On my mother-in-law’s birthday, she made a wish in front of the cake. "I hope Jack can live a good life with Laura and stop associating with Jennifer."

Elysia finished speaking. My husband, Jack Price, received a call from Jennifer Wallace.

He left in a hurry despite Elysia's strong opposition.

Elysia was so angry that she suffered a heart attack and was sent to the ICU.

Only Jack’s company had the particular medicine that could cure Elysia, and he was the only person in charge!

When I called him, I heard the voice of his mistress, Jennifer.

"Jack is busy. Just tell me what happened."

I didn't have time to analyze what they were doing. I just spoke anxiously.

"Get him on the phone. Elysia is in the hospital and needs his company's medicine!"

Jack's voice came from the phone. "Jennifer's pet dog died. I just came to attend its funeral. Do you have to tell such a lie to cause trouble?"

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

I called him again, but his phone was turned off.

That day, Elysia died in the emergency room.

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"The patient's condition is extremely critical. Didn't you just say there is a special medicine? Where is the medicine?"

The attending doctor came out of the emergency room with an anxious look.

"Her heart attack has already led to heart failure. If the special medicine is not delivered within two hours, we will be powerless to save her."

Two hours?

My hand, which had been dialing the phone, suddenly stopped.

I was trembling all over and begged, "Doctor, please stabilize Elysia's condition. I will get the medicine!"

I said so, but I was panicked.

I wandered in the corridor, dialing Jack's number with trembling hands again and again.

But what I heard was always the ruthless sound of shutting down the phone.

I was so anxious that I almost collapsed.

Elysia treated me well. I must save her.

I forced myself to calm down, then called Jack's secretary and asked her to bring the medicine to me.

But the secretary, Lily, said that only Jack had the authority to use the special medicine, and no one else had this authority.

The situation was urgent. I had no choice but to ask Lily to tell me where Jack was now.

It seemed that Lily felt my anxiety and panic. After some confusion, she finally sent me a location.

I ran there right away.

This was a funeral home.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Jack and Jennifer, like a couple, bowing to the guests who came to pay their respects.

This pet dog's funeral was more grand than some people's.

He saw me. Jack's sad expression immediately turned into displeasure.

"Laura, what are you doing? You actually followed me here?"

I dared not delay and got straight to the point.

"Elysia suddenly had a heart attack and is in a very dangerous condition. The doctor said that only your company's special medicine can save her. Come on. Get the medicine and follow me to the hospital."

I reached out to pull Jack. But he dodged to the side as if in disgust, then frowned at me with a look of annoyance.

At this time, Jennifer walked up to me with tears and said with a complicated expression.

"Laura, I know you don't like Jack associating with me, but there's no need to curse your mother-in-law just to trick him away from me.

"For so many years, Elysia has always treated you well. You are so vicious. Aren't you afraid of hurting her feelings?"

Hearing these words, Jack frowned again.

He stared at me and said coldly, "You are going too far in your quest for favor. You even took advantage of my mother."

Obviously, Jack didn't believe me either.

"What I said is true! You came to Jennifer despite Elysia's objection. She was deeply shocked and had an acute myocardial infarction on the spot.

"She is still in the intensive care unit and her condition is very critical! If you don't believe me, you can go and see her!"

I was extremely anxious and almost shouted to explain the reason.

"You came here specially to act like this, just to blame me for not spending my mother's birthday with her, right?"

Jack spoke with great disdain. The look in his eyes when he looked at me became increasingly cold.

Without waiting for me to explain, Jennifer spoke again.

"Laura, Peter passed away. Jack knew that I was upset, so he accompanied me to hold the funeral for Peter. Jack and I are friends, so there is no need for you to be suspicious and play these tricks.

"You're using Elysia as an excuse. Aren't you afraid that your curses will come true?

"You are so heartless..."

After speaking, she seemed to be saddened and cried.

Seeing her pretentious look, I couldn't help but yell, "Shut up!"

"Jack, did I say something wrong..."

Jennifer immediately ran into Jack's arms with grievances.

Jack hugged her and glared at me angrily.

"Laura, stop! Peter is dead. Jennifer is upset. But you are being mean to her. How can you be so unsympathetic?"

Seeing Jack's foolish look in protecting Jennifer, I almost lost my temper.

I took deep breaths, controlled my anger, and said to Jack in a kind voice.

