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The day before I married Carter,
I drank tea spiked with apple juice, my whole body broke out in sores and I was rushed to the hospital.
Before I left, Carter said he would wait for me to return, but secretly married Sarah behind my back.
He said he would send whoever hurt me to hell,
But I remember only Carter knew about my apple juice allergy.

The Cancer-causing Apple Juice From My Husband

Mrs. Carlisle looked at me with surprise, and Carter beside her said directly, "Dr. Carlisle, is this necessary? You're making everyone unhappy."


"Sister-in-law is grieving the loss of her child, don't speak to her like that."


I couldn't be bothered with them and made an excuse to go to the restroom, to smoke a cigarette. It was the only way to calm my nerves.


After washing my hands and about to leave, I overheard a conversation between Carter and Sarah.


Sarah leaned into Carter's embrace, "Asher, that was still your child. Give the heart to Melody."


My heart skipped a beat. Instead of walking out, I stayed hidden around the corner, listening to their entire conversation.


"What if sister-in-law finds out one day? Is that possible?" Sarah looked at Carter with uncertainty.


Carter's response at that moment completely reassured her.


"She won't. I've already had everything destroyed. Besides..."


Chapter 5