As the year ended, my husband, Mark, awarded a million-dollar bonus to his company’s top salesperson, Cassandra, taking it directly from our son’s medical fund. When I confronted him, his face was full of impatience. “What are you complaining about now? It’s just a million! That’s nothing compared to what Cassandra brings in. You contribute nothing to the company, and you dare question her bonus?” But those orders came from clients I introduced! Cassandra ran her hand up Mark’s thigh, a mocking smirk on her lips. “Mark and I are both dedicated to this company. After all, you just live off him now.” I watched them with a cold smile. Mark never knew that my parents had strongly opposed our marriage years ago. They made a deal with me: if Mark truly loved and valued me for three years, they would accept him. Clearly, I had lost. Thinking of my son in the hospital, I pulled out the divorce papers. You took my son’s lifeline. Now my parents will take yours! When Mark saw the divorce papers, he froze. “What’s this, another mind game? Trying to scare me with divorce?” Impatiently, he tore the documents to shreds and threw them in my face. A jagged edge caught my cheek, drawing a thin line of blood. My phone was flooded with their explicit photos and videos. I’d screamed and pleaded with him countless times before. His answer was always the same: “You’re always going to be Mrs. Miller. She’s just a bit of fun.” I refused to admit I’d loved the wrong man, so I waited for him to change. But he actually took our son’s medical funds to give to his mistress! He had crossed my line! “Give the money back! Leo has a matched donor organ, and his surgery can happen tomorrow!” Mark paused for a moment, then frowned. “Leo is so young; what’s a month or two more? Without Cassandra, there’s no company. You wouldn’t be living this pampered life as Mrs. Miller, you wouldn’t have that million dollars!” I stared at Mark in disbelief. Years ago, to help him gain my parents’ acceptance sooner, I worked tirelessly, pulling in clients even while heavily pregnant. That’s why Leo was born with a rare heart condition. The doctors said he needed a heart transplant before he turned three, or else… Cassandra rose from the sofa, a triumphant glint in her eyes. “Scarlett, a housewife like you probably has no idea how much revenue I bring in. That million is rightfully mine.” “Mark and I both came from nothing. How could you raise a child so spoiled, he can’t even wait two months? He’s nothing like Mark!” A year ago, Mark hired Cassandra straight out of high school. He said she had the same relentless drive he used to have. They also shared the experience of having abusive fathers. I didn’t object. I trained Cassandra and handed her my own client contacts. Later, to care for my son with his congenital heart condition, I resigned and became a full-time mother. I never imagined Cassandra would repay me by stealing my husband and stabbing me in the back. The thought made me slap her across the face. But in the next second, Mark’s palm connected with my cheek, sending me stumbling. My back slammed hard into the corner of the table, and I gasped, a cold sweat breaking out. Mark helped Cassandra up before even looking at me. “What’s gotten into you? You’re being completely unreasonable! Leo is my son too, and I care about him, but the company comes first right now. If Cassandra gets this million, she’ll create even more value for the company in the future.” He paused when he saw the slap mark on my face, then spoke, as if granting a favor. “Alright, you wouldn’t understand company matters anyway. Apologize to Cassandra, then get out.” I braced myself against the table, straightened up, and pulled another document from my bag, tossing it at his face. “Divorce!”
