My Wife Cashed in My Mother's Death

Lily Peterson's childhood sweetheart, Sean Clements, ran over my 70-year-old mother in his car while he was drunk-driving.

Because of that, Mom died on the spot.

But Lily insisted on signing the letter of forgiveness for Sean.

"My mother-in-law had planned on scamming Sean for more money, so she lay beneath the wheels on purpose. She should be the one taking on the entire responsibility."

Not only did Sean get released as an innocent man, but he also received the ten-million-dollar payment given by the insurance company as compensation for his emotional distress.

"Honey, I grew up with Sean since we were kids. I can't just sit by and watch his life get ruined by imprisonment! Can't you be more gracious and stop bringing this issue up?"

After leaving the police station, Sean uploads a post on his social media feed in a high-profile manner.

"Lily looks so gorgeous when she defends me in front of others! Childhood sweethearts will always be the closest people in life!"

Lily leaves a like on Sean's post right in front of me.

I remain eerily calm. "Let's get a divorce, Lily."

She huffs coldly in return. "You just want me to console you, right? Tristin Foley, you're already 30 years old. Can you stop being childish?"

I've already brought up divorce multiple times in the past. That's why Lily refuses to believe that I will leave her for real.

But what she doesn't know is that I've snuck in a divorce agreement into the documents meant for the case closure registration, and she has personally left her signature there.

My wife, Lily Peterson, hugged me. "People don't come back from the dead. Sean's just reckless like that. Why even bother with him? Besides, it's your mom's fault for standing in the way."

I pushed Lily away and stared at her in disbelief.

Her nonchalant tone made it sound like the one who got crushed to a pulp wasn't Mom, the woman who selflessly donated her bone marrow when Lily was gravely ill.

Lily's childhood sweetheart, Sean Clements, spoke up from the side. "I'm sorry, Tristin. It's my fault for not watching where I was going and crashing into your mom. Lily can keep you company tonight. I'll manage on my own."

His words sounded apologetic, but he wrapped his arm around Lily's waist in a teasing way.

Feeling bad for him, Lily cut him off and shot me a look of reproach. "Sean, don't force yourself. It's not your fault."

I clenched my fists. Anger surged through my chest, threatening to burst out.

I hadn't done anything, yet I had become the villain in her eyes.

I couldn't be bothered to look at them another second, so I turned and walked away.

Lily hesitated for a moment before chasing after me. "Honey, let's go home. I promised I'd spend today with you."

I took a deep breath. "I'm going to the crematorium first."

As I opened the passenger door, I froze when I spotted a few used condoms on the seat. My stomach sank.

The car hadn't even started when Sean's call came through. "Lily Peterson! I was just testing you, and you actually went with him? Fine! Go ahead. Stay with him forever. Don't ever come near me again!"

Lily panicked instantly. She fumbled to pull out the key, ushering me out of the car while shoving 50 dollars into my hand.

"Honey, take a cab to the crematorium. Use this to get Mom a nice urn. I'll catch up later. Sean's going to sulk for days if I don't calm him down."

She practically shoved me out of the car.

I stood in the cold, watching Lily rush back to Sean.

Still sulking, Sean yelled, "Who wants to ride in your crappy car? You were going to a crematorium! Keep that bad omen to yourself!"

Lily gently coaxed him, "Don't be mad. I'm scrapping it now. Let's pick a new one you like together."

After saying that, she called the tow company to have the car sent for scrapping.

As I watched the scene before me, I felt like my heart was being ripped out, and the pain took my breath away.

She had forgotten.

Mom had bought us the car with her life savings.

With tears in her eyes, Lily had knelt before Mom, vowing that one day she would be surrounded by grandchildren.

I watched helplessly as the car was stripped to pieces and towed away.

Meanwhile, Lily had completely forgotten I even existed. She walked off with Sean, their laughter echoing in the air.

I took out my phone and sent an emoji to the chat that had been silent for three years.

The person's reply was instant. "Where are you? I'm coming back to Luthenia now! Wait for me!"