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Ghost of a Broken Home
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On April Fool’s Day, my CEO husband cut out my heart to save his childhood sweetheart's son. After the surgery, he tossed me into a cold rental apartment, where I died in agony. Three days after my death, my five-year-old daughter played in the room as usual. Walking by the sofa, she wrinkled her little nose and mumbled, "Mommy, there's a weird smell in here." She touched my face and murmured, "Mommy, are you pretending to be Snow White? Why are you so pale?" She shook my arm harder and raised her voice, "Mommy, it's my birthday today—get up and blow out the candles!" Confused, she picked up the phone and called her father. “Daddy, did I make Mommy mad? I lit the candles, but no matter how much I call her, she won’t wake up.” On the other end of the call, Patrick Hart’s voice was cold and impatient. “What could possibly be wrong with her? She’s just pretending to be asleep for sympathy. It’s Johnny’s birthday, I’m busy. Don’t bother me! Tell your melodramatic mother to stop playing her little tricks. I don't have time to humor her." My daughter removed the candle from her bun, pinched off a piece of the bun, and fed it to me. "Mommy, I made a secret wish… I really wish you could hold me again, just like before."
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Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 9
Just as I arrived, I overheard Jennifer speaking to Johnny, "Last time, I told you to frame that wench. I clearly said you needed to shed a little blood to make it look like a real heart condition, but you were too afraid of the pain."If I hadn’t been smart enough to bribe the doctor into exaggerating your illness, how else could we have gotten that woman to give up her heart for you? Do you really think Patrick would keep indulging you forever?"I’m warning you—if you don’t start listening to me, I won’t forgive you!"After saying this, she viciously kicked Johnny’s frail body, sending him crashing to the floor.Having vented her frustration, Jennifer casually adjusted her appearance. She pretended to be gentle, straightening the slightly askew birthday hat on Johnny’s head, and spoke in a sickeningly sweet tone, "Baby, when you see Daddy Patrick later, remember to be good. Make sure he doesn’t get too upset. Cling to him and remind him that today is your birthday. Ask him to sta
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 8
After speaking, I drifted toward the living room with Nina.In the living room, the police were questioning Patrick about me."Mr. Hart, after an in-depth investigation, we found that your wife's wounds were not properly stitched. The wounds were left exposed, and she died from the unbearable pain."I really don’t understand. As the wife of the powerful Hart Corporation’s head, how did she end up dead in a rundown rental apartment? Her cause of death was an untreated wound that led to infection and complications. Can you give us a reasonable explanation?"The officer's voice grew louder, filled with intense suspicion.Patrick’s face turned ashen at those words. I knew that expression too well—he must have remembered the ugly truth from the past."Officer, I divorced Winnie half a month ago though I can't disclose the specific reasons."But you must have made a mistake about the wound. I did ask Winnie to donate her heart, but I also arranged for an artificial heart to be install
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 7
Jennifer gently tried to persuade him as well, "Patrick, Lily is right. What’s done is done. Right now, we need to get through this first."Patrick stared blankly at Jennifer, his voice hoarse and broken as he said, "I caused Nina’s death. And now, like a coward, I’m trying to hide her away. She will never forgive me."A flicker of disgust flashed in Jennifer’s eyes, but she quickly suppressed it."Nina has always been an obedient and understanding child. Her love for you runs deep in her bones. She will surely understand that everything you’re doing is for the good of this family."Standing beside me, my daughter scrunched up her tiny face, full of disdain."After everything he’s done, he can forget about my forgiveness!"Desperate for any lifeline, Patrick latched onto Jennifer’s words. A trace of self-deceiving relief flickered in his eyes."Yes, you’re right. Nina has always been the most considerate toward me. She wouldn’t hold this against me."Hearing this, Lily immediat
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 6
His face turned deathly pale, his eyes filled with terror and regret.Without hesitation, he shoved Jennifer aside and bolted toward the door.Jennifer gasped, nearly losing her balance. She wanted to ask what was happening, but before she could, Patrick had already sprinted out of the dining hall. Confusion and unease swirled in her heart as she hurried after him—Only to be met with a scene that shook her to the core.Patrick’s steps were frantic and unsteady as he staggered toward his daughter. He ripped off his jacket and wrapped it tightly around her small, motionless body which lay in a pool of blood. His tears streamed down, falling onto his daughter’s bloodstained face.At that moment, it was as if his entire world had collapsed."Mommy, is Daddy… crying for me?" She curled up in my arms, tilting her head up, eyes filled with confusion and innocence. "Mommy, does Daddy regret it? Why is he crying?"Her gaze, like a deep and endless spring, reflected my face with painful
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 5
