The Frozen Truth Chapter 1

Ethan's first love was accidentally locked in the office. To punish me, he locked me in an abandoned cold storage unit to reflect on my actions.

"You need to taste what Lily went through, so you'll learn your lesson!"

He locked me inside with only a bowl of water. But he didn't know it wasn't abandoned. After he left, the unit turned on.

I froze, trembling uncontrollably, crying for help until my bloody handprints covered the door and walls.

Seven days later, he wanted an apology and had the unit opened. He found a frozen corpse.

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Ethan checked the time after a busy day. "It's been three days. Has Chloe admitted her mistake yet?"

"That woman is stubborn!"

His first love, Lily, entered with chicken soup. "Ethan, let it go. She didn't mean to."

"Three days is enough."

Ethan's expression softened when he saw her. "You're too kind. If Chloe had even a fraction of your understanding, it would be great."

"Don't be mad at her. She just cares too much about you."

Hearing this, Ethan took out his phone and called his subordinate. "Has Chloe admitted her mistake?"

"No, there's no sound from inside. Mr. Ethan, could something have happened?"

"What could happen? Since she won't admit her mistake, let her stay there!"

Hanging up, he returned to his cold demeanor. Lily looked smug beside him.

Ethan, you'll never get my response. Because I'm already dead!

I died three days ago.

That "abandoned" cold storage unit turned on after they left. I was trapped inside, crying out to no avail.

At first, there were voices outside. I banged on the door and begged, but got only indifference from the guards.

"Mr. Ethan said you need to reflect in there, ma'am. Please don't make it difficult for us."

"No! Please, the unit is on! Someone help!"

But there was no sound outside anymore. They left.

At first, I was calm, looking for a way out.

But as the temperature dropped, I couldn't think. I ran in circles to generate heat.

In the end, I couldn't run anymore. I felt frozen stiff.

I curled up in a corner, hoping to get warm.

This place was originally for seafood storage. After the goods were moved, only shelves remained.

I piled the shelves in front of me, hoping to block the cold air.

But it was useless.

The moment I realized I was dying, my heart went cold bit by bit.

When I saw my own corpse, I was shocked!

The frozen me in the corner, eyes full of despair, door and walls covered in bloody fingernail marks.

Just as I was about to go over, a force sucked me out, and I ended up beside Ethan.

Hearing his words now, I found it ridiculous.

Ethan, I reflected with my life. I hope I never have to see you in the next!

I stood by, watching Ethan and Lily look into each other's eyes. Lily handed him her phone. "Ethan, I booked tickets for the art exhibition. Come with me tomorrow!"

"Okay. It's late. Go rest."

Lily took his hand. "I'm afraid of the dark. Stay with me."

Ethan reluctantly agreed.

I forgot, Lily lived in our house.

After returning from abroad, the first thing she did was contact Ethan.

Using the excuse of being unfamiliar with the place, she asked to move into our home.

Ridiculous. She was local. Five years abroad and suddenly she's unfamiliar?

When I objected, Ethan looked impatient: "Chloe, her parents aren't here. Do you know how dangerous it is for a girl to live alone?"

I knew. Before marriage, I also lived alone in a rented apartment.

Ethan said to me then: "Chloe, girls should respect themselves. I don't want to cohabit before marriage."

Now thinking about it, he played the double standard game perfectly.

Ethan accompanied Lily to the guest room.

It was called a guest room, but it was right next to our master bedroom. I originally intended it for the nursery.

But as soon as Lily arrived, she said the room had good lighting and she liked it, so Ethan gave it to her directly.