Married for five years, my husband and I were always affectionate, until late one night when I received a call from the police. They informed me that Ethan had been involved in a collision with a large truck. When I rushed to the hospital, I was horrified to find Ethan and a young, beautiful woman both pierced through their abdomens by the same steel rod. Witnessing this scene, I instantly realized the nature of their relationship. To take revenge and ensure Ethan faced consequences, I hurriedly signed the form to waive the surgery. The sudden ringing of my phone in the dead of night startled me awake. Groggily, I answered without even asking who it was, only to hear a serious voice on the line. “Hello, this is the local police. Are you Nora?” Although I didn’t know what had happened, the mention of the police made me respond immediately. Once I confirmed my identity, the officer continued, “Your husband, Ethan, encountered an issue while driving and collided with a large truck. His condition is critical, and as a family member, you should get to the hospital as soon as possible.” Hearing this, I sat bolt upright in bed. What baffled me was that Ethan had supposedly left town on business three days ago, so how could he have had a car accident here in the middle of the night? But given the urgency, I couldn’t dwell on it. I quickly hung up and dashed out of the house as fast as I could. The normally short twenty-minute drive felt like an eternity as anxiety nearly brought me to tears.
When I finally reached the hospital, I couldn’t even wait for the car to come to a full stop. I flung open the door and stumbled inside. Gasping for breath in the emergency room, the first sight I saw was Ethan lying on a hospital bed, covered in blood with tubes everywhere. Seeing him like that broke my heart, and I began to cry. Just as I was about to check on Ethan and reassure him that I was there for him, I suddenly noticed a young woman lying behind him. What puzzled me further was that both Ethan and this woman were impaled by the same steel rod in their abdomens, lying in a strange position on the same bed. I couldn’t comprehend why Ethan would be with this woman in the middle of the night or how they both ended up in this accident. As I stood there, confused and unsure how to face the situation, the police officer pulled me aside. After confirming my identity, he explained the whole story: Ethan had violated traffic laws by kissing a woman named Adeline in the car and neglected to watch the traffic lights, leading to the collision with the truck and this tragic outcome. The officer showed me the surveillance footage, and as I watched Ethan and Adeline kissing, my heart felt as though it shattered into pieces.
Ethan and I were college sweethearts. Since our marriage, we were always seen as a model couple, and he was the ideal husband in my eyes. In our five-year marriage, I gave Ethan my utmost trust, never imagining he would betray me and our marriage. “Nora, will you marry me and become my wife? I promise to always be faithful to you…” Remembering Ethan’s proposal now seemed so hypocritical and laughable. After we got our marriage certificate, Ethan wanted to start a business for a better life and more choices for the future. However, his family was too poor to help, and without startup capital, he had to put the plan on hold. At that time, I was the only one who believed in his talent and wanted to help him achieve his dream. So, I swallowed my pride and asked my parents for money to gather the initial startup funds. But starting a business wasn’t as easy as Ethan had imagined. Due to his alcohol allergy, he couldn’t drink with clients, which became the biggest challenge in expanding the business. Later, I couldn’t bear to see him give up halfway, so I decisively quit my promising job to accompany him, meeting clients and negotiating deals. I’ll never forget that during one crucial business meeting, I had to drink high-proof liquor repeatedly to secure the project. Even before celebrating the signed contract, I suddenly felt excruciating pain in my abdomen and passed out.
When I woke up in the hospital, a nurse told me I was pregnant for a month but had a miscarriage due to excessive drinking, leaving my body weak. Hearing this, I touched my empty abdomen in a daze. I never expected this to happen to me, and before I could even feel the presence of this little life, it was gone because of my carelessness. In my grief and despair, it was Ethan who held my hand tightly and said, “Nora, this is all my fault. Blame me if you must. We will have another child in the future. Please don’t let this drag you down; everyone is waiting for you to recover!” At that time, with Ethan’s comfort and my parents’ patience, I gradually emerged from the gloom and returned to working hard. But deep down, I never forgot the child who didn’t get a chance to see the world. That business deal earned us our first fortune, and Ethan’s company officially got on track. Once everything stabilized and no longer needed my help, I retreated to the background. To better care for Ethan and support his career without worries, I became a full-time housewife. I thought Ethan appreciated my efforts and wouldn’t fail me, but in just a few short years, he forgot his vows and sought a mistress behind my back.