"Jack, Elysia is lying in the hospital. Are you really going to leave her alone for a dog's funeral? She is your biological mother!"

I was anxious and angry, but I tried to be sincere as I spoke, "Come with me to get medicine to save Elysia. I beg you."

This was the first time I beg Jack humbly. He relaxed slightly.

He looked a little moved.

"Jack, the cemetery said that the grave has been prepared. Let's go and bury Peter quickly. Don't miss the time."

At this time, Jennifer received a call, brought an urn, and spoke urgently to Jack.

"Don't worry. Peter is your sweetheart. I will let it rest in peace."

As Jack said this, he took Jennifer in his arms and walked into the car.

I pulled Jack over and begged him. "Your father died early. It wasn't easy for Elysia to raise you alone. Do you really want to abandon her?"

Jack looked at me with hesitation.

"Jack, hurry up. The cemetery staff is busy."

Jennifer was also anxiously urging.

Thinking of how good Elysia was to me, I simply gave up my dignity, begged him again.

"If we delay any longer, Elysia will die. I beg you. Please save her!"

Jennifer looked around awkwardly, then said with a look of disdain.

"Laura, there are so many people here. Why are you so obsessed with us? Even if you want to show your filial piety, don't be so exaggerated.

"When you said Elysia had a heart attack, it was just a jealous excuse."

"Jack, go with her. I can do it alone."

Having said that, Jennifer left alone with a lost look on her face.

Her look made Jack feel very distressed.

He shook off my hand and said coldly.

"Even if you are jealous, there should be a limit. You curse my mother. My mother has loved you for so many years. You are not worthy of being her daughter-in-law!"

After saying that, he took Jennifer into the car and sped away.

Watching the car leaving, I collapsed to the ground in despair.

At this time, the hospital called me.

"Ms. Jones, please come to the hospital quickly to see the patient for the last time..."

I hung up the phone and rushed to the hospital like crazy.

When I arrived, Elysia was already dying.

She struggled to open her eyes and looked behind me.

She tried to find Jack.

But Jack didn't come.

He was accompanying Jennifer to bury the dog.

I hate Jack's indifference and I also hate my incompetence.

I watched Elysia's expression change from expectation to disappointment.

My heart ached. I knelt down in front of Elysia with tears.

"I'm sorry, Elysia. I'm useless. I..."

Elysia moved her lips and smiled bitterly.

It seemed as if she had guessed what had happened.

She shed tears.

Elysia looked at me and said weakly, "It's not your fault, Laura. It's my fault. I didn't teach my son well and let you suffer."

After saying that, Elysia wanted to reach out to wipe my tears, but as soon as she raised her hand, it fell down weakly.

She didn't move anymore.

I saw that Elysia's electrocardiogram had become a straight line.

I threw myself on Elysia and broke down crying.

I cried until my voice became hoarse and I almost fainted, and then I gradually calmed down.

I call Jack again.

But his cell phone was always turned off.

I was heartbroken and handled Elysia's funeral by myself.

I watched Elysia turn from a human being to white ash.

My heart ached.

I didn't understand. Elysia had been kind all her life, so how could she had a stupid, ungrateful son like Jack?

What did she do wrong that God wanted to turn her birthday into a death anniversary?

After dealing with Elysia's funeral, I returned home.

I sat in the living room, looking at the amiable face of Elysia in the portrait, and couldn't stop crying.

Elysia was kind and had always treated me very well.

She said that when she was young, her mother-in-law made things difficult for her in every way and her life was miserable.

She knew how difficult it was to be a daughter-in-law.

Therefore, she hoped that I could be happy.

This was so warm for me after my parents died when I was young.

Therefore, my relationship with Elysia had always been very good.

I found it hard to accept her death.

I couldn't forgive Jack's ruthlessness.

For three whole days, Jack did not show up.

He seemed to have forgotten his family.

He only cared Jennifer and Jennifer's dead pet dog.

Three days later, Jack finally returned home.

When he saw me, he explained with a guilty conscience, "Jennifer had always raised Peter as her own son. Peter's death was a big blow to her, so I stayed with her for two more days."

After saying that, he turned around and called out naturally, "Mom, cook me a sandwich. I..."

Jack's voice stopped abruptly. His pupils shrank, and he stared at Elysia's portrait on the wall.

"What's going on?"