During the experiment to extract the anti-cancer drug, both my wife and her first love, Finn Carter, were exposed to contamination. Despite the danger, my wife chose to give the protective gear and the anti-cancer drug to Finn Carter. I pleaded desperately from behind the glass door, but she shut it firmly, meeting my eyes with a cold stare. “Finn has always been frail, and his immunity is too weak. Besides, this experiment was originally our research. Finn is merely an innocent participant, and I must prioritize his safety. You wait.” Afterwards, my wife pinned all the blame on me, quickly closed the laboratory to destroy any evidence, and even replaced my research results with Finn Carter’s name. Together, they used the findings to save more than a dozen cancer patients and were hailed as promising young talents. Yet they still waited for me to admit my mistakes and beg for the drug. What she didn’t know was that I had been diagnosed with cancer six months prior. The contamination from this experiment accelerated my decline, and the anti-cancer drug no longer had any effect on me. After enduring hours of agony, I watched helplessly as my skin turned black and sank in. I was rushed to the hospital, where I was kept alive through round-the-clock emergency care for a week. In the end, only my eyes could move, and I stared past the tubes invading my body towards the door. No one came; my wife didn’t even see me one last time. As the machine emitted a long, continuous beep, a tear slipped down my cheek. The hospital finally issued my death certificate. My soul left my body, and all the pain finally ceased. Suddenly, my soul was inexplicably drawn to my wife, Eloise Carter. She was gently blowing on the soup in a spoon, tenderly feeding it to Finn Carter. Finn coughed weakly a few times and then smiled. “You’ve taken care of me for so long. Jasper didn’t have protective gear and didn’t take the anti-cancer drug in time. Could he be in danger?” Eloise’s smile froze instantly, and she snorted dismissively. “Jasper’s health has always been robust. At the time of the incident, he was even trying to grab the protective gear from you. You’re too kind, Finn, worrying about him. The anti-cancer drug is effective if taken within two weeks. Feeling unwell is normal. He’s just claiming he’s dying out of jealousy. How unlucky! I’ll think about giving him the drug once he realizes his mistake.” I laughed at myself bitterly, but my heart, though no longer beating, still ached. This was the wife I cherished and loved with all my heart. Finn took the drug in time and snatched my protective gear, so his health was never at risk. Yet, I endured the agony of infection and the cold tubes piercing my skin alone. I still had to suffer Eloise’s sarcasm and doubt. Despair made even my soul tremble. Seeing Eloise’s smile felt like acid eating away at me, full of blisters. I had never seen such a warm, patient smile before. Eloise, you don’t need to give me the drug anymore. I no longer need it. There was a knock on the door of the VIP room, and a group entered. Eloise instinctively frowned, not wanting Finn’s rest disturbed, which is why she booked the best VIP room. The leader of the group, with tears in their eyes, held a banner. “Professor Carter, thank you. Your new anti-cancer drug saved our families from the brink of collapse. The first batch of patients who took your drug has shown positive results, with cancer cells ceasing to multiply and gradually decreasing!” Eloise and I were both professors at prestigious institutions in our country, both driven by the loss of family members to cancer. So, we dedicated our lives to anti-cancer drug research. Hearing this, Eloise smiled and quickly pulled Finn Carter over. “It’s not just my work; it’s also Finn’s…” Before she could finish, an older person interrupted. With a smile, they took Finn’s hand. “You must be Professor Carter’s husband, Professor Jasper. Thank you so much. We heard you’ve both been researching anti-cancer drugs to benefit patients. Truly good people!” Finn’s face turned extremely pale. Eloise couldn’t stand Finn being wronged and immediately changed her expression. “What are you talking about! All the data and publication credits go to me and Finn. It has nothing to do with Jasper. He’s just a fame-seeker. Without his interference, the experiment would’ve succeeded long ago.” I looked at Eloise with disappointment. She knew how much effort I put into the experiment. But just for Finn’s feelings and future, Eloise denied all my efforts and handed my hard work to Finn. I felt like my chest was being torn by a blunt knife, painfully unbearable. After the awkward moment, they started praising Finn and Eloise, belittling me in various ways. Both of them enjoyed my honor with a clear conscience. I quietly listened to the abuse and doubt directed at me until a nurse came into the room. “Is there