Cora’s dad forced me to donate bone marrow to the fake heiress. When I felt all hope was lost, my boyfriend unexpectedly proposed we marry sooner and took me home. But after the wedding, he seemed restless every night. I thought it was because he loved me so much. Then I found out I was pregnant and overheard him talking to my dad: “Your plan’s brilliant. Let Cora’s child be the donor for Adeline’s bone marrow. Once Adeline recovers, I’ll keep my promise and marry her.” “But this is your child too. Can you really be so heartless?” The husband who had always been gentle and loving towards me now had a look of cold indifference: “If Cora had agreed to donate her bone marrow to Adeline, I wouldn’t have needed to marry her. She owes Adeline and should repay the favor.” Hearing this, my dad solemnly patted Asher on the shoulder. “I’m sorry for putting you through this. To save Adeline, you had to approach Cora and sacrifice such a significant life event.” “Once it’s done, I’ll give you an extra three percent on the Asher family project.” A flicker of delight crossed Asher’s face. “Thank you, Dad. I’ll be devoted to Adeline in the future!” Hiding outside the study, I trembled in fear. I never imagined that Asher, whom I loved for four years, saw me merely as a means to an end. Even our child was just a tool to save Adeline. I covered my mouth tightly, stifling my sobs. It wasn’t until I returned to my room that tears began to flow uncontrollably. Half a year ago, I was brought back to Cora’s family. On the sofa sat my dad and the delicate, pale Cora. My dad gazed at Cora with affection, treating me like a stranger. “I don’t care about blood ties. Though Cora is a fake heiress, she’s still my daughter whom I’ve raised for 18 years. You two need to get along.” Despite feeling unsettled, I nodded. I had spent the first 18 years in an orphanage, longing desperately for family love. But then he asked me to donate bone marrow to Cora! “She’s your sister. It’s only right for a sister to yield to her sibling.” “If you can’t donate even this bit of bone marrow, you’re unworthy of being part of Cora’s family.” In an instant, my last shred of hope was completely shattered. As they were about to force me with bodyguards, I grabbed a fruit knife and held it to my neck. “I’d rather die than give away my bone marrow!” Cora’s family didn’t know what to do with me. At this moment, my boyfriend Asher appeared like a god, driving away those bodyguards. He reprimanded my dad and took me away from Cora’s family. “Don’t worry, I’ll give you a home and all my love.” I believed his promise, and after our quick marriage, my heart was filled with him. Asher clung to me every day, saying he wanted a love child with me. I said I didn’t want kids so soon. But he secretly poked holes in the condoms behind my back. Even the nutritious meals he made for me were actually fertility porridge… Asher had planned it all along, wanting me to get pregnant to save Adeline. Coming back to reality, I looked at the crumpled pregnancy test sheet in my hand, feeling a wave of disgust. I threw it under the bed and scheduled an appointment for an abortion. Just as I confirmed the time, Asher walked in. Seeing my tear-streaked face, he looked tense: “Who upset my wife? I’m here, don’t cry.” In the past, I would have been touched, thinking he was my support. But now, knowing the truth, I found him hypocritical and disgusting. Seeing my silence, Asher frowned slightly, “What happened? Didn’t you just message me saying you had something to tell me?” I made up an excuse, “I won a prize. The company is rewarding me with a three-day vacation.” A hint of disappointment flashed in Asher’s eyes. He thought it was the good news of my pregnancy and was about to say something. But then his phone rang again. I saw it was a message from Adeline, and my heart ached. But Asher’s expression softened instantly, focusing on Adeline’s message. I watched coldly, realizing how blind I’d been. I never noticed how obvious they were. After replying to the message, Asher came over and pinched my face like usual. “Wife, I don’t want to be apart from you. Adeline also said she wants to go out for some relaxation. How about the three of us go together?” I frowned and refused, “No way, you know we don’t get along.” Asher pouted, “We’re family after all. You’ve been distant from them for so long, it’s not good for our future. Why not take this chance to ease things?” “That’s settled, any more fuss and you’re just being unreasonable.” With that, he turned and