After I lost My Memories, I only Forgot My Husband

I got into a car accident and lost my memory.

When I woke up, I could remember everyoneexcept for my husband, Rowen.

My best friend, Charmaine, held up her phone in disbelief.

Even your housemaid, Rosalie, is posting photos of her in bed on social media! Are you seriously still pretending to have amnesia?

I opened my mouth to respond, but just then, a man barged into the hospital room, followed closely by a teary-eyed housemaid.

Alicia, whats with this tantrum now? Why havent you been home for days? he asked impatiently.

I stared at his face. Youre the man whos been sleeping with my housemaid?

His expression turned awkward. It wasnt like that... I was drunk that night, and Rosalie was just taking care of me. I didnt mean for things to go that far.

He hesitated, then added, Didnt you want a child? Since you cant have one, once she gives birth, Ill send her away. The child will only ever call you 'Mom.'

I turned to my friend with a confused look. Who is this man?

Everyone in the room was stunned. They thought I was faking it. Charmaine, especially, looked at me in disbelief.

Hes your husbandthe one you begged your parents for three days to let you marry! You even used all your savings to help him start a business and nearly got disowned because of him!

My brows furrowed. I pulled out my phone and made a call.

You said you would marry me. Im sick now. Why havent you come for me?

Before the person on the other end could answer, the phone was snatched from my hands and thrown to the floor. It bounced a few times before going dark.

Rowens face was twisted in rage, veins bulging on his forehead.

Alicia, enough with this act! Are you trying to provoke me with another man now?

Im losing patience. Get upnow. The new company is launching, and you need to be at the press conference!

He shouted so loudly that it echoed in the room and even tried to yank me out of bed. His irritation was plain as day, and somehow, it made my heart ache.

Charmaine rushed to stop him.

Shes still recovering. She cant leave the hospital yet!

Rowen glanced at the bandage on my forehead, but his eyes remained cold.

Youre putting on quite the show, but I dont have time for your games.

Rosalies eyes flickered. What if... shes not faking it?

She suddenly reached over and tore off my bandage.

Pain shot through my forehead, and the swollen bruise was revealed. Reflexively, I slapped herhard. The sound rang sharply through the room.

Rosalie looked at me, stunned, clutching her face.

I just wanted to check your wound... Why did you hit me?

Rowen immediately rushed over to examine her hand, noticing the red mark on the back.

Apologize to Rosalie! he shouted at me, his face icy.

My head was pounding. I held it tightly, not listening to his yelling.

But Rowen assumed I was being defiant. He grabbed my wrist roughly, his grip tightening until I couldnt move.

As my sleeve slid down, a deep scar on my arm was exposed.

Charmaine gasped. Rowen! Do you even have a heart? Did you forget that when you were kidnapped by thugs, it was Alicia who shielded you with her right arm and got slashed for it? And now youre grabbing her like this?!

Rowen froze. The scar seemed to burn his hand, and he quickly let go.

Trying to cover it up, he turned to me with a fake smile.

Well, if you cant attend the launch, then let Rosalie go in your place.

Really?! Rosalie beamed and kissed him on the cheek right in front of me.

Rowen immediately pushed her away and glanced at me. When he saw I had no reaction, his frown deepened.

Rosalie was my fathers illegitimate daughter. She looked a lot like me and somehow ended up working in our house as a maid.

Charmaine showed me her social media postsphotos of her trying on my clothes and jewelry in my bedroom, standing next to Rowen at public events, playing the role of the perfect hostess.

Apparently, Id confronted Rowen about it many times. But because I loved him so much, I always tolerated his defense of her.

The car accident that day happened because I saw him hugging Rosalie. I stormed out in anger and got hit.

Tolerate?

Even if I forgot who Rowen was, I never forgot who Rosalie wasa classic scheming little pretentious bitch.

And who said you get to speak here? Like mother, like daughteralways trying to seduce someone elses man, I spat.

Rosalie burst into tears.

Just then, the doctor came in to ask for payment. Charmaine dragged Rowen out of the room.

As they stepped outside, I overheard the doctor grumble, The patient has been seriously injured for days. And you, the supposed husband, just show up now?

Charmaine scoffed. Everyone knew hed been sleeping in our bed with Rosalie this entire time.

I checked my phone. On the day of the accident, Id called him countless times. He never answered. I even messaged him, but Rowen thought I was joking.

Rosalie didnt leave with the others. She came closer to me.

Sis, I truly love Rowen. Youre already Dads favorite daughter. Cant you just let me have him?

