My CEO Ex Went Mad After I Died

Nolan Carter, a rising star in the business world, had me as his kept woman.

On my birthday, Nolan's first love suddenly had a severe depression episode.

Desperate to see her, Nolan abandoned me in the middle of nowhere.

There, I was preyed upon by a sadistic killer and suffered unspeakable torment before being gruesomely murdered.

In the aftermath, Nolan came to regret his actions, realizing that I was his true love.

But by then, it was too late.

I was already gone.

Chapter 1

I had been with Nolan Carter for seven years.

It was the first time he had ever voluntarily mentioned celebrating my birthday.

Overjoyed, I reserved the entire Fantom Restaurant for an intimate evening just for the two of us. I also had some exciting news to share with him.

As we drove up the winding road, Melinda Harrison's call came through.

Melinda was Nolan's first love.

She was also the childhood sweetheart he once shared a perfect life with.

When the Carter family scandal hit, Melinda abruptly left to study abroad and broke up with Nolan.

Out of anger and heartbreak, Nolan turned to me, his devoted admirer who had always been there.

Two months ago, Melinda returned to the country.

After seven years, I assumed Nolan's feelings for her would have faded.

But as soon as he heard that familiar voice on the phone, Nolan seemed to lose all sense of self. Although his body remained beside me, his soul had clearly run far away.

That day was supposed to be our engagement day.

Later, I learned that Melinda was suffering from severe depression.

Seven years ago, her mother, Amanda Harrison, had threatened her life to force Melinda to leave Nolan.

This had gradually led to Melinda's worsening depression.

With her multiple failed suicide attempts, Amanda finally allowed her to return for treatment. But it was too late.

Nolan was now with me and planning to marry me, which only exacerbated Melinda's condition.

Nolan and Melinda were like the protagonists in a tragic novel—destined to be apart due to a series of misunderstandings.

And I was merely the unwelcome obstacle standing between them, the antagonist everyone wished would disappear.

Even Nolan's mother, Ava Carter, and the employees at the Carter Group seemed to resent my existence, as if my presence was ruining the sanctity and beauty of their love story.

Chapter 2

"Nolan, I'm in so much pain, I can't breathe. Can you come see me?"

Each time Melinda's voice rang out, it felt like a nightmare.

Nolan drove steadily, but I could tell his mind was a storm of turmoil.

I stayed silent, unwilling to give in to my desperation.

He neither stopped the car nor responded to Melinda, but he also didn't hang up the call.

I clutched the ultrasound report tightly, then loosened my grip, only to tighten it again.

After a few moments of agonizing indecision, I decided to tell him.

"Nolan, I'm..."

A heavy thud over the phone interrupted me.

"Melinda!" Nolan's face twisted with alarm.

Nolan slammed on the brakes. His usually composed features wer...