The wanted fortune

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I stare down at the porcelain teacup.

 It is poisoned.

 I glance at my wife's innocent, eager smile across the table. 

These murderous attempts have been persisting for a while now.

 I take a long sip. 

I love her so much that I just don't have the heart to tell her that I am immortal.

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