All Chapters of I Came Back To Ruin You: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

CHAPTER ONE I have brain cancer and three weeks to live. I still recall the sound of the bells ringing in my ears when the doctor announced it to me. It made little sense. Just six months ago, I went for tests as the symptoms of migraine, memory loss, partial blindness, and bleeding through the nose and mouth persisted. But the doctor had told my husband and me that it was just stress and my weak immune system. So, how come I have brain cancer and only three weeks to live?Most importantly, how do I tell my husband?My heart pounded frantically as I watched him sing the happy birthday song to me with so much delight and love.He was the best thing to ever happen to me. My handsome prince. Julian loved me more than even my mother ever did. He cherished me and protected me with everything in him. He once said I was the only light in his world and the only thing that made sense in his life, so how was I supposed to tell that same man that I had just three weeks to live?And then there i

CHAPTER THREEJulian’s words still hurt me deeply, so I hadn't told him about my terminal illness yet. Although he begged me to forgive him all through the night, he woke me up with breakfast in bed, a pancake with “I'm sorry” written with jam on it. Finally, I told him that it was fine and pushed him to go to work.A few hours later, I was set for my doctor's appointment at another hospital. The man looked to be in his late sixties with the kindest eyes that, even when he confirmed my stage four brain cancer, it felt like he was telling me good news.“May I know how many times you've run this test? You seem a bit taken aback, Mrs. Averton.”I adjusted myself and forced a smile.“Well, I just found out myself last week. Even my husband didn't know.”He frowned. “You mean you've not taken any tests until then?”“No, I have. But all the tests I have taken, the doctor said it was just a weak immune system.”He sat up properly, his frown deepening.“Well, that's weird. Cancers get detecte

CHAPTER FIVEJulian came in with Lila as usual. They were bickering like a young couple in love when they walked in.“Why are you staring at me like that?” Julian asked.She replied, “I’m trying to figure out why you stole my fries.”He frowned. “Your fries? You ordered extra. That’s relationship fries.”“Relationship fries are supposed to be offered, not kidnapped,” Lila said, smiling sheepishly.“I was protecting you. Too many fries aren't healthy,” he teased.“Oh really? Then why did you eat all of them?”—she stopped and halted when she saw me, Julian following suit.I was seated on the couch, twirling the wine in my glass and taking a slow sip.Lila smiled at me first. “Hi, Tessa. You're home already.”Yes, I am. Must be so disappointing. Now you and my husband can't do a quick fuck before I arrive.I didn't say what was in my mind; I just stared blankly until she took the hint and scurried to the room.Julian walked up to me next. “Hi, love. How are you?”I got up, and before I c

CHAPTER SEVENRecord: Oh fuck, you are so tight, baby!Then, right after Julian’s voice, were slaps as if he were pounding into something. I looked at my cracked screen, unable to fathom what I was listening to.Later that night, the banana bread forgotten, I lay on the bed, awaiting his arrival.He arrived and stepped into the room, all smiles when he saw me.“There is my girl. How are you doing, baby?” He came closer and kissed me on my forehead.“When you didn't call after that time in the morning, I began to get worried. Because the Tessa I know calls me at least ten times in a day.”I smiled at him. “How was work today?”He went to the closet and began undressing. “It was tough. I had a patient who drank shampoo to relieve himself.”I laughed, despite my weakness. “That's ridiculous.”“I know, right?” He took off his pants.“Did anything happen today? I saw the half-baked bread on the kitchen counter.”I frowned. “What do you mean? I was in bed all day.”“Are you sure? I saw half

CHAPTER NINEThe next morning, I decided I needed actual proof, not speculations. Proof.Julian sat by my bedside, peeling an apple neatly for me, just the way I liked it. He cut a piece and put it into my mouth.“You should go to work,” I tell him as I chewed on the apple, although I didn't swallow. I couldn't.“Baby, the patients can wait. Your health is more important. If I don't take care of you, who will?”Well, no one will, because I'd be dead by then because you deliberately hid the fact that I was going to die from me.His phone buzzed. He gave it a glance and ignored it, going back to peeling the apple carefully.I needed to be with his phone. I needed to confirm that he would do that to me. Julian, my own Julian, hid the fact that I had brain cancer, choosing to watch me die because of my life insurance payout? And then he cheats on me with Lila? Was that even possible?But how do I be alone with his phone?An idea came to mind.“Uhm, Julian. I need to go downstairs for fres