It was my 30th birthday, and my husband said he had a surprise for me. However, on the day of my birthday, he was nowhere to be found. I called him countless times, but no one answered. Just as I was about to panic and consider calling the police, I happened to see a post on the social media feed of his female secretary. “A typhoon hit, and my boss was worried about my safety, so he personally took me home. How wonderful! I’ve got a guardian angel for myself!” My anxiety turned to cold calm in an instant. I commented on her post: “Traveling during a typhoon is dangerous. Tell him he doesn’t need to come back.” Not long after I posted the comment, my husband called. “Kelly, I was only concerned about the safety of my subordinate, and yet you’re thinking such vile thoughts. “Birthdays come every year. Missing one won’t kill you!” You were right. Birthdays came every year. But there was no way I would celebrate them with you.
View MoreIt became the latest hot topic, trending overnight.By the next day, Casey’s company entrance was covered with covered with rotten eggs, thrown there by angry netizens. The words “Adulterous Pair” were scrawled in red paint across the doorway.When Casey arrived at work, someone threw rotten eggs at him.As the scandal gained traction, photos surfaced of me walking home in the typhoon, and details about how Casey had forced me to drink, leading to my miscarriage, were exposed.Netizens sensed a story that would bring in clicks, and many began gathering outside Casey’s company, live-streaming themselves as they hurled insults at Helena, calling her shameless. Some even managed to catch her outside the building, sharing videos of her being assaulted, which were gleefully received by the online audience.The stock of Casey’s company plummeted as investors pulled out, and employees started boycotting work due to constant harassment on their commutes. Within days, the once-busy office
Helena tried several times to grab the bottle but failed each time, ultimately falling into Casey’s arms instead. Casey reached out, catching the supposedly unconscious Helena.“You used to be kind, Kelly. How did you turn into someone like this?”It was because I’d learned that kindness can sometimes be a sword—hurting me instead.Casey hurried downstairs with Helena in his arms. As he turned to leave, I saw the faint smile on her face.What she didn’t realize was that my smile was even bigger.Before arriving at the restaurant, I had discreetly installed a high-definition camera in Casey’s car. With some time to spare, I turned on my phone. Just as I’d suspected, Helena—supposedly unconscious—had transformed into a seductive woman, draping herself all over Casey.Her eyes sparkled with mischief, and her fingers suggestively teased Casey’s body.“Do you like this, Mr. Lewis?” she purred.Casey’s hands gripped her waist possessively. He growled, “Didn’t I tell you to leave th
From then on, I did everything I could to torment Casey. Using my miscarriage as an excuse, I made him clean and inspect my hospital ward’s hygiene every morning.I would wake him in the middle of the night to send him home, insisting he water my plants.Sometimes, I’d have him drive two hours just to buy a specific bag from a particular outlet that I “had to have”.After a month, dark circles appeared under his eyes, and he looked noticeably worn out.I didn’t forget to make Helena’s life difficult either.At my insistence, Casey fired Helena. I took to posting pictures of my designer bags and jewelry on Instagram, always adding sarcastic captions about how Helena just couldn’t seem to land a man.It hadn’t been easy for Helena to seduce Casey, and I knew she wouldn’t give him up easily. I didn’t want her to either.After forty-two days of helping me recuperate, it was clear Casey’s patience was wearing thin.Today, I dressed up elegantly and reserved a table at an upscale
He left the room, quietly closing the door behind him.Staring up at the white ceiling, I felt hot tears slip down my cheeks. I'd lost yet another chance at being a mother.Years ago, when Casey's company had just started making real money, he was in a fierce competition for a major contract. His competitor, pushed to the edge, resorted to desperate measures.At the time, I was three months pregnant. They kidnapped me, hoping to force Casey into giving up the contract.On the surface, Casey agreed to their demands but then sent the video of my kidnapping to the client. Outraged by the competitor's tactics, they handed the contract to Casey.By the time Casey located me, his actions had enraged the competitor to the point that I'd been beaten, resulting in a miscarriage.Since then, my body has been frail. I became not only physically weak but also struggled to conceive again.This recent pregnancy had been an unexpected miracle, one that was now lost forever.The doctor had con
Casey finally realized I wasn’t faking when he saw the blood staining my lower body. Without hesitation, he scooped me up and rushed me to the hospital.By the time I was wheeled into surgery, I was covered in blood.Helena, standing outside the operating room, looked at the worried Casey. She slapped her own cheek lightly, feigning remorse. “This is all my fault. I never imagined that one glass of wine could make Mrs. Lewis bleed like that.”Casey immediately took her hand, trying to comfort her. “Don’t blame yourself. I remember she could handle her liquor well. A single glass wouldn’t cause this. There must be some other reason.”Helena took the chance to lean against his shoulder, sniffling softly. “Could it be that she was just on her period and wanted to scare you?”Just then, the light above the operating room turned off.The doctor and nurses wheeled me out, and Casey rushed over.“How is she, Doctor?”The doctor pulled down his surgical mask, eyeing Casey critically.
