The Last Seven Days

The system's voice rang out again.

"Two days left until you leave this world."

I let out a bitter smile. I had no strength left, and my vision went black.

When I woke again, Jared was sitting by my side, holding my hand gently.

"Rosalia, you're finally awake. This was just a small lesson. As long as you know what you did was wrong, that will be enough. No matter what, the one I love will always be you."

"No… I didn't do anything wrong!"

Cold all over, I trembled as I tried to pull away from him, only to realize my feet were trapped by something. Pulling back the blanket, I froze. Heavy iron chains were locked around my ankles, making it nearly impossible to move.

Jared's voice turned icy. "I know you won't admit your mistake so easily. So, you'll stay in this room until Melody has the baby. Then, I'll let you out."

Three days without food, combined with all the pent-up emotions I had been holding back, a rush of metallic taste surged up my throat as I coughed out a mouthful of blood from my mouth.

Jared rushed forward, panicked, pulling me into his arms. "Rosalia, what's wrong?"

Just then, Melody stepped inside, one hand on her belly as large beads of sweat rolled down her face. "Jared, my stomach hurts so much!"

Jared immediately abandoned me, scooping Melody into his arms. She turned her head to glance at me, her voice dripping with false concern.

"But Rosalia…"

"Don't bother with her," Jared cut her off before she could finish. "She's just putting on an act. If it weren't for her, you wouldn't be having these cramps."

I watched them leave and closed my eyes in despair. In Jared's eyes, all my pain was fake, while every tear Melody shed was genuine.

The system's voice came again.

"One day left until you leave this world. Before you leave, the system will grant you one wish."

My voice was weak, but steady. "System, I want Jared to know the whole truth."

I wanted to see his reaction when he finally learned everything.

The system's voice was mechanical and emotionless. "Acknowledged. Truth Revelation Program initiated."

-

Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. I tried to sit up, but my body was too weak, and I fell back onto the bed. The door slammed open. Jared stormed in, his face twisted with rage.

He slapped me hard across the face… Twice.

"Melody lost the baby! Rosalia, this is all your fault! Are you happy now?!" Jared growled.

I knew no matter what I said, Jared wouldn't believe me. Explaining would be pointless. So, I let out an icy chuckle. "Whatever."

My indifference only made him angrier. He yanked me out of bed, the heavy chains clanging violently against the floor. Pain shot up my ankles, and I couldn't help but cry out in pain.

But he didn't stop. "You're going to kneel, beg, repent, and apologize to Melody until she wakes up!"

By the time he finished speaking, I was already at Melody's bedside. Her eyes fluttered open.