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Chapter 19 - Emotional Turmoil Beneath the Curse of Shadows

In recent days, my girlfriend has occasionally thrown sudden tantrums over trivial matters. These outbursts come without warning, leaving me rather perplexed. I knew she wasn't the type to act unreasonably, so after some contemplation, I suspected that the root cause might be related to the "little ghost" conjured by my ex-wife. All I could do was try my best to soothe her emotions.

One night, my girlfriend's mother relayed what a master had said, which was like a bombshell dropping into my already turbulent heart. The master claimed that my ex-wife was extremely averse to our daughter and had even cast a sinister "little ghost's killing curse" on me. This was an extremely malevolent curse. Given that my girlfriend was physically weak and had been an immortal in her previous life, she reacted particularly strongly to this curse. The curse was surging forward like an invisible dark force, silently eroding the once-peaceful life we had. Currently, the master hadn't found a way to break the curse yet and was still racking his brains for a solution. Meanwhile, the master repeatedly warned me not to alert the snake and rush into accusing my ex-wife, as she would definitely deny it. Hearing all this, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions and could only mutter "Amitabha," praying for an early resolution to this crisis.

What shocked me even more was that the master said my girlfriend had been so foolish as to make a deal with the little ghost in her dream. She was willing to trade her own lifespan to ensure my future life would be safe and smooth. When I heard this, I was utterly stunned. I never expected my girlfriend to make such a self-sacrificing act of love for me. This profound love was like the warm sunshine in winter, heartwarming yet tinged with a hint of bitterness. My girlfriend's mother was also deeply moved, her eyes filled with a mix of heartache and emotion.

The master also mentioned that my ex-wife was extremely good at disguising herself, always putting on an air of innocence and carefreeness. She had been like this from the very beginning, concealing her true nature so skillfully that ordinary people could hardly detect it. Moreover, she was adept at playing the victim, going crazy, threatening me, and even resorting to extreme behaviors like banging her head against the wall and self-harm. But these were all just facades. Recalling past events, I realized that everything the master said matched up perfectly.

Take the New Year's visit to my place as an example. She claimed she came to see our daughter, but in reality, she was just looking for trouble and picking a fight with me. After the argument, she simply left without a care, leaving behind a mess. My mother was so upset by this incident that she fell ill for several days. Now, looking back, it seemed that everything was interconnected, and my ex-wife's various actions were like a carefully woven net, trapping us tightly.

My girlfriend's mother earnestly advised me to stay away from my ex-wife and to get along well with my girlfriend, avoiding unnecessary quarrels and always being patient with her. I understood her well-meaning advice and knew what responsibilities I should shoulder in this complicated situation.

However, things weren't as simple as they seemed. My ex-wife's disguises and schemes made me feel extremely helpless. I didn't know if there were deeper conspiracies behind her actions or what kind of consequences this so-called "killing curse" would bring us. I tried to calm myself down and think about countermeasures.

On the one hand, I continued to keep in touch with the master, hoping he could find a way to break the curse as soon as possible. At the same time, I reminded myself to be vigilant when dealing with my ex-wife and not to act impulsively, so as not to provoke her and make the situation worse. On the other hand, I treated my girlfriend with even more care, trying to make up for the harm she had suffered because of this incident. I accompanied her on walks, chatted with her, and told her jokes, hoping to help her temporarily forget those troubles.

But life didn't immediately return to peace because of my efforts. My girlfriend's emotions still fluctuated from time to time, and she would occasionally throw tantrums over small things. I knew this was a manifestation of the curse's influence on her, so I could only be more patient in comforting her. As for myself, I often fell into deep contemplation, wondering how to completely break free from the shadow cast by my ex-wife and bring sunshine back into our lives.

During this process, I also started to reflect on my past relationship with my ex-wife. Perhaps there were things I hadn't done well enough in our marriage that led to the current situation. But no matter what, I couldn't accept my ex-wife using such extreme means to harm us. I told myself that I had to be strong, for the sake of my girlfriend and our future life, and face everything bravely.

As days went by, the master still hadn't brought good news. My girlfriend and I could only support each other amidst this atmosphere filled with uncertainty and fear, waiting for a turning point. I didn't know what other difficulties lay ahead, but I believed that as long as we loved each other and trusted each other, we would surely get through this tough time and embrace the happiness that belonged to us. And the ex-wife and her schemes, hidden in the darkness, would eventually be exposed under the light of justice and love.

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