I didnt bother responding. I dont even remember Rowen. How many times do I have to say it? You like him? Then take him. Trash men and homewreckers belong together.

Rosalie looked stunned, eyeing me suspiciously as if trying to determine if I was serious.

Suddenly, we heard footsteps approaching.

In a flash, Rosalie picked up a glass of water and smashed it on her own head. Blood began to trickle down her forehead.

She sobbed and screamed, Sis, please let me go! I swear Ill stay away from your husband!

The door burst open as Rowen rushed in. The moment he saw the scene, he wrapped Rosalie in his arms.

Alicia! Youve gone too far! I left for just a moment, and this is how you treat your own sister?!

I was willing to wait until you recovered to hold the press conference, but forget it. Hand over the signet ring that represents your identity. Rosalie will take your place.

I looked at him straight in the eye.

Absolutely not.

Rowen, I dont love you anymore. I want a divorce.

Rowen froze for a moment.

Divorce? You begged me to marry you in the first place! If anyone is going to bring up divorce, it should be me!

And if you hadnt drugged me, do you really think your parents couldve forced me into this marriage?

Drugged you? What are you talking about? I asked with furrowed brows.

His accusation left me utterly confused.

Just then, the doctor came in to change my bandages.

Rowen's anger flared. Still pretending? At the banquetyou gave me that drink and then...

Before he could finish, Rosalie began to whimper softly from the side. My head... it really hurts.

Rowen panicked and quickly called the doctor over.

Are you blind? Cant you see her head is bleeding? Treat her first!

But Rosalies forehead wound was already starting to heal, while the cut on my own forehead had reopened from the earlier scuffle, blood streaming down.

Under Rowens repeated urgings, the doctor reluctantly turned away from me to tend to her.

Watching Rowen fuss over Rosalie, a drop of blood from my forehead mixed with a tear and splashed onto the white hospital sheet.

I numbly touched my cheek, unsure why my heart ached so much.

I shook my head, trying to rid myself of these senseless emotions.

After all, the only man Ive ever truly loved was Jalen.

Rowen, its almost time. We should go, Rosalie said after sticking a bandage on her forehead. She shot me a smug glance.

Rowen immediately reached toward me.

Hurry up and hand over the heirs ring. Let Rosalie represent the Webber family at the press conference.

The heirs ringsomething every Webber family successor possesses. Rosalie had always wanted it.

But my father viewed her as an illegitimate child, believing she wasnt capable of leading the Webber family.

Shes hated me ever since.

Even so, I refused to give up the ring. I had to see for myself what this so-called press conference was about.

Rowen stormed over and forcefully grabbed my wrist, yanking the ring off with no regard for the pain.

I collapsed to the ground from the sheer force.

Her wrist was already injured in the accident! You could seriously hurt her! The doctor shouted, trying to stop him.

Rowen shoved him aside.

I instinctively tried to brace myself on the floor, but sharp pain shot through my arm. My wrist trembled uncontrollably from the strain.

Then, Rowen carefully placed the heirs ring on Rosalies finger. She gave me a triumphant smile.

Cold sweats trickled down my pale face.

He hesitated for a moment before finally coming to help me up.

Alicia... you know Rosalies had a hard life in the Webber family. You were given everything growing up, while she practically worked as your maid. She has struggled for so long. Cant you let her have this one thing?

He softened his tone, trying to reason with me.

I pushed him away and forced myself to stand, reaching for my phone in the corner.

Rowen, you know how important that ring is to me. Youre my husband, yet you take her side over mine? Im going to that press conference myself!

He looked like I had publicly humiliated him. With a swift kick, he sent my phone flying farther away.

So this is why youre acting so strange todayyouve found that man again, havent you?

Since youre well enough to leave the hospital, then dont bother lying in here any longer!

He tapped his phone a few times, and soon, several men entered the room.

They dragged me out of the hospital and dumped me at the entrance.

Charmaine had just finished paying my bills. Seeing me thrown out, she rushed to shield me.

Rowen, what the hell are you doing? Alicia is still recovering!

But Rowen ignored her and walked off with Rosalie without looking back.

Charmaine took me to several hospitals afterward, but the moment they heard my name, none of them would admit me.

I couldnt believe itme, the rightful heir of the Webber Corporationreduced to such disgrace.

Alicia, have you forgotten? You gave Rowen the power to hurt you. Youve always tolerated him. Your mother tried to warn you, but you cut her off instead.

Charmaine shook her head, disappointment heavy in her voice.

