard things got, I could always find a way to flourish.Deep down, I knew that to truly live for myself, I needed to shed the weight of all the negativity that had burdened me.At th
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"Hey, how's everything going on your side? Any progress with the money yet?" Rupert's voice was tinged with frustration, each word feeling heavy as if it carried a mountain of stress."It's still in progress. You can't rush something like this," I said flatly.I kept my tone relaxed while delighting in the fact that he was struggling.Every so often, I'd catch the sounds of him and Morwenna arguing—her scolding him, him firing back, turning their exchanges into some ridiculous family drama. I smirked as I listened to the chaos unfold."This is all your fault! I should've never let you move out!" Morwenna's accusations rang loud and clear through the phone.I couldn't care less. She could shout as much as she liked—I wasn't even listening.Eventually, Lillian called me, too."Why are you helping that jerk get his money?" She sounded both baffled and angry.I chuckled, dodging the question."Lillian, what do you think matters more—love or money?" I threw out a question with no c
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I was supposed to check into the hospital the next day.As I was mentally preparing for it, I called out to my husband, Rupert Anderson, who was in the kitchen, "I'm going to the hospital tomorrow, babe. Do you have the money ready?"He came out of the kitchen holding a plate of fruit, casually popping a piece into his mouth. "Money? I gave it all away."I froze. He'd never talked to me like that in all our years of marriage. Without thinking, I asked him what he meant."I gave the money to Lillian," Rupert said.He didn't seem bothered at all by the shock on my face. He was about to sit down and continue eating his fruit.I couldn't believe it when I heard that name. That was my emergency fund! How could he do that to me? And to give it to Lillian Leary of all people? What the heck was going on?I kept pushing, and he finally snapped and told me the truth, "I helped her start a shop. Ever heard of 'investing'?"I was already on edge from everything that had been happening late
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I couldn't shake the feeling that Rupert had been seeing Lillian behind my back for a while. And now, with my terminal diagnosis, he didn't even bother pretending our marriage was still intact.Just as I was getting disgusted by everything, my mother-in-law, Morwenna Flynn, stepped out of her room and shot me a judgmental look."Rupe handles everything around here. What have you ever done all these years? Now you even get yourself diagnosed with some disease that's going to drain all our money. You really deserve to die!" she snapped.I got up, looked at Morwenna and Rupert, and couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous this all was. "What have I ever done, you ask? Did you forget, Morwenna? I paid half of the down payment on this house!" I retorted. "And you're still asking what I've done? Maybe you should ask yourselves what you and Rupert have actually done!"I'm not even going to get into what's going on between Rupert and Lillian. The most he did after losing his job was som
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I tried to steady myself. Then it hit me—I still had my wedding jewelry made of gold. Maybe that could help me get back on track.I decided to go with the flow with Rupert and Morwenna for the time being. I told them I was feeling overwhelmed and just needed a moment to clear my head.I explained that I'd been under a lot of pressure, but after thinking it through, it made sense what they were saying.We went back and forth for a while, but eventually, my expression seemed to win them over. Honestly, being an orphan, it felt like I had no choice but to lean on them for now.I sat on my bed, staring around the room, hoping for a chance. Sure enough, Rupert was heading out later that afternoon. The moment he stepped out, I knew it was my only chance. My heart was pounding, but I moved quickly and quietly as I searched the room.Just as I grabbed the gold wedding jewelry, I saw Morwenna standing in the doorway, her eyes full of suspicion."What are you doing in here?" Her words cu
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The room was exactly the same as it always had been, but the warmth and peace that used to be there were gone. All I felt was the cold air and an empty chill in my heart.This place, which had been my haven after 20 years of wandering, now felt like the last place I wanted to be.Ever since I found out about my terminal illness, the whole vibe here changed. All the happiness was replaced by indifference, and I felt like I didn't belong anymore.I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh at that thought.Now, not even my fainting spells were enough to get Rupert and Morwenna to lift a finger and take me to the hospital. My value was gone the moment that harsh diagnosis came through.I could hear Rupert's voice from the living room, thick with sarcasm. "Oh, you're awake? I thought you'd be out for days."There wasn't a trace of concern in his voice, just pure disdain. He didn't even offer me a glass of water. Back then, he would've been here in a flash, water in hand, making sure I
