Ever since I became pregnant, my husband hadn’t returned to our bedroom at night.

He never allowed me into his studio, but I knew it’s filled with beautiful dolls, each posed in different ways.

When our daughter turned two, she wandered inside by accident. The floor was littered with doll clothes and piles of tissues. Ethan Blackthorn exploded, shouting at her until she burst into tears.

Fury surged through me. I slapped him and demanded a divorce.

Family and friends stared in shock. My mother-in-law snapped at me, “My son works hard to support this family and you have the nerve to act crazy after giving birth to a child they see as worthless!”

I replied coldly, “He’s making beautiful silicone dolls.”

She frowned. “He works hard to earn money for all of you, what’s wrong with that?”

Before I could answer, Ethan shoved me down. “I haven’t cheated on you and I give you all the money I earn. Just because I’m busy with work and can’t meet your sexual needs, you make such a scene?”

With everyone’s accusations ringing in my ears, I flung open the studio door, revealing everything.

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There they were sexy, provocative dolls, dressed in skimpy outfits with seductive expressions, made to tempt people into indulgence and depravity.

“Ethan, go to the Ciy Hall now. I’ll give you what you want.” I hurled the household registration book in his face.

His cheeks flushed crimson with shame. He slapped me. “Ariana Valehart, can’t you be reasonable?”

“This is my work, it’s confidential to the industry. You’re humiliating me in front of everyone. Fine, fine, it’s all my fault. From now on, I’ll satisfy you once a week. Is that enough?”

“What a disgrace to the family! You worthless woman, is what happens in bed more important than your husband earning money?” My mother-in-law dropped onto the floor, slapping her thigh and railing at me.

Other relatives chimed in.

“A woman should be proper. You already have a child, why are you still trying to seduce a man?”

“Exactly. A man’s energy should be spent earning money, not wasted on women’s desires.”

“You’re irresponsible. You haven’t even given birth to a son. You’re completely useless.”

Today was my daughter’s second birthday. I had decided to celebrate at home to save money and hoped Ethan would spend more time with her.

Instead, I received nothing but insults. I clutched my trembling daughter in my arms.

Then I caught Ethan’s gaze, fixed on his childhood friend. The way they looked at each other pierced straight through me.

“Since you all think I’m not good enough for Ethan, that I’m nothing but a slut, then convince him to divorce me.” My voice was steady. I would not back down.

I lifted my phone, ready to threaten Ethan. If he refused, I’d expose the truth about what he did to that body.

No one in the room dared speak, after all, destroying a marriage is considered a grave moral crime.

For years, I’d been the perfect image of a virtuous wife, a devoted mother and a dutiful daughter-in-law.

Ethan gripped my shoulders. “Ariana, that’s enough. Let’s talk about this behind closed doors. Don’t make a scene here.”

I shoved him away and slapped him across the face. “Get out. You disgust me.”

Seeing me strike her son, my mother-in-law lunged at me, clawing and shoving. “You worthless woman! Your husband is your whole world. Have you forgotten everything I taught you?”

Then Ethan’s so-called goddess, Selena Ashford, stepped forward, pretending to mediate. “Ariana, Ethan works day and night to give you and your daughter a good life.

“He just bought a new car and the interior is decorated with Doraemon, Emily’s favorite.”

“You can’t expect a man to earn money and still spend time with you. Wanting both is too greedy.”

Her tone was soft, but her words painted me as a selfish, grasping woman.

I laughed bitterly. “My daughter’s favorite is SpongeBob. The one who likes Doraemon is you.”

“And that new car? My daughter and I haven’t even ridden in it. You were the first.”

Selena flushed, her composure faltering. “Ethan is a man, it’s normal for him not to remember every detail. The fact that he thought of it at all makes him a good father.”

“Ariana, you mustn’t let him down. Don’t listen to outsiders trying to trick you into divorcing him and splitting the property.”

Ethan picked up her cue and began slandering me. “Ariana, you’ve always been the best wife. The person I love most is you and our daughter.”

“Who’s been spreading lies in your ear? Tell me and I’ll beat him up. No one can destroy our marriage.”

He looked furious, as if catching a cheating spouse, which was utterly disgusting.

“Ethan, your little performance is making me want to vomit!” I set my daughter down and turned to leave.

Selena grabbed my arm, refusing to let go. “Ariana, you can’t ruin Ethan’s reputation like this.”

“Even if we divorce, he’s still Emily’s father. Doesn’t your conscience bother you? As a woman, I truly look down on you.”

I stepped on the stroller with my foot for leverage, then lunged forward and yanked a fistful of Selena’s hair. “I’m divorcing Ethan, what business is it of yours?”

“If you care so much about him, why did you abandon him to go abroad with someone else back then?”

Seeing his so-called goddess being attacked, Ethan rushed forward to help her hit me.

My daughter screamed in fright, her cries piercing the air. I couldn’t fight them both off, so in desperation, I sank my teeth into Ethan’s neck, biting down hard and refusing to release no matter how much they struck me.

My wild, determined expression finally made them panic and speak more gently.

“Ariana, let’s talk this out. If you kill my son, you’ll go to jail too. What about the child?”

“Stop biting. You’re a mother, think of the child.”

Just as I was about to release him, Selena drove a fruit knife into my chest.

“Murder! Murder!”

“Call the police!”