left. I sighed, feeling only irritation. To avoid them noticing anything, I messaged the doctor to postpone the abortion by three days. While packing that night, I found Asher’s diary. He never let me open it, and I obediently complied. But this time, I opened it impulsively. Every page recorded his deep love for Adeline. “Tomorrow I’m marrying Cora. I spent the whole night in our bridal chamber holding Adeline. We love each other but can’t be together. I hate myself.” “Adeline’s condition is worsening. I can only desperately be intimate with Cora to get her pregnant. I wish the person beneath me was Adeline.” … I only realized I was crying when my fingers touched the cold pages. In a panic, I put the diary back. Then Adeline messaged me again. “Sister, Asher already told you we’re going on a trip tomorrow, right?” “He’s not coming home tonight, he’s shopping with me. You don’t have to wait for him.” Maybe worried I wouldn’t believe her, she sent several pictures of Asher. In the photos, Asher knelt on the ground, putting high heels on her reverently. All the high heels were high-fashion and expensive. After our marriage, I was considerate of Asher’s new business and never spent his money. So he went along with it, even my birthday was hastily arranged. “Wife, you’re the best. Once I make big money, I’ll make it up to you with birthday gifts.” But I didn’t expect Asher wasn’t short of money. He just didn’t want to put effort into me. I thought my heart was dead, but seeing this, it still ached uncontrollably. I wanted to call and confront Asher, but I held back. Causing a scene would only make things more embarrassing for me. I set Adeline to “Do Not Disturb” and got ready for bed. In the dark, I touched my belly. “Baby, I’m sorry.” “But Dad doesn’t love Mom. I’m afraid you’ll regret coming into this world…” I was once an orphan, suffering scorn. I vowed to give my future child a happy family. Now that Asher turned out like this, how could I let my child follow in my footsteps? Early the next morning, Asher returned. There were visible kiss marks on his neck. I pretended not to see, but the pain in my heart was undeniable. “Wife, are you jealous?” Asher noticed my mood and tried to coax me. “Dad insisted I accompany Little Adeline shopping yesterday. I couldn’t refuse. Don’t be mad, I bought you a gift.” He then handed me a brooch. I lowered my eyes, hiding my disappointment. “Alright, we’re running late, let’s get going.” Asher nodded, pinned the brooch on my clothes, and led me out. In the car, Adeline’s gaze lingered on our holding hands, her expression slightly changing. She sat in my designated seat and threw all my dolls to the ground. “Sister, these dolls annoy me, so I tossed them. You don’t mind, right?” “And I get carsick. The back seat’s air is stuffy, so you’ll have to bear it.” I ignored her and silently looked at Asher. I thought, if he defended me, I would part ways on good terms for the sake of our four years. But I was disappointed again. Asher pretended not to hear and quietly buckled Adeline’s seatbelt. After seeing this, my last bit of affection for him vanished. I closed my eyes and lay back to rest. But due to emotional turmoil, I had morning sickness. Unable to hold back, I threw up in the car, making Adeline scream in anger. “You’re just doing this because I’m in the front seat, trying to disgust me, right?” “Sister, if you’re so petty, I won’t go on this trip.” As she spoke, she was about to get out, and Asher hurriedly kicked me out instead. He didn’t bother to hide anymore, his face dark: “Adeline’s health isn’t good. Why upset her? What’s your motive?” “We came out to have fun, can’t you stop being so petty and ruining everyone’s mood?” He then told me to find my own way to the airport. But he left me on the highway, where no cars dared to stop. I had to stumble to the airport on my own. In the end, my feet were blistered, and the back of my high heels was covered in blood. Asher noticed and showed a hint of reluctance. He softened his tone, “I got too emotional on the road earlier, I’m sorry, wife, let me carry you.” But I directly refused. I didn’t want any physical contact with him anymore. Seeing my cold attitude, Asher tried to coax me. Adeline, beside us, was burning with jealousy. Seeing the brooch on my clothes, she eagerly mocked: “Isn’t this the bonus from buying high heels yesterday? Sister, you really like it.” “Asher, this brooch suits my sister perfectly, you have a great eye.” Asher noticed, and a fleeting reluctance showed in his