All Chapters of Paying Me with His Life: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

The moment I learned that my mother, Amelia Prescott, was killed by Leonard Shaw, I completely broke down.We were in love for so many years. Back then, I was deeply moved when he immediately injected funds to help me save my mother. After Mom was laid to rest, I agreed to his proposal. Over the years of our marriage, he cared for me in every possible way.I always believed that Mom passed away due to a failed experiment. Never in my wildest dreams did I think Leonard was behind her death. All these years, Leonard repeatedly told me that in this world, he was my only family. He claimed that no matter what happened, he would always stand by my side. When I was drowning in guilt over my mother's death, he was the one who told me to pull myself together and continue my research so that I could help others like me, people desperate to save their loved ones.But now, I discovered that his so-called support was nothing more than a means to keep me going, just so I could find a way t

Leonard could barely contain his excitement. After waiting for so many years, the day was finally here.Still, he put on a conflicted expression, sighing deeply as if reluctantly respecting my wishes.I found it laughable. The joy in his eyes was practically overflowing, yet he still played the part of the grieving husband."Let's go. I'll take you home."I didn't take the hand he extended toward me. Leonard's hand stiffened in midair before he awkwardly pulled it back, disappointment flashing across his face.This was the first time I didn't reach for his hand.For a moment, he hesitated, but then he quickly reminded himself that Sophia was still waiting for good news."You go ahead. I want to be alone for a while." I already formed a plan. As soon as Leonard left, I would visit Mom one last time to say my final goodbye.But Leonard wouldn't let me stay out alone. He insisted I return home with him and even resorted to pleading with me. I couldn't think of a way to shake him

When Leonard received the phone call and rushed home, all he found was an empty bedroom. Every trace of our life together had been wiped clean.For a moment, Leonard stood frozen to the spot.But then, he quickly dismissed the thought. How could I have truly left? I loved him so much—there was no way I could bear to leave him.Turning to Daniel, he snapped, "What are you panicking for? Clara will come back."With that, he calmly dialed my number, thinking that as long as he softened his tone and coaxed me a little, I would give in.After all, I always listened to him, believing he was my savior.But no matter how many times he called, the line never connected.What Leonard didn't know was that the moment I decided to personally take part in the experiment, I had already canceled my phone service and thrown my phone into the sea.The irony of it all was laughable.He was the one who poisoned me and took away my voice, yet he still expected me to pick up the phone.At first, Le

Leonard ignored my students' desperate pleas. I watched as he continued to slam his fists against the cryogenic chamber, and a searing pain tore through my mind as if my very consciousness was about to shatter.At that moment, Sophia arrived. She was rushed to the hospital due to massive blood loss, but the doctors declared her beyond saving. Helpless, the maids who stayed by her side brought her to the lab, knowing that the only thing that might still save her was the cryogenic chamber.I screamed with all my might, but no sound came out. I couldn't let Leonard destroy my experiment. I lunged at him, but my body passed right through him.Leonard raised his arm again to strike the chamber. Suddenly, a warning flashed on the chamber's temperature gauge. The students fought to hold him back, but it was too late."This will make Ms. Quinton's heart go into cardiac arrest!" one of them cried.Even though my body was frozen, my heart was still beating. I was meant to wake up decades