Seeing the divorce papers again, Mark exploded in a fit of rage. He pulled out a pen and scrawled his signature. “Fine, I agree! I’d love to see how a mere housewife manages to survive with a sick child!” I numbly collected the divorce papers, watching the sheer delight on Cassandra’s face. I’ll be back with my family in three days. Let’s see if she still holds onto that million-dollar bonus then. As I was about to leave, Mark blocked my path. “Scarlett, I’m giving you one more chance. Apologize to Cassandra, and these divorce papers mean nothing. You’ll still be my wife.” Cassandra wrapped her arm around Mark’s, then deliberately tugged her collar open, revealing a fresh hickey on her neck. “Scarlett, if you just get down on your knees and apologize to me, I’ll ask Mark to withdraw the divorce papers.” I let out a cold laugh. “I don’t have a habit of fighting over garbage.” With that, I pushed Mark aside and stormed out. Behind me, I heard his furious shout. “From this day forward, Scarlett Miller and any stray dogs are banned from this company!” Years ago, I’d left my family to start this company with Mark. I’d wanted to prove to them that I hadn’t chosen the wrong man. In the end, it was all just a joke. Walking out of the building, I dialed my father’s number. It rang for a long time, but no one answered. The tears I’d held back for so long finally broke free. My son was running out of time. I could only try to sell the jewelry and designer bags Mark had given me. But every luxury consignment shop and pawn broker in the city told me they couldn’t take them. At the last store, Mark and Cassandra were there. He looked annoyed when he saw me. “Scarlett, those were my gifts to you. Are you really just going to trash my generosity like this?” It clicked then. Mark had told all these stores not to buy my things. I lunged forward and slapped him hard. “You bastard! Do you even deserve to be Leo’s father?! The doctors said Leo won’t live long if he doesn’t get a new heart before he turns three! If it weren’t for you, he’d be fine by now!” Six months ago, the hospital found a matching donor organ. I already had the surgery funds ready. But that’s when Cassandra’s father showed up at the company, demanding money to pay off his gambling debts. Mark used that million to pay off Cassandra’s father, then used the remaining two hundred thousand to set Cassandra up in her own place. And now, he was blocking me from getting Leo’s surgery funds. The thought made me rush him, ready to hit him again. But he grabbed me, holding me tight. “What’s wrong with you?! How could you lie about our son’s condition just for attention?! Cassandra asked the doctor; waiting two more months won’t hurt him!” I shifted my gaze to Cassandra, and my eyes landed on the bracelet on her wrist. That was my eighteenth birthday gift from my parents, one of a kind in the entire world. I sold it years ago to give Mark his startup capital. He’d promised to buy it back for me, but instead, he’d given it to Cassandra. Mark only flinched for a second under my gaze. “You hit Cassandra and didn’t apologize. This bracelet is her compensation.” I blinked back the stinging tears, gritted my teeth, and walked away. My son’s surgery was tomorrow morning; I didn’t have much time. I’ll deal with you both later!
The next day, I managed to scrape together the money just before the surgery. But when I went to pay, the staff told me there wasn’t enough balance. I frantically opened my mobile banking app. The transaction history showed a two hundred thousand dollar withdrawal made fifteen minutes earlier. That’s when I remembered, Mark also had access to this card. Ignoring my fury, I quickly asked the staff to process the remaining balance. Then I begged Dr. Davies, promising that the remaining two hundred thousand would be paid in full. Seeing my desperation, and knowing the severity of Leo’s condition, which truly couldn’t wait any longer, the doctor agreed to proceed with the surgery. But just as Dr. Davies changed into his scrubs and was about to enter the operating room, Mark and Cassandra arrived with a group of people, blocking his way. “Dr. Davies, we have an elderly patient in Orthopedics needing immediate surgery. Their heart might not handle the strain, and we need your expertise.” Cassandra, tears streaming down her face, grabbed Dr. Davies’s hand. “Please, Dr. Davies, you have to save my grandmother!” After some frantic questioning, I learned Cassandra’s elderly grandmother had merely sprained her ankle. Mark had pulled strings to get every specialist in the hospital to attend to her. Seeing their relentless determination, my face went ghostly pale. I was terrified Dr. Davies would give in. But thankfully, Dr. Davies firmly refused. “I have an emergency surgery right now. You’ll have to find someone else.” Mark didn’t listen. He simply ordered his bodyguards to drag Dr. Davies away. My eyes blazed red. I clutched desperately at Mark’s sleeve. “Mark, our son is in there! Are you trying to kill him?! He’s already under anesthesia!” Mark impatiently shook me off. “Scarlett, you used to be so understanding. How did you become so selfish?” “Cassandra’s grandmother broke her leg. I couldn’t save my own grandmother when I was young, and I can’t let Cassandra go through that pain now.” “Leo is only three, he can wait. Cassandra’s grandmother can’t! Tell Leo, he’ll understand his father’s ‘difficult decision’!” I rushed forward, clinging to Dr. Davies, refusing to let go. Leo was almost three; this was his last chance. Mark stepped forward and yanked me away, flinging me with the momentum. I hit the corner of the wall, and blood immediately welled from my forehead. I watched helplessly as Dr. Davies was dragged away. Inside the operating room, the other doctors were pacing frantically. “What do we do? Only Dr. Davies can perform this surgery!” Bracing my dizzy head, I scrambled to my feet and ran after them. I hadn’t gone more than a few steps when several bodyguards blocked my way. “Sorry, Mrs. Miller, Mark ordered us not to let you leave until Ms. Cassandra’s grandmother is out of surgery.” My fists clenched so tight my nails bit into my palms. All I could do was stare with helpless fury in the direction Mark had vanished. Mark, I don’t just regret loving you. I hate you! Gathering the last of my strength, I pulled out my phone and dialed. “Save my son…” My hands went slack. I couldn’t hold on any longer. As I fell, a familiar silhouette blurred at the edge of my vision.
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