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My health continued to decline, but I forced myself to stay mentally sharp, starting to gather everything I knew about Brian’s company. It was easy for me–after all, I had been by his side from the very beginning, helping him build that empire.
I reached out to some old colleagues who still worked for the company. With a mix of financial incentives and emotional ties, they quickly sided with me. Within a week, I had gathered everything I needed to bring his business down -tax evasion, unfair competition, bribery…
Brian had really crossed every line.
I sent the evidence to both the authorities and
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his competitors. His company was swiftly shut down, and Brian was sentenced to ten years in prison.
The damage was severe–his company, once reopened, was quickly torn apart and absorbed by rivals.
As for Patricia…
When Brian was arrested, she wasted no time getting rid of the baby and moving on to her next target. But karma has a funny way of working–there was a complication during her procedure, and she would never be able to have children again.
Unable to give up her rich life, Patricia chose to defect to OnlyFans and became a regular playmate of the rich.
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Meanwhile, my moments of consciousness grew fewer and further apart.
I felt a deep sadness. But today, unexpectedly, I was fully awake.
Sarah and Ryan were overjoyed.
“Thank you both for everything.” I mustered all my strength to speak.
“Kimberly, don’t say that. We’re like family,”. Sarah said, a hint of displeasure in her tone.
“Hey, Kimberly finally speaks, and you’re being so harsh?” Ryan teased, gently nudging Sarah’s
arm.
Sarah shot him a glare.
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Watching them bicker, I couldn’t help but smile.
How lucky I am.
Suddenly, I wanted to see the pear blossoms downstairs.
After some hesitation, Sarah and Ryan agreed. They bundled me up in layers, checking everything meticulously before wheeling me down.
The blossoms were beautiful, the air filled with their sweet fragrance.
I smiled contentedly and slowly closed my eyes.
Ten years had passed.
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No matter how busy they were, Ryan and Sarah never failed to visit Kimberly’s grave.
“I heard Brian was released?” Sarah placed Kimberly’s favorite pear blossoms on her.
gravestone.
“Yeah, he came looking for me. He wanted to know where Kimberly was buried.” Ryan spoke as he arranged the offerings.
“Did you tell him?” Sarah’s face turned cold.
“No. He doesn’t deserve to know,” Ryan replied firmly.
“Exactly.”
“A man like him will never be worthy of disturbing Kimberly’s peace.”
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They looked at each other and smiled.
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Book 5: My Husband Had An Affair With His Secretary
From school uniforms to wedding gowns, our long love story has led to the bittersweet aftermath of marriage.
I listen to the echoes of a phone call that will never be answered.
I see the side profile of his secretary nestled in his embrace on social media.
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I tear up the medical report.
Asher, in the end, it’s still you who has wronged
- me.
