After my death, my husband who had wanted to divorce went insane. novel Chapter 17

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“It’s all in the past now. I was bedridden for months before I recovered, haha,” Kevin said lightly his expression calm.

But by then, tears were already pouring down my cheeks. I rushed into his arms, clinging to him He stiffened for a second, and the tips of his ears flushed red.

“I’m sorry… it was all my fault. I ruined your championship medal and even caused your injury.” “Don’t blame yourself,” Kevin murmured as he gently patted my head. “If you were gone, wha would winning even mean?”

Once I had calmed down, a familiar fire began to rise in my chest; my hatred for Cooper burne brighter than ever. All these years under his roof, I had endured humiliation after humiliation Only because I believed he had saved me did I force myself to swallow every ounce of pride. “Don’t worry. He’s crossed the line too many times; it’s time I did something,” Kevin said. I didn quite grasp what he meant.

Then, Kevin showed me what his assistant had uncovered: the suspicious death of Dixie’: husband years ago had been orchestrated by Cooper. The shady dealings behind the rise of the Armitage Group had also been exposed.

“As the Armitage Group was a direct rival to the Timberlake family, I didn’t even need to lift a finger; those scandals alone were enough to make him choke.”

As night fell, Kevin and I talked about many things. I realized how much calmer and more composed he had become after years abroad.

He drove me home. When we arrived, my mother told me about her upcoming plans to trave overseas with Tanner for surgery. Thanks to his attentive care over the past few days, he condition had improved significantly.

The fresh, nourishing meals Tanner prepared each day had even brought a healthy glow back tc her once gaunt face.

“This time, Tanner said he’s confident he can cure me,” my mother said, her voice full of hope.

She had battled illness for years, and ever since being with Gaten, her condition would often flare up without warning.

“Mom, Tanner treats you so well, far better than Gaten ever did. If you want to live with him, I’ll support you.”

I had heard from Kevin that Tanner had been researching my mother’s illness for years, flying abroad countless times to consult with top specialists, yet she had never known.

It wasn’t that she hadn’t considered it. She was afraid it might strain my relationship with Kevin. “Kevin saved my life. No matter what happens between you and Tanner, it won’t change how I see him,” I told her honestly.

Her reaction mirrored mine; she hadn’t expected the seemingly harmless Cooper to be so conniving. But soon, she gave a quiet smile. After all, wasn’t Gaten just the same kind of man? Later that night, I helped her pack for the trip abroad. Just as we were about to rest, a sudden noise came from the door. I looked through the peephole and there he was. Gaten.

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“Annie, open up! You heartless woman, setting fire to ruin my child’s wedding, making Demi lose her baby!” Gaten’s voice roared louder with each kick against the door. My mother and I stood frozen in fear.

Gripping a knife, he hacked at the door like a madman. As the wood began to splinter, I rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, and stood protectively in front of my mother.

But just as he was about to break through, the chaos suddenly fell silent.

“Sabrina, open up. It’s Tanner, everything’s under control now.”

I opened the door to find Tanner holding a box of medicine, while Gaten lay unconscious on the floor.

“Don’t worry, I just gave him a couple of sedative shots. But for safety, we shouldn’t stay here any longer.”

“I noticed the dark circles under your eyes lately and figured you haven’t been sleeping well. I brought some sleeping aids… looks like I showed up just in time.”

Tanner gently draped a coat over my mother’s shoulders, picked up our luggage, and guided us

out.

‘Thank you, Tanner. And thank you for tomorrow’s surgery too,” I said sincerely. Before walking out, I gave Gaten one last hard kick.

At dawn, Kevin and I escorted Tanner and my mother to the airport.

‘Don’t worry, Sabrina, I’ll come back safe and sound!” my mother promised, hugging me. I nodded obediently.

When boarding time came, the two waved goodbye, unaware that far in the distance, Gaten was secretly following them and boarding the plane as well.

Seeing the boarding text my mother sent me, my heart finally settled.

‘With Dad there, everything will be fine.”

‘Another good show is just about to begin.”

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