6
The day before the procedure, I suddenly felt very anxious. I remembered the jade pendant my mom got for me before she passed was still in the home safe, so I planned to go get it.
When I got home, I found the entry code had been changed. Standing at my own front door, unable to get in, I suddenly felt quite pathetic.
I called Declan in anger. But the one who answered was Nora.
Her voice was smug as she laughed, “Nora, today’s my birthday. Declan insisted on taking me to watch the meteor shower, so we won’t be home tonight.”
“I once told him that couples who make a wish on a shooting star will be together forever. I didn’t expect him to remember; I’m so happy.”
“But I can’t give you the code. After all, we’re not home, and it’s not appropriate for someone like you to be in our house…”
I hung up immediately, opened the password lock, and entered today’s date. The door opened. The code was Nora’s birthday.
Inside, all traces of my life were erased. Our wedding photo on the TV cabinet was replaced by a photo of Declan and Nora. They looked so young. Declan was holding her, both smiling happily.
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My succulents were thrown out, pots and all. My study had turned into Nora’s piano room.
I was stunned for a moment, then rushed into the bedroom and opened the wardrobe. It was filled with a line of sexy lace nightgowns, none of
which were mine.
The safe was at the bottom. I pressed my fingerprint, my hands shaking, and took out all the jewelry, cash, and documents inside. But I couldn’t find the jade pendant my mom left me. It was the only thing she left me.
Nora knew that too. So she threw it away.
