All Chapters of Sunrise After Divorce; The Comeback Queen : Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Author's POV ~Jasmine could feel her anger rising to the surface at the sight of Scarlett. Her hands clenched into a fist, her nails digging into her palm as she struggled to maintain her composure. She couldn't even move an inch from where she stood. Her mood had been ruined completely, her emotions a jumbled mess. Scarlett’s presence was like a suffocating weight on her spine, as if her arrival had snapped all the oxygen in the hall, leaving her breathless. Jasmine's gaze drifted towards Ethan who stood at the altar and she knew he was trying hard to ignore Scarlett’s presence. She swallowed a huge lump down her throat as she took her gaze from him to the sea of smiling faces and back at Scarlett whose appearance had gotten all the attention.She was the bride, she was meant to be the one getting the attention and not Scarlett. Scarlett was just an uninvited guest. It was her wedding, yet she couldn't fully immerse herself in the joy of the moment. All thanks to Scarlett.Jasmine c

Author's POV ~The old woman's presence sent an unnerving shiver down Jasmine's spine. She felt a huge lump rise to her throat as the woman settled into a chair at a far end of the wedding venue. Jasmine's eyes scanned the crowded wedding venue, her gaze drifting over the sea of familiar faces until it landed on the woman.She managed to remain calm as her eyes locked with jasmine. Her silver hair was styled in a neat bob, her gaze drifting towards Ethan and the projector on the wall.Jasmine could feel her heart rate intensifying as the woman's piercing gaze met hers once again. The knowing glint in them made Jasmine's heart sink. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of panic, her breath catching in her throat. Ethan, oblivious to the tension, forced a smile as he watched the clip on the bright screen.His gaze drifted towards Jasmine, and he could detect how nervous she was. He thought she was still worried and anxious, fearing he might have uncovered her secrets by reading h

Author's POV ~The presence of the woman was like a punch to Ethan's gut. He remained at a spot as he watched her intently, his eyes sparkling with recognition. Jasmine's breath came out in short bursts, her anger replaced by panic. She feared that the woman would say something, anything that'd make Ethan suspicious. She feared that her secrets might come to light and Ethan might leave her or lose trust in her completely. Her reputation, her relationship and her future hung in the balance. The thought of losing Ethan's love sent a chill down her spine. She had gone to great lengths to keep her secrets hidden but now it seemed like everything was falling apart. Tension hung in the air, gossips ensued with everyone's faces masked with confusion.“What the hell is going on? Why did the clip change? How did this footage end up in the wedding video?” Jasmine's mother blurted out icily, her eyes blazing with fury as she directed her gaze at Scarlett who was as confused as everyone.“I agr

Author's POV The tension in the air heightened as Ethan threw his gaze towards Jasmine, the weight of her betrayal hanging in the balance. Ethan clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with rage as he thought back to the previous clip he often sees, the way it was edited to make it seem like Scarlett and Alaric were having an affair. He remembered how hurt and angry he was when he saw it. He recalled how he'd trusted it without a prior investigation. He knew Scarlett couldn't possibly betray him but the edited clips and pictures he was fed with made him question everything. There were so many pictures and photos of them together. And although there had never been any fondness between Scarlett and Alaric, the intimate photos of them made it seem like they had a secret relationship. He recalled how doubtful he was at first glance but there was more evidence of their affairs in the form of videos. That was where this particular video of them checking in at a hotel came in, further fuelin

Author's POV ~Mrs. Montes's face crumpled, and she turned to Jasmine, who stood frozen, her eyes fixed on Ethan with a mixture of sadness and desperation."Jasmine, tell him," Mrs. Montes pleaded. "Tell him you didn't mean it, that you'll do anything to make it right."“Jasmine…” Her father called, his face etched with embarrassment. He didn't expect that things would turn out like this. Everyone, including his special guest, were all disappointed. Some of them had even begun to leave. Jasmine just shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. She felt broken, shattered by the events of the day. She couldn't do anything to make it right. Ethan was greatly disappointed and furious with her and regardless of how she begged, he still wouldn't continue with the wedding.She knew she had gone too far, and now she was paying the price.“I guess it's time to leave. I don't think the wedding will be held anymore.” One guest spoke, her voice filled with disappointment and a hint of relie