Valery always considered her younger brother in every aspect and had an unstable mental state. If I told her that she had cancer, she would have an emotional breakdown and may even give up treatment because she wouldn't want to spend money.
After much thought, I decided to take action first and explain later.
I planned to tell her that I had cancer myself first. After I sold the house and got enough money, I would tell her the truth to spare her from inner torment.
But I didn't expect her to say that.
I was a little upset, but still thought that maybe she didn't react because it happened suddenly. Then I gritted my teeth and continued, "But if I don't receive treatment, I will die. Besides, this house was bought by me before our marriage. Don't I have the right to sell the house to treat the illness?"
Valery's face turned dark and she sneered, "It's true that it's your house, but I also live here! You can't just think about saving your own life and not care about me, can you?
"You just said that the treatment costs are high. If you sell the house, doesn't it mean that you have to take out a loan later? We are a couple, and your loan is equivalent to my joint debt. When your cancer is cured, I not only have to take care of you but also earn money to buy a house and repay the loan. Have you considered all these?"
As Valery spoke, tears started to flow down her face. We had been married for more than two years and had always been sweet. When I saw her cry, my anger disappeared.
I thought maybe she just encountered a major change and was shocked, so she didn't know how to react.
I handed Valery a tissue awkwardly and explained the seriousness of the situation again, "Honey, the cure rate for this cancer is very high, and it won't affect my work in the future. Trust me, I will definitely work hard to get the house back. Besides, don't you want me to live happily with you for the rest of your life?
"We have been married for more than two years and have been so happy. Don't you want me to cure my illness?"
Valery pushed my hand away and said, 'What's the use of living happily with me? Misfortune befalls a poor couple. I just want to live a simple life with a house and a car. Am I wrong?