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By the time I took my last breath, the pain had already numbed me.The experiment had failed. They had injected me with an improper dose and I could feel that death was near.Only my mom stayed by my side, pleading through her tears. “Don’t leave, my daughter, please don’t go.”“Isn’t he…coming?” I asked, my gaze fixed on the empty hallway.My mom’s hands trembled as she dialed for Chandler Rotterdam once more.This time, he finally answered, his tone laced with irritation. “Didn’t I already tell you? This is a critical time in Pauline’s experiment! We have to focus on what we’re doing so stop bothering me!”My mom’s voice caught, and when she spoke again, it was hoarse. “Chandler, it’s me.“Could you come to the hospital? Mariah…she doesn’t have much time. She wants to speak with you one last time.”After a brief silence, Chandler let out a low, mocking laugh.“Honestly, Mother, is that necessary?“Did Mariah put you up to this? I’ve said it countless times—there’s not
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Following my instructions, my mom erected a gravestone for both me and my child.The problem was that she did not have the right to claim my body. I had signed a trial agreement during my life that after the experiment failed, my remains would be returned to the lab for sample analysis. Only after the analysis could I finally rest in peace.Thus, my soul drifted alongside my corpse to the lab. Chandler was the person responsible for the sample analysis.“The sample showed excessive drug use. We need to compare it with the advanced database,” he said, his brow furrowing slightly. “The body is almost entirely decayed. We should check whether there was improper use of the experimental drug. “This is unusual…even with a failed trial, it shouldn’t be this severe.”His assistant, Ben Fallon nodded and began taking notes, but Chandler did a double take as he steadied himself against the computer. “She… was pregnant during the trial?” he asked softly.“Yes! You’re right! The t
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My mom came to collect my body. She brought two coffins with her. Outside, a vehicle stood ready to transport us.When Pauline appeared, my mom immediately rushed up to her. She excitedly grasped Pauline’s hand. “Oh my God! Is that you, Mariah? Did you come back to see me?”My mom had mistaken Pauline for me. It was understandable. I had also been shocked when I first saw Pauline. Her resemblance to me was uncanny.Reflecting on it later, I realized that Chandler must have chosen me for that very reason. In a sense, I had become Pauline's substitute.Surprised, Pauline let out a shriek and instinctively pushed my mom away. My mom fell to the ground, her elbow scraping against the hard concrete. It left a long trail of blood. She seemed oblivious to the pain and lunged forward to grab Pauline’s leg. “Oh, Mariah! I can’t bear to lose you!” she sobbed uncontrollably.My heart ached and I rushed forward to embrace my mom, but my arms passed right through her body.I c
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Chandler froze.He took a deep breath to suppress his anger."Do you both have to make such a scene?" he asked coldly.“Creating chaos at home is one thing, but what are you playing at bringing two coffins here? Are you trying to intimidate me at my workplace?” My mom sneered. “Don’t you understand why there are two coffins?“Besides Mariah, there’s also your child—” “Enough!” Pauline interrupted as she grabbed Chandler’s hand, playing the peacemaker. “Let it go, Chandler. Don’t be angry. Mrs. Corey doesn’t understand what happened. She’s just protecting her daughter.”She lowered her gaze to the scattered cake on the ground, her eyes slightly red.“I just feel sorry for the cake. It took so long to make it…”Chandler furrowed his brow. “What a waste of a perfectly good cake! You should ask Mariah to make another one. “She usually enjoys baking these things, right? She should make a cake for Pauline’s birthday.”Pauline shamelessly added, “Didn’t you say that Mariah’s c
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The driver who worked for the hospital was unable to bear the scene any longer. “This is not right, Mr. Rotterdam…” he said gently.Consumed by anger Chandler coldly replied, “I don’t care what you think! Take these two coffins and get lost!“Do whatever you need to! I don’t want to have anything to do with her anymore!”He tossed the napkin he used to wipe the cake off Pauline’s face into the other coffin. Inside lay a set of baby clothes that I had bought for my unborn child. Unfortunately, the child would never have the chance to wear them.The dirty soil and cake smeared the baby's clothes, while Chandler turned a blind eye to my mom’s desperate pleas. My mom’s frail body was curled in pain within that dark, narrow coffin.The driver, unable to bear it any longer, opened the coffin to let her out.When my mom saw the sunlight, her wide eyes registered shock, and tears streamed down her flushed cheeks.“Is that you, Mariah? “I came to find you… Is that okay?”That
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My mom had been rushed into the emergency room. The doctor furrowed his brow as he addressed Chandler. “Are you family? The patient's condition is critical. We will do our utmost to save her, but you need to sign these consent forms first.”Chandler hesitated but eventually signed the document. He then sent me another voice message: [Where on earth have you been? Don’t you know your mom is dying?]Pauline tried to soothe him. “Maybe Mariah has something important to handle. Let’s not disturb her.”But Chandler ignored her and kept trying to reach me. I, however, remained unresponsive.With no other option, he called the hospital's reception. “Could you please connect me to Mariah Corey in Room 1032?”The duty nurse looked taken aback. “Miss Mariah Corey? She… has already passed away…”Chandler froze in disbelief. “How is that possible?”He refused to accept that I was truly gone, even doubting the accuracy of the phone number he had dialed. Without wasting a moment, he
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Chandler's phone smashed against the floor with a loud crash. He stared blankly ahead, then stiffly turned to look at Pauline. He seemed to be slowly processing what he had heard. Meanwhile, Pauline appeared oblivious. “What’s wrong? Who called?” she asked gently.“Why do you look so pale, Chandler? What happened?” “...It’s a lie,” Chandler whispered. “It has to be a lie!” He leaped to his feet and rushed toward the hospital exit without a second thought. Pauline hurried after him. “What’s going on? Tell me, Chandler! Maybe I can help!”As he dashed outside, he managed to shout an answer, his voice tight with urgency.“They said Mariah died! How could that be?“The experimental drug is currently the most effective treatment for cancer! How could she have died? I need to see for myself!” Pauline's expression changed dramatically, and she followed him out at a sprint.Chandler seemed preoccupied with only one thought. After getting into the car, he sped off leavi
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My mom lay quietly on the hospital bed, the lingering purple and blue bruises from last night still visible around her neck. At the sight of her, I couldn't help but float over and gently tried to embrace her shoulders.“You’re so silly, Mom. You have a life ahead of you. Why can’t you live it properly?”When my mom noticed Chandler, her fists tightened into balls, and she cast him a look filled with hatred. “What are you doing here?” she demanded, then coughed heavily.Chandler stood in the doorway, and for the first time, he seemed cautious and uncertain. He looked pale and utterly exhausted. “Mother… when did Mariah..?”My mom burst into laughter at his words. “Chandler, oh, Chandler, do you finally believe that Mariah is dead?”“Do you still remember how I begged you that day?” My mom exerted every ounce of strength she had to sit up and glare at him. “I pleaded with you, saying Mariah was dying and wanted to see you one last time, to say a few words to you and what di
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