Did I really love Rowen that much?

I touched my heart, and without hesitation, I whispered, No. I dont love him. The one I love... is Jalen.

Charmaine froze.

Alicia! Dont you remember? You drove Jalen awayyour own bodyguardjust to be with Rowen. After he left, he joined one of the most dangerous criminal organizations out there. No one even knows if hes still alive!

My pupils contractedI couldnt understand why I had no memory of this.

The doctor said its just temporary amnesia. Theres still hope that youll remember, Charmaine said as she quickly bought some medicine, dressed my wounds, and sent me home.

When I turned on my newly bought phone, a familiar number sent me a text.

[Miss, Ill come find you soon.]

I hurriedly called back, but no one answered.

Just then, a news notification popped up on my phonean article about the launch of a new company. In the photo, Rosalie was smiling sweetly at the camera, with Rowens arm wrapped around her waist.

Then, right there in front of the cameras, Rowen kissed Rosalie.

Disgusted, I shut off my phone and went back home. I called a moving company and ordered them to throw out everything that didnt belong to me.

Since my memory loss, I could only rely on Charmaine to fill me in about Rowen.

Rosalie always said she loved your master bedroom, your clothes, and your jewelry. And you gave it all up for herjust to keep Rowen happy.

Rowen said he loved your cooking, but that was actually Rosalie wanting to eat the food you made. She wasnt a maid in your houseyou were hers.

Just then, Rowen barged in with Rosalie. He pointed at my face and roared, Alicia! I was gone for one second, and you had to turn the whole house upside down!

Sis, these were all my favorite clothes... Rosalie pouted, distressed by the pile of discarded belongings on the floor.

I ignored them both and continued directing the movers.

Suddenly, Rosalie clutched her stomach and let out a cry of pain.

Rowen rushed to support her. Rosalie said she wasnt feeling well earlier. We went to the hospitalshes one month pregnant. And now you want to throw her out?

Didnt your father say he wanted us to have a child? That if we had one, the Webber family would be completely handed over to you?

You cant have children anymore. Once Rosalie gives birth, just treat the child as your own.

I stood frozen in disbelief. Had I really heard that right?

Bullshit! Rowen, I dare you to say that againare you saying Alicia cant have children?

Charmaine screamed, furious.

Thats when the truth hit me.

I had been pregnant with Rowens childfive months along. Until Rosalie gave me a bowl of soup she made herself. Just one bowl and I lost everything.

I had been so devastated I wanted to kill herbut Rowen had stopped me.

You didnt protect the baby properly yourself! How can you blame Rosalie? She was just being kind, making food for you. How was she supposed to know what you couldnt eat?

He blamed me for the miscarriage. Worse, while I was hospitalized and at my weakest, he took Rosalie on vacation.

Now, Rowens face turned red, embarrassed at being exposed. He shouted angrily, Cant you just be more understanding of your sister?

You want to pretend youve lost your memory? FineIll play along. But dont forget, you begged me to be with you. So now, you have to accept everything.

Rosalie is hungry. Go cook something for her.

He waved his hand dismissively and sat proudly on the sofa with Rosalie in his armslike I was nothing but their servant.

Charmaine looked like she was about to charge at them, but I stopped her.

She stared at me in shock, clearly thinking Id still be as weak as I used to be.

I smiled gently at her, then turned and walked toward Rowen.

Smack!

I hit him across the face with all my strength. His right cheek immediately swelled and reddened.

Rowen clutched his face, stunned.

I begged you? Then let me be clearI take it all back, I intoned coldly.

This is my house. Now get outboth of you!

Distressed, Rosalie hurried over with an ice pack to soothe Rowens cheek.

Rowen glared at me, his face burning with pain and rage.

Alicia, do you still think youre the only rightful heir of the Webber family? So high and mighty? he spat.

Let me tell youyour father officially acknowledged Rosalie today.

What?!

I couldnt believe it.

When Rosalie was brought home, my father had said she was an illegitimate child who could never be acknowledged. He even made her my personal maid and told her to behave herself.

He said I was the only daughter of the Webber family.

Rowen, reading my shock, gave a cold smile.

Your mother saw the press conference today and was so enraged, she collapsed. Shes in the hospital right nowwe dont even know if shell make it.

Do you really think theres still anyone left who will protect you?

Which hospital is she in? I hissed.

You wont find it. Your father made sure the news is locked down. Rowen sneered.

I immediately rushed out to search for the hospital, but Rowen stopped me.

