But Jacob pulled me away forcefully “Now you’re scared? Too late.”
“Jacob Thompson, you’re a beast!”
I pushed him hard and ran forward, but he grabbed my hair and yanked me back, causing me to fall.
My head hit the ground hard, leaving me dizzy and with ringing ears. Everything around me seemed to go silent. I could only see the soll on my mom’s grave getting less and less.
I crawled forward desperately, my fingers leaving bloody trails on the ground.
Emma questioned me through tears, “Abby, why are you so cruel? Why did you kill Buddy? He was just an innocent animal. What did he do wrong? He was a living being!”
“If you can’t stand me, take it out on mel Why hurt innocent Buddy?”
“Buddy, I’m sorry it’s all my fault. I should be the one dead. You died in my place. It’s because I’m in the way. I was wrong, I was really wrong.
What did my mom do wrong?! She’s dead and can’t even rest in peace, and now they want to dig up her grave!
At this moment, I was so full of resentment that I wanted to turn into a vengeful ghost and kill them all!
I mustered all my strength and slapped her across the face, “You should die. You all should dief
“Enough, Abigaill You and your mom are clearly in the wrong, yet you refuse to admit it and blame others! I used to think you were sensible and obedient, but it seems it was all on act
e like you doesn’t deserve to be my wife or Lucas’s mother! Your mom is shameless in her old age and doesn’t deserve to be Lucas’s grandmother”
Just as he finished speaking, his phone suddenly rang
It was an unknown number. His mother’s voice came from the other end, “Jacob, where have you been with Lucas these past few days?
“Mom, I’m busy. Don’t worry about it.”
3:10 PM
“How can I not worry? You’ve blocked all our calls and we can’t reach you. Do you know that Abigail’s mom died from an asthma attack the other day?
Jacob’s expression froze. He couldn’t believe it but still stubbornly said, “Mom, are you sure my mother–in–law is dead, and it’s not just Abigail lying to you?”
“I saw your mother–in–law being cremated with my own eyes. How could that be fake? Have you lost your mind to ask such a thing? No matter how unsatisfied you are with Abigail, you shouldn’t question her about her own mother’s death! This is…”
Before Jacob’s mother could finish, his phone clattered to the ground.
He looked at me with horror in his eyes, his lips trembling. He opened his mouth but could only utter a single syllable, “…:
“Tell your men to stop right now!”
I crawled to my mother’s grave, not caring about anything else.
The soil had been dug up, revealing a square urn with my mom’s photo on it. She was smiling at me as always.
My heart felt like it was being torn apart. I raised my hand and slapped myself twice, wishing I could die right there and join my mom.
Tears poured down my face, “Mom, I’m sorry! Your daughter is useless. I couldn’t even protect your grave. Mom, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. You can
hit me…”
Jacob walked towards me with heavy steps, “I’m sorry, Abby. I didn’t know…
I pushed him away, my eyes full of hatred, “Get lost”
He was stunned and reached out as if to wipe away my tears. Iswatted his hand away and slapped him hard across the face, Don’t touch me I’m dirty.”
A flash of anger crossed Jacob’s eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
Emma, feeling terrible for him, started to scold me, “Abby, I understand you’re heartbroken over your mom’s death, but you can’t hit people! What did Jacob do wrong? He’s just concerned about you.
I slapped her twice as well, “If you feel so bad for him, you can share his punishment!”
Seeing me hit his dad and his beloved Emma, Lucas charged at me like a young bull, knocking me to the ground.
This time, I didn’t coddle him. I got up, dragged him to my mom’s grave, and forced him to kneel
*Remember this. This is your grandmother. She died because of you! Kneel here and repent
Lucas was terrified. He struggled and pushed me, “Dad said you’re a liar, Grandma isn’t dead. She stole Emma’s dog. You and grandma are.
both liars!
I couldn’t hold back anymore. I spanked him hard, “Your conscience has been eaten by dogs! Have you forgotten who stayed up day and night when you were sick? Who held you and sang lullables all night when you were scared? Who lost a finger trying to save you? Have you forgotten all that? You and your dad are both ungrateful wretches!”
Lucas was scared out of his wits. He cried and begged, “Wah… Mom, I was wrong. Please don’t hit me anymore…
But I knew his plea was only because he was being hit, not because he realized how terribly wrong he had been or felt any remorse.
“I’m sorry, Abby. Your mother’s death is all my fault. It was my self–righteousness and distrust that led to this tragedy. Lucas is still young, he doesn’t understand anything. I’ll kowtow to morn and repent on his behalf?
Saying this, he fell to his knees with a thud and started kowtowing repeatedly, “Mom, I’m sorry. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me.
Thud, thud, thud. One kowtow after another. He cried as he did it, his emotions becoming more and more intense. He truly looked like he was
3:10 PM
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Soon, there were bloodstains on the ground. His forehead was broken and covered in dirt, looking miserable and tragic.
Emma tried to pull him up, feeling heartbroken, but Jacob pushed her away, causing her to fall.
He looked at her with a coldness she had never seen before.
