My Husband's April Fool's Joke Came True

On April Fool's Day, my husband sent me an intimate photo of himself and his secretary, Claire Bennett. "I've actually been with Claire for three years. Our child is already two years old. "I'm planning to fake my death in a car accident and then move overseas with her and our daughter." The look of shock on my face made him burst out laughing. "Got you. It was April Fool's Day. You didn't actually believe that, did you?" I had just breathed a sigh of relief when he casually added, "But the part about Claire and me having a child is true." I said nothing as I looked at the smug, provocative grin on his face. What he didn't know was that I'd possessed a Lies Come True System since childhood. Whenever someone sincerely told me a lie, that lie would come true. And the death he casually joked about would become reality just three days later. Chapter 1 It wasn't just me who heard what Hubert Lock said. His parents heard them too. Laidman Lock immediately raised a hand and smacked Hubert lightly on the arm, irritation creeping into his voice. "What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Who jokes with their wife like that?" Michelle Lock quickly patted the back of my hand and comforted me softly. "Crystal, don't take it to heart. It's April Fools' Day, isn't it? Hubert was just being thoughtless and making a joke." I smiled and nodded at her. "I know, Mom. Hubert isn't that kind of person." But the truth was, all four of us knew it wasn't a joke. And it wasn't the first time Hubert cheated. The first time I discovered his affair, I completely lost control. I cried, screamed, smashed everything in the house, and demanded an explanation. But he went from guilty and ashamed in the beginning to cold and dismissive. "Crystal, ours was an arranged marriage. The Shaw family isn't what it used to be, and your mother's still in the hospital. Without me, who do you think would be paying her medical bills? "If you keep making a scene, the consequences won't be something you can afford." Because of those words, no matter how many scandals he caused with other women, no matter how widely the rumors spread, I was always the one who quietly stepped in to clean up the mess. Then I devoted myself entirely to the family and gave birth to his first son. Over time, I became known as the perfect wife and daughter-in-law. So, when Hubert used an April Fools' joke to openly bring his latest affair into the light, I wasn't surprised at all. I simply lowered my gaze and counted silently in my head. This marked the thirtieth. In the eight years we had been married, I dealt with twenty-nine affairs for him. This was the thirtieth. Just then, the system's voice echoed in my mind. [Host, a target has spoken a lie with complete sincerity. Would you like to activate the Lies Come True System's authority?] [Once confirmed, the target will die in a car accident three days from now.] Seven years ago, on the day I first discovered Hubert's affair, that voice suddenly appeared in my mind. It told me that it was called the Lies Come True System. As long as I completed its tasks, I would earn the right to make lies come true. Over the years, it wasn't as if Hubert had never told me lies he genuinely believed. But back then, I just gave birth and hadn't yet secured my place within the Lock family. Losing Hubert would have brought no benefit to either me or my child. Things were different now. My son had grown older, and my in-laws had long since come to see me as their own daughter, trusting me completely. If Hubert died, I would not only inherit all of his assets legally and rightfully, but I would also finally free myself from the man who betrayed and humiliated me, and live a peaceful life with my child. Chapter 2 So, this time, I didn't hesitate for even a second before giving the system my answer. "Proceed." Let everything come to an end three days from now. … Early the next morning, Claire Bennett's file was already sitting on my desk. Eight years. Thirty women. I wasn't the only one who became efficient at handling these situations. My assistant was just as experienced. I picked up the file and froze for a moment. Like the previous twenty-nine women, Claire was young and beautiful, with the innocence and fearlessness of someone just starting out in the world. The only difference was... She looked a little like me. I shook my head, dismissing the ridiculous thought. I set the file back on the desk and told my assistant to handle it the same way we always had. But he hesitated. "Mrs. Lock, this one's a little different..." His reminder immediately brought to mind what made her more troublesome than the women before her. She had a child with Hubert. Blood ties were often harder to sever than love. Just as I was debating whether it was worth spending the three days I left trying to deal with Claire and her