She Was Hope, Then She Became My Greatest RegretChapter 1
My parents were brutally murdered in our home, and the family business teetered on the edge of bankruptcy.
In desperation, I begged my fiancée for help—but she turned away and, without hesitation, held a grand, century-style wedding with Karl Emerson
At their wedding, I was burying my parents.
Just when I thought I had lost everything, her older sister—an officer of the law—knelt beside me at the funeral.
“I’ll be your lifelong support,” Caroline Baker said. “I’ll help you uncover the truth.”
I didn’t hesitate. I said yes.
But the investigation ended in silence—no report, no closure.
Still, Caroline stayed. She handled my parents’ funeral arrangements personally, brought me back to the Baker Family, and stood by my side.
We married.
For five years, I believed she was my salvation.
Until one night, I overheard her talking to a colleague—
“Caroline, the Crow Family murder had only one suspect: Karl. Why did you stop the investigation? Do you think you’re worthy of your badge? Victor has been living under the same roof as the killer. What will you do if he finds out?”
“Karl is innocent,” she replied softly. “He was just... there. It had nothing to do with him. I trust him.”
“I may regret wearing this uniform,” she added, “but I don't regret following my heart. Even if he never chose me... if he’s happy, I can endure anything.”
The gift I had been holding slipped from my hand.
All this time—the one who killed my parents had been right beside me.
And the woman I had come to love… had kept that truth from me for five long years.
Our marriage—suddenly felt like a cage.
——
From behind the door, her voice trembled with quiet sorrow as she looked at an old photo hanging on the wall:
“Since Karl didn’t choose me, I’ll clear every obstacle for him. I’ll make sure he never has to look back.
As for Victor... I’ll watch him closely. I’ll never let him learn the truth.”
Even her colleague couldn’t hide the disappointment in their voice.
"You’ve been on this case for eight years. You’ve won countless medals and commendations. Why throw it all away for Karl?"
The voice was sharp, almost pleading.
"He doesn’t love you, Caroline! His appearance at the Crow Residence wasn’t a coincidence—you know that!"
"You could lose your badge, your career. Your name will be destroyed, maybe even prison. Are you insane?"