Chapter 1

My six-year-old son was diagnosed with a fatal illness.

He cried and told me that only the System could save him.

"Mom, the System said I can only live if Aunt Jojo marries Dad."

Later.

When I took my son's medical reports to Jace's company, I heard him on a video call with our son.

"Once Mom and I get a divorce, you won't have to fake your illness anymore. You can finally call Aunt Jojo your mom out in the open!"

"Yay! The annoying mom is leaving soon!"

Hearing their cheerful voices, my heart turned ice-cold.

Just then, the System, which hadn't spoken for a long time, suddenly chimed in.

"Danger! The Host's affection level is critically low. If not adjusted in time, you will be forcibly sent back!"

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"Beep―beep―beep."

"Danger! The Host's affection level is critically low. If not adjusted in time, you will be forcibly sent back!"

The System asked me in my mind.

"Host, what is wrong with you? Your affection level is dropping. You won't be able to see your husband and son again."

"You suffered so much just to stay here..."

The System kept reminding me of the past.

But all I could hear was the laughter of Jace and Stellan.

"Once Mom and I get a divorce, you won't have to fake your illness anymore. You can call Aunt Jojo your mom!"

"Yay! The annoying mom is leaving soon!"

"Dad, can the three of us go to the amusement park then? I want Aunt Jojo to hold me!"

"Sure! But for now, you have to keep pretending to be sick so she fully believes it..."

The System called my name a couple more times.

The medical reports in my tightly clenched hands suddenly fell to the ground.

"Send me back then!"

"Anyway... there is nothing left for me to hold on to in this world!"