My Wife Sold Me to the Blackmarket

Chloe showed no concern for my pain and roughly dragged me toward the hospital.

Just as we reached the emergency department’s entrance, we ran into my in-laws, who had rushed over after hearing the news.

My father-in-law, who had always been polite to me, instantly flew into a rage when he saw Jason in apparent pain. He slapped me hard across the face.

My mother-in-law, who had always spoken gently, now looked twisted with fury.

“Jason is the one who gave us the Hayes family’s golden grandson! He’s our family’s benefactor!

“I’m telling you, Shawn, if you dare lay a finger on Jason again, I’ll have you thrown out of the Hayes family immediately!”

These two elderly people had shown me more warmth and care as my elders than anyone else since my parents passed away.

After more than a decade together, I had believed there was at least a shred of a genuine relationship between us.

It turned out that in the face of so-called family bloodlines and ‘benefactors’, none of it meant anything at all.

“I didn’t touch him. He’s not even injured—”

“Shawn, how dare you still argue about this!”

Vivian rushed out with several freshly-printed test results in hand, cutting me off furiously.

“The doctor said it already! Jason has severe heart damage and is in a life-threatening condition. He needs a heart transplant immediately! This is all your fault!”

My mother-in-law erupted even more violently when she heard this. She actually lifted her hard-soled high heel and kicked viciously toward my lower body.

I failed to dodge in time, feeling a wave of excruciating pain as I let out a miserable cry.

“Serves you right! I knew you had bad intentions!

“You’re a useless man who can’t even perform properly or have children, so you can’t stand seeing Jason doing well!

“At the end of the day, you’re just worthless! You deserve to die alone and take your bloodline with you!”

Vivian’s face was filled with disappointment and rage.

“I’ve already called the police. Shawn, you can reflect on your actions in prison.

“From now onward, we’re no longer siblings!”

Already weak and injured, I was barely hanging on after being beaten by my in-laws.

Still, Chloe dragged me all the way into Jason’s ward with a dark expression.

“On your knees!”

Before I could react, she kicked the back of my knees hard.

I collapsed heavily onto the cold floor tiles, facing Jason on the hospital bed.

Jason’s face was pale as he put on a pitiful expression.

“Chloe, Shawn just acted on impulse and accidentally hurt me. I’m fine. Don’t blame him.”

Chloe’s eyes immediately reddened.

She grabbed my hair and slammed my head violently against the floor.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

“Look at Jason! He’s already this badly hurt, yet he’s still speaking up for you!

“But you still dare to slander him, you heartless, ungrateful b*stard?! Kneel and apologize to him right now!”