child, Hubert brought them to the house himself. The moment he walked in, he got straight to the point. "Claire and I have a daughter. She's already over two years old and will be turning three soon." I looked up at him, unease rising in my chest. "So?" "So, our daughter needs a legal identity. She needs a place in this family. You need to make a choice. Either bring her home and register her as your own, or..." He paused. "Or we get divorced, and you give Claire your place." Right on cue, tears welled in Claire's eyes. "Crystal, I know you don't like me, but our daughter is innocent." A crushing sense of absurdity washed over me. Yet my mind was already racing. If I brought her child into the family, it would be the same as acknowledging that the child was Hubert's. Once Hubert died, she could use that child to claim a legitimate share of the inheritance alongside my son. But if I refused to bring the child home, then once Hubert died, there would be no one left to verify anything. What could an illegitimate child with no legal status possibly do to affect my son's inheritance? After thinking it through, I looked at Hubert with a smile. "There's a lot going on right now. Let's wait until next week and then we will settle your daughter’s matter.” The moment I finished speaking, Claire became anxious, her voice full of provocation. "Crystal, are you deliberately trying to stall? "Our daughter will be starting preschool soon. She can't keep going without a proper status..." Hubert already had little patience to begin with. The second he heard that, his expression darkened. "Crystal Shaw, don't push your luck! Go get the documents right now. We're putting our daughter under your name today!" In the middle of the argument, our son walked out of his room. He rubbed his eyes sleepily and looked at us in confusion. "Mom, Dad, what's wrong? Are you fighting?" Hubert immediately released my hand. A stiff smile appeared on his face as he turned to coax our son. "We're not fighting... I was just talking to your mother about taking in Claire's daughter. Then you'll be able to go to school together, okay?" Unable to stand the way he lied to our son so effortlessly, I hurried over and carried him back to his room. Inside, my son sniffled and asked, "Mom, is Dad going to marry that lady and leave us behind?" Chapter 3 A lump formed in my throat. I was surprised by how perceptive my son was, and heartbroken by how sensitive he had become. For a moment, I didn't know how to explain any of this to him. But he lifted his tear-streaked face and firmly grabbed the corner of my shirt. "Mom, if you want a divorce, then get one. I'll go with you. We don't need Dad to have a good life. When I grow up, I'll protect you." I looked at the determination on his face and made up my mind once again. For my son's sake, I would fight Hubert to the very end. Just then, impatient knocking sounded from outside the door. "Crystal Shaw, what are you doing in there? Get out here! Stop wasting time!" I took a deep breath and comforted my son. Then I walked out and pretended to give in. But while Hubert wasn't paying attention, I secretly sent a text message. The moment we reached downstairs, a crowd of reporters suddenly rushed in from every direction. They surrounded Hubert and bombarded him with questions. "Mr. Lock, sources claim you have an unusually close relationship with this single mother, Miss Bennett. What exactly is your relationship with this child? Is she your daughter?" "Lock Group has always promoted a family-friendly and charitable image. If this is your child, do you think it could affect the company's reputation?" Every pair of eyes landed on Hubert before shifting to Claire and the child in her arms, filled with curiosity and scrutiny. Hubert's expression darkened gradually. Just as the reporter was about to press further, I stepped forward to defuse the situation. "Please don't misunderstand. This child is part of a youth assistance program sponsored by Lock Group. She is not my husband's illegitimate daughter. "My husband and I have only one child, who will also be the sole heir to the Lock family. I hope everyone will refrain from making unfounded assumptions." After speaking, I turned to look at Hubert. I knew him too well. He had the nerve to bring Claire and her child to me and force me to acknowledge them. But he didn't have the courage to let this become public. Once news of an illegitimate child broke, Lock Group would lose business partnerships and suffer severe damage to its reputation. The consequences were something he simply couldn't afford. Sure enough, Hubert looked at me, then at the reporters and cameras surrounding us, before gritting his teeth and agreeing. "My wife is right. Please don't misunderstand. Miss Bennett, her child, and I are connected purely through a sponsorship program." … I assumed that after that incident, Hubert