My son is an adrenaline junkie when it comes to travel. He proposed a trip to the vibrant, enigmatic Crimson Lake. The water there is extremely acidic, exuding a lethal presence. I was uneasy about it, so I accompanied him. But shockingly, my son pushed me into the lake. The water slowly ate away at my body, and I met a tragic end far from home. When I opened my eyes again, it was the day my son had suggested the trip. “Go ahead, my son, don’t worry. Mom’s got your back.” “Look at this, isn’t the scenery amazing?” The entire family was gathered in the living room, admiring the scenic photos my son had found online. That’s when I realized I had been reborn. Reborn on the very day my son suggested we visit the mysterious Crimson Lake in Cyprus. It’s beautiful but perilous; the water is highly corrosive. My mother-in-law glanced at me. She was concerned for my son’s safety too, but didn’t want to spoil his excitement and wanted me to be the one to voice concerns. That’s how it was in my previous life. After I gently advised him, my son and I had a huge argument. This time, I was eager for him to leave as soon as possible. “Son, I support your trip. You’re young, you should explore the world.” “Mom, you’re the best,” my son said, kissing me excitedly. My mother-in-law was surprised by my attitude and pursed her lips in disapproval. “Grandson, going abroad alone is too dangerous.” “Grandma, please, don’t meddle if you don’t understand.” In this house, my son ruled. One word from him, and my mother-in-law was silenced. My husband was glued to his phone, showing no interest in intervening. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll get Ethan the best communication gear, it’ll be safe.” My mother-in-law shot me a dirty look but kept quiet, afraid her beloved grandson might storm out.
I transferred twenty thousand yuan to Ethan to help him buy equipment. My mother-in-law didn’t dare criticize me openly but complained to my husband about my spending in private. Hugo and I started dating in college. We were at the same university but in different programs. We both interned in Beijing, dreaming of making it big in the city. But Hugo was naturally more laid-back. He disliked the fast-paced city life and took me back to his hometown. My mother-in-law believed I ruined her son’s promising future. For years after our marriage, she never treated me well. Things only improved slightly after Ethan was born. Ethan said twenty thousand wasn’t enough, so I immediately sent him another fifty thousand, making my mother-in-law furious. I just wanted Ethan to leave content. The travel companions he mentioned were local troublemakers. In my past life, they robbed me and tried to kill me to keep it quiet. To survive, Ethan followed their plan and pushed me into the lake. This time, I’m not going. Someone else will meet their fate at Crimson Lake. The more extravagant Ethan’s gear, the more likely they are to strike. Within a week, I had transferred nearly a hundred thousand yuan to Ethan. He was so pleased he nearly forgot himself, eagerly applying for his visa to Cyprus. “Your mom said she’s never been abroad and wants to go with you,” my mother-in-law suggested nervously on the day we applied for the visa. Ethan’s smile froze, his affectionate “loving mommy” demeanor vanished. “Ethan, I’m not going. I have to work overtime for the next two months, no time for travel.” Ethan’s expression softened, and he said to my mother-in-law with annoyance, “Grandma, can you stop interfering? I’m an adult now.” “Grandma is just worried about you.” “Worried, my foot. Don’t pretend to understand what you don’t.” Even though my mother-in-law spoiled Ethan from a young age, Ethan didn’t like her. I once thought he resented how she treated me, so he took it out on her. After being submerged in the dark red lake, I understood that Ethan only loves himself.
With my mother-in-law no longer causing trouble, Hugo decided to stir things up. During dinner, he suggested going with Ethan to Crimson Lake. He’s not concerned about Ethan’s safety. His reason for wanting to go is Fiona. Fiona is his junior colleague at the ship manufacturing plant. Although they refer to each other as “senior” and “junior,” their relationship has long exceeded those bounds. Whenever Hugo goes on a business trip, he buys the same local specialties for Fiona as he does for our family. When I asked him to bring me cosmetics, he even asked Fiona if she needed any. Even when Ethan broke his leg climbing and was in the operating room, he was worried about Fiona’s menstrual cramps. Hugo thinks I don’t know these things. But someone has already shown me their chat logs. Fiona can’t wait for me to file for divorce so she can officially be with her senior. Since she’s so eager, let them accompany Ethan to their demise. “I guess your dad’s department is organizing a team-building trip. You can show them around, and once there, you can explore separately.” Before Ethan could object, I quickly came up with a plan for them. This way, Hugo can openly take Fiona along. Ethan won’t resist too much either. “Mom’s at an age where she should also go with Hugo to see the world.” My mother-in-law, worried, naturally didn’t refuse when she heard this. The only one unwilling was Ethan. He still bore a grudge over my mother-in-law’s previous meddling. “Son, you’ll have to take care of dad and grandma. It’s hard work. I’ll transfer another ten thousand yuan to you.” At the mention of money, Ethan’s displeasure vanished instantly. He even promised to take good care of his dad and grandma. I took my mother-in-law to get passports and visas, counting down the days, hoping they’d leave soon.
