After My Death, My Husband Who Threw Me Into the Hunting Grounds Went Insane novel Chapter 12

Liam couldn't hear another word Ethan said.

Without hesitation, he ordered an autopsy.

The coroner, a seasoned professional, completed his examination with a grim expression.

Uncertain of the connection between the wealthy man before him and the deceased, he spoke cautiously:

"The cause of death was organ failure due to extensive wasp stings."

"I also found traces of a synthetic chemical on her clothing. This substance is designed to attract wasps and put them into an aggressive state."

Liam's face, already pale as a sheet, became almost translucent.

"Was she… missing a kidney?" he asked, his voice trembling with a faint glimmer of hope.

After years as his wife, I knew exactly what he was thinking.

He desperately wanted the answer to be no. He needed me not to be the donor, so his guilt would be easier to bear.

But he was about to be disappointed.

The coroner, unaware of Liam's turmoil, nodded.

"Yes. And it appears that her condition was worsened by the additional strain on her body."

Those words were the final blow.

Shock, pain, and regret flashed across Liam's face in quick succession.

"No," he whispered, his voice cracking. "No… everything was wrong. What have I done?"

He buried his face in his hands, his body shaking as he sobbed uncontrollably.

I had joked with him,

"If I ever die and you see a butterfly land on your shoulder, that'll be me coming back to check on you."

Liam had scolded me for being morbid, but then, with uncharacteristic seriousness, he'd promised:

"A single butterfly would be too lonely. If you ever become one, I'll follow you. We'll stay together forever."

Now, in the present, Liam clung desperately to the edge of the cremation chamber, ignoring the horrified stares of those around him.

"Emily, I'm sorry," he choked out, his voice raw and broken. "I was so, so wrong. I never should've believed Chloe's lies."

Tears streamed down his face as his voice rose.

"I'll make it right. I swear, I'll avenge you!"