Chapter 4

My parents' faces were livid with anger. My mom held my dad back, afraid he'd lose his temper and physically lash out. My mom, in her usual good-natured way, said, "Let's talk this through calmly. Even if you want to break off the engagement..."

Brenda cut my parents off. "Who wants to talk calmly with you? Don't even think about clinging to my family!"

I ignored Brenda and turned to look at Liam. After all, he was the one I was supposed to spend my life with. Brenda was undoubtedly upset after hearing about my supposed illness, but Liam just kept his head down, refusing to look at me.

I still wanted to give Liam a chance. After so many years together, so many wonderful memories—as long as he was willing to stand by me, I wouldn't care what Brenda said. At worst, I just wouldn't associate with her in the future. So, I spoke in a hoarse voice, "Stomach cancer can be treated, and Liam and I, after all..."

Brenda heard me and, with a knowing look, cut me off. "I knew you'd try to cling to my son! I don't know if cancer can be cured, but I do know that cancer can be hereditary. Even if you're cured, it'll still be in your genes."

"My son is the only male in our family to carry on the name. If he marries you and has an unhealthy grandchild, what will I do?"

"Before, I was just putting on a show for you, because you were an only child from a prosperous background. I thought marrying you would help my son in the future, and your parents could provide financial and practical support!"

"But who would've thought, after all that careful selection, we'd end up with a cancer hag!"

"I was dissatisfied with you long ago! A girl who's constantly drinking milk tea, eating takeout, always wanting to eat out! Well, serves you right now, even heaven is punishing you for your lifestyle, giving you cancer!"