After I Filed for Divorce, My Wife Regretted it

When my daughter, Renee Litton, disappeared and couldn't be contacted, I was in the hospital.

I anxiously called my wife, Yasmin Litton, but unexpectedly heard the voice of her male best friend, Lawson Litton. "Yasmin! Use your 'lucky finger' to help me bet! Whether I can get rich or not depends on you!"

I restrained my anger and inquired politely about Renee's whereabouts to Yasmin, but she snapped back impatiently, "What's the big deal? My parents went to fetch her! Don't jinx my good fortune. It's considered unlucky!"

Yasmin abruptly ended the call without mercy, and to my frustration, I couldn't reach my parents-in-law either!

I rushed to the school in a panic, only to learn that the three of them were sent to the hospital due to a major car accident.

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When I arrived at the hospital, the three of them had already been issued a critical illness notice.

I was overwhelmed by immense panic, and my hand trembled so much that I could hardly hold the pen to sign.

After I forced myself to calm down, I immediately called my wife Yasmin Litton.

On the 24th attempt, the call finally connected, and she reprimanded me fiercely, "Keep dialing like that! Are you trying to conjure up evil spirits? You've jinxed all my good fortune!"

While being scolded by Yasmin had become somewhat routine, given the gravity of the situation, I had no choice but to inform her.

"Your parents and Renee had a car accident and are being treated at The Third People's Hospital! Hurry up and come over..." Yasmin's anger intensified before I could finish speaking, "Lawson Litton, have you lost your mind? What have my parents done to deserve this from you? Are you putting a curse on them? And even on our daughter? I was wondering why my day was filled with misfortune, but now I realize it's because you've jinxed everything! I finally took a day off for some peace and quiet and even arranged for my parents to look after Renee. And here you are, lounging in the hospital, playing with your phone. What else could you possibly want?"

At that very moment, a doctor emerged from a room, visibly agitated, and shouted at me, "Where is Renee's mother? Notify her immediately!"

I frantically grasped the doctor's arm, demanding to know the situation, but the doctor shook her head sorrowfully and said, "Notify Renee's mother as soon as possible, or she might miss her last chance to see Renee..."

I turned and shouted at Yasmin, "Did you hear that? Hurry up to the hospital! The doctor said... said..."

The words choked in my throat, and I couldn't say them.

Yasmin scornfully cursed in a high-pitched voice, "Lawson, you're really playing around! You even found a little girl to act with?"

Her piercing tone shocked the doctor as well.

The doctor regarded me with a complex expression and motioned for me to pass her my phone, saying, "There's no one else involved. When your daughter slipped into a coma, she kept calling out for you. Please, come as soon as you can. A miracle might unfold if we can ignite a survival spark within her!"

Yasmin obviously didn't believe it and sneered instead, "How much money did Lawson give you to act? You acted so realistically! But let me warn you if you dare to curse my family with him again, don't blame me for suing you for defamation!"

Her male best friend, Brennen Wellend, was fake crying beside her, "Yasmin, I lost so much money today. How can I go on living!"

Yasmin immediately comforted him in a gentle voice, "It's okay, I'm here!"

After saying that, she interrupted my finally spoken plea, "Lawson, you ruined our good thing today. Quickly transfer 100,000 dollars over to help Brennen recover his losses. Otherwise, I won't forgive you!"

She hung up again, and the doctor who came out of the emergency room bowed to me, "Sorry, we did our best!"

My father-in-law was the most seriously injured. Combined with his underlying illness, the rescue was ineffective, and he died.

With tears in my eyes, I tried to contact Brennen, but he hung up on me.

Immediately, Brennen sent me a voice message and an intimate photo of Yasmin sitting on his lap playing cards, "Lawson, be sensible! If I were you, I would obediently transfer the money instead of bringing disgrace upon yourself!"

His arrogant and mocking words echoed in the quiet corridor, attracting the attention of many people.

Even though the doctor had seen many life situations, she still stared in disbelief. She hid her pity for me and shook her head, saying, "Then come in with me!"

On the operating table, my daughter's face was pale, and her body was filled with tubes, causing my eyes to ache with sadness.

The doctor gently pulled me and said, "Seize the opportunity while she is sober!"

Renee struggled to raise her eyelids, and her eyes sparkled with recognition upon seeing me. Yet, as her gaze shifted to the vacant area behind me, the glow in her eyes slowly dimmed.

I understood her disappointment.

She yearned for maternal love time and time again, only to be disappointed time and time again. In the end, she still couldn't see Yasmin.

"Dad..." she called me.

"Don't be afraid, Renee! Your mom is on her way! The doctor will cure you!"

Renee shook her head weakly, tears slowly streaming down her face.