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After my car accident, I overheard my husband, Xavier Colton, talking to a surgeon in the rehabilitation center.
“Prepare my wife for surgery and take one of her kidneys. Make sure the transplant is a success.”
He then placed a gentle hand on another woman’s arm and said，“Jennifer needs it to live, so the transplant team must be ready. I want her healthy again.”
I recognized the woman—Jennifer, a socialite whose family Xavier had financially saved.
I heard him sternly remind the surgeon once more, “But ensure Miranda’s recovery is flawless. If this surgery causes any other issues, I'll destroy you.”
My world collapsed. I never thought the man who once worshipped me would suddenly turn against me.
Without hesitation, I left him with signed divorce papers, wishing him success in his “life-saving endeavor.”

Escape from a Sanctuary Full of Lies

As the plane climbed over the ocean, I gazed out the window at the city I’d called home, now shrinking into the distance. A weight I’d carried for years finally lifted from my soul.


The following day, I landed in Greece. After some online searching, I found a private, whitewashed villa to rent on a secluded island.


At the same time, Xavier was in Monaco, preparing to finalize the transplant.


Just before signing the final contract with the illicit surgical team, Xavier was seized by a wave of panic, so he called the rehabilitation center one last time.


A nurse on his payroll assured him, “Since you left, Mrs. Colton has been resting peacefully. We’re monitoring her closely. We’ll let her know you called when she wakes.”


Only then did Xavier enter the meeting room, feeling somewhat calmer. Yet despite the reassurance, his thoughts remained fixed on Miranda.


Chapter 5