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I stood at Lillian's door, my finger grazing the doorbell, a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me.I met her by chance at a social gathering, and we ended up becoming friends over time. Never in a million years did I expect she'd be the one to tear my marriage apart, or take my emergency funds.I took a deep breath before finally pressing the doorbell.The door slowly opened, and Lillian stepped out. She seemed a bit taken aback at first, then her expression went neutral. Still, I could see her expression darken slightly.Her tone was cold. "What brings you here?"She already seemed to know why I was there, given the way she wasn't greeting me like she used to.I met her gaze and said firmly, "I'm here for the 200 thousand dollars Rupert gave you. That money's ours—it's marital property. He had no right to give it to you without telling me. It's illegal. I'm hoping you'll return it."Lillian let out a sarcastic laugh. She shook her head, totally unfazed."And how do you kno
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I couldn't help but laugh. If anyone had been caught off guard, it was Rupert and Morwenna.The room went dead silent, and the sound of everyone breathing felt way too loud. The light that filtered in from outside didn't seem warm anymore, and the room sank into a deep chill.They both had the same lost, confused look on their faces. It felt like time just stopped.Rupert broke the silence first, lunging at me and grabbing the phone out of my hand."How could you mess this up? How did you get something this important wrong? Or is this result fake? How is this even possible?" he howled, frantic and wild.Rage and fear seeped into his voice, his eyes wide and brimming with tears. Every word seemed to be squeezed out through gritted teeth as if he could barely contain his disbelief and despair. The doctor on the other end apologized nonstop, her voice full of sympathy and helplessness. Once again, she urged Rupert to be admitted to the hospital right away for treatment.Rupert's
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Without a second thought, I packed my bags, eager to leave behind a place suffocating with tension and hostility.Before I left, I glanced back once more. The sunlight crept through the living room curtains, casting a soft glow on my face as if urging me on.I drew a deep breath, caught in the mix of nerves about what lay ahead and the pull of freedom I'd been craving. I closed the door behind me without looking back.The new place was modest, yet it brought me a sense of peace and freedom I'd never experienced before. I decorated it thoughtfully, ensuring it was both inviting and tidy.I hung my landscape paintings on the walls, each a place of solace that helped me find peace during the darkest nights.A few potted plants lined the windowsill. Their quiet resilience reminded me that, no matter how hard things got, I could always find a way to flourish.Deep down, I knew that to truly live for myself, I needed to shed the weight of all the negativity that had burdened me.At th
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"How ridiculous!" Morwenna's voice dripped with frustration and bitterness. "If we hadn't pitied you for being an orphan, who in their right mind would have ever thought about marrying you? And now, this is how you repay us—by being so ungrateful!"I couldn't hold back any longer. All the anger and sorrow I had kept buried inside poured out uncontrollably like a wave crashing through a broken barrier.I shot up from my seat, grabbed the glass of water beside me, and hurled it straight into her vile face. Water sprayed everywhere, and the air seemed charged like the moment before a fight broke out."So, I'm the one who deserves to die, and Rupert's the one who should be spared?" My voice trembled with fury, but each word cut through the air with precision. "Who do you think you are, making that judgment?"Wasn't I the one who carried this place all these years, dealing with every little thing? I'm up before dawn, home after dark, working my fingers to the bone."And Rupert? What ha
