Chapter 11
The closest to me, Shaun, also pulled me over and stood with his back towards me, shielding me with his own body, building an indestructible barrier.
sulfuric acid was mercilessly poured onto Jared’s back, neck, and cheek.
Instantly, a “sizzling” sound was emitted, and the skin began to smoke and ulcerate.
Jared groaned and fell heavily in front of me, curling his body up, with his hands still in a protective position.
He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words from between them, “Whatever you’re coming for, don’t hurt her…”
The security personnel quickly approached and firmly pinned Tatiana down to the ground.
Her face was being trampled underfoot, while she was screaming frantically, “Raquel! I want you to die! Why don’t you just die!”
Shaun looked at me nervously and asked, “Raquel, do you have any problem?”
“I was fine.”
In the midst of chaos, medical personnel from the outfield rushed in to provide emergency treatment for Jared.
The bodyguards and Shaun escorted me to evacuate.
turned around and took one last look at Jared’s pained and contorted face.
The look in his eyes dimmed slowly as I left.
Tatiana received the appropriate legal sanctions due to intentional harm.
Entertainment life was also ruined.
I went to the hospital to see Jared once.
Jared, lying on the sickbed, heard a noise and struggled to turn his head. His once handsome face was now covered with horrifying scars.
The skin wrinkled, shrunk, and twisted, like scorched earth after a raging fire.
A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, his cracked lips slightly parted, and he uttered a hoarse voice, “Raquel, you came.”
I looked at the man in front of me, and my heart was filled with mixed feelings.
I gently placed the flowers on the table beside me, my gaze falling upon Jared’s face.
But there was no love in my eyes, only complex emotions.
“Jared, thank you for shielding me from sulfuric acid that day.”
“I will keep your life–saving grace in my heart.”
A glimmer of hope ignited in Jared’s eyes as he reached out his hand, attempting to grab mine. However, his hand halted in mid–air, covered in scars from the burning of sulfuric acid, giving it an especially grotesque appearance.
“Raquel, I know I was wrong. After going through this, you know I didn’t lie, you really mean a lot to me.‘
ST
“We made up, it was me who was foolish before, please give me another chance.”
“Don’t worry, I went abroad for a skin grafting plastic surgery. Although it was impossible to fully restore my appearance to what it used to be, it won’t scare you either.”
My eyes were slightly red, and I turned my head away. “Jared, I appreciate that you got hurt for me, but it doesn’t mean I can forgive you for what you did to me in the past.”
“You deceived me for seven years, the trust between us had long been shattered, there can never be a future anymore.”
Jared’s eyes dimmed, his lips trembled, but he couldn’t utter a word.
I thought for a moment and continued, “I admit, I am not heartless, but those painful memories from the past cannot be erased by a mere accident. Moreover, this is the consequence of your own actions, which I consider to be an undeserved calamity. The way you are now can only be described as self–inflicted.”
The ward fell into silence, with only Jared’s faint breathing.
I looked at him lying on the sickbed, with not much resentment in my heart, only deep exhaustion remained.
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long while, Iv
I whispered, “Take good
saying that, , I turned around and walked
Love
died. No amount of remorse can make
After a
After
A few months
It achieved I both box office success and critical acclaim.
I won
a difference.
I care of yourself and I hope you can
live a good
life in the future.”
away with determined steps.
later, , “Romance” was released.
Best
the Best Actress awards at the Golden Horse Awards,
Actress.”
the
Golden Rooster Awards,
and the Golden Statue Awards, becoming
a true
“Triple Crown
Career was successful, and love
life was
also smooth.
Shaun and I walked together.
This time, I was just Raquel, no longer a substitute for
anyone.
FEN
کولا کھال کے
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My mother was critically ill, and I begged my fiancé to advance the dowry for the surgery.
But he turned around and got engaged to Madelyn Bishop.
In a moment of despair, my childhood friend Braedon Powell got down on one knee in the hospital and proposed to me, presenting a million–dollar dowry.
I readily agreed and hastily arranged the surgery for my mother.
But in the end, she didn’t make it through the surgery.
Overwhelmed with sadness, Braedon personally took care of her funeral arrangements for me.
The wedding proceeded as planned.
But five years later, I accidentally overheard his conversation with the doctor.
“Braedon, did you ever consider what would happen if Arianna Tucker found out that you secretly transplanted her mother’s organs to save Mrs. Bishop’s life? Did you even think about the fact that you were risking everything for Madelyn?”
“Never mind. For Madelyn, I’d do anything. It’s just a life. I’ve already spent the rest of my life making amends to Arianna. It should be enough.”
Tears uncontrollably fell.
I only realized that the marriage I had painstakingly cultivated was a deception from beginning to end.
His true love has always been Madelyn.
Since that was the case, I made way for them.
***
Just on the other side of the door, in the study, Braedon’s voice was filled with regret, each word expressing his sorrow.
“Since I couldn’t get her to choose me, then saving Mrs. Bishop for her sake is the only thing I can do. It’ll ease her mind. As for Arianna… I’ve already given my whole life to make up for it. That should be sufficient.”
Across from him, Stephen Barton, his lifelong brother, couldn’t bear to hear and his face showed pity. “It’s a pity that Madelyn still doesn’t know what you have sacrificed for her. That’s a human life! If someone finds out, you’ll spend the rest of your life in prison. Is it worth it for a woman who doesn’t love you?”
“Whether it’s worth it or not, I have the final say. As long as she is happy, I am willing to do anything, not to mention Arianna’s mother, even if it’s my own organs, I wouldn’t even hesitate.”
“As for these things, let’s not mention them again in the future. They were all in the past. It is enough that she is doing well now.”
“What about Arianna? It seems like she truly fell in love with you. What if one day she finds out that you killed her mother, you guys…”
There was a moment of silence, and Braedon lit a cigarette for himself.
Amidst the swirling smoke, he self–mockingly said, “Then let her take my life as compensation. The money I’ve earned over the years is enough for her to spend a lifetime.”
“Ah… I really can’t understand you, why bother? Arianna is a good girl, but you insist on holding onto that… forget it, I won’t say anymore, just do whatever makes you happy.”
The footsteps approached, and I hurriedly fled back to my own room.
The hot tea in my hand spilled on my body, but I felt completely cold.
Originally, my mother did not die in that life–saving surgery.
But she died in the conspiracy Braedon dedicated to Madelyn.
Back then, I was betrayed and abandoned by Albert Ponce, becoming the laughingstock of everyone.
Braedon’s proposal was not for the purpose of bringing me happiness, but to take advantage of me behind my back.
These years of marriage were all his compensation to me out of guilt.
I was such a fool, flaunting my so–called happiness with his pitiful handouts.
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It was ridiculous,
The sound of the door closing echoed, and Stephen left.
Braedon stumbled into the door and cupped my face, planting a kiss on my forehead.
His drunken eyes were filled with heartache.
“Why are you standing at the door?”
“I’m about to clean up because I accidentally spilled the tea.”
“Leave these things to the nanny. You are not feeling well, so just rest well. I’d feel heartbroken if you got tired.”
After saying that, he kissed my lips again.
The actions were as tender and gentle as before.
But I could no longer feel his warmth.
One person, for the sake of another person, can truly go to such an extent.
At the moment of closing my eyes, tears slid down.
I helped him onto the bed and covered him with a blanket.
Under the influence of alcohol, he quickly fell into a dream.
I sat at the bedside and silently picked up his phone.
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