Marriage Beyond Redemption

Chapter 2 I’ll Cover His Funeral Expenses

On the pitch-black night, Peyton returned to the bathroom alone.

The steaming hot water dispelled Peyton’s coldness as she rubbed her swollen eyes and walked into a warmly decorated room. After she pushed open the door, a cozy nursery appeared before her eyes.

Peyton gently flicked the mobile, and the absolute music of the music box filled the room. The room’s light was dimly yellow, creating an extremely warm atmosphere. However, tears uncontrollably streamed down Peyton’s face.

Perhaps this was what Peyton deserved. She failed to protect her child, so she was going to die.

Peyton climbed onto the 1.2-meter-long baby bed and curled up her body like a small shrimp. Tears from her left eye flowed to her right eye and then slid down her cheeks, wetting the baby blanket beneath her.

Peyton held a doll tightly in her arms and murmured, “I’m sorry, baby. It’s all my fault. I failed to protect you. Don’t be afraid. I will be with you soon.”

After the baby’s death, Peyton had been in a poor state. She withered like a bright flower.

Looking at the unyielding darkness, Peyton thought that as long as she left the money to her father, she could go to her baby.

The next morning, before sunrise, Peyton had been dressed neatly. She lowered her head and looked at her beaming face on the marriage

certificate.

It had only been three years.

Peyton made a stomach-friendly breakfast. Even though she couldn’t live much longer, she wanted to take care of her father as long as

possible.

Just as Peyton was about to leave, she received a call from the hospital. “Ms. Schmitt, Mr. Schmitt suddenly had a heart attack and has been taken to the emergency room.”

“I’ll be right there!”

Peyton hurriedly went to the hospital. The surgery was still ongoing, and Peyton waited outside the operating room with her hands clasped. together. She had lost everything. Her only hope now was for her father to live well.

A nurse handed Peyton a stack of bills. “Ms. Schmitt, this is the cost of the emergency treatment and surgery for your father’s sudden

condition.”

at the details, and it amounted to

to break even by working three jobs. Just after paying this month’s hospital expenses, there were only 800 dollars left in her bank account. How could it

Nolan’s phone number. His voice carried sternness. “Where are you? I’ve been waiting for you

an urgent matter here. I can’t

let out a cold laugh. “I knew something was off about you suddenly changing your attitude. Do you think I’m a fool to believe such a lame

thought you had your reasons for treating me like this. But now I see clearly that this engagement has long

dead?” Nolan asked. Peyton felt strange.

20 thousand dollars. Can you

a mocking laugh. “Peyton, you better understand this. I’m more than happy to see your father dead. I can give you the money, but only after we

the other end went to a busy signal, leaving Peyton in disbelief. She remembered how Nolan respected her father when she was dating

Peyton’s father to die? Why?

Schmitt family

it just a coincidence?

downfall was all because of Nolan, but what had the Schmitt family done wrong to

to think too much. The most urgent matter

Peyton hurriedly came forward. “Dr. McCain, how is my father?”

his mental state is fragile.

sigh of relief. “Thank you,

“My father seemed to be in good spirits. Why

a good mood lately, and he even said

buy food for Mr. Schmitt. By the time I

my father see anyone before

even mentioned that you like the cake from Delicacies Restaurant and asked me to buy a portion. Who would have known that something like this

She instructed the caregiver to take good care of

Schmitt, no one visited Mr. Schmitt this morning.” The nurse gave

“Thank you.”

Schmitt, has Mr. Schmitt’s

will take care of it

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number. “I have arrived at the courthouse.

“At the company.”

can you come for the

contract that I am about to negotiate is less important than

for you to finish the contract. Nolan, please. My father urgently needs money.”