eyes. He softened his tone, “I got too emotional on the road earlier, sorry, my dear. Let me carry you.” But I refused outright. I didn’t want any physical contact with him now. Seeing my cold demeanor, Asher patiently tried to placate me. Adeline, standing nearby, was burning with jealousy. Noticing the brooch on my clothes, she couldn’t wait to mock, “Isn’t that the free gift from the high heels I bought yesterday? Sister, you must really like it.” “Asher, this brooch really suits my sister, you have a good eye.” The atmosphere suddenly grew tense. Asher stammered, trying to explain, but I tossed the brooch into the trash. It was the first time I had openly disregarded Asher’s feelings. He got a bit angry too, “Even if it’s a free gift, it was a token of my affection, and you just threw it away!” “Adeline is your sister, and I’m her brother-in-law! What’s wrong with buying her something?” “Don’t forget, she’s the heiress raised in Cora’s family. Do you have the right to compete with her?” Could Asher really remember he’s Adeline’s brother-in-law? I felt only irony in my heart, yanking his collar, “Alright, then explain to me, what are these?” Asher’s face turned red, “These are just mosquito bites from yesterday, my dear, don’t misunderstand.” “It’s my fault for not making you feel secure. It won’t happen again.” Adeline stood by, looking at me with mockery in her eyes, full of provocation. I only felt exhausted, not saying another word. When we reached our destination, Adeline insisted on sharing a room with us. “I’m scared to stay alone, and besides, staying together means you can take better care of me.” “Sister, you’re not jealous of even this, are you?” I was furious, wanting to book a separate room for myself. But Asher stopped me, “Are you trying to make a joke of us? Besides, Adeline has a point. Just accommodate her a bit more.” Afraid I’d insist on two rooms, Asher grabbed my phone. Helplessly, I had to share a big bed with them. Adeline insisted on lying in the middle, her arm casually draped over Asher. Later, she even slipped into his embrace right in front of me. “Do you have no shame, so desperate for a man?” “Asher, if you want to get intimate, go get another room. Don’t involve me in your play.” I couldn’t hold back, with red eyes, I questioned them. Asher frowned, protecting Adeline, “Enough, don’t scare her. It was an accident, is it worth getting this angry?” “Can you stop being so filthy-minded? If I really had something with Little Adeline, would you still have a place?” Hearing this, Adeline looked at me pitifully, “Sister, can’t you tolerate me at all? I just accidentally took brother-in-law as my teddy bear pillow.” “In that case, I’ll just go back to New York City now.” Asher couldn’t stand her acting like this and impulsively slapped me. “I think you need discipline. Adeline came to make amends with you, and you’re not appreciative, just nitpicking!” Stunned by his slap, I held my reddened cheek, the pain spreading to my heart. Asher realized and tried to apologize, pulling me. But I slapped him back. My eyes were full of coldness and disappointment: “She doesn’t need to leave, I will.” “Let’s divorce, Asher. May you two be bound together forever.” After saying this, I turned and left, catching the next flight back to New York City. I blocked all of Asher’s contacts. After returning, I went straight to the hospital for an abortion. Feeling the child leave my body, I was filled with mixed emotions. After the surgery, despite the doctor’s advice, I left the hospital. Enduring the pain, I went to a law firm to draft a divorce agreement. Asher could return at any time, and I didn’t have much time left. Only when I finished packing and was about to leave Asher’s family did my tears finally fall. For the rest of my life, Asher and I will have nothing to do with each other. In the hotel, Asher suddenly had a bad feeling. He thought of messaging Cora, but hesitated. She dared to hit him and even talked about divorce. It seems it’s his fault for spoiling Cora too much, making her so willful. Asher sent his assistant to inform Cora that if she admitted her mistake, this could all blow over. But the assistant replied, “Madam is gone, all her things are moved out.” “There’s a signed divorce agreement on your desk…” 5 Asher was completely taken aback on the other end of the phone. He couldn’t believe it and said, “How could this be? Cora would never leave me!” “And that divorce agreement must be forged…”
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