Real and Fake Patient: My Wife is Dying

To shield his cancer-stricken wife from despair, a devoted husband concocts a desperate lie: he claims he is the one who is terminally ill and suggests selling their home to fund his treatment. But his selfless deception backfires spectacularly. Instead of offering support, his wife furiously demands a divorce. Backed by her hostile relatives, she accuses him of trying to ruin her life, coldly declaring that when disaster strikes, it is every person for themselves.

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Chapter 5

I was so angry that my head was dizzy. I couldn't wait to reveal the truth right now. I sneered, "Valery, if it were you who had cancer, could you accept what you planned to do to me?"

Valery spat a few times. "Who do you think you are to curse me? You got cancer yourself. It's a punishment for you. You're such an unlucky person. Your parents died because of you, and now it's your turn. You deserve it. I am such a kind person. How could I possibly get cancer?

"You are not standing on the moral high ground. Haven't you heard that in times of trouble, each one looks out for himself? I just did what anyone would do!

"If I had cancer, I would not burden my family, because it's my fate. You are fighting against fate and the Grim Reaper by treating cancer, not to mention that you want to harm me!"

In times of trouble, each one looked out for himself. I didn't argue with her, because I knew very well that the harsher she spoke at the moment, the more painful she would be when she learned the truth!

After hearing Valery's words, Jarrett seemed to feel proud. Maybe in his eyes, as his sister, Valery should have the spirit of dedication and sacrifice. But he still knew how to say nice things. "You don't need to worry about this. If Valery has any diseases, I will use all my family's assets to treat her to extend her life even if she doesn't want to. Even if it means giving my liver and kidneys, I won't even hesitate."

It sounded touching.

Last year, Valery had a minor surgery and stayed in the hospital for two days. Jarrett didn't even make a phone call until he knew that Valery had recovered and returned home. He came later to have a meal. I didn't believe that someone like him would be willing to spend money to treat Valery's cancer.

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