Ten days before departure, Cora visited. Her face was bruised and swollen, clearly just beaten. She’s Hugo’s sister, married to a wealthy businessman. When she first got married, my mother-in-law bragged to everyone about how exceptional her daughter was and how great her husband was. It seemed Cora’s excellence could only be shown through marriage. Her husband indeed treated her well. He bought her designer bags and cosmetics, spoiling her like a princess. At that time, Cora would mock me, saying my attire screamed “poor.” She even had the maid bring me the trash they cleaned up, saying it was to broaden my horizons. She seemed to forget she was born into this “poor” family. Her father, in his sixties, still worked odd jobs on construction sites. He died in an accident, and the contractor compensated a large sum. That’s how the Aiden family’s life became comfortable. This house was bought with Hugo’s father’s life. “What happened this time?” My mother-in-law applied ice to Cora’s face, heartbroken. “He said I used his money to keep a gigolo.” Cora cried bitterly. She did have a history. Her husband worked long hours, leaving her alone at home. Over time, Cora got restless and indulged in nightclub services. She was caught in the act by her husband, beaten from the club to home. Since then, she’s been abused regularly and comes to my mother-in-law to cry. My mother-in-law, after comforting her, would only tell her to “endure.” This endurance lasted five or six years. During which, Cora was beaten to the point of miscarriage. My mother-in-law still wouldn’t let her divorce. This time, before my mother-in-law could advise her to endure, I quickly interjected. “Why don’t you also come along to relax, Cora?” Hearing she could go to Cyprus, Cora’s eyes lit up but slowly dimmed. “Traveling abroad costs a lot. I don’t dare use his money.” The wealthy lady who once looked down on me now worries about money. “Your sister-in-law has it. She’s very generous. Right, Blair?” The mother and daughter looked at me in unison. “If Cora wants to go, I can give another ten thousand yuan.” “Ten thousand! You gave Ethan so much, but only ten thousand for Cora!” When it comes to her daughter, my mother-in-law doesn’t mind spending money. “If ten thousand isn’t enough, I’ll give fifty thousand.” Go ahead, take it. After all, the money I give isn’t mine.
Landon got drunk and came demanding to take Cora back. Cora didn’t dare go out. My mother-in-law pushed me out the door. This suited my plan. I was afraid Landon would take Cora away, preventing her from going to Cyprus. Landon’s tantrums depend on the person. He only yells at Cora. In front of others, he’s a perfect gentleman. “Landon, Ethan is going on a trip, and Cora wants to go too. Don’t worry, the whole family will be there, Cora won’t act up.” “Is mom going too?” “Yes.” Hearing my mother-in-law would be there, Landon felt at ease. He knew his good mother-in-law would surely persuade his wife to reconcile with him. I easily put Landon into a taxi and sent him home. After dealing with Landon, I opened the door to see Cora with a pale face. Not from being scared by Landon. But because she secretly used my cosmetics. Since her affair, Landon controlled her allowance, forbidding her from buying nice clothes or using any cosmetics. In the past life, after I died, she gleefully rushed into my room, taking all my cosmetics and jewelry. Tonight, thinking she should dress up for the trip, she acted early. He was certain that his mother-in-law would persuade her daughter to make up with him. I easily got Landon into a taxi and sent him home. After dealing with Landon, I opened the door to find Cora with a ghostly pale face. It wasn’t Landon who scared her. She had used my cosmetics in secret. Since she had been unfaithful, Landon controlled her allowance, forbidding her from buying nice clothes or using any cosmetics.
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