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My father had been knocked out for a moment but had just woken up. When he saw everyone still standing around, he immediately got angry.“What are you all doing? Cindy’s still upstairs waiting!”He kicked the surgical bed with frustration.“Leave her there. She’ll get up when she’s tired of playing this game. She’s always been so dramatic.”Right then, my dad’s phone rang. As soon as he picked up, his voice softened with affection. “Sweetheart, just wait a little longer, I’ll be there soon. Okay, I’m putting it on speaker…”It was Cindy’s voice that came through next. “Peter, Shawn, are you guys okay? Is my sister refusing to save me? Don’t make her feel bad. I’m born weak… Maybe I should just die.”She even started fake crying.Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the room was tense and grim. She always had a way of acting that way around the two men.“Peter, Shawn, I’m not afraid of dying, really. It doesn’t matter if I die. But I-I’m terrified of not seeing you two again…”Shawn
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During my time in the morgue, four people stood guard over me, not once leaving my side. However, the countdown was ticking away, and there wasn’t much time left.[00:59:50]The System’s notification popped up. [Regret value has not yet reached the target.]I sighed. I hadn’t really expected the mission to succeed. I just wanted to escape from those people and be with my baby forever. The outcome was to be expected.As I waited for fate to pass its judgment, the PR manager for Shawn rushed in, visibly panicked.“Mr. Pierce, something’s happened.”He handed over his laptop, and a webpage popped up. The intimate photos of me, taken by my ex, were online. They were being shared across all major social media accounts.[Wife of CEO Shawn Pierce was once a rebellious teen, casually involved with multiple guys.]The headline was both attention-grabbing and harsh.At that moment, I saw a fleeting smile on Cindy’s face, but it vanished almost instantly. Shawn placed his hand over his
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After the checkup, I sat down in the waiting area, holding the ultrasound images.The doctor had told me to eat more as I was too thin and the baby was small. At six months, there was still no sign of a baby bump, but thankfully, the baby was healthy.I looked at the little face that was already taking shape on the ultrasound, feeling happy. However, as I smiled, I couldn’t stop the tears from welling up in my eyes.I never planned to use the baby like that, but it came at a time when I thought I was about to be erased from existence.“I’m sorry, baby.” I gently rubbed my belly, my heart heavy with sadness.The pregnancy was an accident.That day, I had finally agreed to divorce Shawn Pierce. Maybe he was too happy or it was the alcohol, but he mistook me for Cindy Lawrence, and he forced himself on me. The next morning, when Cindy found us together, she ran out in tears. I didn’t see Shawn again for the next six months, and naturally, the divorce was put on hold.I was lost i
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A few years ago, my childhood friend, Peter Gibson, suddenly cheated on me and got together with my sister, Cindy. As I was feeling lost in my personal life, things started falling apart at work too. One night, my boss drugged me and sent me to one of our business partners' bed. Just when I thought I couldn’t take it anymore and was about to end it all, Shawn appeared out of nowhere.He was unlike anyone I’d ever known. He told me he was here for me. He smiled so gently, promising to stand by me no matter what. He was the CEO of a major company, yet he’d cook for me, pamper me, and take care of me like I was his world.When Cindy set me up to take the fall, Shawn was the one who showed the evidence and proved my innocence. Even when I was completely estranged from my parents, he became my safe haven. However, two years ago, something changed. He fell seriously ill, and even though I had given him my kidney to save his life, he suddenly went mad and fell for Cindy.He said, “I’m
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Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably, for myself and the innocent child I lost.“You look so ugly when you cry. Stop, you’re only slowing me down,” Peter said, his brows slightly furrowed.I looked at him. He hadn’t changed at all, but I didn’t recognize him anymore.In a haze, memories flooded back. When my parents abused me, it was he who held me and took the blows meant for me. When I was nearly frozen on the balcony, it was him who carried me through the snow, all the way to the hospital. When did he change?Maybe it was when I mentioned Cindy or it started when he blushed at the sound of her name. Maybe it began when I was pushed to the ground by Cindy, and he asked if she was hurt. Or maybe it all started with every complaint I voiced about Cindy each time she hurt me, and his indifference grew with every word.I thought I wasn’t good enough until Cindy used her old tricks again. She claimed I had hired a thug to harass her, and just like that, Peter’s affection for me