any family for Jasper Carter? Mr. Carter was confirmed dead at 13:18. Family, please sign the document.” The room fell silent, as if a pin drop could be heard. Eloise was stunned, then reacted with a sneer. “Jasper? He’s too stubborn to die. Your hospital must have made a mistake with the name. I don’t have time to deal with this; believe it or not, I’ll file a complaint!” The young nurse was somewhat intimidated, doubting herself. She looked at the name on the death certificate and the spouse information with Eloise’s name. She wanted to say something but, faced with Eloise’s impatient gaze, the nurse apologized and left. After all, if it were truly her husband’s death, even the same name would be checked immediately. Eloise’s indifferent attitude made her miss the chance to learn about my death. Others also found excuses to leave, seeing her coldness toward her husband while wholeheartedly caring for another man. Their admiration turned to disdain. Finn tugged on Eloise’s sleeve, looking down. “Eloise, could Jasper have asked the nurse to lie to get you to see him? Maybe you should go see him. I’m fine.” A flicker of hesitation appeared in Eloise’s eyes. Finn struggled to get up, but as soon as he stood, he staggered backward. Eloise’s face was full of worry, and her tone was reproachful. “You’re like this, and you still care about that liar’s feelings? We could have reconciled six months ago, but he tricked me with cancer. He never tells the truth; I’ve had enough. This time, I’m going to teach him a good lesson!” I felt like I was being tortured in a frying pan. My already fragile soul grew even fainter. Eloise and Finn were each other’s first love, sharing the same aspirations and hobbies. But Finn wanted to develop abroad, even cutting off contact for years. Eloise’s family kept urging her to marry. In their third year apart, I met Eloise. For her, I was willing to marry into her family. I took care of her parents with all my heart, loved Eloise without reservation, handed over my salary every month, and signed a prenuptial agreement. Yet, she always felt I was beneath her and had ulterior motives, believing my love was all a scheme. Until six months ago, when I was diagnosed with cancer, Finn suddenly returned to the country, and Eloise filed for divorce. But then her parents forced her to stay and take care of me. Even she felt a twinge of pity, accompanying me for checkups. My report was switched by Finn, and no matter how much I explained, Eloise refused to believe me. Thinking of the past, my chest hurt. After that, I lost weight rapidly, my hair kept falling out, and my regular checkups showed increasingly grim results. Yet, all of this was seen by Eloise as me using old tricks. She was a renowned cancer expert, dedicating her life to anti-cancer drug research. Yet, she couldn’t see her husband suffering from cancer. Even in the late stages, she turned a blind eye. I bit my hand until it was bloody, and Eloise would only lightly say, “Done acting? Next time, are you planning to hold a funeral for yourself?” I stumbled and curled up on the ground. Eloise, oh Eloise. This time, you really are going to attend my funeral. Finn licked his chapped lips, “Eloise, I want an orange.” Eloise immediately nodded, “Okay, wait for me.” She ran downstairs without even putting on a coat, and I followed her, running alongside. Seeing her hair soaked with sweat, I instinctively wanted to wipe it for her. When my hand passed through her forehead, I realized with a delayed reaction. I was already dead. I chuckled bitterly, watching Eloise carefully pick oranges, frowning. “How do I choose sweet oranges? Finn doesn’t like sour ones.” I knew how to pick oranges because I took care of all the meals and chores meticulously. Eloise liked oranges, so I would always pick them carefully. But when I was sick and wanted Eloise to peel an orange for me, she would scold me for a long time. Let alone spend time picking them for me. She always said her time was precious, and wasting a minute would delay the research progress. But Finn was always her exception. Eloise pressed her head, took out her phone, and removed me from the blacklist. She was surprised that I, who always treated her like my life, hadn’t left any message or call. Eloise called, but there was no answer. She was furious, “He’s got some nerve, not answering my call! I was going to let him pick oranges for Finn, and then I’d consider giving him the drug. Looks like I’m still too kind to him!” Eloise said this and headed back to the hospital with the oranges. I floated in place, feeling heartbroken. I wanted to leave, but fate tormented me. I couldn’t break away from Eloise. — But Finn Carter was always the exception for her. Eloise Carter rubbed her temples, took out her phone, and unblocked me. She was somewhat surprised that I, who always treated her as the most important person, hadn’t