When my son asked me about his father while crying once again, I pointed at the television. Samuel Shaw, who had just made it into the top three of the wealth rankings, was being interviewed. He said he had achieved fame and success, and the person he hated most was his childhood sweetheart and ex-wife. “She abandoned me when I was gravely ill, all for the sake of money. But it was that very betrayal that pushed me to rise from the ashes in my darkest hour.” The reporters grew excited and suggested contacting me on the spot. "She must be filled with regret, begging Mr. Shaw to take her back!" My phone rang right then. I answered and immediately asked for money. "Samuel, my son is sick. Could you lend me sixty thousand dollars?" He abruptly hung up the phone and said with a cold laugh, "Knowing she's living so miserably gives me peace of mind." Looking at the kidney failure report in my hand, I silently wept. Six years ago, I secretly donated one of my kidneys to Samuel. Now, his son was suffering from the same disease and didn't have much time left.
View MoreWhen Becky rushed into the hospital, her appearance shocked me.In just a few days since I'd last seen her, the princess who had been the center of attention at the birthday party was gone.Now her hair was disheveled, her foundation smeared across her face.Even her clothes were wrinkled and exuded an air of cheapness."Sam, I truly know I was wrong! I just loved you too much, that's why I made such a foolish mistake."Samuel didn't even spare her a glance, immediately ordering security to throw her out.He told me that he deliberately got together with Becky to upset me.He gave her luxury cars and items worth millions out of guilt.But he never expected she would use such malicious methods to harm me.So, he took back everything.For Becky, who was accustomed to a lavish lifestyle, this was like falling into hell."Not sending you to prison is my final act of mercy," he said coldly.Before Becky left, the look she gave me was so venomous it could have drawn blood.Under the temptati
I had to work the night shift, and it was already 11 p.m. by the time I could head home.We walked through the narrow alley outside the old, dilapidated neighborhood, the dim lighting casting long shadows.Suddenly, three shady-looking men appeared from around the corner and blocked our path. My heart skipped a beat, and I grabbed my son, ready to run. Without saying a word, they rushed forward and shoved me against the wall. My son fell to the ground, waking up from the pain. "Who are you? Let go of my mom!" The man grinned lewdly, revealing a set of yellow teeth. "We're your dad!" He laughed. "Come on, let us hear you call us 'Daddy.'"My son grabbed one of the men’s legs and sank his teeth into it with all his strength. The man screamed in pain and kicked my son with force, sending him flying across the alley. My son curled up on the ground, clutching his stomach, his weak groans almost inaudible. "Eddie!" My heart shattered, and I cried out for help, but before I could f
I asked Rachel what Samuel would do if he knew the truth. She didn’t hesitate. "He’d rush back to you, no question. He’d do anything to save your son."I swear, that man still loves you. You have no idea how panicked he was when you passed out!" Even my best friend could see that Samuel still loved me. Six years ago, he was willing to die for me. Now, I was sure he would sacrifice himself to save Eddie. And that was the very thing I feared most. I told Rachel everything—about the events from six years ago. By the time I finished, she was crying uncontrollably. "So that’s what happened…" Now, the sixty thousand dollars for the surgery was finally raised, I could finally have the remaining kidney transplanted to Eddie. Gripping Rachel’s hand, I asked her for one last thing. "After I’m gone, take the letter I wrote and have Eddie give it to Samuel." In this lifetime, I had already shared my life with the two men I loved most. That was enough. I wouldn’t leave wi
When I woke up, I found myself in a hospital. The room was spacious and outfitted with top-tier equipment—clearly a private facility. Beside me, there was even a small bed where Eddie slept soundly, his injuries carefully treated. Two nurses were adjusting the monitors nearby, unaware that I was awake. "Mr. Shaw must really care about her. He carried her all the way in, wouldn’t even let the doctors take over." "They even cleared out all the top specialists just to run a full examination on Ms. Lee. Talk about making a statement." Before I could say anything, Samuel walked in. The nurses immediately fell silent, quietly slipping out of the room. Samuel pulled up a chair and sat across from me. Neither of us spoke. The silence between us was thick, almost suffocating. In the end, he was the first to break it. "The doctor said you and Eddie are both malnourished. In this day and age, how is it possible that you can’t even afford to eat properly?"Loretta, after lea