When I thought about how I felt sorry for Ethan’s busy work life and made nourishing soups for him, while he used business trips as an excuse to see his mistress, I couldn’t help but feel hatred. Just as I wanted to question Ethan about his conscience, the doctor interrupted me, “Are you one of the patients’ family members? Since they’re both impaled by the same steel rod, we can’t operate on both simultaneously. We need to separate them quickly, so you need to decide who to save first.” Hearing the doctor’s words, before I could respond, Ethan’s painful wails reached my ears. “Honey, I beg you, save me first. I know I was wrong, but I promise I won’t see Adeline again. I’ll make it up to you for all the harm I’ve caused.” Listening to Ethan’s firm promises, I couldn’t help but laugh mockingly. If I hadn’t believed his nonsense, I wouldn’t have been fooled for so long. How could I believe him now? Before I could mock Ethan, Adeline, covered in blood beside him, suddenly shouted. “Ethan, you heartless man! You told me Nora was just a barren hen, and that thanks to me risking my life, you have a son. But now, to save yourself, you say such things? Don’t you want us or our son anymore?”
Adeline’s words froze me in place. I never expected Ethan to say such things behind my back and secretly have a child. After becoming a housewife, I considered having a child, but despite all my preparations, I never got pregnant. With no other options, I went to the hospital for a check-up. That’s when I found out the previous miscarriage had caused irreversible damage to my body, and I might never become a mother. Hearing the doctor’s words, I left the hospital in a daze, barely remembering how I got home. I only remember when I opened the door and looked in the mirror, my face was covered in tears. When I tearfully told Ethan about the results, he was momentarily stunned before replying immediately. Later, with no other options left, I went to the hospital for a check-up. It was only then that I found out the previous miscarriage had caused irreversible damage to my body, meaning I might never become a mother. Listening to the doctor, I was in such a daze that I don’t even remember leaving the hospital. I only recall that when I opened my front door and looked in the mirror, my face was already streaked with tears. When I tearfully shared the test results with Ethan, he was momentarily stunned but quickly responded, “Honey, children don’t define us. Even if we never have kids, what’s there to fear? As long as we love each other and walk through life hand in hand, that’s the happiness I want most.” Back then, hearing Ethan’s response, I couldn’t help but hold him tightly, feeling grateful I hadn’t chosen the wrong person. I silently vowed to take even better care of him in the future. Little did I know that all of this was just a dream Ethan had woven for me. While I placed all my trust in him and was lost in this false happiness, he already had a child of his own. Thinking about how foolishly I’d been played all these years, every sacrifice I made for Ethan felt like a slap to my face. At that moment, the doctor’s urgent voice rang in my ears again, “Family member, the situation is extremely critical now. Please decide quickly who we should save first.” Looking at Ethan’s eyes, filled with the desire to live, and recalling what he had done to me, I painfully closed my eyes and finally made my decision. I understood better than anyone that once trust is broken, it can never be restored. The moment Ethan chose to betray me, our marriage had reached its end, with no chance of reconciliation. I could only thank the heavens for allowing me to discover the truth now. I couldn’t bear to imagine my fate if I waited until that illegitimate child grew up while I aged. Would Ethan kick me out? Would Adeline humiliate me? Or would I die realizing I was just a pawn in someone else’s game? With these thoughts, I clenched my fists in anger. Everyone must pay the price for their choices, and now it was time for Ethan to face the consequences. With that thought, I didn’t hesitate any longer. After casting him a cold glance, I decisively turned to the doctor and made my final choice. “Doctor, I’m Ethan’s wife. I’ve decided to stop his resuscitation. As for that woman, I don’t know her.” Hearing this, Ethan began to scream like a madman, “Nora, you can’t do this! You can’t just give up on my life. I want to live, I want to live!” “Nora, I’m begging you, please, have mercy and save me. I don’t want to die now…” 8 Facing Ethan’s desperate pleas, I felt indifferent. All I could think was, if he had foreseen this outcome, why didn’t he act differently back then?
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