I looked at Casey, suited up and sitting in the car, and said weakly, “I’m not interested in attending the celebration. I’m sick. I need to go to the hospital now.”As I told him this, I began to walk away, circling the car.Casey unbuckled his seatbelt, got out, grabbed my wrist, and shoved me into the backseat.“What do you want from me, Kelly? You used to make a fuss when I didn’t take you to company events, and now that I am, you’re pretending to be sick!”As I struggled, I raised my hand and slapped him. “Have you forgotten what you did last night?”Guilt flashed in Casey’s eyes, and his tone softened for once. “I was wrong to leave you behind, but it was an emergency. Saving a life comes first.”I looked at him, a sarcastic smile forming on my pale face. “I had no idea you were working part-time as a firefighter.”He looked flustered and stammered, “Helena is a single woman without friends or family nearby. I was just showing her some concern. Stop making baseless accusati
I shook my head and replied firmly, “That’s not necessary. From now on, I don’t like anything from this brand anymore.”It reminded me of how I once thought I couldn’t live without Casey, believing I loved him too much to let go.Now, I realized that giving up was far easier than holding on.Casey assumed I was just being difficult by rejecting his gift. Ignoring my reluctance, he dragged me into the car, insisting we go out so he could buy me something.Outside, the wind howled fiercely.Inside the car, silence lingered. My gaze fell on a black, lacy bra lying on the car seat.Casey quickly put it away, stammering, “It’s not what you think. Helena’s just careless. She bought it and left it in my car.”I looked away, nodding. I muttered, “Alright.”Casey glanced at me, puzzled. “You’re not mad?”I met his eyes, calm and indifferent. “Didn’t you say she left it in your car? Why would I be mad?”The drive continued in silence, with Casey frequently casting glances my way.“Kel
I hung up in silence as I listened to his reprimand on the other end. Then, alone, I finished the birthday cake for my 30th.When Casey Lewis finally returned home, he frowned at the sight of the bare room and the empty table.“Aren’t you celebrating your birthday? Why didn’t you prepare anything?” he asked, irritation creeping into his voice when he saw that there were no decorations in the living room.I looked up at him with indifference. “Everything suddenly felt meaningless. I don’t feel like celebrating anymore.”Casey lost his temper. “Are you crazy, Kelly Jones? You called me while I was out and insisted I come home for your birthday. Now that I’m back, you’re telling me you don’t want to celebrate? Are you messing with me?”I met his gaze, my tone unfeeling. “When did I ever tell you to come home? I said you didn’t need to.”Casey ignored the detachment in my voice. He sat across from me, continuing his rant.“How am I supposed to know which of your words to believe? Yo
I hung up in silence as I listened to his reprimand on the other end. Then, alone, I finished the birthday cake for my 30th.When Casey Lewis finally returned home, he frowned at the sight of the bare room and the empty table.“Aren’t you celebrating your birthday? Why didn’t you prepare anything?” he asked, irritation creeping into his voice when he saw that there were no decorations in the living room.I looked up at him with indifference. “Everything suddenly felt meaningless. I don’t feel like celebrating anymore.”Casey lost his temper. “Are you crazy, Kelly Jones? You called me while I was out and insisted I come home for your birthday. Now that I’m back, you’re telling me you don’t want to celebrate? Are you messing with me?”I met his gaze, my tone unfeeling. “When did I ever tell you to come home? I said you didn’t need to.”Casey ignored the detachment in my voice. He sat across from me, continuing his rant.“How am I supposed to know which of your words to believe? Yo
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