Samuel clearly noticed it too.He reached out, gently tracing his fingers over Eddie’s eyebrows and the bridge of his nose.Maybe the bond between a father and son was more than just shared blood—something instinctive, an invisible thread pulling them toward each other, undeniable and unbreakable.Eddie, who had been struggling moments ago, gradually calmed down. His tear-swollen eyes blinked as he locked gazes with Samuel."You… what’s your name?"Eddie hesitated for a moment before stretching out his small arms, wrapping them around Samuel’s neck."Eddie Lee. My mommy chose my name hoping for good fortune and safety. She said that both Daddy and I were sick, and she hopes we can live a long and healthy life."Samuel’s shoulders tensed, and an uncontrollable joy flashed in his eyes.Becky had already looked uneasy the moment Samuel let go of her.Now, her face had gone completely pale, her fingers clutching the hem of her dress tightly.A sharp glint flickered in her eyes, but she qu
After hearing Rachel's furious roar, the wine glass in Samuel’s hand slipped from his grip and crashed onto the floor. "What did you say? Six years ago?" He narrowed his eyes, a subtle flicker of anticipation crossing his face. "Be specific and tell me the exact date."I wanted to stop Rachel, but a chilling numbness spread through my body, leaving me too weak to even lift my arm. "Six years ago, on august. I remember it perfectly!" Samuel blinked rapidly. I knew it was a habit of his whenever he was deep in thought. But before he could piece together the memories, Becky stepped forward and spoke first. "If we count the time, wasn’t Loretta pregnant with her sugar daddy’s child back then? "That’s ridiculous! A pregnant woman undergoing a kidney donation surgery? How is that even possible?" Samuel’s slightly outstretched fingers jerked back and fell limply to his side. Rachel was on the verge of losing her mind, insisting that she was at the hospital that day, keeping
I still remember that day when I rushed home, eager to tell Samuel the good news about my kidney being a match. As for the ultrasound confirming my pregnancy, I had already torn it to pieces and tossed it in the trash. For the man I loved, I had made my choice. I would secretly terminate the pregnancy and proceed with the transplant surgery. But the moment I stepped through the door, what awaited me was Samuel lying in a pool of blood. A handwritten suicide note sat on the table. He wrote that he couldn’t bear to watch the girl he loved wither away. He refused to drag me into debt just to prolong his suffering and ruin my chances to have a good life.He mentioned because he loved me more than he loved himself, he chose to end it—slitting his wrists so that both of us could be freed from this misery. Samuel’s condition was severe. Even with a transplant, the doctors warned there was no guarantee he’d fully recover, and having children in the future would be nearly impos
A sickly-sweet wave of perfume snapped me back to reality. Becky clung to Samuel’s arm, her tone coy and delicate. “Sam, don’t be mad. It’s all in the past.” Her mocking gaze swept over my son and me, lingering on our worn-out clothes, her pity barely concealed. “She looks pretty miserable now. Left you to find a rich man, only to fail again.” She swayed Samuel’s arm playfully. “Sam, why don’t we help her out? It’s just sixty thousand dollars—not even the price of one of my bags.” She sighed dramatically. “I just can’t stand seeing a child so pitiful. Not only is he illegitimate, but he can’t even afford a cheap toy.” Though she sounded like she was pleading on my behalf, every word was a reminder to Samuel that I had left him for money, moved on without hesitation, and had another man’s child. The flicker of resentment and hesitation in Samuel’s eyes was instantly replaced by cold indifference. He let go of me and shoved me away hard. Then, with a gentleness that
I turned off the TV and coaxed my son to sleep. Tomorrow was the day of his check-up. It was also his birthday. After leaving the hospital, I took him to the mall to pick out a gift. A commotion erupted not far away. Samuel Shaw, dressed in a tailored suit, was surrounded by people. After six years, he had shed the youthful naivety of his student days. Now, he was handsome, composed, and exuded an intimidating presence. I froze, suddenly remembering that this mall belonged to him. My son’s eyes landed on a Superman figure priced at twenty dollars. He quickly put it back. "Mom, I don’t really like it. Let’s just go home." I looked at my sensible little boy, a pang of sadness gripped my heart. It wasn’t that he didn’t like toys. He just thought it was too expensive. I reached out to ruffle his hair, about to say, “Let’s buy it,” when his eyes suddenly lit up."Daddy! It’s Daddy!" I hadn’t expected that just a casual mention last night would leave such a deep imp
I turned off the TV and coaxed my son to sleep. Tomorrow was the day of his check-up. It was also his birthday. After leaving the hospital, I took him to the mall to pick out a gift. A commotion erupted not far away. Samuel Shaw, dressed in a tailored suit, was surrounded by people. After six years, he had shed the youthful naivety of his student days. Now, he was handsome, composed, and exuded an intimidating presence. I froze, suddenly remembering that this mall belonged to him. My son’s eyes landed on a Superman figure priced at twenty dollars. He quickly put it back. "Mom, I don’t really like it. Let’s just go home." I looked at my sensible little boy, a pang of sadness gripped my heart. It wasn’t that he didn’t like toys. He just thought it was too expensive. I reached out to ruffle his hair, about to say, “Let’s buy it,” when his eyes suddenly lit up."Daddy! It’s Daddy!" I hadn’t expected that just a casual mention last night would leave such a deep imp...
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