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“No…”I fought against the deep sleep pulling me under, but at that moment, the heart monitor began beeping again.Shawn spoke coldly, “Pathetic.”Peter put on his gloves and began preparing the surgical instruments. There were no assistants there. He was doing everything himself, but he worked calmly, never in a rush.When the scalpel finally touched my skin, Peter placed his hand gently over my abdomen. In that moment, the baby inside me shifted, as if it were trying to reach out for help.Peter flinched slightly when he felt it, but his hand remained steady. Without hesitation, he began measuring where to make the incision. Each touch felt like a sharp reminder of the emptiness inside me. My heart felt like it had been ripped out and replaced with a gaping void. “Shawn doesn’t love you. Maybe it’s for the best that the baby won’t make it. In the end, Cindy will give Shawn a child. Their baby will probably be so cute.”Tears streamed down my face and onto the surgical table
Last Updated : 2024-11-21If I Had Known… Chapter 5
My parents, who doted on their daughter to an extreme degree, were also part of my mission.Because family bonds ran deep, it was not hard to win them over. As long as their affection for me hit 90 points or more, I’d consider it a success.The first few years were smooth sailing. I was always sweet and obedient, and since my parents had always wanted a daughter, they showered me with love. However, something happened after that completely shattered their affection for me.It was a weekend during my freshman year of high school. Cindy came home that evening, bruised and battered, hiding in her room, refusing to eat or drink. After a lot of pressure from my parents, she finally admitted what happened.She claimed I had passed her a note and told her to meet me at a backstreet movie theater after school. Once there, she was assaulted by three men.Cindy showed off the purple bruises covering her body. Without a word, my parents grabbed sticks and began beating me senseless. After ne
Last Updated : 2024-11-21If I Had Known… Chapter 6
My parents, completely ignoring my condition, were more concerned with asking Peter about the procedure.“Is this operation safe? Her blood… There’s nothing wrong with it, right?”“We can’t let anything taint our precious Cindy.”I bit down hard on my lip, forcing myself to stay alert. Then, I cried out, “Mom, Dad.”I tried to mimic my childhood tone, just like I used to when I’d run around the house, calling them. I was ten years old when my soul first entered this body, and that was the happiest time of my life.Looking back, I couldn’t help but long for those days, even though they only brought pain when I called out their names now.My mother turned away from me and struck the other side of my face. Even Peter couldn’t bear to watch and looked away.“You don’t deserve to call me that. I never gave birth to a daughter as cruel as you!”The pain was unbearable. My body ached, and my heart felt like it was being torn apart.Through tears, I weakly managed to speak, my voice
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During my time in the morgue, four people stood guard over me, not once leaving my side. However, the countdown was ticking away, and there wasn’t much time left.[00:59:50]The System’s notification popped up. [Regret value has not yet reached the target.]I sighed. I hadn’t really expected the mission to succeed. I just wanted to escape from those people and be with my baby forever. The outcome was to be expected.As I waited for fate to pass its judgment, the PR manager for Shawn rushed in, visibly panicked.“Mr. Pierce, something’s happened.”He handed over his laptop, and a webpage popped up. The intimate photos of me, taken by my ex, were online. They were being shared across all major social media accounts.[Wife of CEO Shawn Pierce was once a rebellious teen, casually involved with multiple guys.]The headline was both attention-grabbing and harsh.At that moment, I saw a fleeting smile on Cindy’s face, but it vanished almost instantly. Shawn placed his hand over his
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My father had been knocked out for a moment but had just woken up. When he saw everyone still standing around, he immediately got angry.“What are you all doing? Cindy’s still upstairs waiting!”He kicked the surgical bed with frustration.“Leave her there. She’ll get up when she’s tired of playing this game. She’s always been so dramatic.”Right then, my dad’s phone rang. As soon as he picked up, his voice softened with affection. “Sweetheart, just wait a little longer, I’ll be there soon. Okay, I’m putting it on speaker…”It was Cindy’s voice that came through next. “Peter, Shawn, are you guys okay? Is my sister refusing to save me? Don’t make her feel bad. I’m born weak… Maybe I should just die.”She even started fake crying.Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the room was tense and grim. She always had a way of acting that way around the two men.“Peter, Shawn, I’m not afraid of dying, really. It doesn’t matter if I die. But I-I’m terrified of not seeing you two again…”Shawn
If I Had Known… Chapter 7
“That’ll be fine. Just stitch it up. Why are you making a big deal over a kidney transplant? It’s not like we’re going to kill her.”My mother said that, but my father wasn’t pleased.“Do you really think you can act like this just because you’re my son-in-law? What’s with your attitude? We’re just trying to help Cindy.“Shawn, you haven’t even married into our family yet, and you’re already trying to take control?”Shawn couldn’t care less about etiquette or formalities anymore. His anger was directed entirely at my parents.He shoved my father hard. The old man stumbled backward, crashing against the wall, before slowly sliding to the floor.“This is your daughter’s surgery! Why are there no nurses here for her?”My mother was in shock, trembling as she tried to help my dad up, suddenly cautious of everything around her.“We didn’t know we needed extra help! We thought Peter would handle everything. Why didn’t you say something earlier instead of blaming us now?“Instead of
