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Chapter 1

The other end of the line went quiet for a moment. "Are you serious?"I replied, "I am."The man paused for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. "Alright.""Shouldn't you think more about it before agreeing?" I asked.He let out a soft laugh and asked in a low voice, "Will you regret it?"I responded, "No regrets.""Then, that's all that matters. Let me sign this contract first. I'll be back in three days," came his reply.Just then, Gilbert Hughes returned from the garden. He asked with some curiosity, "What did you mean by 'no regrets' on the phone earlier?"I smiled at him faintly. "It was a call with a friend. We were talking about some pre-wedding stuff. A lot of people say they feel a little regret before getting married."Then, I paused for a moment and looked him straight in the eye. "What about you? Will you regret marrying me?"He was momentarily caught off guard. His eyes darted away as he deliberately changed the subject. "How are the wedding preparations going?"

Chapter 2

I remained silent. Gilbert looked at me, looking a little nervous and awkward as he tried to explain, "If you don't think it's okay, then I can…"I cut him off. "No, it's fine. Go ahead. I'm looking forward to… a happy future ahead."…The next day, I arrived at the wedding planning company as scheduled to finalize the last wedding details.By the agreed-upon time, Gilbert still hadn't shown up.One of the staff members looked a little puzzled and asked, "Shall we wait for Mr. Hughes to join us?"I smiled faintly and answered, "No need to wait.After all, this wedding had been a one-woman show from the very beginning.Just then, he finally rushed in.I caught a glimpse of the red marks still lingering on his neck, clear evidence of the passionate night he spent with Cheryl.Gilbert noticed my gaze and instinctively raised a hand to cover it, letting out a light, awkward cough.The staff was waiting for his confirmation on the banquet dishes. Without thinking, he instructed,

Chapter 3

The staff looked a little awkward and glanced at me, hesitating on whether to proceed.I took a deep breath and cut Cheryl off. "Ms. Manning, this is my wedding. If you have your own design preferences, feel free to choose them at your own wedding."I gave a faint, mocking smile. "Or are you hoping I'll hand this one over to you?"Cheryl's expression darkened slightly, but she quickly composed herself. She flashed an innocent smile, "I'm so sorry. I might have been too straightforward. I didn't mean to offend you, and I hope you won't take it the wrong way."The way she said it made it seem like I was the petty one.And of course, Gilbert rushed to defend her, even chiding me slightly, "Jennifer, Cheryl doesn't mean it that way. Don't misunderstand her."A surge of bitterness and fury rose in my heart, nearly forcing me to cry.There was no way he couldn't see Cheryl's provocations. He simply chose to ignore them.With just one excuse from her, she easily earned his defense. Me

Chapter 4

Cheryl's smile froze. Anger flashed across her face as she retorted with biting sarcasm, "He's only marrying you out of pity."I looked at her with contempt.As something vicious flickered in her eyes, her expression suddenly changed. Then, she raised her hand.I thought she was going to hit me, but to my shock, she slapped herself hard before crying out, "Jen, what are you doing?"Before she even finished speaking, Gilbert burst in. "Cheryl, what happened?"Cheryl covered her face and pretended to leave, but he grabbed her by the arm.He pulled her hand away and saw the bright red handprint on her cheek. His expression darkened as he immediately glared coldly at me.Before I could even explain myself, Cheryl mentioned in a low voice, "Don't blame her. It was my fault. I ruined her wedding dress, and she slapped me in anger. It's understandable."Rage flared in Gilbert's eyes as he almost growled at me. "Why did you hit her over such a tiny matter? Apologize to Cheryl right now

Chapter 5

A flicker of shock and anger flashed through Gilbert's eyes.He stared at me. Then, he suddenly realized something and mocked, "So, this is your revenge? All this just because I tried to make you apologize to Cheryl? Fine, I'm here now. Are you happy now?"I looked at him indifferently. Just as I was about to respond, Edward stepped to my side and commented sharply, "Watch your mouth, Gilbert."Gilbert looked at Edward in disdain, mocking, "Don't you think you can order me around just because you're my uncle. I'm warning you…"A cold laugh from me cut him off abruptly. "Gilbert, I've already said it. Today's wedding has nothing to do with you. You're the one who's out of place."Gilbert's expression stiffened, and disbelief flickered in his eyes. It was as if he couldn't accept that I was speaking to him like that. "What are you saying, Jennifer? Don't you love me? Are you screwing with me?"I laughed bitterly. "What about you? Gilbert, were you ever serious about me?"My words

