Chapter 3Fiance breaks off engagement after wrong cancer test results

Early the next morning, my parents and I were still asleep when a knock sounded at the door.

My dad opened it, only to find Liam and Brenda, along with a group of people I didn't recognize but who, judging by their appearance, were Liam's relatives.

Everyone looked grim, especially Liam and Brenda. They had worried expressions and dark circles under their eyes, clearly having been up all night.

I knew it. He hadn't replied to my messages because he was busy trying to raise money from his relatives.

Tears and laughter mingled as I rushed forward, wanting to embrace Liam. But before I could touch him, Brenda pushed me away with a dark look on her face and started ranting like a machine gun. "You cancer hag! Stay away from my son! Don't infect him with your disease!"

"I thought she was such a good girl. She looks decent on the outside, but she's rotten to the core!"

"You jinx! If we hadn't gone for that check-up, our family would have been doomed!"

"It's not just about you dying, you almost dragged my son into a second marriage, did you know that?"

These words hit me like thunderclaps, making my ears ring.

But Brenda wasn't done yet. "I'm here today with my son to call off this engagement! If you dare to refuse, I'll take this to court and let the whole world know you're clinging to my son even when you're on your deathbed!"

My parents and I froze, especially me. The smile on my face instantly stiffened.

Brenda had always been so gentle and kind to me before. I used to think I was incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful boyfriend and such a good prospective mother-in-law. I even told my best friend, "Liam's mom is so open-minded; she'll definitely approve of our marriage."