sent any messages or calls. Eloise dialed my number, but I didn’t pick up. She was furious, “You’ve grown bold enough not to answer my calls! I was going to have you pick oranges for Finn Carter and was even considering giving you the medicine. I guess I’ve been too good to you!” With that, Eloise grabbed the oranges and headed to the hospital. I lingered nearby, my heart aching as if pierced by knives. I wanted to leave, but fate was cruel, tethering me to Eloise. I could only watch as she carefully peeled the oranges and fed them to Finn Carter with a fork. Finn Carter accepted Eloise’s care as if it were a given but spat it out the next moment. “So sour, Eloise.” Eloise immediately threw the oranges away, her tone irritable. “It’s all Jasper Carter’s fault. If he’d answered the phone, he wouldn’t have picked sour ones. I don’t know why he dared not to answer my call!” A calculating look flashed in Finn Carter’s eyes. “Maybe he’s upset? Eloise, let’s leave the hospital first. Then we can go see Jasper Carter, and I’ll explain.” Eloise sighed, looking at Finn Carter with a pained expression. By now, I was numb with pain, my eyes hollow as I watched everything unfold. Eloise helped Finn Carter into the hallway, where they ran into my attending physician. The doctor hurried over, “Professor Carter, why haven’t you signed your husband’s death certificate? Our hospital doesn’t make mistakes. You should go see your husband one last time. Otherwise, the medical school staff will soon take Mr. Carter’s body for an autopsy.” Eloise’s face turned grim, and she instinctively clenched her fists. “How long are you going to keep this up? How much did Jasper Carter pay you all? Our school’s people performing an autopsy on Jasper Carter’s body? Hmph, you really know how to fabricate lies.” The doctor was a bit confused, unsure if Eloise had been too overwhelmed and was mentally disturbed. He softened his tone, “Mr. Carter signed an organ donation agreement before he died. He donated them freely to your medical school for research. Did you not know?” The day I was diagnosed with cancer, I thought long and hard. I even considered discussing it with Eloise, but she just brushed it off back then. “Do whatever you want with your body, at least I won’t have to take care of your corpse.” Every word was like a needle piercing my heart. Even in death, I didn’t want to trouble her one bit. In hindsight, it seems like the best decision I ever made. Eloise suddenly felt a pang of fear and unease creeping in, spreading anxiety. Finn Carter suddenly spoke up, “Eloise, you forgot Jasper Carter has many students who respect him. They probably teamed up to deceive you. Otherwise, why donate to your school specifically? Isn’t it just to avoid outsiders exposing the truth?” Eloise’s pale face gradually calmed down, even though her earlier worry wasn’t fake. Anger suppressed her reason, the feeling of being fooled made the always proud Eloise’s chest heave with rage. “If you all want to play along with Jasper Carter, I don’t have the time! You want an autopsy? Hurry up!” Eloise quickly signed her name, then threw it on the ground, stepping over it with her high heels, trampling on my sincerity along with it. Even though I already knew the answer, Eloise’s indifference was still unbearable. Eloise left with Finn Carter without looking back, but Eloise, you only needed to glance sideways to see my body being wheeled out by the staff. You only had to look at that death certificate to notice something amiss, but your eyes were only for Finn Carter. Eloise cared for Finn Carter for a few days; Finn slept in my bed, wore my pajamas. And I could only squat helplessly in the corner, enduring the torment. Until the medical school leaders kept urging Eloise to return to campus. After hanging up the phone, Eloise looked annoyed. Her tone softened, “Finn Carter, get some rest, I have to return to school. Who knows where Jasper Carter is! Never home, never at school, everything falls on me!” Finn Carter laughed with a hint of something, “Alright, I’ll wait for you to come back.” Eloise went to school and looked for me everywhere, but everyone gave her strange looks. This made Eloise even more restless until my student, Xiaoyan, walked up to her. “Aren’t you looking for Professor Carter? He’s inside, go on in.” Eloise snorted, “So this is where you’re hiding! Jasper Carter, I’ve had enough of your tricks. Get out here and admit your mistake, or I’ll throw the medicine away instead of giving it to you!” But inside was only a cold mortuary table and a white sheet, the color slowly drained from Eloise’s face. Her legs felt as heavy as lead, trembling as she slowly lifted the white sheet. I’m sorry, but I need the entire text to provide a translation that meets your needs. Please share the complete text so I can assist you better.
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