I Tore My Husband and Daughter to Pieces novel
On the last night aboard the cruise, Alice suddenly said she wanted to eat the small cakes served on the deck.
When I went to get them, I was suddenly pushed into the sea from behind.
"Chloe! You ran over Mr. Collins' sister with your car, and now we want your life in return!"
They mistook me for someone else. But before I could explain, sharks near the cruise pounced on me, tearing at me, and blood instantly stained a large area of the sea.
In agony and despair, I looked toward the only lit area of the cruise and saw Chloe Green, dressed just like me, smiling sweetly.
She said to me, "Serena, thank you. Without you in the way, Brian and I can finally be together openly."
Brian gently draped a coat over her, and Alice affectionately kissed her on the cheek. "From now on, Ms. Green is my mom!"
Looking at the Eternal Heart necklace around her neck, identical to mine, I suddenly realized I had become her scapegoat.
Darkness engulfed me, and I lost consciousness in anger and unwillingness.
When I opened my eyes again, I was back before boarding the cruise.
*****
"Mom, let's go on a cruise vacation!" Alice excitedly shook my arm, her eyes full of anticipation. "I heard the little cakes there are super delicious!"
"Yeah, Serena," Brian smiled in agreement. "It's been a while since we had a family vacation. Since Alice wants to go, why not take this holiday to relax?"
But the searing pain of being bitten by a shark was still etched in my bones. I looked at the two smiling happily in front of me and secretly clenched my fists.
In my previous life, they said the same to me.
Although I was puzzled why Alice, who had always been afraid of water, wanted to go on a cruise vacation, I thought with Brian and me around, nothing should go wrong, so I agreed.
They were unusually enthusiastic, not only packing their own luggage but also preparing mine.
Alice said, "Mom, you always packed our luggage before. This time, let me help you! Look, I even brought your favorite dresses!"
Brian added, "Oh, Serena, don't forget to wear the Eternal Heart. It's the symbol of our love."
I foolishly indulged in the false happiness, letting them do as they pleased, never expecting that these things would lead to my death.
Seeing me silent for a long time, Alice's expression changed first.
"Mom, do you not want to go with me? You don't love me anymore!" she pouted, tears welling up in her eyes. "You're nothing like Ms. Green. I don't want you to be my mom anymore."
Brian hurriedly picked her up and gently scolded, "Alice, how can you say that to Mom?"
I couldn't stop trembling until my nails dug deep into my flesh, drawing blood.
I thought, "Yeah, how could I not love my daughter?"
But when I saw Chloe wearing the same clothes as me and the unique Eternal Heart, I realized that the two people I trusted most had personally pushed me into hell.
"What's going on here?" Chloe pushed the door open and, seeing Alice about to cry, quickly picked her up. "Who bullied you?"
Brian frowned at me, his tone displeased. "Serena, is just one vacation really that hard for you?"
Chloe sighed theatrically and said, "Maybe Mrs. Howard isn't too willing to accompany Alice. After all, what could be more important than a child?"
I held back my trembling and coldly stared at Chloe.
Chloe is a college student I sponsored. I felt sorry for her poor family, often giving her a share of anything good, but I never expected to raise a traitor.
Noticing my gaze, Brian immediately stepped in front of Chloe. "Serena, I've been too busy lately, so I asked Chloe to help look after Alice. Don't misunderstand.
"But really, what could be more important than a child? Alright, I'll go pack your clothes now and make sure you look stunning."
"No, I'm not going," I interrupted him. "Alice is big enough now; you can take her on vacation by yourself."
"How could that work?" Brian said anxiously. "Alice really wants you to go with her."
"Then let Chloe go with you," I said with a faint smile, glancing at them. "Alice likes Chloe so much; I'm sure she'd be happy about it."
As soon as I said that, Chloe's face turned pale.
Brian wanted to say something more, but I had already walked away.
In my past life, I ended up being eaten by a shark. This time, I won't let history repeat itself.
I immediately contacted my secretary, Emily Porter, asking her to secretly investigate Chloe's recent activities and have the "Eternal Heart" in my possession sent to a professional institution for appraisal.
Sure enough, the necklace in my hand was fake.
I laughed at myself. Brian surely wouldn't let the real Eternal Heart sink to the bottom of the sea with me.
I shook my head and started sorting through the clues I had.
Last time, the clothes I took on vacation were prepared by Brian, so getting an identical set wouldn't be difficult.
But just with identical clothes and a necklace, could it really make people mistake me for Chloe?
Emily reported to me, "Ms. Scott, we've tracked Ms. Green's whereabouts. Three days ago, she was in a car accident. Here's the surveillance footage from that day."
In the footage, Chloe was wearing the exact same blue dress I had on when I was pushed into the water, and the Eternal Heart around her neck sparkled dazzlingly in the sunlight.
I closed my eyes. Just as I thought.
