I listened, utterly stunned. Cynthia, with a sly smile, asked, "Well? Surprised, aren't you?"I gazed at my half-sister before me, unable to utter a word.She continued, "The biggest surprise is yet to come."Before I could regain my senses, Cynthia gave me a forceful shove. Caught off guard, I tumbled to the ground, my head spinning in confusion."Die, Yvonne!" Cynthia spat out with venom as she stood over me.I let out a cry of agony.She taunted me, "I've wanted to do this for a long time. Did you ever imagine this day would come?""Heh," she laughed wickedly."Die!" She shouted.My anger surged, and I rose abruptly, delivering a powerful slap to Cynthia.Cynthia snapped, consumed by rage, and she lunged at me with bared teeth and clawed hands.Suddenly, a voice rang out, "Cynthia, Mr. Lu is back!"Cynthia immediately found her bearings, pretending to be distraught, and rushed off to find Henry.Not long after, Henry appeared with a grim expression. Through clenched teeth, he uttere

Melvin Chawford was my childhood sweetheart and the man I was supposed to marry through an arranged marriage. My infatuation with Henry was well-known in the capital, just as everyone in the country knew about Melvin's deep affection for me. The most significant incident was when he attempted suicide after failing to marry me.At that time, Melvin's life hung in the balance, and Henry watched with almost mocking indifference as my wedding dress was soaked in blood. He coldly said, "You deserve this," before walking away, leaving Melvin on the brink of death.I begged Henry relentlessly, hoping he would cooperate with me in this act. But Henry paid no attention to my pleas. He cared even less about whether Melvin lived or died.In the end, Melvin's tender-hearted nature towards me prevailed once more, and he yielded.He promised me that he wouldn't entertain thoughts of suicide again, and I reassured him that I would find happiness.After that, Melvin left, and we never saw each oth