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Synopsis
Hypocrisy
Independence
Mistress
Winning Back the Wife
Cheating
Karma
Tragic Love
Feel-Good Story
Melodramatic
During an ambush, I risked everything to save Matthew, but in doing so, I lost the ability to stand—my legs were permanently damaged. Matthew was devastated. Holding me close, he swore he would love me forever and never betray me. Overwhelmed with emotion, I agreed to marry him. In secret, I sought medical treatment, and after a long, gruelling journey, the day finally came when the doctor told me I could walk again. Overjoyed, I rushed home, eager to share the incredible news with him. However, the moment I pushed open the door, my world collapsed. Matthew was fooling around with his female assistant—right there in our home. On our bed. Wrapped in each other's arms, they kissed passionately, completely lost in the moment. As things heated up, the woman gazed at him and murmured, "Matt, why don't you just leave that cripple? She can't satisfy you at all." "Don't you love the thrill of sneaking around? It wouldn't be nearly as exciting if I left her." A wave of icy rage surged through me. So that was what our marriage meant to him—nothing more than a twisted game, a joke between him and his mistress. Drained and heartbroken, I turned and walked out. That night, I booked a flight back to my hometown. I was done with this city. Let Matthew live with his regret.
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Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 9
The assistant clutched her reddened cheek, staring in shock at Matthew, who glared back with nothing but loathing.Back then, he would never dream of laying a finger on her or raising his voice at her.However, it seemed like he was ready to cross that line for me."Wendy, don't listen to him. I won't let her lay a hand on you."I've already cut ties with her three years ago. I didn't lie to you, I swear."Matthew seemed nervous as he tried to explain, but I could not care less about his excuses.I just looked at them, my face blank, and said, "Do me a favor and get out. Don't bother coming back here again. We're done talking. Now scram."Matthew's face went ghostly white, his brows knotted in frustration.However, the assistant was seething, pinning Matthew's indifference on me. She grabbed a wooden chair off the floor and hurled it my way.Matthew was next to me, but I shook him off, and we dodged the flying chair."Wendy, just die already!"The assistant lost it. She scre
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 8
Matthew stuck around, taking up residence right next door to me.He kept his distance, though, shadowing me without a word. I acted as if he was invisible, never giving him the satisfaction of my attention. He was searching for a love that had already faded from my heart.However, he was living a lie.Everything came to a head when a guy from my class dropped by for a check-up. We were reminiscing, laughing away, when Matthew got the wrong idea, thinking I had moved on.Fuming, he stormed over, hand raised to strike my friend, but I quickly blocked him."Matthew, if you're going to lose it, do it somewhere else. Don't mess with my work."My classmate got up, gave an awkward wave goodbye, and took off.Once he was gone, I shoved Matthew away, repulsed, but he clung to my hand, his eyes brimming with misplaced passion."Wendy, you've had time to cool off. It's time to come back to me and leave this place," he pleaded.I frowned, a sarcastic laugh escaping me. Did he really think
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 7
Time zipped by like a racehorse; just like that, three years had gone by.I had been doing research with my mentor, tackling antivirals and flu meds. We had even teamed up with the national medical squad, hitting it out of the park with one success after another.My mentor thought it was great for us younger folks to get out there, see the world, and soak up all the knowledge we could.So, the team spread their wings, and the restrictions were gone.I never imagined I would bump into Matthew again.He waltzed in with the med team to grab some meds when he spotted me in the clinic, treating patients.His eyes welled up in an instant, and he dropped everything, rushing toward me.Before I knew it, he had me in a bear hug.Matthew, once a guy who made decisions in a snap and struck fear into hearts, now always seemed to carry the weight of the world in his gaze."I've finally found you. I've been searching everywhere for you for three years, nearly turning the whole world upside
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 6
I was deep into my research that year but needed a break to clear my head. I never expected that a casual outing would lead me to bump into Matthew on an adventure with a group of explorers. A snake had bitten him, the venom coursing through his veins, and I saved his life.When he came to, he tried to repay me with a hefty sum of money out of gratitude. I did not take a cent. I just said my goodbyes and walked away.Our paths crossed again when I was duped by a con artist—an old lady who would not let go of me. Matthew just happened to drive by and saw the whole thing. He stepped in and got me out of the mess.He noticed I was a stranger to many things, so he showed me around, teaching me about all those fabulous new experiences. That was how I started to fall for him; he had fallen for me, too.Disaster struck the night I was ready to pour my heart out to him. He was ambushed by someone holding a grudge. I shielded him and ended up with a knife in my leg.Matthew cried for what
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 5
