My Husband Celebrated My Death at Our Gender Reveal—But I Was Never Gone
Previously: When Lauren collapsed at her own gender reveal party, her husband didn't call for help. Instead, he cheered. But Daniel didn't realize his pregnant wife was one step ahead of his cruel game.
The Trap is Sprung
What Daniel did not know was that Lauren was very much alive. Days prior, she had discovered a hidden file on Daniel’s laptop containing a series of incriminating emails. He and his mistress, Victoria, had plotted to poison Lauren’s drink with a rare toxin to claim her family’s multi-million dollar trust fund. Armed with this terrifying knowledge, Lauren had secretly contacted a trusted family doctor and a private security firm. Together, they had substituted the poison with a harmless, fast-acting sedative that mimicked a sudden medical emergency, allowing Lauren to play along with Daniel’s twisted game.
As the ambulance rushed Lauren away from the chaotic ballroom, Daniel sat in the corner, pretending to weep. However, the paramedics inside the vehicle were actually undercover private investigators hired by Lauren’s family. The entire ride to the hospital was secretly recorded, capturing Daniel whispering victorious messages to Victoria on his phone, boasting about how they were finally free and incredibly wealthy.
Upon arriving at St. Jude’s Hospital, Lauren was rushed into a secure private wing. Daniel waited in the lobby, where Victoria joined him just minutes later. She was dressed in a sleek, celebratory black dress, showing no remorse for the pregnant woman they believed they had just murdered. They sat in the corner, quietly discussing how they would liquidate Lauren’s assets and move to Europe.
"We did it, Daniel," Victoria whispered, squeezing his hand. "The money is ours, and she is out of our lives forever."
Their celebration was cut short when a stern-faced man in a tailored suit approached them. It was Arthur Pendelton, the head of Lauren’s family legal team, holding a thick leather portfolio. Daniel quickly masked his face with a look of mock grief. "Is my wife... is she gone?" Daniel whimpered, squeezing out a fake tear. Arthur looked at him with utter disgust. "Why don't you come inside and see for yourself, Daniel?"
”"Why don't you come inside and see for yourself, Daniel?"