Chapter 6

My parents nodded in relief and joy, then they pulled me aside and whispered, "He's a good one, Jen. Why haven't you brought him home all this time? Why did you hide him?"A faint ache could be felt in my chest as my thoughts drifted back to the past eight years.At the time, I had asked Gilbert to visit my parents countless times, but he would come up with some excuse to avoid it each time.I used to think it was because he was busy with work, or maybe he just wasn't ready yet.Only now did I understand that he never saw me as real family. He had never planned to spend a lifetime with me.Edward noticed my silence and explained softly, "This was my fault. I always felt I wasn't good enough for Jen. That's why I hesitated for so long."The ceremony began. We walked onto the stage, and the moment he leaned in to kiss the bride, he dipped his head and kissed me softly. Yet, he subtly missed my lips by a breath.I looked up at him with a puzzled expression. He leaned in and whisper

Chapter 7

Edward let out an embarrassed laugh and said softly, "You don't understand. This makes me feel secure. Now, I don't have to worry about you suddenly leaving."He read the marriage certificate happily, then took me to pick out our rings. He was meticulous, carefully considering each one as if it were the most important choice in the world.After we picked a ring, he looked at me with anticipation. "Jen, we still need to pick out a new wedding dress. I want to give you a proper wedding—one with no regrets."I was moved by his sincerity and chuckled slightly. "We've already registered our marriage and held a wedding. Why are you still fussing over it?"Edward replied firmly, "No, that one didn't count. I want a real wedding, one that's truly ours."I sighed softly and relented, "Alright, but give me a little time first. I'm honestly a bit tired right now."…Just as I sat down after returning home, my phone rang. It was Gilbert who spoke frantically and angrily, "Jennifer, what the

Chapter 8

Gilbert looked at Cheryl with affection and replied softly, "Of course. When you love someone, you treat them well. Only those who are fake and insincere are stingy with their affection."His words were laced with mockery and clearly aimed at me.I took a deep breath and tried to keep calm. I wasn't interested in any conflicts with them.However, once I boarded the plane, I realized the Universe was playing a cruel joke on me. We were seated in the same row.Throughout the flight, Gilbert and Cheryl shamelessly flaunted their affection right in front of me. I endured it all until the plane finally landed.As soon as we disembarked, I hurried down the bridge. Just as I arrived at the terminal, I spotted someone waiting in the distance.Cheryl was the first to notice and excitedly tugged on Gilbert's arm. She asked smugly, "Gilbert, isn't that the Hughes family's butler? It looks like he came just to pick us up."Gilbert's lips curled into a pleased smile as he looked at me. "Jenn

Chapter 9

"Mr. Edward has had multiple recent contacts with the Wells family, concerning…"Gilbert instantly paled. His eyes were filled with shock and fury as he shouted, "Edward, you've planted people around me this whole time? You've been scheming against me from the start!"Edward let out a cold chuckle and looked him straight in the eye. His voice was resolute as he replied, "I wasn't scheming against you. It was all to protect Jen. I had to make sure you wouldn't mistreat her."Gilbert was livid. His fists were clenched as he commented with a trembling voice, "So, all along…"Edward remained calm as he answered, "If you hadn't repeatedly crossed the line and even harbored thoughts you never should have had, I wouldn't have needed to take such measures."Gilbert sneered bitterly. He said with resentment, "Thoughts I shouldn't have had? You've always looked down on me!"He continued, "Since I was a child, you always thought you were better than me. You think I'm just leeching off the f

Chapter 10

Gilbert stared at Cheryl coldly, not showing any shred of guilt. It was clear he had no intention of going after her.I glanced at him indifferently as I mocked, "She's the one you went to such lengths to win over. Aren't you going after her?"He shot me a look of rage and resentment, sneering. "What? Are you mocking me, too, now? I know you can't wait to see me fail. Jennifer, you—"I cut him off coolly as I met his eyes. "Gilbert, she did everything she could and stayed by your side just to win your heart. But you didn't value her at all."He was momentarily silenced by my words, and his expression stiffened. Still, he stubbornly insisted, "She'll come back eventually anyway."I shook my head slightly and sighed. I said helplessly, "That's your problem. You only start to regret things when it's too late. The world doesn't always offer second chances, though."Gilbert's expression darkened further as he glanced between me and Edward. He snapped through clenched teeth, "I don't n

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