She killed someone in a car accident and still boarded the cruise for a vacation as if nothing had happened. This is blatant provocation.
I couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh and think, "Brian, how cruel you are. We loved each other for ten years, yet you let me take the fall and die for the woman you love."
I took a deep breath and instructed Emily, "Contact the victim's family from that car accident. I want to meet them."
Emily nodded in agreement and, after hesitating for a moment, took out a USB drive. "Ms. Scott, this contains footage from the dashcam of the vehicle before the accident. You should take a look."
After she left, I opened the USB drive, and its contents instantly left me stunned.
After the sound of rustling fabric, Chloe's coquettish voice rang out. "Brian, take it easy. I've been with you for so long, when can we finally be together openly?"
Brian's voice was husky as he eagerly kissed Chloe. "Just wait a little longer. I've almost acquired all the shares of Scott Group. Once I become the largest shareholder, I'll dump her and let you stand by my side openly."
Chloe let out a soft hum and said, "Easy for you to say. Even without Scott Group, Serena still has millions to her name. Are you really willing to abandon her and marry me?"
Brian said, "I even gave you the Eternal Heart, and you still don't trust me? Besides, Alice likes you the most. Who else but you could be her mother?"
"Alright, sweetheart, stop talking about such buzzkill things. Just relax."
After the intense shaking, the screen went black.
My heart was filled with disgust and anger.
One was a college student I had supported for years, and the other was my husband of many years. They were together behind my back.
I opened the home surveillance and was about to instruct Emily to copy a piece of evidence when I saw Chloe and Brian disheveled, hugging each other on the screen.
Chloe asked, "Brian, can you really bear to let Serena die for me? Once she boards the cruise, theres no turning back."
Brian kissed her. "You've been living in fear for so long. If her death can bring you safety, then shes at least of some use."
Thinking about how the mouth he kissed Chloe with had kissed me, I couldn't help but vomit until my vision went dark and my throat was filled with the taste of blood.
I took a breath to calm down, then quickly convened a board meeting.
I want to see how Brian plans to become the largest shareholder of Scott Group with me around!
It was almost 8 p.m. when I got home, and surprisingly, Chloe was still there.
Seeing me return, she quickly stood up and came over, pretending to look pitiful.
She said, "Mrs. Howard, it's all my fault. I know you're busy with work and don't have time to accompany Alice, so I stayed a little longer to play with her. If you don't like it, I won't come again. It's just poor Alice I feel sorry for."
I looked at the fresh hickey deliberately exposed on her neck and the smudged lipstick on her lips.
Before I could say anything, Alice angrily rushed over and stood in front of Chloe. "Mom, you can't bully Ms. Green. If you don't play with me, fine, but you won't let others play with me either. How is that fair?"
Brian also spoke up, "Serena, I know you're just saying that out of anger. How could we let someone else take our place on a family vacation?"
I suddenly laughed, crossed my arms, and looked at the sulking Alice. "In that case, how about letting Ms. Green go on vacation with you?"
Brian's expression changed, and he quickly grabbed my arm. "Serena, why are you still arguing like a child? If you weren't so busy with work and neglecting the family, would Alice rely on Chloe this much?"
"Besides, Chloe means well. Instead of thanking her, you keep making things difficult for her. I really misjudged you back then."
Looking at Chloe secretly laughing behind them and Alice clinging to Chloe's arm with a dependent expression, my heart gradually grew cold.
So this is what my husband thinks of me.
Alice loves oil painting. To ensure she received the best education, I pulled many strings and finally got her under the guidance of a world-class painter.
I gave her everything she wanted, yet in the end, I'm still accused of not loving her.
And Brian? I gave him a nominal position in the company, yet he used my money to support a mistress, got involved with the girl I sponsored, and even brazenly brought her home.
I coldly glanced at the three of them and was about to speak when Brian impatiently interrupted, "Enough, Serena, just apologize to Chloe, and let this matter be over."
He actually wants me to apologize?
Thinking about the video on the USB drive, my anger couldn't help but flare up.
I kindly sponsored Chloe's college education, always shared good things with her, and even helped her get a job at a tech company after graduation. Yet, she secretly got involved with my husband.
And now, he still wants me to apologize to her?
Before I could speak, Chloe suddenly started sobbing. "I know I come from a humble background and can't compare to Mrs. Howard's status. I don't deserve her apology. I understand, it's all my fault. I'll leave."
With that, she turned and rushed out the door.
Alice angrily said, "I don't have such a rude and unreasonable mom like you!"
Saying that, she ran out the door after Chloe.
Brian looked at me with a pained expression. "Serena, what have you become? Everything I do is for the good of this family. Do you have to tear it apart to be satisfied?"
"If you insist on refusing Alice, then I won't come back either."
I took a deep breath, just about to speak, when my phone suddenly lit up.
Looking at the reply, I suddenly smiled and nodded at Brian. "Alright, I agree to go on vacation with you."
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