Chapter 2076: To My Dearest Daughter

My daughter, my beloved Roxanne,

I wonder how many years will pass before you read this. A decade? Two? Or perhaps you never will. My daughter, I love you so, so much. You gave me the courage to accept my fate. I know my life is slipping away, but I'm not afraid. I don't understand why such terrible luck befalls you. You were only three, just learning to jump, speak properly, and call me Mommy. Yet, so soon, you had to face the threat of death. It angers me, the unfairness of your life. I pray to the heavens you will keep living, no matter what. If the price for that wish is banishment to hell, I'll gladly pay it.

You had a congenital genetic disorder. I took you to many doctors, and finally found a treatment. However, it cost a million. I didn't have the money, so I asked your father for help. Your father was cheating on me. He thought he hid it well, but I knew. I was heartbroken and devastated. I've lost count of the nights I spent crying. But to get your treatment, I had to endure the pain, patiently drawing money from him. I never expected him to be so heartless, after promising to grow old with me. He exploited my kindness, lying about adopting an orphan—a child belonging to him and his mistress. I said nothing. He kept asking me to care for the child. I had to obey, to save you. Each time, I asked him for tens of thousands. He mocked and humiliated me mercilessly. I knew his mistress secretly controlled him.

Finally, I gathered a million. It was time for your treatment. The doctor warned of possible complications, so I worried you would suffer. It wasn't until you woke up and cried for me that I relaxed. Then, I noticed something was wrong with my body. I'm certain that homewrecker poisoned me. Thinking back, it must have been when I cared for her child. I visited twice a week, but stopped once you recovered.

I'm getting incoherent, my daughter. My eyesight has weakened considerably. Of course, I don't want things to end this way. I want to keep living, to watch you grow. I obeyed your father, hoping he'd at least be a responsible dad to you. Roxanne, I learned the homewrecker's name. She even has two children. I worry they'll bully you when they grow up. But I can't hold on much longer.

The happiest moments of my life were when you cheerfully returned from kindergarten and hugged me. I hope you'll grow up happily. In the future, don't end up like me, marrying the wrong man. And have your own career.

Roxanne, my good daughter, I'll always love you. Even when I die, don't be sad. Instead, learn to survive. I'll be watching over you from heaven. I think I may leave this world soon, Roxanne. Now that Rachel is gone, I feel a little lonely. Aside from you, there's nothing else I'll miss.

I hope you'll one day wear this ring, Roxanne. My mother gave it to me, and now I give it to you. Once you're capable, avenge me. Don't forgive any of them. Remember to marry the right man, Roxanne.