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My parents, completely ignoring my condition, were more concerned with asking Peter about the procedure.“Is this operation safe? Her blood… There’s nothing wrong with it, right?”“We can’t let anything taint our precious Cindy.”I bit down hard on my lip, forcing myself to stay alert. Then, I cried out, “Mom, Dad.”I tried to mimic my childhood tone, just like I used to when I’d run around the house, calling them. I was ten years old when my soul first entered this body, and that was the happiest time of my life.Looking back, I couldn’t help but long for those days, even though they only brought pain when I called out their names now.My mother turned away from me and struck the other side of my face. Even Peter couldn’t bear to watch and looked away.“You don’t deserve to call me that. I never gave birth to a daughter as cruel as you!”The pain was unbearable. My body ached, and my heart felt like it was being torn apart.Through tears, I weakly managed to speak, my voice
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“No…”I fought against the deep sleep pulling me under, but at that moment, the heart monitor began beeping again.Shawn spoke coldly, “Pathetic.”Peter put on his gloves and began preparing the surgical instruments. There were no assistants there. He was doing everything himself, but he worked calmly, never in a rush.When the scalpel finally touched my skin, Peter placed his hand gently over my abdomen. In that moment, the baby inside me shifted, as if it were trying to reach out for help.Peter flinched slightly when he felt it, but his hand remained steady. Without hesitation, he began measuring where to make the incision. Each touch felt like a sharp reminder of the emptiness inside me. My heart felt like it had been ripped out and replaced with a gaping void. “Shawn doesn’t love you. Maybe it’s for the best that the baby won’t make it. In the end, Cindy will give Shawn a child. Their baby will probably be so cute.”Tears streamed down my face and onto the surgical table
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Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably, for myself and the innocent child I lost.“You look so ugly when you cry. Stop, you’re only slowing me down,” Peter said, his brows slightly furrowed.I looked at him. He hadn’t changed at all, but I didn’t recognize him anymore.In a haze, memories flooded back. When my parents abused me, it was he who held me and took the blows meant for me. When I was nearly frozen on the balcony, it was him who carried me through the snow, all the way to the hospital. When did he change?Maybe it was when I mentioned Cindy or it started when he blushed at the sound of her name. Maybe it began when I was pushed to the ground by Cindy, and he asked if she was hurt. Or maybe it all started with every complaint I voiced about Cindy each time she hurt me, and his indifference grew with every word.I thought I wasn’t good enough until Cindy used her old tricks again. She claimed I had hired a thug to harass her, and just like that, Peter’s affection for me
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A few years ago, my childhood friend, Peter Gibson, suddenly cheated on me and got together with my sister, Cindy. As I was feeling lost in my personal life, things started falling apart at work too. One night, my boss drugged me and sent me to one of our business partners' bed. Just when I thought I couldn’t take it anymore and was about to end it all, Shawn appeared out of nowhere.He was unlike anyone I’d ever known. He told me he was here for me. He smiled so gently, promising to stand by me no matter what. He was the CEO of a major company, yet he’d cook for me, pamper me, and take care of me like I was his world.When Cindy set me up to take the fall, Shawn was the one who showed the evidence and proved my innocence. Even when I was completely estranged from my parents, he became my safe haven. However, two years ago, something changed. He fell seriously ill, and even though I had given him my kidney to save his life, he suddenly went mad and fell for Cindy.He said, “I’m
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After the checkup, I sat down in the waiting area, holding the ultrasound images.The doctor had told me to eat more as I was too thin and the baby was small. At six months, there was still no sign of a baby bump, but thankfully, the baby was healthy.I looked at the little face that was already taking shape on the ultrasound, feeling happy. However, as I smiled, I couldn’t stop the tears from welling up in my eyes.I never planned to use the baby like that, but it came at a time when I thought I was about to be erased from existence.“I’m sorry, baby.” I gently rubbed my belly, my heart heavy with sadness.The pregnancy was an accident.That day, I had finally agreed to divorce Shawn Pierce. Maybe he was too happy or it was the alcohol, but he mistook me for Cindy Lawrence, and he forced himself on me. The next morning, when Cindy found us together, she ran out in tears. I didn’t see Shawn again for the next six months, and naturally, the divorce was put on hold.I was lost i
