Chapter 2
Eight years ago, while reading a novel at home, I accidentally traveled to this world.
3:50 PM
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I was bound to a companion system and ended up by Yolanda’s side.
The system told me I needed to accompany Yolanda for eight years or help her achieve success and happiness.
In those eight years, Yolanda’s happiness had long reached its peak, and with my help, her company thrived, eventually becoming worth over one hundred million dollars.
But despite completing the mission early, I didn’t leave.
During those eight years, I truly fell in love with Yolanda. I couldn’t bring myself to leave her.
The system had told me I only needed to stay with her for eight years, and then I could remain in this world.
I thought I would stay by her side until the end of my life.
But, with only seven days left until the eight years were up, Yolanda suddenly filed for divorce.
On the final day of the eight years, I would be sent back to my original world.
With seven days left, I checked into a hotel for the time being.
On my way back, I noticed billboards everywhere, filled with pictures of Yolanda and Chris, looking all sweet and happy.
Even the news was full of stories about Yolanda and Chris preparing to get married and hold a grand wedding.
I watched the two of them in their wedding attire, full of happiness, and it suddenly hit me.
No wonder Yolanda was in such a rush to get a divorce. She was preparing a surprise for her assistant.
I remembered when I first arrived.
I followed the system’s mission and found Yolanda, and when she saw me, she instantly fell in love with me.
From that day on, she vowed that I would be the love of her life. To be with me, she said she would do anything.
And she kept that promise.
She cared for me in every possible way, and every detail of my life had Yolanda’s touch.
Back then, I truly felt she saw me as the only person in her life.
Yolanda’s family didn’t want her to marry someone like me, a man with nothing. To get their approval for our marriage, she starved herself for three days and nights, and only then did her parents agree.
At the wedding, she held my hand and swore to the heavens.
“I, Yolanda, will love Matthew for life, forever and always!”
But she didn’t keep that promise.
I had just lay down when, without warning, blood suddenly surged up my throat.
Seeing the blood on the sheets, I rushed to the hospital.
It seemed that the illness the system planned for me over these seven days was going to be hard to endure.
Surprisingly, the hospital couldn’t figure out what was wrong and just gave me some painkillers before sending me home.
I couldn’t help but wonder how Yolanda would look when I finally passed away. The expression on her face would surely be something to behold.
Of course, before I die, there was one more thing I need to do.
3:50 PM
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I want to tell her parents to rest well and not to mourn for me.
In this strange foreign world, they were the only ones who still treated me like family.
Since my condition was beyond saving, I felt it was time they knew..
Before I even reached Yolanda’s father’s house, I saw through the window that Yolanda had Chris behind her, glaring angrily.
“Mom, Dad, Matthew has been busy lately, so I brought my assistant to visit you. You don’t need to throw the gifts!”
Yolanda’s father pointed at her and cursed. “How could you! I’ve told you. I only accept Matthew as your husband!
“Tell that damn Chris to get out! Get out of here now!”
Yolanda’s mother was even more furious, clutching her chest as her face turned pale. “Your father’s right. Take him and leave!
“Yolanda, Matthew has never wronged you!”
Watching this scene, I felt a slight warmth in my heart.
It was once Yolanda’s parents who refused to let me marry her, only agreeing after she starved for three days and nights.
Later, to earn their approval, I often visited, cooked for them, and looked after their health.
They slowly began to treat me like their own son.
“I already discussed it with Matthew, and he agreed.
“I’m not asking you to accept him. I just wanted him to meet you. Is that too much to ask?
“Chris, let’s go!”
Yolanda’s face turned red with anger, and she pulled Chris toward the door.
This scene was almost identical to when she fought for me, back when she would do anything for me.
But now, things have changed.
I placed my medical report at the door and prepared to leave.
Just as I was about to step out, Yolanda suddenly saw me, her expression paling instantly.
“Matthew?”
