At the rehearsal for the seaside wedding, I fell into the water by accident.

My husband, limping on one leg, jumped into the sea without hesitation to save me.

I was pulled back onto the deck, but he never came back up. Our son, terrified, fell into the sea as well. Two lives, lost together.

Overwhelmed with grief, I decided to donate all my personal assets and follow them in death.

But by chance, I overheard my mother in law persuading him.

Back then, you were afraid your grandfather would beat Xanthe to death, so you agreed to a family marriage.

Now you have staged your own death and even dragged your child into it, all so you can travel the world with Xanthe. Have you thought about what would happen if Ulyssa found out? That was your own flesh and blood.

Just a child. Before I jumped, I took him into the sea with me. Everyone saw it as an accident. As for Ulyssa, he will never find out. He thinks I loved him to death.

Our child was gone. And it was designed by his own father.

It felt like the cruelest joke in the world.

I thought I had caused the deaths of the two people I loved most. In truth, everything had been a carefully scripted lie.

Trembling, I tore up the inheritance donation agreement and bought a plane ticket overseas.

Since his heart belongs elsewhere, I will set him free.

1.

Cameron died saving me, one body, two lives. I had no desire to go on living either.

Holding the inheritance donation agreement I had signed in advance, I went to Cameron’s family home.

But the words coming from behind the door pierced my heart, one by one.

This is the last time I say sorry to him. I will pretend to be my younger brother. After the wedding, I will treat her with all my heart. I will even have another child with her.

It is a pity about my grandson. He was already fully formed. If your grandfather finds out, the inheritance rights will definitely be affected.

I have already given myself to Ulyssa. What more does he want? If I do not go, he will die. Using one child to cure his depression is a very worthwhile deal.

What about Ulyssa then? You have been together for six years. Do you really have no feelings at all? If he finds out

There are feelings. That is why he will never find out. Three months later, I will appear at Ulyssa’s home as someone who lost his memory after falling into the sea.

She loves me so much. Getting me back after losing me will only make her love me even more.

Sigh. Even your mother does not know whether forcing you and your brother to fight for the inheritance all these years was right or wrong. It has made you so calculating now. Forget it. Your life is your own decision. I just hope you do not ruin your own happiness. My mother in law sighed, her voice full of helplessness.

So this marriage, from beginning to end, was nothing but a carefully planned business deal.

Xanthe was his first love.

Six years ago, they ran away together, but in the end they were torn apart.

In a fit of rage, Xanthe’s father bought a plane ticket and sent her to Italy.

I was nothing more than the choice he was forced to make in order to protect his true love.

Our child also died because of his love for Xanthe.

I even used to boast to my girlfriends that my marriage alliance was blessed by fate itself.

I never imagined that Cameron, who cared about me in every detail, had never loved me at all.

How perfectly he had disguised himself.

My hands trembling, I tore up the inheritance donation agreement.

The sound of paper ripping was painfully sharp in the silent room, and footsteps drew closer.

Sister? How long have you been standing outside? A flicker of concern passed through his eyes.

Why do you look so worn out?

Before I could say anything, he immediately instructed the maid. Violet, stew some ginseng chicken soup. Slow cook it over low heat. Add red dates and goji berries.

Wipe your face and put on some makeup. We are going to see my brother later. He probably would not want to see you like this.

Without giving me a choice, he pulled me into the bathroom and skillfully helped me wash up.

His movements were gentle, just like before.

But I could no longer feel his warmth.

My gaze fell on his face.

My heart shattered completely.

When he saw my tears, he froze for a moment.

Then he gently wiped them away with his hand.

My heart clenched violently.

What if he was just joking with me? After all, I never even saw the bodies. You were the ones who said they died together.

One day he might suddenly appear in front of me and tell me that everything before was fake.

That he is not dead at all.

A trace of panic flashed through his eyes, and then he gently placed a hand on my shoulder.

Do not overthink it, he whispered by my ear. My brother loved you very much. He would definitely want you to live well.

I almost laughed out loud, but the desolation in my heart surged like a tide.

Even though we were not married yet, I will hold a grand funeral for Cameron and the child.

I will even publish it in the newspapers and tell the whole world that he and the child belong to the Ulyssa family.

No. You cannot hold a funeral. He cried out, instinctively grabbing my hand.

Did your brother do something shameful? Why can there not be a funeral?

I looked at him steadily, waiting for his performance.

My brother died young, just like our father. Grandpa and Grandma cannot bear the pain of white haired people sending off the black haired again.

Sister in law, he looked at me, his tone growing even gentler. You love my brother so much. You would not want his grandparents to grieve themselves into illness, would you?

Was he so fearless because he was certain I loved him?

After that, he led me to his room, saying he wanted to give me time alone with my brother.

The performance was complete. The phone had been formatted and tossed onto the desk.

But he forgot to log out of WeChat on the tablet.

I picked it up and tried the password.

It unlocked at once.

It was Xanthe’s birthday.

The chat history and photos had been deleted, but a new message popped up from an account marked with the letter X.

Cameron, have you finished dealing with her yet You promised to go with me to buy the things we need for the ship. I am really looking forward to it.

I opened his Moments. They were packed with memories of their happiness.

From the moment they met eight years ago, there had not been a single break.

When we went camping and grilling together, he was sending her photos of heart shaped clouds in the sky.

