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My spouse Noel Seyfertt abandoned my immobilized mother at home while he ventured on a journey with Brianna Bridgers—his longtime friend and Mother's caregiver. My mother pleaded with her son-in-law for assistance, but he disregarded her completely. Upon returning from a work-related excursion, I discovered that Mother had passed away. She had suffered a fatal cardiac event while completely alone. Overwhelmed with sorrow and anger, I contacted Noel. However, he displayed no remorse—merely irritation. "I was only away for a couple of days with Rian! Are you being serious? Your mother has been bedridden for two years without dying! But

Betrayal's Timepiece, A Widow's Deadly Discovery

Brianna attempted to protest, but Noel, at his wit's end, forcefully pushed her towards the exit. "Leave!" he bellowed.


His shove was powerful, causing Brianna to lose her balance and collapse. Enraged, she quickly got up and struck him across the cheek. Her voice was piercing and filled with anger.


"Now you're trying to play innocent? Weren't you the one who said Cornelia's mother was nothing but a burden and would be better off dead? Stop acting like you're the good one here!"


Noel's expression grew dark. Without hesitation, he delivered a hard kick, sending her stumbling. "Be quiet! Say another word, and I swear I'll end your life!"


"Oh, I'm going to say it!" she yelled, defiantly. "You were eager for Cornelia's mother to die! You're the one who told me to mistreat that poor elderly woman, to withhold her medication and let her suffer! Remember that night when she was asleep, and you—"


Chapter 11