The dinner plate was overturned and crashed onto the floor with a piercing noise.Patrick’s hands trembled uncontrollably, his phone nearly slipping from his grasp. He roared in fury, "What the hell are you talking about? What rental apartment? Are you messing with me? Do you have a death wish?"The person on the other end seemed unfazed as if already accustomed to such reactions. Ignoring the man’s agitation, they spoke in a solemn tone, "Mr. Hart, please remain calm. This is the city police department. We received a report about a foul odor coming from a rental unit and discovered the body of a young woman who had been deceased for three days."The deceased has been identified as your wife, Winnie. Her daughter, Nina, is currently missing. If you have any information, please inform us immediately."Patrick was so shocked by the news that his phone slipped from his grasp and crashed onto the floor. His bloodshot eyes locked onto Lily as he demanded, "Lily, did you hear what they j
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 4
Nina immediately opened her mouth to defend herself."I didn’t take it, I—"Before she could finish, Patrick roughly grabbed her by the ear, his eyes full of disappointment. "The moment you came back, I knew you were up to no good! Just like your scheming mother—stealing now, are you? Tell me, where did you hide it? Don’t make me search you!"The sudden accusation made my mind go blank. I instinctively rushed to protect my daughter, screaming at Patrick. How dare he hurt my child? Did he really believe everything Jennifer said?Nonetheless, I was just a formless spirit. No one could hear my fury.Nina clutched her ear, tears streaming down as she pleaded, "I didn’t take Aunt Jennifer’s bracelet! Mommy didn’t teach me to steal! She’s lying! She’s a bad person! Don’t believe her!"Her tearful defense only fueled Patrick’s fury. He ordered her to kneel, then told Jennifer to search her.With a triumphant smile, Jennifer pounced like a vulture, tearing at Nina’s dress."Where did y
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 3
Hearing the noise, Jennifer panicked. She quickly waved the beggar off and picked up the little girl, gently tidying her dress."Patrick, you came just in time! Nina came looking for you. I was just chatting with her!"Patrick looked at Nina with slight confusion, but in the next second, Jennifer diverted his attention. "Patrick, it's so cold outside! Quickly take Nina inside. She's not dressed warmly enough."Her face was full of concern, but impatience flickered in her eyes.Nina lifted her head, revealing the scratch marks on her face, hoping to stir even the slightest fatherly affection in Patrick—hoping he would comfort her like he used to.However, Patrick only glanced at her briefly, then covered his nose with a look of disgust. "Is this how Winnie takes care of her child? She doesn't even bathe her daughter? She stinks."His voice turned colder. "And now she’s abusing her daughter for sympathy? Trying to fool me with this pathetic act?"He gently stroked Jennifer’s back,
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 2
After leaving home, I followed my daughter to find Patrick. By the time Nina and I arrived at the old mansion, the rain had stopped.Today was Johnny’s birthday. In the courtyard of the old mansion, balloons, a stage, and a feast were all set up. Guests arrived in elegant attire, bearing gifts. Children ran around, laughing and playing.In the center of the courtyard, Patrick stood beside a six-year-old boy, cutting the birthday cake with him. He gently reminded him, "Be careful. Don’t get cream on your clothes."Standing close to Patrick was Jennifer Owens who watched the scene with affection. The three of them looked like a happy family.Through the fence, Nina watched, tears welling in her eyes. Her heart ached. Every year on her birthday, Patrick had always been by her side. She wiped her tears, stood on tiptoe, and pressed the doorbell.The door opened quickly. To her surprise, it was Jennifer.The moment Jennifer saw Nina, the smile on her face froze, and the warmth in her
Ghost of a Broken Home Chapter 1
I lay motionless on the tattered sofa.My daughter was already used to this sight. She tiptoed closer, placed most of the bun slice beside my head, and nibbled on her own portion.After just a few bites, the bun was gone, but her stomach was still growling. She glanced around the room, searching for anything to fill her belly, but there was nothing left.With no other choice, she stood on tiptoe, trembling as she twisted the faucet open, filling a cup with water and gulping it down.Floating in midair, I watched this scene unfold, my heart aching as if pierced by countless needles.Was she really my little girl, the one who used to tear up and throw a tantrum whenever she couldn't have her strawberry cake? It had only been three days. How had she changed from a spoiled child to someone so sensible?She looked up and spotted the old teddy bear by the trash can. Wedged between its worn-out paws was a family photo.In the picture, Patrick held my daughter and me in his strong arms,
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I lay motionless on the tattered sofa.My daughter was already used to this sight. She tiptoed closer, placed most of the bun slice beside my head, and nibbled on her own portion.After just a few bites, the bun was gone, but her stomach was still growling. She glanced around the room, searching for anything to fill her belly, but there was nothing left.With no other choice, she stood on tiptoe, trembling as she twisted the faucet open, filling a cup with water and gulping it down.Floating in midair, I watched this scene unfold, my heart aching as if pierced by countless needles.Was she really my little girl, the one who used to tear up and throw a tantrum whenever she couldn't have her strawberry cake? It had only been three days. How had she changed from a spoiled child to someone so sensible?She looked up and spotted the old teddy bear by the trash can. Wedged between its worn-out paws was a family photo.In the picture, Patrick held my daughter and me in his strong arms,...
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