My Mother-in-law Died, But My Husband Didn't Believe It1
On the tenth anniversary of our marriage, my mother-in-law had a brain hemorrhage and was hospitalized.
When the hospital issued a critical illness notice, my husband was celebrating his mistress's birthday.
The next day, my mother-in-law passed away, but my husband said, "Riley, you're cursing against my mother, even though she treated you so well! Your methods are becoming more and more despicable!"
He opened the urn and said, "Have you caused enough trouble?"
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"Mom is really sick, why don't you believe me? Please, just transfer me another $20,000."
The phone on the other end erupted with my husband's angry voice.
"Riley, is that all you want from me now? Money? Dream on!"
The nurses and patients around me stared at me with strange looks.
I held the phone tightly, trying to control my voice.
"Mom is really sick. I, I asked the nurse to tell you..."
"Who knows if you're not trying to cheat me! Mom's body has always been fine! I said I was working overtime. Can't you leave me alone?"
The pile of payment receipts was getting thicker and thicker.
A soft voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Ryan, who's calling? Didn't you agree to just spend time with me today?"
Boom!
That voice...
It turned out that he had gone to accompany Rachel Parker.
His college junior, whom he adored.
"I'm working, stop calling!"
"But I went to your company, and your boss said you weren't working today! Ryan, are you not going to save your mother?"
Without realizing it, my words were already trembling.
Ryan Morris didn't answer me, but instead questioned me.
"Riley, you dare to investigate me!"
"Are you with Rachel?"
"It's none of your business! I'll tell you the truth, I am with Rachel. What are you going to do about it? Remember, everything you eat and use is bought by me! You'd better behave yourself, otherwise you won't get a penny! Without me, you're nothing! Go away!"
The phone was hung up, and Ryan's voice was very loud.
I even felt the echo of his voice in the corridor.
The people around me looked at me sympathetically and quickly moved away.
I leaned against the wall, shaking as I walked towards the ward.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw my mother-in-law's heart rate slowly becoming a straight line.
I was so panicked that I wanted to run over there immediately.
But my legs wouldn't listen to me and I fell flat on my face.