Not Enough, He Asked for Another Accident — Novel

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Emily Parker thought she knew the man she married, but when a devastating accident turns her life upside down, everything she believed is brought into question. After a car crash leaves Chloe Miller in a fragile state, Emily's husband, Daniel, makes a shocking choice: he transfers her hard-earned insurance settlement to Chloe, insisting that Emily owes it to her. As the chilling reality of their marriage becomes clear, Emily is forced to confront the fact that the love she thought was unbreakable is now twisted into something unrecognizable.

Living in the storage room of her own home, Emily watches helplessly as Daniel dotes on Chloe, feeding her soup and whispering sweet nothings. With every glance, the man who once called her his sky becomes a stranger, leaving her isolated and desperate. How can love turn so easily into betrayal? And what happens when the truth behind the accident comes to light?

As Emily gathers her strength, she begins to document the unfolding chaos, determined to reclaim her life and uncover the lies that bind her. But can she find the courage to stand against the man she once adored, or will she remain a shadow in a marriage built on deception?

Not Enough, He Asked for Another AccidentChapter 1

I had just transferred the entire $500,000 insurance settlement from my car accident to my husband when I received a photo from him on my phone.

In the photo, a woman was lying in a hospital bed.

The caption read: “Honey, I used your settlement money to pay for my true love’s medical expenses. Her health is fragile, she needs extra care.”

Before I could react, his call came through, his voice ice-cold:

“The money isn’t enough. Why don’t you get hit by another car and bring in more?”

…

Daniel Smith’s impatient voice rang out:

“Emily Parker, didn’t you say you loved me? If you love me, you should love what I love—Chloe Miller is my life.”

“That half a million dollars was bought with my life!” I rasped. “It was meant for our future home!”

He sneered.

“Your life? Is your life more important than Chloe’s health?”

I froze. This man—the man I had loved for five years—had actually said such words.

“If you hadn’t been distracted while driving three years ago, Chloe wouldn’t have been so severely injured and left with lasting health issues! This is what you owe her!”

The line went dead with a sharp beep.

I stared at the ceiling, my mind in chaos.