Semua Bab Two Weddings on the Same Day: Bab 1 - Bab 10

"Hello, Ms. Shelby. I am Mark's wife. I've been studying abroad for the past three years, and now I'm back!"Sharon Lindsey reached out with her hand toward me.Though her words seemed friendly, they were full of subtle claims to ownership.I had been nothing more than a temporary replacement for Sharon during those three years. Sharon was back, and I could be discarded then."Ms. Shelby, are you planning on leaving? If so, that would be perfect because I was considering moving in tonight."Sharon pretended not to notice when she accidentally bumped into my suitcase.A pile of photos and small trinkets spilled out of the suitcase.Sharon picked up a small plain ring and turned to Mark."Isn't this the ring you made for me, Mark? I thought it was too simple, so you made me another one."She smiled as she spoke.She wore a gold ring on her right hand, which was much more intricate than mine.That ring had been given to me by Mark on our first anniversary. I had kept it careful

I had seen a photo on Sharon's desk—a birthday picture of her and Mark. Every year on his birthday, he would leave and tell me it was his one day to escape and clear his mind. I would wait until after 6 a.m. the next day to send him a birthday message.I finally realized it was not about clearing his mind but about spending his birthday with the person he wanted to be with.I went back to Andy's place with my stuff. He excitedly asked what kind of wedding dress I wanted.As I lay on the bed, I suddenly remembered a moment back when I was in love with Mark. I had asked him if he would marry me and whether I should get my wedding dress custom-made in advance. Mark promised to marry me after his company had stabilized. I had yet to receive his proposal even after three years, and Sharon had even returned."I'll go with whatever you like," I replied impatiently, rubbing my aching eyes.I had been crying so much lately that my eyes were sore and dry, making it hard to bear."Okay, I'll take

After everyone left, Andy carried me in his arms and went to the second floor."You're mine forever once you get in my bed!" Andy said with a slightly pleading tone as he gripped my clothes tightly.I wrapped both arms around his neck and kissed his cheek."I'm yours now. Don't kick me out!"I lightly brushed his nose and let my lips deliberately graze his.The atmosphere in the room grew heated as Andy gently placed me on the bed. He kissed me from top to bottom as if I were a rare treasure.After making sure I was okay with it, we made love.The next morning, I woke up with my entire body sore."Time to wake up. I'm taking you on our honeymoon!"Andy had already arranged everything. He was only waiting for me to wake up so we could leave.After helping me get dressed, we boarded a plane.The ocean in Hawaii was warm, and it was my favorite place.I had repeatedly mentioned to Mark that I wanted to see the sunrise at the beach with him.However, Mark always refused me. He

After that incident, Mark's reputation started to decline.His company's share price continued to plummet, eventually hitting rock bottom.Sharon had expected to live a comfortable life after returning to the country, but instead, Mark's company continued to go downhill. She wanted to divorce him.Mark, angry that she had forced me away, locked her in the basement of their house.It was an open secret in our social circle, though I did not expect Mark to have the guts to lock me away as well.I had once used the house for storage, and I never imagined I would be trapped there one day.Mark had gone mad, and his mind was twisted after I publicly humiliated him."Claire, you're just angry because of her, aren't you?" he asked."I'll take care of her for you, okay?"Mark stabbed a sharp fruit knife into Sharon's thigh.I watched in horror as the blood gushed out and screamed."Don't worry, Claire. I'm here. I'll protect you!"Mark rushed over to me, blood dripping all over, ho

"I treated you well, didn't I? Why did you leave me for Andy?"Mark dragged me into the bedroom.That was once the place where I had lived for three years, and everything looked the same as when I had left.Even the photo of us from when we went out together was still on the table.Mark stared at the smiling faces in the photo and said, "We had some good times, didn't we? I also apologized to you. Why did you leave me?"Suddenly, he grabbed my neck, forcing me to look at the photo.I turned my head away stubbornly, not wanting to look at anything related to him.Even the mention of his name disgusted me.Mark's expression grew dazed as I ignored him. He then turned violent.I protected my stomach out of instinct."What are you doing?"Are you pregnant? Is it Andy's?"Mark quickly noticed me covering my stomach and tried to touch it.I bit his hand hard.He stepped back in pain, and his expression darkened as he glared at my stomach without saying a word."Get rid of the