Jared’s eyes reddened. “But I can’t forget you.“I still remember how you came to me like an angel when I tried to kill myself over Isabelle. You were the one who stood by me through my toughest times. “You sent me a bouquet of sunflowers every day and made me nutritious meals. I was sure that you were the one I wanted to marry…”I caressed my wedding ring and sighed. “What a shame that you weren’t there when I needed you most.“But none of that matters anymore, Jared. Just leave me and my family alone before things get ugly.”Jared pulled out a ring from his pocket, the same handmade one he had given me all those years ago. “I found this ring in Isabelle’s house. I found out that she kept everything you sent back to me. She convinced me that you were just throwing a tantrum. If not for her, we would’ve gotten back together a long time ago.”Suddenly, Isabelle appeared with her hand over her stomach. “Jared! I’m pregnant. It’s your child, so you have to take responsibility!”He
Aaron ruffled my hair and turned to his assistant. “Bring my wife and son to the waiting room upstairs and tell everyone that the birthday party will be delayed by half an hour.” His gaze fell upon everyone in the lobby, and his voice cut through the quiet room. “I don’t want anyone talking or discussing what happened here today. Understood?”“Yes, Mr. Schuler,” the staff replied. “But Aaron, the cosplay…” My Ironman suit looked pitiful.I had not managed to surprise anyone before it got ruined. Aaron looked at me affectionately before placing a gentle kiss on my forehead. “It’s okay. You still look very cute. And Allen likes it, doesn’t he?”Allen nodded. “I do! Mommy’s the best!” He was still happy, even though I looked a mess. The party was a success, and the kids were all very happy. When we were home again, I watched Aaron make a call. “I want Jared Carter and Isabelle Jenner to pay for insulting my wife today, Jason. I’ll have evidence and surveillance camera foota
I was going to indulge Isabelle when Allen suddenly spoke up, “Dad! These people hurt Mommy!” He pointed at Isabelle. “And this lady threw the cookies Mom made for me on the ground!”Aaron was furious and gestured for his assistant to call the police. Isabelle turned to ask Jared for help. “Please! Jared, you know I didn’t mean it!”He shoved her away in disgust. “You told me Charmaine’s injuries were nothing, Isabelle. You lied and told me it was just scratches.“It was your idea to fake a proposal to force Charmaine out of hiding.“It’s all your fault! Without you, Charmaine and I would not have been separated for so long!“I won’t help you.”After a while, the police came to bring Isabelle away. Jared refused to back down and pleaded, “I’m sorry, Charmaine. What happened three years ago was a misunderstanding. It won’t happen again. Please give me another chance. I’ve never fallen for anyone else these past three years. You were the only one on my mind!”I did not want
“Mr. Schuler!” The receptionist covered her mouth in shock. “Is that really your wife? But how?”Aaron walked over to me and knelt to touch my ankle. “How did this happen?”He turned to take the first-aid kit from his assistant. I was finally safe. Relief washed over me, and tears fell from my eyes. “Aaron…”Allen had managed to struggle out of Isabelle’s grasp and threw himself at his father with a wail. Aaron calmed Allen down before handing him to the assistant. Afterwards, he took the cold spray from the kit and wrapped my swollen ankle. Jared was frozen in shock. He looked at us in disbelief. “Aaron is your husband?”I said nothing. Clearly, he still did not believe me, as he turned to ask Aaron, “Mr. Schuler, Charmaine is my girlfriend. She went missing after a fight we had back then, but I know she’s never moved on from me. I don’t know why she’s pretending to be your wife, but seeing that she’s already injured, could I ask that you overlook what she’s done…”Aaron
I was about to say more, but Jared interrupted me. “Enough, Charmaine. Stop playing around. “You’re doing this to get my attention, right? Well, you have it now, okay?“It must’ve been hard without me all these years. Were you even able to find a proper job? “If you really want to go inside, fine. Apologize, and I’ll get you something more decent to wear. You can come in with me, and I’ll show you around, okay?”Then, he pulled out his phone and unblocked me to transfer money to my account. However, he paused when he realized I had changed my profile picture to a recent family photo.The man in the picture—my husband—was none other than Aaron, the man he was scheduled to meet today. Jared was furious. “Are you delusional, Charmaine? If you were going to Photoshop something to piss me off, at least make it realistic!“Everyone knows how infatuated Aaron is with his wife. It’s public knowledge that they have two kids and that he keeps her out of the public eye.“How stupid d
I forgot that Jared was also a fan of Marvel. He seemed to think that I was here for him.There was no way I would apologize to Isabelle when I was the victim. “I don’t think you understand what’s going on. I’m here to celebrate my son’s birthday.”Jared frowned. “Stop playing around. Do you really have to go so far as to claim you have a son just to get back at me? If you apologize, I can give you the son you want so badly.“If it weren’t for your stubborn ways, we might’ve already had a son together! You’re already twenty-eight years old. Stop acting so immature.“Apologize to Isabelle now.”Jared sounded so sure that I was still obsessed with him.I did not want to waste time on him, so I turned to the receptionist again. “Sorry. I didn’t bring my phone, but this is really important. Please try to call your CEO. He’ll know who I am.”Then, I told her my husband’s personal number. Alas, he did not pick up. The receptionist had no more patience left. “Ma’am, no one is picki