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Chapter 6

Author: Leaf
My parents nodded in relief and joy, then they pulled me aside and whispered, "He's a good one, Jen. Why haven't you brought him home all this time? Why did you hide him?"

A faint ache could be felt in my chest as my thoughts drifted back to the past eight years.

At the time, I had asked Gilbert to visit my parents countless times, but he would come up with some excuse to avoid it each time.

I used to think it was because he was busy with work, or maybe he just wasn't ready yet.

Only now did I understand that he never saw me as real family. He had never planned to spend a lifetime with me.

Edward noticed my silence and explained softly, "This was my fault. I always felt I wasn't good enough for Jen. That's why I hesitated for so long."

The ceremony began. We walked onto the stage, and the moment he leaned in to kiss the bride, he dipped his head and kissed me softly. Yet, he subtly missed my lips by a breath.

I looked up at him with a puzzled expression. He leaned in and whisper
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