Clutching my chest, I gasped for breath, my eyes instinctively seeking out my daughter. My family was thousands of miles away and everyone here belonged to the Blackthorn Family.

“Ethan, I’m sorry! I was trying to protect you and accidentally hurt Ariana. What should I do?”

“Will the police arrest me? Oh, no, I’m so scared.” Selena buried herself in Ethan’s arms.

Everyone rushed to comfort her, telling her not to be afraid, while my daughter sobbed and shouted, “Mom, don’t die!”

With trembling hands, I began to save myself, dialing 120.

If I relied on them, I’d be dead for sure.

When the paramedics arrived, I clung to my daughter’s hand and begged them to take us both with them.

When I regained consciousness, the doctor told me that if the knife had been just two centimeters deeper, even a god wouldn’t have saved me. He asked if I wanted to report it to the police.

“No need to report it. It was an accident while the family was playing.”

“Ariana, rest well. Emily will take care of you.” Ethan ignored my objections and dismissed the doctor without a second thought.

A bitter smile curved my lips. “If you want me not to call the police, sign the divorce agreement and the guarantee first.

“The one for me and my daughter, you must give it to us.”

Ethan slammed the cup down on the table. “At this point, you’re still talking about divorce?

“I had the doctor give you the best medicine and put you in the best ward. All of this is what I’ve earned. Without me, the hospital wouldn’t even admit you.

“Be realistic. You’re my wife. I’ll always love you. Stop being stubborn. Let’s just live a good life together.”

I let out a cold laugh. “Love me? That’s why you let your goddess stab me with a knife?

“If that’s love, then let me stab each of you with a knife.”

Ethan’s face twisted with anger. “It was you who bit me and she saved me.

“Those things between us are long gone. Don’t be so suspicious…”

I took a deep breath. “You don’t need to explain. I have one demand now, divorce.

“Otherwise, I’ll sue Selena. You choose.”

Selena burst into the room in tears. “Ariana, I was trying to save Ethan, not intentionally hurt you.

“As long as you two can live happily together, I’m willing to go to prison.”

Ethan saw his goddess crying and immediately wrapped his arms around her right in front of me. “Don’t worry, I won’t let you go to prison.”

“I’ll sacrifice everything to protect your safety. You’re the only one who loves me; she wants to kill me.”

I stared at them coldly. “Yes, Ethan, I no longer love you, I hate you to death.”

“Get out. Seeing you makes me want to vomit.”

Ethan put on an expression as though he were the most wronged man in the world. “Ariana, you’ve fallen in love with someone else and plotted to harm me, your own husband.”

“Fine, fine. If you insist on divorcing me, I’ll grant your wish.”

Seeing him twist the truth so shamelessly, I didn’t waste my breath arguing. I simply called the nurse and had them both removed.

“Ethan, let’s go,” Selena said softly.

“Your wife’s heart isn’t with you anymore. All she wants is the money, your hard-earned money. You can’t just give it to her.” Selena clung to Ethan like a ragdoll, limp in his arms.

They put on their little display of affection right in front of me. Only after the nurse kicked them out could I finally breathe freely.

My phone was linked to our home surveillance system. I had secretly turned on the recording when they weren’t paying attention.

I usually just do a bit of social media work while caring for my child, but I’ve gathered over ten thousand followers. Now, after a quick edit, I uploaded the footage.

The video of my husband defending the mistress who stabbed his wife went viral.

Only this way could I have any chance of winning, otherwise, the Blackthorn Family would swallow me whole.

My daughter was already in the care of a trusted friend.

Now, I was a warrior, fighting for my future and for my daughter’s life.

Mason, a popular influencer with over a million followers and a close friend, offered his help. He came to the hospital and asked, “Why are you and your husband getting a divorce?”

I knew he was trying to help me. He zoomed in on the doll in the video to make sure it was clear and asked, “Have you ever seen such a beautiful doll?”

Mason’s eyes widened. “He likes to play with silicone dolls? That… might be a problem.”

“Yes. It’s a silicone doll made in the image of his goddess,” I said.

“We haven’t had sex. Our daughter is a test-tube baby.” My mother-in-law once told me, Men are for living with—as long as they can earn money, that’s enough.”

“Men in his family have genetic issues in certain areas. But I’ve seen him in the studio, he can be a real man with no issues at all.” I closed my eyes, tears of humiliation burning my cheeks.

Mason was speechless. “Sister, don’t be sad. You’re attractive. You don’t need just one man.”

“I’ll introduce you to someone a hundred times better than that pervert Ethan.”

Within three days, Ethan’s entire family and Selena had “blazed up.”

Ethan stormed into my hospital room, tearing at my clothes like a madman. “Ariana, you just have to be a slut, don’t you?”

I fought him with everything I had, but my wound split open again, blood gushing out.

He panted like a wild beast, pouring his rage into me.

At the crucial moment, he couldn’t perform.

“Hahaha!”

I laughed through my tears, feeling a rush of relief, at least I had survived this.

Good. He couldn’t perform.

“Ariana, it’s all your fault I can’t perform,” he growled.

“You selfishly filed for divorce, leaving our daughter without a father. Someone like you doesn’t deserve to be a mother.

“Custody? I’ll never give it to you. Just wait and see.” Ethan’s teeth clenched, his words dripping with spite.

“Then I’ll sue you for attempted rape.”

From the moment I posted that video, I never had any intention of reconciling.