Chapter 2
There were still 15 days left before the cooling–off period ended, and Robert hadn’t come back once this whole time.
In the evening, I showed up at the church just out of boredom. To my surprise, Emily was there, praying in front of the priest. She was still in that old nun outfit–washed out and worn–looking up at the statue with real devotion.
Suddenly, like she could feel someone watching, she turned her head slightly and spotted me in the crowd. Her face lit up, and she quickly made her way over.
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She took my hand and gently traced some words into my palm. “Sarah, my boyfriend came to see me the other day. I’m really sorry. If you’re okay with it, I’d like to treat you to dinner as an apology.”
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In my past life, Robert used to say she was different from people full of greed and desires. He said her heart was pure, like an angel earth. Back then, I laughed it off. But now, I was starting to think he might’ve been right.
“I should be thanking you instead. Come on, let’s grab something to eat.” I pulled her toward a nearby restaurant.
When the waiter brought the food, her eyes suddenly got a little watery.
“What’s wrong?”
She wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, pulled out her pen and notebook, and wrote something down.
“Sarah, I clearly broke my vow for him, but why has he been avoiding me
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ever since I got pregnant?”
So they slept together. It was unexpected, yet when I heard it, my heart still sank a little.
“Does he have a family?”
The question gave me the chills, and the sadness I just felt turned into real fear.
“No, you’re someone the priest blessed. If I were your boyfriend, I’d want to spoil you like you’re the most precious thing in the world—how could he ever stay away?”
If she found out Robert was already married, she’d definitely break things off with him.
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And if that happened, Robert would think I had something to do with it and take it out on my par This book had been added on your bookshelf. ng this devil’s conscience.
I made up an excuse to slip into the bathroom and called Mom. Only after I heard over and over again that they’d safely arrived at the winery in New Zealand did I finally breathe easy.
My mom picked up on the tension in my voice and gently asked, “Sarah, is everything okay between you and Robert?”
My eyes got all watery. I really wanted to tell her everything, but even after trying for so long, I couldn’t get a single word out.
Back in my past life, after my parents died, Robert locked me up. He faked my death and then married Emily.
I hated him! Hated Emily! Hated everyone who ever hurt me. I tried everything to escape, but the moment I got past the first gate, his men shot me dead.
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“Sarah, no matter what you do, I will always love you and stand by you. Worst case, we can just start over somewhere new. All your dad and I want is for you to be happy.”
“Thanks, Mom. I know what I need to do.”
When I came out of the bathroom, Emily was surrounded by a few drunkards. The fat man leading them was wearing a suit and a Rolex Submariner on his wrist. With his bald head, he looked just like an upstart.
Playing cosplay, huh? How much for the night? Come hang out with us,” He reached out toward Emily as he spoke.
Emily was clearly scared and quickly stepped back. But that only seemed to encourage them more.
“She’s even mute! C’mon, let’s see if we can make her talk today!”
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When I saw them going for her again, I grabbed a copper pot from the restaurant and smashed it straight over the bald guy’s head.
Bang!
“Back off!” I yelled.
Blood started pouring from the fat man’s head. He stumbled back a few steps, and luckily, his buddies behind him rushed to hold him up before he hit the floor.
Regaining his senses, he glared at me furiously. “How dare you hit me? Kill this bitch for me!”
As soon as his guys heard that, they came at me like a pack of wild dogs. There were more of them, and in no time, they dragged me right in front of the fat guy.
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“Damn bitch, you hit my head? I’m gonna crack your skull open today!”
he growled, swinging the copper pot I’d smashed on him and slamming it straight down toward my head.
Bang!
My head exploded with pain, and bright red blood started trickling down my forehead.
In seconds, the restaurant emptied out–everyone ran for the door. Even the background music stopped playing.
The fat guy threw the pot aside, ripped open his shirt, and started walking toward Emily.
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“N–no… don’t touch her…” I tried to push forward, desperate to protect her, but one of his men kicked me straight to the ground.
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“She’s not bad either. You guys handle her. I’m gonna have some fun with the mute,” he said with a smirk.
Emily’s eyes went wide. She tried to run over and help me, but the just shoved her to the floor.
She flinched and closed her eyes as he raised his hand again.
Just then, a gunshot cracked through the air.
Bang!
Everyone froze on the spot.
