Chapter 4

The next morning, as soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Ethan and Chloe had already set up their camera and were filming me.

The two were chatting and laughing, discussing how much money they could make today.

Online, they claimed all that money was for my treatment.

But in the end, they were spending all *my* retirement money.

And the money they earned from the videos had long since gone into their own pockets.

I suddenly raised my hand and fiercely swept the water glass on the nightstand to the floor.

Chloe’s face stiffened, then instantly plastered on a smile.

“It’s okay, Dad, just an accident. We’ll get you clean sheets right away.”

Ethan also leaned in, wiping his eyes for the camera.

“As long as Dad is comfortable, we’re willing to endure any hardship.”

The comments were full of praise.

【What wonderful children. If it were me, I’d have lost my temper already.】

【This dad is too much trouble.】

The camera turned. They stood with their backs to me, changing the sheets, their voices hushed, yet every word was swallowed by the microphone on my glasses.

“Such a hassle. If it weren’t for the traffic and the money, who’d want to wait on this old man?”

“Hurry up and change it. Don’t let him cause any more trouble. Once the money is ours, I’ll show him.”

The live stream momentarily froze. Finally, a few doubtful comments popped up.

【Wait, I think I heard something?】

【Did I mishear? It sounded like they were badmouthing him?】

They couldn’t see the comments in front of me, so they naturally didn’t know that everything was being recorded by me.

Before long, they composed themselves again, holding up a piece of paper to film a video.

“Everyone, don’t worry, we found a match! Bone marrow transplant can be arranged soon!”

They turned the camera to me.

“Dad, you finally have a chance to recover. Then we’ll take you on a world trip, and we won’t have to suffer from illness anymore.”

The two wiped away tears, looking as if they’d finally seen light after hardship.

“We’re still a bit short on surgery fees. We’ll just work extra shifts and sell everything we can, and we’ll have enough.”

Ethan and Chloe finished filming and started editing.

The so-called matching report was tossed aside. I clearly saw the blurred handwriting and crooked stamp on it.

Seeing this, the comments grew more suspicious.

【It feels like a setup, that report looks fake.】

【These children are completely different when the camera is off, so weird.】

While they were out taking a call, I secretly pressed the doctor’s direct line.

My attending physician sounded surprised.

“Matching? Both of them failed the matching test a week ago. I thought you already knew.”

That single sentence hit me, making my whole body go cold.

They never intended to save me.

The so-called bone marrow donation was a scam from beginning to end.

Before long, Mr. Henderson, an old neighbor, rushed in with fruit.

Ethan immediately blocked the doorway, a fake smile on his face.

“Uncle, Dad just fell asleep, it’s not convenient to see anyone.”

“I’ll just take a quick look, I won’t bother him.”

Mr. Henderson insisted on entering.

Chloe frantically rushed over, pushing him out while giving Ethan a look.

“Quick, cover Dad up properly, don’t let him catch a cold.”

She spoke with feigned concern, but her hand pressed hard against my ulcerated skin, making me tremble all over.

As soon as Mr. Henderson left and the door closed, Ethan’s face instantly changed.

“Dad, please don’t do that again. If outsiders find out anything, won’t all our efforts be wasted?”

Chloe also stood by, sighing softly.

“We’re doing this for your own good, trying to raise more money for your treatment. If you keep acting like this, it makes things very difficult for us.”

“If we weren’t thinking about your apartment and savings, which could support your subsequent treatment, we wouldn’t have to go through all this trouble.”

His tone held a hint of subtle menace.

“Just rest and recover, don’t overthink things, and don’t say anything to outsiders. It’s better for you, and for us.”

I didn’t say a word.

And the camera on my glasses clearly captured the impatience in his eyes and the falseness in her voice.

At the same time, the live stream, which had remained on, completely exploded with comments.

【That tone just now… that wasn’t concern, was it?】

【His eyes were terrifying, where’s the filial piety? That was clearly a threat!】

【I felt something was off before. They only put on a filial act in front of the camera.】

They didn’t realize the live stream from my glasses had gone out of control. After lecturing me for a few minutes, they slammed the door and left.

That night, I pretended to be asleep, closing my eyes and listening to them conspire in low voices outside the hallway.

“Once the apartment is successfully transferred to our names, don’t let that old neighbor say anything else, to avoid any further complications.”

“Don’t worry. Once the old man… then no one will suspect us.”

A chill ran from my feet to the top of my head, freezing my limbs.

I lay quietly in bed, watching the now out-of-control comments on the live stream, my mind clear.

The real show was just beginning.

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