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The Cooper family group chat buzzed incessantly. When I finally opened it, I saw Kaley had posted pictures of their vacation. The usual chorus of the other Cooper relatives chimed in with comments, praising Johnny for being so filial and considerate. Curious, I checked Kaley's social feed. She'd shared a picture with a caption that read, "Grateful to Alex's dad for bringing Alex on a seaside vacation and booking us a five-star luxury hotel." It seemed that Johnny had gone all out this time. No doubt, he must have spent thousands to keep up appearances for his family. But then again, his generosity wasn't so surprising—he had me as his endless source of funds, after all. In the family chat, Marlene asked: [Lizzie, where are you now? Why haven't you arrived yet? I'm still waiting for my clothes! I can't wait to take pictures in them!] Her message was promptly followed by another from Zack: [That's right! Lizzie, the sun here is so harsh. Without sunscreen, I'll get a sunburn!]
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For so many years, I had poured my heart and soul into taking care of everyone in the Cooper family. I worked myself to the bone to improve our lives—pulling endless overtime at work, only to come home and cook for the whole family. Each day, I walked a tightrope, terrified of making a mistake at work, yet equally afraid of neglecting them. The voices of my parents echoed in my mind, their past warnings cutting through the years like sharp, inevitable truths. "You'll regret this, one day," they had said. And now, as I looked around at the wreckage of my life, I knew they had been right. My blind devotion during those heady, love-struck years had led me here. But no more. From this moment forward, I would live for myself. I glanced at the clock, calculating. By now, their little seaside holiday must be wrapping up. The thought of them returning home to the "gift" I had arranged sent a ripple of excitement through me. Their faces, when they saw it—it was almost too good to imagin
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I waited for two hours at City Hall, but Johnny never showed up. Just as I was about to head home, my mother called. "Lizzie, what's going on with you and Johnny? His whole family has moved into our house!" My head buzzed as if someone had just struck a gong inside my skull. The audacity of these people! After calming my parents down, I drove straight to my parents' home, gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. The moment I opened the door, the sight that greeted me stoked my simmering anger into a full blaze. My in-laws were lounging on the sofa, casually eating fruit, while my parents had retreated to their bedroom, too furious to come out. Before I could say a word, Marlene leapt to her feet, all smiles, and eagerly took my bag."Lizzie, you look tired. Have you eaten? I'll ask the housekeeper to whip up something for you." I frowned. The sheer gall of these people, treating my parents' home as if it were their own."What are you all doing here?
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Johnny was, of course, unwilling to leave the marriage empty-handed. He tried every trick to meet me—sending flowers to my office, buying me desserts. But every time I saw him, disgust churned in my stomach, threatening to rise. "Honey, I was wrong, truly wrong. Please let me come home!" he pleaded, performing the role of a repentant husband with the finesse of a seasoned actor. To the onlooking colleagues, he painted a picture of a perfect man unfairly wronged. It was as if I were the unreasonable one, bent on tearing apart our marriage without cause. He thought this façade might wear me down, and force me to reconsider. Dream on. "Where's that fake sister of yours?" I asked with a cold smile. "The one who's always by your side? If you like her so much and she's so good for your luck, why cling to me at all?" "She's just a friend—nothing more!" he stammered, his tone desperate. I chuckled, bitterness lacing the sound. "Ah, I see. A friend who shares midnight embraces wit
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The day we finalized the divorce was anything but peaceful. I arrived at City Hall, my body weak and barely steady with the support of a friend. Outside, Johnny and Kaley were already waiting, cradling Alex in their arms. For a moment, they looked so much like a picture-perfect family of three that it almost felt surreal. Johnny was frowning, his expression laced with reluctance, as if the very act of being here pained him. Meanwhile, Kaley crouched down to speak to Alex. "From now on, Daddy Johnny will be your real daddy," she cooed, glancing up at me with a smug smile. Then, looping her arm through his, she added, "Thank you, Lizzie, for your generosity. When Johnny and I get married, I'll be sure to send you a token of appreciation!" Her words were a match to dry kindling, igniting the rage I'd kept in check. Without hesitation, my hand lashed across her face, leaving her lip split and blood trickling down. "What's wrong with you?!" she shrieked, clutching her cheek and
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I won the lawsuit, and every last cent was returned to me. Of course, when the other victims' families learned of Kaley's whereabouts, they came after her, demanding the return of their money. It was said that Kaley was pregnant, and with no other choice, Johnny had to sell his parents' home to pay off her debts. A friend asked me if I had ever considered starting my own business. In the past, the thought of entrepreneurship always seemed like a distraction from family life, so I had dismissed it. But now, without hesitation, I agreed. My career took off. I found joy in the small things, living life on my terms and doing whatever I wanted. Over dinner with some old friends, the conversation shifted to Johnny and Kaley's current situation. "They're really a pair of mismatched fools," one of them laughed. "Turns out, they both had a mountain of debt to begin with." "Can you believe that Kaley caused Johnny so much trouble, and he still married her?" Johnny's younger brother
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"Kaley heard we were planning a seaside vacation and wants to bring Alex along. I've booked the plane tickets for everyone," Johnny Cooper said nonchalantly, "Lizzie, you can drive the car with the luggage. We'll meet you at the beach." My hands froze mid-way through packing. For a moment, I couldn't believe what I was hearing."What do you mean? Kaley and Alex get to fly while I'm stuck driving?" I asked. "Kaley's little one has never been to the beach before, and I thought it'd be nice to let them tag along. When I booked the tickets, yours was sold out," he replied casually, as if that was explanation enough. This trip had already been a logistical nightmare. It had started with my brother-in-law's incessant demands to go wake surfing during his Christmas break, coinciding with Johnny's rare annual leave. To top it off, we had just bought a new car, so it was decided to take the whole family—including my in-laws—on a seaside getaway. I had spent days painstakingly plannin
