Revenge After Death

Later, I discovered that he left me at the hotel to die that night because Yasmin’s father, Roger Bailey,

fell ill

He had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage while drinking. His hospitalization, recovery, and subsequent recovery cost a lot of money.

Michael insisted on the best for everything. He demanded a private room, the finest nurse, an elite medical team, and top–notch rehabilitation

He could spend tens or hundreds of thousands, or even millions for Yasmin without batting an eyelash.

Yet, he treated me with extreme cruelty.

While Yasmin enjoyed his unreserved generosity, I carried a heavy burden.

It seemed that no amount of money and kindness I had shown throughout my life would be able to repay him.

For a long time, I struggled to differentiate gratitude, guilt, and feelings. I couldn’t distinguish them clearly.

Sometimes, I wondered if I really loved Michael, What did I love about him?

Did I fall in love with him when he rescued me?

Did I become infatuated when he risked his life and rushed into the car to carry my parents‘ bodies?

Or was it the moment when he gazed at me with concern and fear of losing me when the car exploded?

As it turns out, I was deceiving myself.

then, I believed Michael genuinely cared about me.

believed he loved me as well.

a figment

for him now felt like

the Fords? You were already an adult when you entered the Ford family. Have some shame, will you? You’re staying here just to get close to Michael,

stairs at the

Georgeke as Michael’s father was unwell. He had been undergoing treatment there throughout the year. This time, Aunty Lois intended to stay with

Aunty Lois wasn’t around. In her absence,

treat me even more cruelly without

refuge in the dormitory. It didn’t matter if I had to

time. He always brought me

same trick loses its effectiveness once overused.” Yasmin stood by the

are saying about you? They’re saying that you bring bad luck.

the family. What’s the point of

up.” I lost control of my emotions after being provoked by Yasmin.

of

like

you being

still remembered my parents‘ death anniversary. However,

if I were you,” Yasmin’s cousin sneered along with Michael’s

mocking me.

me

back

you’re lacking a man? Come, let me offer you some warmth while Michael’s away.