Mag-log inJoseph's POVAt that moment, a profound sense of happiness and peace washed over me, and I felt deeply grateful that I had made the right choice.Married life with Clara turned out to be every bit as warm and peaceful as I had hoped.She always respected my opinions and fully supported me as I rebuilt my career.Whenever I was swamped with work, she quietly took care of everything at home. Whenever I hit a setback, she was always there to help me tackle it. She remembered every little thing I liked, filling our days with a vibrant, comforting joy.Dad's health continued to improve by leaps and bounds, and before long, he was finally discharged from the hospital.He would often take Clara's hand and mine, grinning from ear to ear as he told us he had never felt more at peace in his life.As for Kaiden, I only learned what became of him through a few former coworkers.The verdict for his defamation lawsuit was finally handed down. The court ruled entirely in Whitney's favor, or
Joseph's POVI didn't stand up right away. Instead, I calmly straightened my suit.It was time to bring our years of entanglement to an end.The commotion outside grew louder, and Whitney's voice drifted into the room."Joseph Gibson! Come out! We were together for seven years! Can you really just throw it all away?"Have you forgotten the days when we first started the company together, living on instant noodles in that basement? Have you forgotten the first time we celebrated your birthday together, when you swore we'd stay by each other's side forever?"Joseph, I know I was wrong. I know Kaiden deceived me, and I know I neglected you for far too long. Just give me one more chance. Please, can we just start over?"Her voice cracked with despair and bitter defiance as she screamed my name over and over, dredging up the history she had cast aside for so long.When my mom heard the commotion, she rose to her feet and strode outside."Whitney, haven't you caused enough of a scen
Whitney's POVIn the dead of night, a bombshell exploded across the internet.The moment Kaiden realized I still couldn't let Joseph go, he leaked a batch of candid photos—each one carefully shot from a deliberately misleading angle.Most of the photos showed the two of us together, framed to make us appear far more intimate than we had ever been.He had even attached a lengthy post, heavily implying that we had been together for years. Between the lines, he painted himself as the devoted man who had sacrificed everything for me, only to be cruelly discarded in the end.The post went viral overnight, shooting straight to the top of the trending charts.With my company preparing for its initial public offering, this sudden wave of negative media coverage immediately threatened our projected valuation. Within hours, panicked investors bombarded me with inquiries.The moment I saw it, fury surged through me. Without hesitation, I called my legal team to handle it."Issue a cease
Joseph's POVWhitney showed no intention of leaving. Instead, she took a step closer, her face etched with desperate humility."Joseph, please don't say things you don't mean just because you're angry. I know I messed up. I neglected you, ignored your feelings, and let Kaiden blindside me," she said, her words tumbling out in a rush."But you have to believe me. I saw him for who he really was. I fired him first thing this morning, and he'll never show his face around us again.""I'll even put the IPO on hold," she added desperately. "I'll make the arrangements right now. I'll push back all my business plans. I don't care about any of it anymore. I just need you to call off the wedding and not marry Clara."As she moved closer, my dad stopped tying my tie and fixed her with a chilling glare that cut her off instantly."Ms. Pearson, relationships don't work like that. You can't expect someone to stay exactly where you left them just because you've finally decided to turn back. Jos
Whitney's POVI had no one to blame for any of it but myself.I got back in the car in a daze, all the life drained out of me, and sat there motionless for what felt like forever.My mind was a whirlwind of memories—all of Joseph.The way he used to smile and pull me into his arms when we were younger, the quiet dedication on his face whenever he handled the company's tedious paperwork for me, the porch light that he always left on when I stayed out too late… And finally, that calm, detached look in his eyes the last time he looked at me.Everything he had given, everything I had taken for granted, twisted into a jagged blade and buried itself deep in my chest.…Joseph's POVThe day before the wedding, Clara and I spent the day running between venues, finalizing the timeline, and double-checking every little detail.No matter how tedious the wedding planning got, she stayed right by my side—patient, attentive, asking for my input at every turn, and prioritizing my feelings
Whitney's POVI froze on the spot, a wave of panic crashing over me like never before.For seven years, I had always known exactly how much Joseph loved me. I had been so certain he would always hold out his heart and wait for me in the very same spot. No matter how much I neglected him, I believed he'd always be there, guarding our home and keeping our promises.But this wedding invitation shattered every bit of my complacency.I stumbled back a step and frantically dialed Joseph's number, only to be met with a cold, automated recording telling me my number had been blocked.Refusing to give up, I tried calling him on WhatsApp—only for the call to die instantly, a single gray checkmark frozen on the screen.I scrambled through every platform I could think of to reach him, only to find myself completely blocked across the board. He had left me absolutely no way back into his life.My heart sank like a stone. I rushed out of the apartment in a blind panic, a single thought domina







