Chapter 4

After she finished texting, Cosmo glanced around the marital home.

Not only did she and Julian pick out this house together, but she'd also designed the interior herself.

She had poured almost all of her love into this house. Never did she imagine that she and Julian wouldn't even spend a single day in it before she had to sell it.

Cosmo began packing, ready to leave at any moment.

Her phone buzzed. It was a message from Julian.

"Do you know Selene had a miscarriage because of your tantrum?"

Cosmo's hands were trembling as she read the message.

Miscarriage? She couldn't believe that Selene was already pregnant with Julian's child.

"So what? What does that have to do with me?"

Julian replied quickly, "If you hadn't insisted on making a scene on what was supposed to be a happy day, Selene wouldn't have gotten so worked up.

"If you hadn't kept us out, she never would've collapsed from heatstroke and lost the baby. Even now, Cosmo, you still won't admit it's your fault."

Reading his message, Cosmo nearly laughed out of sheer exasperation.

"Who exactly was it that made a scene on the big day? Julian, you and Selene betrayed me at the same time, and then you exposed yourselves on my wedding day.

"Surely you don't expect me to play the fool and go through with marrying you even after finding out you two were together?"

"And why not? If you love me, you should accept everything about me. Besides, you and Selene were such good friends. So, why couldn't you just turn a blind eye and pretend nothing ever happened?

"Did you really have to make such a mess of things and cost her the baby just so you could feel satisfied?"

A chill spread from the bottom of Cosmo's heart to every corner of her body. She stared blankly at the message, unable to react at all anymore.

She had loved Julian for so many years.

In her eyes, he had always been a gentle, refined, and elegant young man. He was tender, thoughtful, and had a real soft spot for cats and dogs. When he wore a white shirt, he looked as clean as an angel from above.

It wasn't until today that she finally saw his true colors. In a way, she had Selene to thank for it. Had it not been for her, Cosmo would've plunged into an abyss she could never climb out of.

Even though Cosmo didn't reply, Julian kept messaging her.

"I've already sent Gloria and the others to pick you up and bring you to the hospital. You have to apologize to Selene for what happened today. I've moved the wedding ceremony to tonight. Once Selene forgives you, we'll continue with the wedding."

"What a psycho," Cosmo muttered, tossing her phone aside.

She tore the wedding dress Julian had custom-made for her into pieces, then dumped all their pre-wedding photos into the trash can outside the door.

There was no way Cosmo was going through with the wedding. As far as she was concerned, Julian could dream on. In fact, she would rather marry a pig or a dog than ever marry a scumbag like him.

After throwing out the trash, Cosmo was about to head back inside when a BMW pulled up in front of her.

Gloria led a group out of the car and seized Cosmo's hand, intent on taking her to the hospital.

"Cosmo, I'm sure you've heard about Selene's miscarriage. A child died because of your tantrum! Julian said you have to go to the hospital and apologize to Selene right now.

"If she forgives you, he'll still marry you. If not, you can forget about ever marrying Julian."

Cosmo had rarely seen Gloria look so furious. In fact, this was the first time Gloria had spoken to her like this. It would be a lie to say it didn't hurt, but what she felt more than anything was a chill in her heart.

She shook off Gloria's hand and said, "And what if I refuse to go? I didn't get her pregnant, nor did I make her ruin my wedding. Her miscarriage is her own fault—it has nothing to do with me!"

"You still have the audacity to act so self-righteous?"

No sooner had the person spoken than Cosmo was yanked around and dealt a stinging slap. Her cheek stung with a fiery pain, and she looked up in disbelief at the woman before her.

It was none other than Cathleen.