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She didn’t know what else she could do to save Patrick’s life. As she scrolled through the internet, she came across a suggestion going to a temple to make a wish might work–if done with sincerity.
A glimmer of hope sparked in Lora heart. She had nothing else to offer, but her sincerity was pure. Determined, she found a temple recommended by netizens, located on a remote mountain with over
5,000 steps.
Without hesitation, Lora set out
immediately. The rain began to pour as she reached the base of the mountain, but she couldn’t afford to stop. Patrick was still lying in the hospital, his fever stubbornly high.
She climbed step by step, her every motion punctuated by heartfelt prayers. More than 5,000 times she kowtowed, slipping and falling countless times along the way. Her
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forehead was swollen, red, and bleeding.
Miraculously, when Lora descended the mountain and returned to the hospital, the doctor informed her that Patrick‘ s fever
had broken.
Exhausted, she collapsed onto the ground, tears streaming down her face. The overwhelming relief of seeing Patrick improve after days of despair poured out in
that moment.
In the days that followed, when Lora fulfilled her wish by giving thanks at the temple, Patrick stood beside her. It was then that he truly grasped the extent of her determination, especially in the face of adversity–a rainy day when every step forward was a struggle.
At that time, Patrick made a silent vow to cherish Lora for the rest of his life. But how could he have forgotten that promise?
Was it because Lora loved him too deeply, making him feel invincible? Or had he
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fallen for Christy’s vitality, her youthful energy mirroring Lora’s own innocence back then?
No.
Patrick loved Lora, truly and deeply. His attraction to Christy stemmed only from her resemblance to the young Lora her purity and untainted spirit. He never intended to abandon her, yet she left him without a word.
That realization hit him hard when he saw the date of abortion surgery form beneath the divorce agreement.
It was the day Lora had discovered she was pregnant only to walk in on Christy sitting on his lap, feeding him wine mouth to
mouth.
The thought tore through Patrick’s chest.
Lora left silently that day, her heart shattered. Carrying their child must have been one of the most painful experiences of her life. When she chose to have the
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abortion, her grief was immeasurable, far greater than her own suffering.
Patrick clutched the form tightly, his body shaking as he cried out uncontrollably. The grief was unbearable.
Just as he was about to collapse from the weight of his sorrow, his phone vibrated with a notification. A new message had
arrived.
Heart racing, he grabbed the phone. Could
it be from Lora?
When he saw that it was just an email notification, a wave of disappointment washed over him. Yet, he quickly opened the message–his gut told him it had to be related to Lora somehow.
To his despair, the email was from Christy.
Patrick didn’t even bother reading it. He swiped it away without a second thought.
But then, he hesitated. His emotions were still raw, he opened the message once
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more.
Inside, he found a torrent of lies–a fabricated account designed to twist the truth. Christy had used Lora’s silence as a weapon, portraying her as a villain while playing the victim.
Christy s cunning plan became clear. She deliberately posted a circle of friends praising the boss, only to incite jealousy in Lora–fueling slander and insults, calling her cheap and a “bitch.”
Patrick’s breath hitched. He had never known the extent of Christy’s deceit.
He closed his eyes, overwhelmed by regret and guilt. How could he have been so blind?
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