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My husband's childhood sweetheart had a check-up at my hospital and was unfortunately diagnosed with cervical cancer.
After triple-checking, I took the report home to urge her to start treatment immediately.
Not only did she refuse to believe it, but she also wrapped her arms around my husband's neck and slowly sat on his lap, acting coy.
"Tiernan, is sister just bitter that she can't have children herself, so she can't stand to see me happy?"
My good intentions were completely disregarded. I looked at her provocative gaze and laughed bitterly in anger.
My husband, who usually dotes on me endlessly, furrowed his brow in clear disapproval.
What he said next left me frozen in place.
"Lacey, when did you become so vicious?"
"How dare you curse Scarlett with infertility."

After His Mistress Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer

As the months have progressed, it's become increasingly difficult for me on my own.


Yet Tiernan, the father of the child, remains tirelessly by Scarlett's side.


Is this really what I'm supposed to endure?


Sometimes I truly don't understand what Tiernan's feelings for Scarlett are.


"I'm exhausted. Can you please stop bothering me?"


Red-eyed, after telling him to leave, I added flatly: "If you keep coming, I'll have no choice but to move again."


"Lacey, I can't live without you. You promised me you wouldn't leave."


If the vows we made while dating actually counted for anything, Tiernan and I wouldn't be where we are today.


He couldn't keep his word, yet he constantly binds me with promises.


"Tiernan, you also said you'd never betray me."


After I tore down that final veil, Tiernan looked stunned.


Chapter 9