When he told me he was going on a business trip for a few days, he was actually in London feeding pigeons with her.

When he showed up at my door late at night, carrying the chill of winter and bringing me soup, it was because he had just watched fireworks with her nearby.

The Italian custom made suit he carefully prepared for me was so he could take her to check in at a specialty restaurant.

In every photo, Cameron never showed his face, but every detail was painfully familiar to me.

He never even took off the wedding ring I had specially customized.

In every gap of happiness I cherished,

there was his silent love for someone else hidden away.

How could someone fake it to this extent

And I had loved him for a full six years.

To say it did not hurt would be a lie.

The Lu and Fang families were old acquaintances.

When I was a child, I broke my leg from playing too wildly and could only stare at the trees outside the villa every day.

He was the one who climbed over the wall every day to keep me company, so I was not so bored.

Later, I went abroad to study, and we lost contact.

Until a banquet, when he said it was love at first sight and that he would marry no one but me.

So I ignored the Fang Keyun my parents had chosen, who was raised by the Cameron family elders, and insisted on marrying Cameron, who followed his mother.

To prove to my family that my choice was right, I started a company together with him.

We worked day and night, and just as the company was thriving,

Xanthe parachuted in as the general manager.

She took over my office and used my assistant.

And he and I grew further and further apart.

I clenched the tablet tightly, forcing myself to steady my emotions.

After calming down, I began packing up the gifts I had given him over the past six years.

The crystal cabinet he had specially used to display them now stabbed my eyes with pain.

The sapphire necklace we bought together, the puzzle we pieced together over three days in that room, the photos from our trips.

Six years. I thought it was a long time.

In the end, it all fit into one box.

In front of the gravestone, I set everything on fire and burned it clean.

As the flames rose, Xanthe suddenly appeared.

He kicked over the brazier and revealed a smile.

Ulyssa, apart from being born lucky, you are nothing.

So what if you got her You could not even protect your child. You are a complete loser.

I only needed a small trick, and she followed me obediently.

He knew all of this Was it deliberate

Rage flooded my heart. I could not hold back anymore and slapped him across the face.

I only used thirty percent of my strength, yet he staggered and fell straight into the fire.

I froze on the spot, not yet understanding what had happened.

A force from behind shoved me to the ground, my head slamming straight into the gravestone.

Cameron almost threw himself to the ground, patting at the flames on Xanthe’s body.

He stared at me, eyes blazing with fury.

Are you sick in the head Even if you targeted her at work, she only came to comfort you and tell you not to be too sad. Why did you hit her

His gaze was like ice spikes, as if he wanted to pierce holes through me.

The thick smoke made me cough violently.

She she talked about my poor child

Mr Cameron, how do you know I targeted her at work

He frowned slightly, lips pressed together for a long moment before speaking.

Of course I heard it from other people Is that not the truth

My brother and the child died in an accident. She only stated the facts. You had no right to lay hands on her

Apologize to Xanthe right now

Before I could argue, Xanthe spoke first.

Forget it. She lost her husband and child. It is understandable that she lost control emotionally.

I just lost my footing earlier. It has nothing to do with Boss Ulyssa. I will not go around saying anything either.

Her tone was full of grievance, but the look she gave me was nothing but provocation.

I was so angry that my lungs felt as if an invisible hand was squeezing them tight.

I was just about to take out the asthma inhaler from my bag and take a few puffs.

Xanthe across from me suddenly clutched her chest, gasping in pain.

Shengzhi Cameron cried out in alarm, turning to me anxiously. The inhaler Hurry

The moment something happened to her, Cameron lost his composure. He could not even be bothered to pretend anymore.

You just came back to the country. How do you know I have asthma

He froze for a second and did not answer.

He yanked my coat over and snatched my inhaler.

This inhaler is only enough for me Take her to the hospital

Cameron flew into a rage at once. How could my brother like someone like you Seeing her asthma attack and you are even reluctant to give her medicine, pretending that you are having an attack too

Look at you standing there perfectly fine. I never thought you were someone so heartless, letting others die

Watching him panic as he gave Xanthe the medicine, the last trace of hope in my heart was completely crushed.

Looking at their departing backs, I knew there was no longer any possibility between us.

Stars burst before my eyes, and my body crashed heavily to the ground.

Cough cough Peiyun medicine

I struggled to stretch out my hand, trying to grasp something.

Xanthe smiled instead, with a hint of mockery. Is he testing you Did you fall on purpose

Cameron did not even look at me. Supporting Xanthe, he hurried away.

The world before my eyes grew more and more blurred, my breathing more and more difficult.

With the last bit of strength I had, I dialed his number.

Pei Peiyun I asthma medicine hospital

Sister in law, stop playing around. His tone was full of ridicule. I really do not understand why you are so hostile toward Xanthe, targeting her at every turn.

But I really am now

Enough enough. I am taking Xanthe to the hospital now. I do not have time to play along with you. He cut me off impatiently.

The call was disconnected.

I fell completely into darkness.

When I woke up again, the sharp smell of disinfectant rushed into my nose.

Before I could even thank whoever had sent me to the hospital, my assistant’s call came through.

Boss Ulyssa, the share transfer contract is ready. It is just waiting for your signature.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I will come sign it right away.

Cameron called it helping me share the pressure.

But ever since Xanthe parachuted into the company this year as general manager,

the company has been losing money nonstop.