Once my husband’s timer reach zero, I’ll be filty Ch 9

Posted by Admind, ? Views, Released on April 4, 2025

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“It was never my intention to betray her. To seal the pact with the Gray Family, I had no choice but to marry their eldest daughter.”

The sorcerer’s voice was steady, but I could hear the weight pressing against it, the exhaustion of carrying an unshakable regret.

“The marriage was only on paper. I thought that once everything was over, I could explain everything to her. But she didn’t wait.”

His gaze drifted toward the dim candlelight flickering against the walls, shadows dancing like ghosts of a past long. gone.

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“She believed I had betrayed her. She charged into the Gray Family’s estate, attempting to break the pact by disrupting the magic circle. The Gray Family dealt with her harshly.“”

He hesitated, his breath uneven. When he spoke again, his voice was barely above a whisper.”

“She died… because of me.“”

A thick silence stretched between us, heavier than the cold air clinging to the room. His words hung in the air, raw and unhealed.

“After that, I abandoned everything, delved into black magic and defied the laws of life and death–just to give her my life.”

I listened in silence. I did not cry. I did not sigh. I simply let his confession settle before finally speaking, my tone light.” “If I were her, I wouldn’t forgive you.“!!

His fingers trembled, as if he had always known this answer. And yet, it still cut deep enough to make him lower his head.”

“When you betrayed her, you were fully conscious of it. Your so–called act of love to give her your life was fueled by nothing more than regret.“}

I stood up, my gaze calm, unshaken. “Such love is not worth looking back on.“”

His lips parted slightly, as if searching for something to say, but no words came. Only a quiet laugh escaped him, filled with a strange sort of resignation.”

“I knew it. You and her… you two are exactly the same.”}

He rose to his feet, stepping toward me. His expression softened–no longer obsessed, no longer crazed.[

“Then let this be my atonement. Sending you back will be my final act of setting you free.”

By the time I stepped into the Grays‘ estate again, the sky was beginning to lighten. A dull orange glow bled through the horizon, casting eerie shadows across the grand entrance.

I pushed open the door and saw Joseph.

The living room was in shambles. Broken glass, overturned furniture, stains of spilled liquor. He sat on the sofa, his body slumped, lifeless except for the shallow rise and fall of his chest.

And above his head, the countdown timer showed: [0 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes, 23 seconds.]}

Less than an hour left.”

His vacant eyes landed on me and for a fleeting moment, something flickered in them–hope? Desperation? Madness?}

“Elisa…” He called my name, his voice hoarse, pleading. “You came back…”

I stepped forward, taking my time, my expression unreadable. For three years, he had trampled over my dignity again and again. Now, this was simply karma taking its course.\

I removed my coat, took a seat on the opposite sofa and crossed my legs. Pulling out my phone, I scrolled through Ferrari’s official website, adjusting my test drive appointment to four in the afternoon.[

Next, I switched to a travel booking app, browsing vacation packages. Three days, two nights. Luxury island retreat. Private pool. Custom photoshoot. Unlimited champagne. VIP suite. Departure? Tomorrow morning.”

Satisfied, I tapped open my Twitter and posted a status update.}

[Looking for a young boy toy.]”

[Requirements: Good–looking, sweet talker.]”

[Accompany me to the sea, wake up beside me and indulge me for three days.]

[Remuneration: $10,000. If you’re not sweet, don’t bother.]

The moment I hit post, Joseph let out a strangled cry. He lurched forward, collapsing at my feet, his fingers grasping desperately at my ankles. His whole body trembled violently, his sobs tearing through the suffocating silence of the room.”