Choosing Someone Better

Bradley and Jenna hugged each other tightly as if they were the only ones left in this world. They even shared a passionate kiss at some point.Bradley circled his arms around Jenna's waist while Jenna placed her hands on Bradley's arms. The two of them looked much more like a couple than how Bradley was with me.The others were amused as they watched what was happening. Some of them even murmured among themselves despite knowing I would hear them."If I were Julia, I would have crawled into a hole in the ground and stayed out of everyone's sight.""She's thick-skinned enough to just stand here while her fiancé and her sister have their hands all over each other."I was well aware that these people were waiting to see me make a fool of myself. They wanted to see if I would start shouting and yelling hysterically like how I did previously just to make Bradley look at me.Bradley turned his eyes to me at that moment. He scoffed, clearly satisfied with how I did not overreact.He w

With the proposal ruined, the tad bit of longing I had for Bradley was gone too. I let out a deep sigh, suppressing the feelings of sorrow in my heart.Terrence and I would finally get to meet tonight. I was feeling quite nervous and restless. After all, he was also considered an elder to me in my past life.I heaved a long breath, ready to meet him in my best condition. Even if I could not make Terrence fall for me at once, I strived to make sure he would not despise me.After arranging my thoughts, I fixed my make-up and left the office feeling satisfied.Just as I got to the underground parking lot, I picked up on the sound of someone moaning. I looked in the direction where the sound was coming from and spotted a black car that was visibly shaking.I took a glance at the car plate number."Tsk! It's Bradley's car," I clicked my tongue inwardly.Through the half-open window, Jenna, who had a glazed look in her eyes, could be seen swaying along with Bradley's movements. Bradle

The person who had zero clue was Bradley.I sensed a resentful gaze on me almost immediately. I could tell where it was coming from without even looking.At that very moment, Chad raised his glass and began, "We, the Garvins, will be celebrating a wonderful occasion soon. The main reason we're having a family dinner tonight is to discuss the couple's upcoming wedding."Before Chad could finish his speech, Bradley butted in, "Dad, you don't have to worry about it. As for the marriage certificate… We've already received it. Right, Julia?"He signaled to me with a glance to go along with his statement.I took a sip of water and remained silent. I kept thinking about what he just said."He and Jenna… They've gotten their marriage certificate?" I pondered.Bradley's expression hardened visibly when I did not cooperate with him. His eyes blazed with anger.My phone rang again. Bradley had sent me a series of messages."Julia, are you mute? Say something already!""Why are you keepi

Jenna came barging into the room with a fruit knife in her hand just then. She pointed at me with the knife and shouted furiously."Julia! Why did you have to ruin my life? Bradley had already agreed to go for the marriage registration and make me his wife. It was all your fault!"Was it not enough that you ruined my first life? Now you're going to ruin my second life too? Go to hell!"She swung the knife and rushed at me. I was so terrified that I stood rooted to the spot.At that very moment, a figure moved to stand before me. The person smiled and comforted me. "Don't worry. I'm here."Following Jenna's shrill shriek, the person lost all color in his face. Jenna tossed the knife on the floor out of fear.Bradley's white shirt was stained red because of his blood. Fortunately, it was just a shallow cut.Bradley turned around. He stared at Jenna with a dark expression on his face."Jenna, you evil wench! I must have been blind to have fallen for you before!"Then, he started