There are too many hospitals in this city. How long do you think itll take you to find her? By the time you do, your mother might already be dead.

His indifferent tone made my hands clench in anger, but I had no choiceI had to listen to him.

I forced myself to stay calm and asked through gritted teeth, Which hospital is my mother in?

If you really want to know... He gave me a cold look. Then get on your knees and beg me.

Charmaine tried to stop me.

Alice, dont listen to him! He might be lying!

I shook my head, my heart filled with cold despair.

Before leaving, I had already messaged some trusted contacts from the Webber family. The information was verifiedit was all true.

Please. Tell me where my mother is.

I unclenched my fists and slowly knelt, swallowing my pride. My knees slammed into the floor, sending pain up my legs, but it couldnt compare to the ache in my heart.

Rowen and Rosalie smiled in satisfaction. In exchange for that humiliation, I finally got the hospital's location.

I ran all the way there. Seeing my mother lying weakly in bed, barely breathing, tears streamed down my face.

Rosalie had actually followed me to the hospital.

She walked around my mothers bed and casually said, You mustve heard from the doctorsyour mother's health has deteriorated badly. Its because your fathers been secretly drugging her water every night. After all these years, shes finally about to die.

I was stunned. Why would my father do such a thing? I didnt understand.

My mother reacted violently, grabbing my hand with all her remaining strength, yet she couldnt speak.

Shut up! Get out!

I rushed to force Rosalie out of the room.

Seeing my mother weeping silently shattered my heart.

Ill save you, Mom. I swear Ill get the doctors to save you!

I wiped away my tears and walked out of the wardonly to be blocked by a furious Rowen.

What did you do to Rosalie?! Why is she missing?

How would I know? I replied in confusion. She came here like a lunatic to provoke my mother. I just told her to leave.

She messaged me saying you cursed at her. She was so upset she ran off! She's pregnant with my child! If anything happens to her, I swear I'll kill you!

He glared at me with such menace that I could barely breathe.

I told youI dont know. I said each word slowly and firmly, turning to leave.

But Rowen didnt believe me. He stormed into my mothers room and placed his hand on her ventilator.

If you dont talk, Ill turn off the machine right now.

Terror widened my eyes. I fought with everything I had to stop him, but he held me back.

No! Please dont hurt my mom! Ill go! Ill find Rosalie! Just dont touch her!

Tears blurred my vision. I sobbed uncontrollably, choking on my cries.

Rowen finally withdrew his hand.

I had no idea what Rosalie had done, but I had no choiceI had to find her.

Just then, my phone buzzed with a message from her. It was an address.

[Sis, Im waiting here. Dont tell Rowen, or else... your mom...]

My heart clenched, and I rushed to the location.

It was a remote, deserted areaopen land all around.

There, Rosalie was surrounded by a dozen masked men. The scene felt eerily familiar.

As soon as I arrived, they tied me up.

What are you doing?! I yelled, glaring at Rosalie.

To my shock, she also allowed herself to be tied up.

I told Rowen to divorce you, but hes still hesitating. So I had to come up with another way to force him to choose.

Tell meif we were both in danger, who do you think hed save?

I laughed bitterly. Isnt he obsessed with you? Im about to divorce him anyway. You didnt need to go this far.

Her face twisted with anger. She slapped me hard, sending my head to the side.

Dont think I forgot how much you loved him. You were willing to die for him. He only started loving you because you took a knife for him. How can I believe youd really let go?

I already sent him the message. Just wait and see.

Soon, Rowen arrivedvisibly panicked by our situation.

Only one of them can live, the masked man announced. Choose. The other one dies.

He raised a stick, pointing it between us.

I lowered my gaze.

And then, I heard Rowen choose without hesitationRosalie.

She looked at him in joy, her eyes brimming with happy tears.

I knew it. Im the one you love most. Youd never really leave me, even if I was pregnant.

The ropes binding her were loosened, and she immediately threw herself into Rowens arms.

He looked her over carefully, relieved she was unharmed.

My chest ached with indescribable pain.

Why did it hurt so much?

Could it be... I actually loved Rowen?

Suddenly, a heavy blow struck the back of my head.

I let out a muffled cry, vision going dark as I collapsed.

The last thing I saw was Rowen gently holding Rosalie, walking away.

Then, memories buried deep in my mind started flooding back.

Every moment I had shared with Rowen, everything I had forgottencame rushing in.

I remembered everything.

But it was too late.

Because I was still tied up...

And the dozen men around me began removing their clothes, moving closer.

I shut my eyes in hopeless despair.