Chapter 1 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers " I'm so done with Madilynn . She's nothing but a burden . Honestly , I wish she had died in that earthquake when she was ten , so she couldn't continue to be a problem . " Can you believe she tried to compete with you for the heart ? What a schemer ! " Jettson didn't even try to hide the disgust on his face . My sister , Melissa Baughen , snuggled up against his chest and grinned triumphantly . " If Madilynn hears this , she'll come after me again . " Jettson's expression turned icy , and his tone filled with disdain as he replied , " She won't dare !
" So what if she finds out ? We've been kind enough to take care of her all these years . A loser like her should be grateful ! If she had any sense at all , she'd just disappear . " I froze in place . A sharp pain pierced my chest , stealing my breath for a moment . Had I not stumbled upon this today , I would have gone to my grave without ever knowing that chilling truth . I bit down on my pale lower lip , wanting to - rush over - and ask why they'd treated me like that . But when my gaze fell on the critical condition notice in my hand , I suddenly smiled .
When I saved Jettson ten years ago , I never expected him to repay me with marriage . If I'd known all this earlier , I wouldn't have risked my life to have his child . And I definitely wouldn't have kept telling myself over and over again that he loved me . But none of that mattered anymore . After all , I was dying . Melissa swayed a bit . Panic and worry flashed across Jettson's face , and without thinking twice , he scooped her rushed her back to the ward . up and 0.00 % 08:26 : Chapter 1 288 Vouchers I trailed behind them and saw my parents hurriedly grab the doctor .
" Doctor , my daughter isn't feeling well again ! Can you check on her ? " The doctor said she was fine , and the three of them finally let out a sigh of relief . Only then did they notice me pressed in the corner . Jettson shot a cold glance at the report I was holding and asked , " What did the doctor say ? " I gave a faint smile and replied , " Everything's good . " For the first time , Jettson explained himself , " Things were really urgent back then . Missy couldn't wait any longer . And I couldn't just stand by and watch her die .
" My mom hesitantly asked , " Madilynn , you're not going to be mad at us , are you ? " When I didn't respond , she snapped at me . " Madilynn , you are so heartless ! Missy's your sister ! " My dad also turned his anger on me . " Enough already ! Ever since you got back , this family hasn't had a moment's peace . You've been fighting with Missy over everything . And now it's her life ! Can you stop this already ? " My five - year - old son , Oliver Ackrigg , was furious , too . He slammed his head into my stomach and kept hitting me with his tiny fists . " Bad woman !
It's all because of you that Melissa ended up in the hospital ! I don't want a bad mom like you . I want Melissa to be my mom ! " Their harsh words cut into me like shards of ice . I stumbled back and bit my lip hard to steady myself through the pain . Once they were done letting it all out , I gently shook my head . " I'm not mad . The doctor said we'll hear some good news in seven days . " I paused for a moment . My voice came out hoarse . " And it will be good for all of us . " Chapter 2 Chapter 2 :