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Chapter 4

Author: Perfect Circle
The guests who had mocked me earlier all looked away, and no one dared say another word to my face.

[Oh my God! Meredith is absolutely killing it!]

[She’s protecting her man so openly!]

[She just publicly slapped the Monroe family in the face, staked her claim on Shawn, and gave him the highest recognition and respect!]

[I’m in tears. This is what a truly good woman looks like!]

[Veronica, who the hell do you think you are!]

The comments raced wildly before my eyes.

I stared blankly at Meredith’s profile so close to mine, warmth spreading through my chest.

"Meredith…" My throat tightened, and my voice was barely audible.

She turned to me and gave me a reassuring smile. "Since the ceremony isn’t over yet…"

Her voice was steady, with a hint of amusement. "Why don’t we continue? But—"

Her gaze drifted casually across the room. "Let’s skip the unnecessary parts and just exchange rings."

Someone quickly brought over a brand-new pair of rings. Their design was simple and elegant, with an understated luxury that made it obvious they were worth a fortune.

The cold metal slid slowly onto my ring finger. Somehow, the fit was perfect.

"Your turn." She handed the other ring to me.

My hand was still trembling slightly as I held the band, as though it weighed a thousand pounds.

I took a deep breath, lifted her long, strong hand, and slowly slid the ring onto her finger.

Meredith released my hand and said simply, "The ceremony is complete. Today was too rushed. Give me a year. I’ll prepare something perfect."

Every guest was stunned. For a moment, no one even applauded.

But Meredith didn’t care. She looked once more at Emmeline, whose face had turned livid. Her smile was gone. "Emmeline."

Then she turned toward the guests. "Thank you all for attending my wedding today. Please forgive us for the lack of hospitality."

She said nothing more before she took my hand and turned away. "We’re going home."

Home?

She led me through the crowd, which instinctively parted before us, and toward the dazzling sunlight outside the hall.

A fresh wave of comments floated happily across my vision.

[AAAAH! They’re holding hands! They’re holding hands!]

[Home! She said they’re going home!]

[A new chapter begins! I can’t wait to see Veronica regret everything!]

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