Reborn to Avenge Husband

The next moment, I stifled the thrill of revenge bubbling in my heart and let out a scream even more theatrical than Kasen's:

"What happened, love? Are you okay?"

Without sparing another glance at his face, red and swollen like a roasted hog’s, I stood up from my seat and seized Mylah’s hair. With a swift and precise motion, I slapped the mistress a couple of times to vent my anger:

"Pouring hot stew on someone without any training? If anything happens to my husband, you’ll be the one to answer for it!"

Mylah shrieked, clutching her reddened cheek and glaring at me with eyes full of malice. But I didn’t linger to quarrel with her; instead, I flung myself onto Kasen's body. This move pulled at his scalded and swollen skin, making him cry out in agony.

I clutched my belly, tears streaming down my face, and pleaded with the onlookers around us:

"I need to call the police and get to the hospital for these injuries! Could someone help restrain her? My husband is the sole breadwinner of our family, and now with him like this, how are the baby and I supposed to survive?"

But Mylah, upon hearing the mention of calling the police, reacted swiftly. She suddenly kneeled before the crowd, sobbing and wailing:

"Please, sister, I didn’t mean it! Don’t call the police. I can’t lose this job."

"My family favors sons over daughters. I was beaten black and blue and nearly sold off to an old cripple. I managed to escape. Without this job, I’m left with nowhere to go..."

Her performance successfully garnered some sympathy from the crowd:

"Miss, this young girl has had a rough time. Maybe settle this privately and don’t call the police."

"Exactly, with the gold bracelet on your wrist, you’re clearly not in need of money. Don’t make things difficult for her."

"Everyone has their struggles. Show some kindness, especially for your unborn child."

Faced with such moral coercion, these people were quick to voice their opinions, eager to preserve their sense of righteousness. I let out a cold laugh and pinched Kasen again, making him yelp like a stuck pig:

"She’s having a hard time, but are we having it easy? If today the child loses their father, then all of you are accomplices."

"If you truly feel for her struggles, why don't you all chip in for compensation?"

Seeing my resolute stance and my protective hand over my belly, the crowd fell silent. I took out my phone, ready to dial the police, and as the call was about to go through, Mylah panicked.

She wailed and glanced at the barely-conscious Kasen, screaming with a pointed accusation:

"You can’t call the police, or my whole plan will be ruined!"

This scheme to douse me with stew on Thanksgiving had been crafted by Mylah and Kasen for six months. If they missed this chance, they might not get another shot!

Sure enough, the word "plan" snapped Kasen back to his senses. He fought against the pain, gritting his teeth to press down on my phone:

"Sweetheart, please don’t call the police! A bit of burn ointment, and I’ll be fine. It’s Thanksgiving. Let’s not make a fuss; consider it an act of charity."

He wasn’t worried that I wouldn’t comply. In my past life, Kasen had manipulated me, and to indulge his ego, I willingly scrubbed floors while pregnant and picked bones out of his meals. Dining with me was considered the highest honor he could bestow.

At this, the people around us, seeing that I hadn’t spoken further, quickly sided with Kasen, praising him for his forgiveness and kindness while chastising me for being unworthy of him. I ignored these people, looked at Kasen with tears in my eyes, feigning concern, while surreptitiously pinching his swollen skin again:

"Are you sure you’re okay, love?"

Kasen gritted his teeth, assuring me he was fine and could continue to dine and celebrate with me.

I knew he had no choice but to swallow his pride. If he didn’t manage to get rid of me, and Mylah ended up in jail, it would be a massive loss for him!

Conveniently, I was more than willing to continue this charade with him. In my previous life, I was deceived by this vile couple, dragged to death, two lives snuffed out in one body. This time, I’m going to make them pay back in full!