Semua Bab The Other Woman's Wedding Dress: Bab 1 - Bab 10

The next morning, an ear-piercing ring jolted me awake. Groggy and disoriented, I fumbled for my phone. Before I could even form a coherent thought, Bruce's voice exploded through the receiver, raw with fury."Hailey! What kind of game are you playing? The wedding is about to start, and you want me to lose face in front of our elders?"Even now, all he cared about was his pride. For this hollow marriage, his company, Blue Ocean Group had invited a slew of prominent media outlets. But what did any of that have to do with me?"I thought I made myself clear last night," I replied calmly. "I want a divorce.""You think this tantrum of yours is amusing?" he shot back, his voice sharp and unrelenting. "Kathy already apologized yesterday! What more do you want? Don't be ungrateful!""Women lining up to marry me could fill a city block. Don't think for a second that I need you!" His tone turned cutting. "I'm giving you half an hour. Get over here now, apologize to the elders, and tell t

The moment those words left my lips, a collective gasp swept through the room.The audience below erupted into chaos, camera flashes igniting like bursts of starlight in a turbulent night sky. Reporters leaned forward, their murmurs swelling into a cacophony of excitement. In the midst of it all, Bruce stood frozen, his eyes widened with disbelief—a reaction I had never seen on him before.For years, I had played the role he had cast me in: the obedient, docile woman whose world revolved entirely around him. In his mind, marrying him was my ultimate dream, the pinnacle of my aspirations. And yet, here I was, shattering that illusion with a single, irrevocable act.His disbelief quickly morphed into something sharper—contempt, laced with ridicule. He must have thought I was bluffing, staging a dramatic rebellion to win his attention. His lips parted, no doubt ready to launch into some biting remark, but I didn't give him the chance."I've already made up my mind," I said, my voice

The unexpected turn of events at the wedding caught Bruce completely off guard. For the first time in his life, he felt utterly out of control.Just last night, he had been laughing and drinking with friends at a bar, their conversations light and carefree."Bruce," one of them teased, "how did you manage to train Hailey to be so obedient? Teach us your secret.""Yeah, I wish I had it as good," another chimed in. "One at home, one on the side—what a life!"Bruce had dismissed their comments with a smirk."Hailey is like a puppy," he said, his tone laced with derision. "Throw her a bone, and she'll hand you her heart. Leave me? She couldn't survive without me. If I ignore her, she'll crumble."Another friend, a woman, frowned and interjected, "You've been together for so many years. You loved her once. If you keep hurting her like this, don't be surprised if you end up chasing her back from the brink."He had laughed it off then, never imagining how prophetic her words would prov

And so, somehow, I ended up with Harvey.At twenty-five, I had thought my ability to love had withered, yet in my most vulnerable moment, I encountered someone I wanted to stay with. This relationship reminded me of the innocence and sweetness of youth, a kind of love I had once believed was irretrievable.Every day after his lectures, Harvey would wait for me outside my classroom. I'd share with him the small dramas and mundane details of my lessons, or we'd discuss my latest design ideas. He'd take my hand, and together we'd walk to our favorite little restaurant near campus for dinner.On weekends, I would stay home sketching designs. He never disturbed me, respecting my need for solitude, but his presence was always tangible. Still, there was no denying that Harvey was incredibly clingy in his own way.Our budding romance didn't escape the keen eyes of the landlord and his wife. The landlady's glances toward me became increasingly meaningful, though she always held her tongue

When Bruce finished speaking, he turned and walked away without looking back.Harvey and I stood there, holding the wedding dress in our hands, speechless."Hailey, he doesn't seem to match the story you told me about him," Harvey said, exhaling deeply. "I was so scared just now, afraid you'd go with him."I couldn't help but smile. "This isn't his territory. What could he possibly do? Kidnap me in broad daylight?""But…" I paused and looked at him. "Since he gave us the dress, what do you think, Harvey?""Hm?" He raised an eyebrow."How about letting me wear it? Just once?" I asked tentatively.Harvey froze for a moment before breaking into a radiant smile, one so bright it reminded me of an overexcited puppy.On the way back to the hotel, Bruce couldn't stop replaying the image of Hailey and Harvey holding hands. He had anticipated the possibility that Hailey might already have someone new in her life, but seeing her comforting another man right in front of him—so calm, so na