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Morwenna snapped back to reality, her finger jabbing toward my face as she fired accusations at me. "You cold-hearted snake! Rupe is my son and your husband! He's been diagnosed with a serious illness, and you don't give a damn?"You won't even let us take out a loan on the house, huh? What, you think you're the only one who's ever paid for it?"I scoffed, my gaze dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, really? Whatever. Even if I didn't pay for the house, he still can't sell it without my signature. If he's so great, why doesn't he ask that mistress of his to cover his treatment? Why come to me?"Didn't they have all those 'years of history'? I'm sure she wouldn't mind helping him out a little, right?"I turned and walked off, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders like I'd just dodged a bullet.Behind me, Morwenna stomped her foot in frustration. "You! You're unbelievable!"Her voice echoed through the quiet living room. She was trembling with rage but couldn't find the words to fight back
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I couldn't help but laugh. If anyone had been caught off guard, it was Rupert and Morwenna.The room went dead silent, and the sound of everyone breathing felt way too loud. The light that filtered in from outside didn't seem warm anymore, and the room sank into a deep chill.They both had the same lost, confused look on their faces. It felt like time just stopped.Rupert broke the silence first, lunging at me and grabbing the phone out of my hand."How could you mess this up? How did you get something this important wrong? Or is this result fake? How is this even possible?" he howled, frantic and wild.Rage and fear seeped into his voice, his eyes wide and brimming with tears. Every word seemed to be squeezed out through gritted teeth as if he could barely contain his disbelief and despair. The doctor on the other end apologized nonstop, her voice full of sympathy and helplessness. Once again, she urged Rupert to be admitted to the hospital right away for treatment.Rupert's
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The room was exactly the same as it always had been, but the warmth and peace that used to be there were gone. All I felt was the cold air and an empty chill in my heart.This place, which had been my haven after 20 years of wandering, now felt like the last place I wanted to be.Ever since I found out about my terminal illness, the whole vibe here changed. All the happiness was replaced by indifference, and I felt like I didn't belong anymore.I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh at that thought.Now, not even my fainting spells were enough to get Rupert and Morwenna to lift a finger and take me to the hospital. My value was gone the moment that harsh diagnosis came through.I could hear Rupert's voice from the living room, thick with sarcasm. "Oh, you're awake? I thought you'd be out for days."There wasn't a trace of concern in his voice, just pure disdain. He didn't even offer me a glass of water. Back then, he would've been here in a flash, water in hand, making sure I
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I tried to steady myself. Then it hit me—I still had my wedding jewelry made of gold. Maybe that could help me get back on track.I decided to go with the flow with Rupert and Morwenna for the time being. I told them I was feeling overwhelmed and just needed a moment to clear my head.I explained that I'd been under a lot of pressure, but after thinking it through, it made sense what they were saying.We went back and forth for a while, but eventually, my expression seemed to win them over. Honestly, being an orphan, it felt like I had no choice but to lean on them for now.I sat on my bed, staring around the room, hoping for a chance. Sure enough, Rupert was heading out later that afternoon. The moment he stepped out, I knew it was my only chance. My heart was pounding, but I moved quickly and quietly as I searched the room.Just as I grabbed the gold wedding jewelry, I saw Morwenna standing in the doorway, her eyes full of suspicion."What are you doing in here?" Her words cu
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I couldn't shake the feeling that Rupert had been seeing Lillian behind my back for a while. And now, with my terminal diagnosis, he didn't even bother pretending our marriage was still intact.Just as I was getting disgusted by everything, my mother-in-law, Morwenna Flynn, stepped out of her room and shot me a judgmental look."Rupe handles everything around here. What have you ever done all these years? Now you even get yourself diagnosed with some disease that's going to drain all our money. You really deserve to die!" she snapped.I got up, looked at Morwenna and Rupert, and couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous this all was. "What have I ever done, you ask? Did you forget, Morwenna? I paid half of the down payment on this house!" I retorted. "And you're still asking what I've done? Maybe you should ask yourselves what you and Rupert have actually done!"I'm not even going to get into what's going on between Rupert and Lillian. The most he did after losing his job was som
