Embracing My Past A Decade of Second Chances

At the rehearsal for the seaside wedding, I fell into the water by accident.

My husband, limping on one leg, jumped into the sea without hesitation to save me.

I was pulled back onto the deck, but he never came back up. Our son, terrified, fell into the sea as well. Two lives, lost together.

Overwhelmed with grief, I decided to donate all my personal assets and follow them in death.

But by chance, I overheard my mother in law persuading him.

Back then, you were afraid your grandfather would beat Xanthe to death, so you agreed to a family marriage.

Now you have staged your own death and even dragged your child into it, all so you can travel the world with Xanthe. Have you thought about what would happen if Ulyssa found out? That was your own flesh and blood.

Just a child. Before I jumped, I took him into the sea with me. Everyone saw it as an accident. As for Ulyssa, he will never find out. He thinks I loved him to death.

Our child was gone. And it was designed by his own father.

It felt like the cruelest joke in the world.

I thought I had caused the deaths of the two people I loved most. In truth, everything had been a carefully scripted lie.

Trembling, I tore up the inheritance donation agreement and bought a plane ticket overseas.

Since his heart belongs elsewhere, I will set him free.

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Cameron died saving me, one body, two lives. I had no desire to go on living either.

Holding the inheritance donation agreement I had signed in advance, I went to Cameron’s family home.

But the words coming from behind the door pierced my heart, one by one.

This is the last time I say sorry to him. I will pretend to be my younger brother. After the wedding, I will treat her with all my heart. I will even have another child with her.

It is a pity about my grandson. He was already fully formed. If your grandfather finds out, the inheritance rights will definitely be affected.

I have already given myself to Ulyssa. What more does he want? If I do not go, he will die. Using one child to cure his depression is a very worthwhile deal.

What about Ulyssa then? You have been together for six years. Do you really have no feelings at all? If he finds out

There are feelings. That is why he will never find out. Three months later, I will appear at Ulyssa’s home as someone who lost his memory after falling into the sea.

She loves me so much. Getting me back after losing me will only make her love me even more.

Sigh. Even your mother does not know whether forcing you and your brother to fight for the inheritance all these years was right or wrong. It has made you so calculating now. Forget it. Your life is your own decision. I just hope you do not ruin your own happiness. My mother in law sighed, her voice full of helplessness.

So this marriage, from beginning to end, was nothing but a carefully planned business deal.

Xanthe was his first love.

Six years ago, they ran away together, but in the end they were torn apart.

In a fit of rage, Xanthe’s father bought a plane ticket and sent her to Italy.

I was nothing more than the choice he was forced to make in order to protect his true love.

Our child also died because of his love for Xanthe.

I even used to boast to my girlfriends that my marriage alliance was blessed by fate itself.

I never imagined that Cameron, who cared about me in every detail, had never loved me at all.

How perfectly he had disguised himself.

My hands trembling, I tore up the inheritance donation agreement.

The sound of paper ripping was painfully sharp in the silent room, and footsteps drew closer.

Sister? How long have you been standing outside? A flicker of concern passed through his eyes.

Why do you look so worn out?

Before I could say anything, he immediately instructed the maid. Violet, stew some ginseng chicken soup. Slow cook it over low heat. Add red dates and goji berries.

Wipe your face and put on some makeup. We are going to see my brother later. He probably would not want to see you like this.

Without giving me a choice, he pulled me into the bathroom and skillfully helped me wash up.

His movements were gentle, just like before.

But I could no longer feel his warmth.

My gaze fell on his face.

My heart shattered completely.

When he saw my tears, he froze for a moment.

Then he gently wiped them away with his hand.

My heart clenched violently.

What if he was just joking with me? After all, I never even saw the bodies. You were the ones who said they died together.

One day he might suddenly appear in front of me and tell me that everything before was fake.

That he is not dead at all.

A trace of panic flashed through his eyes, and then he gently placed a hand on my shoulder.

Do not overthink it, he whispered by my ear. My brother loved you very much. He would definitely want you to live well.

I almost laughed out loud, but the desolation in my heart surged like a tide.

Even though we were not married yet, I will hold a grand funeral for Cameron and the child.

I will even publish it in the newspapers and tell the whole world that he and the child belong to the Ulyssa family.

No. You cannot hold a funeral. He cried out, instinctively grabbing my hand.

Did your brother do something shameful? Why can there not be a funeral?

I looked at him steadily, waiting for his performance.