Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
“Why didn’t you seduce someone richer? Instead, you settled for a coward. When things went south, your husband just kicked us out the door. It’s all because of you. You failed your husband, and he didn’t help us. If I had a choice, I would never pick a worthless mother like you!”
Kenia was left speechless by Tessa’s cruel words. She never expected such heartlessness and blatant disregard for her life from her own child.
Tessa was born selfish. She had no sense of family and only saw value in people if they could be of use to her.
“Everything I’ve suffered is because of you. All of you! It’s all your fault!” Tessa cried out hysterically.
Overwhelmed by Tessa’s heartlessness, Kenia collapsed to her knees, and a hollow emptiness consumed her heart.
Even Cornell sneered at Kenia and muttered, “You brought this upon yourself.”
If Kenia hadn’t turned a blind eye to Tessa’s wickedness, things wouldn’t have spiraled out of control. In other words, it was Kenia’s inaction that had led to this dire predicament.
Just as Kenia was about to be thrown out of the car, Tessa turned the camera toward Audrey.
“Cornell, since we’re cousins, I’ll give you one minute to think it over.”
Audrey looked directly at Cornell through the screen with her eyes brimming with tears.
In the dark night, Cornell was a beacon of light. His handsome face that embodied serenity was now etched with anxiety.
Cornell was always proud and cool, yet showed vulnerability and fear upon seeing Audrey after her being kidnapped by Tessa again.
Audrey felt a stinging sensation in her nose, a precursor to tears, and a wave of emotional pain washed over her. Cornell’s unwavering resolve to save her and protect her made her feel that she was not alone in this world.
Meanwhile, Cornell’s brows furrowed deeply. His eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger. How dare Tessa kidnap Audrey again!
If anger could pierce through the screen, Tessa would have been obliterated by now.
Cornell clenched his fists tightly and gazed at Audrey’s pale face, which reflected her terror and pain.
His Lips moved as if to speak, but no words came out. In this situation, words seemed futile.
Only swift and decisive action could make a change and bring solace.
Suddenly, Tessa’s voice cut through the tension from off-camera, and she counted down, “Cornell, five seconds left… Four, three, two, one!”
When her countdown ended, Tessa frowned when she saw that Cornell hadn’t made a move.
“You won’t play along? Fine. Let me give you a demonstration.”
Tessa brandished the knife menacingly and aimed it at Audrey’s leg.
“Stop!” Cornell bellowed.
The next second, the sound of the blade tearing through flesh was heard. Cornell had driven the knife deep into his own thigh.
Cornell had no mercy for himself as he plunged the knife deep into his thigh. His usually serene face was now covered in beads of sweat. He gritted his teeth and mustered all his strength to pull the knife out.
“Hmm!” Audrey uttered. Although she was gagged, she could not contain her anguish. Her choked, gut-wrenching screams filled the air.
She shook her head vehemently at the camera, tears cascading down her cheeks.
“No! Cornelll, don’t believe her! Tessa won’t let you go.”
Unfortunately, Cornell couldn’t hear her silent pleas.
Audrey had already figured out Tessa’s intentions. Tessa wanted to weaken Cornell, and then she would kill them both.
Simply put, Tessa could not let them escape unharmed.
At that moment, Audrey felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on his chest, making breathing a struggle.
Since when had he begun to worry more and more about Cornell?
Audrey had repeated to herself that she would never fall in love with him again. But in that moment, she realized that the ice in her heart had once again melted into a river flowing through it.
“Tessa let out a maniacal laugh, which sounded more terrifying than a scream. With a mischievous grin, she sneered, “Well done, Cornell.”
The stabbing produced immense satisfaction and relief in Tessa. Her face suddenly became serious, and she urged, “Do it again.”
Cornell’s fingers closed around the handle of the knife and he plunged it mercilessly into her leg a second time. Then he pulled it out and threw it to the ground.
“Are you happy now?” sneered Cornell.
“Yes. Now go to the field alone. If I see anyone else, I will.
Tessa brought the knife close to Audrey’s neck and mimicked a slashing motion.
The blade nicked Audrey’s delicate skin, leaving a trail of blood on his neck.
Cornell’s expression changed dramatically and he growled, “I know!
But don’t do anything to him.”
Cornell, who was normally calm and collected, seemed to lose his cool in an instant.
The video call ended abruptly.
Seeing Audrey’s teary face, Tessa scoffed, “What, are you touched?”
Unable to speak, Audrey pinned Tessa with a fierce stare.
Finally, Tessa removed the cloth from Audrey’s mouth and looked at her with a terrified gleam in her eye.
“I’ll check later to see if he’s willing to die for you. Men are fickle and cowardly.
When faced with a real threat to their life, they may not be willing to sacrifice themselves for you.”
“Tessa, you are unhinged! I’m not as twisted as you are, I don’t need him to die for me!”
Cornell was carrying a heavy burden. He was at the head of a vast company, with numerous employees depending on him, not to mention the expectations of his grandfather and parents. His whole family was counting on him.
What he had done for her had touched Audrey deeply. But she didn’t need him to risk his life to prove anything.
Therefore, she couldn’t allow Cornell to take any more risks for her sake.
With a plan in mind, Audrey provoked Tessa.
“You’re pathetic, Tessa.
With billions of people in the world, you have no one to love and no one loves you.”
Tessa clenched her jaw and glared at Audrey.
“It’s all your fault I ended up like this! If it hadn’t been for all of you, I’d still be a decent lady in a wealthy family!”.
Even then, Tessa showed no remorse and continued to blame others for her downfall.
“Tessa, no one forced you or hurt you. You chose to victimize others for your selfish gain. Now you face the consequences of your actions,” Audrey pointed out. His words hit the nail on the head.
Tessa never expected Audrey to lecture her at that moment.
“Shut the fuck up, you bitch!”.
In a fit of rage, Tessa swung the knife at Audrey.
Audrey rolled and dodged the knife. He used the momentum to move his bound hands forward.
When Tessa swung the knife again, Audrey saw the opportunity and pushed the hands forward.
The knife cut the ropes that bound her hands. But at the same time, it also cut her forearm.
Blood gushed from the cut.
Despite the pain, Audrey lunged to pry the knife from Tessa’s hands.
Having been abused for a long time, Tessa was weak and no match for Audrey in terms of fighting.
Tessa’s original plan was to torture Cornell on arrival, exhaust him and then finish Audrey off in front of him. After that, she would finish off Cornell as well.
However, Tessa had not anticipated Audrey’s bold counterattack.
Tessa’s only advantage was the knife in her hand. Crazed, she swung it repeatedly, trying to slash Audrey’s face.
Overwhelmed by the onslaught, Audrey backed away and called time.
Despite having her hands free, her injured forearm hindered her movements considerably.
Tessa stood up and laughed maniacally. Her face was contorted and ugly.