would keep a low profile for the next few days. Instead, he brought Claire and the child directly to the family gathering. On the day of the Lock family's annual gathering, relatives from every branch of the family were in attendance. I held my son's hand and stood beside Laidman and Michelle. The gathering had just ended when I saw Hubert walking into the hall, holding Claire's hand with the child in his arms. A cold laugh rose in my chest. Everyone in the Lock family knew the rules. Only officially recognized members of the Lock family were allowed to take part in the gathering. Since his plan to legitimize the child had fallen through, he'd found another way to force the family to acknowledge her. He wanted to use today's gathering to force the family into acknowledging the child and giving her a place within the Lock family. Laidman and Michelle were the first to react. Their faces darkened instantly as they hurried over. Laidman pointed at Hubert and was so furious that his hand trembled. "Hubert Lock! Have you lost your mind? Who told you to bring them here? Have you forgotten the rules of this family?" Michelle frowned deeply, her voice full of disappointment and reproach. "Hubert, what were you thinking? Crystal and your son are standing right here. How can you pull something like this in front of the entire family? Take them home immediately!" Chapter 4 The couple's stance was unwavering. They stood firmly on my side and didn't say a single word in Hubert's defense. Irritation flashed across Hubert's face. Before he could say anything, Claire stepped forward, her voice thick with grievance. "Mr. and Mrs. Lock, I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have come with Hubert. "But this child is still part of the Lock family. I only wanted her to meet her family. I didn't mean anything else by it..." As she spoke, tears streamed down her face. The child in her arms began whimpering as well, looking utterly pitiful. Her words instantly reignited Hubert's anger. "Mom, Dad, this child is my daughter too. Why shouldn't she be here? Why shouldn't she be recognized by the family? "Today, I'm making sure everyone acknowledges her!" No matter how Laidman and Michelle scolded him or tried to reason with him, Hubert refused to budge. He looked determined to get his way no matter what. I held my son's hand and stood off to the side, watching the spectacle unfold with cold detachment. I always knew Hubert was selfish and heartless. But seeing him create such an ugly scene in front of our son, without the slightest regard for either of our feelings, I couldn't help feeling a wave of regret. I regretted choosing a man like him to be my son's father and allowing my child to grow up in a family filled with betrayal and endless drama. Fortunately, it would all be over soon. As Laidman, Michelle, and Hubert remained locked in a standoff and the relatives around us began murmuring among themselves, I slowly rose to my feet and spoke. "I agree that the child should be recognized as part of the family." The entire room fell silent. Every eye turned toward me. Some were shocked. Others were confused. Meanwhile, the joy in Hubert's and Claire's eyes was impossible to hide. "But I have one condition. The sole heir to Lock Group can only be my son. "Everything the company owns in the future can only be inherited by him." The moment the words left my mouth, Claire's expression changed. "No! Why should it be? My daughter is Hubert's child too. She has inheritance rights!" I ignored her completely and simply looked at Hubert. He frowned, clearly weighing the situation in his mind. He was still young, after all. There would be plenty of opportunities to change things later. For now, getting the child officially recognized by the family was what mattered most. So, he agreed without hesitation. "Fine. I agree. The only heir to Lock Group will be our son. This child won't inherit a single cent." Then, in front of Laidman, Michelle, and the assembled relatives, he personally signed the agreement. After signing it, he shot me a smug look, probably convinced he played his cards perfectly. What he didn't know was that he would never get the chance to change his will. Once the agreement was signed, Hubert was in an excellent mood. "Come on. I'll drive everyone over so we can get the paperwork taken care of. Now that the family has officially acknowledged her, we should get everything finalized as soon as possible." We walked out the hall together. Claire deliberately moved to my side and said with a mocking smile, "Crystal, it looks like we're family now. I'll be counting on you to take good care of us." I couldn't have cared less about her provocation because at that moment, the familiar electronic voice echoed through my mind once again. [The three-day countdown has ended.] [The Lies Come True authority has been successfully activated.] 3 2 1...