The Deaf Bride Isn't Deaf?

Violet set her fork down and rose from her seat. She didn't want to hear any more of these empty, well-practiced lies.Seeing her about to leave, Grayson immediately stood as well, his hands forming quick, fluid gestures. "What's wrong?"She shook her head. "I'm tired. I want to go home and rest."Without waiting for his response, she turned and walked straight out of the private room.Out on the street, she lifted her head and saw the massive electronic screen on the office building across from her. A video played on a loop. A familiar set of words glowed against the backdrop: Violet Hudson, Marry Me!Pedestrians passing by stopped to look, their voices filled with admiration."My goodness, I heard Grayson Warhol's girlfriend is deaf, so when he proposed, he booked the tallest office building in the city and had 'Marry Me' displayed on the screen, just so she could see it clearly. And after she said yes, he kept the proposal video playing for an entire month so that the whole ci

The moment Violet stepped into her home, her phone chimed. Violet unlocked the screen. It was a photo. In the image, Grayson stood shirtless, his back facing the camera. Ruby, in a strapless mermaid wedding gown, had the long hem of her dress hitched up to her waist. Her pale legs wrapped tightly around his strong torso. The pose left nothing to the imagination. Another notification followed. A video. On the screen, Ruby clung to Grayson's neck, her voice breathless, tinged with laughter. "Grayson, how could you tear my wedding dress... I just got it today." Grayson chuckled, his voice low as he leaned into her ear. "Didn't you want the dress just to show it to me?" His fingers traced the fabric. "I even got the same designer as Violet's to make one for you. Shouldn't you return the favor?"Ruby gasped. The video ended abruptly. But that wasn't enough. Another message followed. [Oh dear, I almost forgot you're deaf. Such a shame! Next time, I'll make sure to add su

Instinctively, Violet wanted to turn around, but she remembered that her "hearing impairment" had yet to recover. She forced herself to stay still.Grayson rushed to her side, his eyes filled with panic."Violet, are you leaving me? We're about to get married—where would you go?"When she gave no response, he suddenly realized and hurriedly repeated his words in sign language.Violet's expression remained calm."A friend of mine is leaving."He studied her face carefully, searching for any sign of deception. Only when he was sure she wasn't lying did he let out a breath of relief."That's a relief. Violet, you don't know how terrified I just was. I can't even imagine how I'd live if you ever left me."He pulled her into his arms, holding her tight, his face still etched with fear.Hearing his heartfelt words, Violet felt nothing.If he was so afraid of losing her, why had he betrayed her?Was it because he believed she couldn't hear, so he had nothing to fear?Too bad for h

Ruby wrapped her arms around Grayson's neck, her face flushed, and her breath coming in uneven gasps."Grayson, no… I can't…"He buried his face against her chest, his voice hoarse."That man touched you today. I need to mark every inch of you as mine. Until I say it's over, you won't be resting tonight."Ruby arched her head back, panting."What if Miss Hudson sees us—"Before she could finish, Grayson froze, his expression turning cold."She's deaf. She won't find out. You are not to mention this in front of her."Ruby pouted, trailing lazy circles over his chest with her fingertips."I know… It's just… thinking about how she's about to become your wife, while I'll always be hidden in the shadows… it hurts."His resolve wavered for a moment. Pinching her cheek, he sighed."You little jealous thing. I brought you into my home, isn't that enough? "Don't worry. I won't leave you even after the marriage. Whatever I buy for Violet, you will have, too."She finally smiled, he

On the other side of town, at Ruby's apartment, a woman's breathless pleas filled the room. Only then did Grayson finally let her go.He grasped her wrist, his voice hoarse. "Pregnant, and still not behaving?"Ruby leaned into his embrace, her tone soft, almost teasing. "I was just afraid you'd hold it in too long and feel miserable."He let out a quiet laugh, pinching her cheek. "Sounds to me like a certain someone is jealous."She huffed and turned her face away, her words laced with jealousy. "You're leaving us tomorrow to marry another woman. Am I not allowed to feel a little bitter?"His expression darkened. He let go and looked down at the woman lying on the bed, resentment flickering in her eyes. His voice carried a warning. "Ruby, as long as you don't cause trouble in front of Violet, I'll spoil you however you want. But if you forget your place and drag our affairs in front of her…"Ruby's face stiffened.She hadn't expected him to issue such a cold warning, even with h