Matthew's legs nearly gave out, and he crashed against the wall, his eyes wide with unspoken terror.Shoving past his assistant, he bolted home.I had just arrived at the airport when Matthew's call came through. "Wendy, have you been able to stand this whole time?"His voice shook as much as his hands."Are you home? If so, check the USB drive. You'll find your answer there."I hung up and pulled up our home's surveillance cameras on my phone. Matthew was already back at the house.The head doctor had rung me half an hour before, wondering why I had not clued Matthew in on my leg situation.I could only offer a wry smile, no real answer.However, when I checked the cameras, I caught Matthew collapsing by the coffee table, tears streaming down his face.He saw the evidence, and his jaw dropped. The screen was plastered with snapshots of him with his assistant—so scandalous they could make anyone's cheeks burn.Matthew grabbed his phone, his voice breaking as he stammered, "We
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 4
I slipped out unnoticed, trailing behind them.I caught Matthew in a deep kiss with his assistant in a secluded room just outside the banquet hall.He spun around, pulling her close."Lucky for us, Wendy's not here to see this. Flirting with me right in front of her? Be careful next time," he whispered."Why worry? What can she do? With the way she is? She can't even stand, much less leave you," his assistant murmured, tugging at his shirt as their breaths mingled and grew heavy, and things quickly spiraled.Shaking, I pulled out my phone and hit record.I listened for as long as they were lost in each other.Eventually, the assistant, worn out, dozed off on Matthew.However, he kept going, holding her face and kissing her like she was something precious.I could not take it anymore. I turned and ran, my heart pounding.It was not until I was back home that I truly let Matthew go, my heart heavy with loss.My wedding ring went into the trash. I dug out every reminder of Matt
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 3
The next morning, I woke up to find Matthew already bustling about in the kitchen, fixing my all-time favorite breakfast."Wendy, watch out, it's hot. Let me cool it for you," he said, sounding caring and concerned.However, I could feel the female assistant upstairs seething with jealousy.Her burning glare was almost tangible, even from upstairs.As expected, Matthew's phone buzzed. He thought I was clueless, but I saw it clear as day—the text he sent to his assistant.[Be patient, I'm with Wendy now. I'll make it up to you tonight.]That seemed to cheer her up, but my grip tightened around the spoon under the table.I did not let Matthew feed me another bite. Instead, I started spooning up my breakfast, fiercely independent.Matthew sensed my shift in mood. He figured I was still upset about last night, so after breakfast, he was set on taking me out to have some fun.He had reserved a restaurant's rooftop for us, throwing a big bash with friends to celebrate our anniversar
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 2
The thought of him messing around with some other girl and then trying to be sweet with me made my stomach flip—I started gagging.Matthew rushed over, his face etched with concern.The closer he got, the stronger the other woman's perfume that had clung to him permeated the air.I shoved him back and raced my wheelchair to the bathroom.Hunched over the toilet, I could not stop heaving. When the waves of nausea eased a bit, I caught sight of a pregnancy test gleaming on the shelf by the sink.My hands shook as I stood and grabbed it.Two red lines stared back at me.I looked at it for what felt like forever; my heart twisted in pain and confusion.Since my legs stopped working, Matthew and I had not been close for months.Then, he had not only cheated with his assistant but knocked her up, too.Matthew came after me, his voice laced with panic. "Wendy, what's wrong? Do you feel sick?"He clung to me tightly, his face all worried, treating me like I was something precious.
Sacrifice in Shadows Chapter 1
After I nailed down the flight details, I figured that would be the end of their ridiculous charade.However, as I pushed myself up from my wheelchair and made my way to the foot of the stairs, I found that Matthew Larson had sneaked off to the study upstairs with his assistant.The place was trashed, and the two of them were making a scene that was way out of line.Matthew gave his assistant that cheeky look while she egged him on."Matt, why so uptight? Is it because Wendy's back? She's got no way of getting up here with her condition, so how's she gonna know what we're up to?" she murmured into Matthew's ear, dripping with scorn for me.Matthew gave her a pinch and hissed, "Shh... She might hear us.""That's what makes it so exciting!"We left the toys downstairs, though." She peeked over the banister at me below, then shot Matthew a suggestive look. "Should we get her to bring them up?"Matthew wavered for a second before caving in. "Wendy, I need a favor. Can you bring tha
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After I nailed down the flight details, I figured that would be the end of their ridiculous charade.However, as I pushed myself up from my wheelchair and made my way to the foot of the stairs, I found that Matthew Larson had sneaked off to the study upstairs with his assistant.The place was trashed, and the two of them were making a scene that was way out of line.Matthew gave his assistant that cheeky look while she egged him on."Matt, why so uptight? Is it because Wendy's back? She's got no way of getting up here with her condition, so how's she gonna know what we're up to?" she murmured into Matthew's ear, dripping with scorn for me.Matthew gave her a pinch and hissed, "Shh... She might hear us.""That's what makes it so exciting!"We left the toys downstairs, though." She peeked over the banister at me below, then shot Matthew a suggestive look. "Should we get her to bring them up?"Matthew wavered for a second before caving in. "Wendy, I need a favor. Can you bring tha...
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