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Johnny avoided my gaze, his expression evasive. I snatched his phone, and my suspicion was confirmed—it was Kaley. Kaley: [Didn't you see my message? Hurry up and open the door!] Before I could react, my brother-in-law bolted downstairs, practically bouncing with excitement, and soon returned with Kaley. "Mom, Dad, bro—Kaley's here! Lizzie, what's for dinner tonight? Make something nice!" he said cheerfully, dumping Kaley's luggage into my arms without a second thought. Kaley's son, Alex, marched into the living room as if it were his own home, shoes and all, and promptly leaped onto the leather sofa I had just spent five thousand dollars on, using it as a trampoline. His loud laughter echoed through the room.I frowned, my stomach tightening at the sight, but Marlene beamed. She grabbed Kaley's hands, holding them tightly. "Ah, Kaley, it's such a shame things didn't work out between you and Johnny back then… sigh… You know, I treat Alex like my real grandson. Anyway, I don'
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I waited for two hours at City Hall, but Johnny never showed up. Just as I was about to head home, my mother called. "Lizzie, what's going on with you and Johnny? His whole family has moved into our house!" My head buzzed as if someone had just struck a gong inside my skull. The audacity of these people! After calming my parents down, I drove straight to my parents' home, gripping the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. The moment I opened the door, the sight that greeted me stoked my simmering anger into a full blaze. My in-laws were lounging on the sofa, casually eating fruit, while my parents had retreated to their bedroom, too furious to come out. Before I could say a word, Marlene leapt to her feet, all smiles, and eagerly took my bag."Lizzie, you look tired. Have you eaten? I'll ask the housekeeper to whip up something for you." I frowned. The sheer gall of these people, treating my parents' home as if it were their own."What are you all doing here?
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The Cooper family group chat buzzed incessantly. When I finally opened it, I saw Kaley had posted pictures of their vacation. The usual chorus of the other Cooper relatives chimed in with comments, praising Johnny for being so filial and considerate. Curious, I checked Kaley's social feed. She'd shared a picture with a caption that read, "Grateful to Alex's dad for bringing Alex on a seaside vacation and booking us a five-star luxury hotel." It seemed that Johnny had gone all out this time. No doubt, he must have spent thousands to keep up appearances for his family. But then again, his generosity wasn't so surprising—he had me as his endless source of funds, after all. In the family chat, Marlene asked: [Lizzie, where are you now? Why haven't you arrived yet? I'm still waiting for my clothes! I can't wait to take pictures in them!] Her message was promptly followed by another from Zack: [That's right! Lizzie, the sun here is so harsh. Without sunscreen, I'll get a sunburn!]
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After they left, I immediately changed the fingerprint lock password and erased their prints from the system. Their belongings were neatly packed, boxed up, and sent back to their hometown with postage marked "recipient to pay." Then, I contacted a lawyer to draft a divorce agreement. My parents, who had been skeptical of my decision to marry in the first place, had insisted on a prenuptial agreement. At the time, I thought they were being paranoid. Now, I realized just how wise they had been. How had I not seen through the Coopers' carefully calculated schemes back then? As I mulled this over, my phone rang. It was the hotel concierge."Ma'am, based on your usual preferences, we've upgraded your reservation to the Presidential Suite at no extra charge. We look forward to your stay." "Thank you," I replied, smiling. Meanwhile, I imagined the Cooper family, probably dreaming of luxury at a five-star hotel. The truth was, I'd only booked a room for myself. At this point, there
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It was late by the time I checked the clock, likely past the hour when anyone in that house would still be awake. Funny how people treat you with endless kindness when they need something from you, but when the tables turn? Not even the courtesy of a call. I pushed open the door to my room, only to be startled by a shrill scream. "Ahhh! Johnny!" The sudden outburst startled me, and I fumbled to turn on the light. What greeted me was a scene straight out of a melodrama: Kaley huddled in Johnny's arms, her eyes glistening with tears, a picture of delicate fragility. The sight made my blood boil. Without a second thought, I stormed over and slapped her across the face. Kaley froze for a moment, as if her mind was still catching up with what had just happened. Then, one tear after another began to roll down her cheeks, each one carefully timed for maximum effect. "Lizzie, have you lost your mind?" Johnny snapped, leaping to her defense. "What is wrong with you? We were bored wa
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I frowned, the tension in my body translating into a sharp kick at the stool in front of me. The clatter echoed through the room, jarring everyone into silence. Johnny immediately sensed the shift in my mood and dropped his smug demeanor like a mask slipping. "I know you're upset," he said, adopting a conciliatory tone. "But what's done is done. Stop acting like a child, okay? Didn't you say you wanted to stay at a five-star hotel? Fine, we won't save money anymore. I'll book it right now." I couldn't help the cold laugh that escaped me. Did he really think he could pacify me with empty words? His tone dripped with condescension, as though he were doing me a grand favor. But I decided to play along, at least for the moment. "Really? You're so thoughtful, darling!" I replied sweetly. But just as his facade of magnanimity seemed secure, his phone buzzed with a notification. He glanced at the screen, and his expression darkened immediately. "Lizzie, why did you use my card to
