All Chapters of I Told My Past Self to Switch Grooms: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

The rising starlet, Madison Scott, showed up with her family at my engagement party with Edward Herring.Everyone's attention shifted to them in an instant. Edward let go of my hand and went over to greet her together with his mother.Mrs. Herring, who had been wearing a cold expression just moments ago, immediately broke into a smile as she took Madison's hand. "You're finally here, Maddie."Madison chatted with them with practiced ease.People around us who were unaware began to grow curious about my relationship with them.Edward's friends pointed at me and let out a chuckle. "Oh, her? She slept her way into this."This wasn't something new.Every time someone was curious, they would make sure to retell what happened back then.Edward and I joined the same club back in college. I pursued him for two years, but he ended up getting together with his childhood friend, Madison.I gave up once I knew he was taken.But somehow, I ended up sleeping with Edward during one of our c

Chapter 2

When I woke up the next morning, I saw Mrs. Herring inviting Madison for breakfast once I came downstairs.Madison had returned from being overseas two years ago. As soon as she came back, Edward used every resource the Herring family had to boost her popularity.Mrs. Herring even blatantly brought her home to my face, lamenting how she had been schemed against by someone as despicable as me.The two of them had been chatting happily. But the moment I walked over, Madison suddenly said, "I heard the Herrings have an heirloom bracelet that gets passed down to the daughter-in-law. Why haven't you given it to Claire yet, Angelica?"Mrs. Herring let out a cold snort. "Does she even deserve it? Someone as shameless and despicable as her would only taint the Herring family's heirloom."Madison put on an awkward expression, yet the delight in her eyes was impossible to hide. "But she's engaged to Edward now, Angelica. Isn't it a little inappropriate to say that?""What's so inappropriat

Chapter 3

That night, Edward came home reeking of alcohol.I went straight to him and demanded an explanation.Edward glanced at me. "You're really going to make a scene over something this small?"My hands trembled uncontrollably beneath my sleeves. For the first time in seven years, I finally lost it and shouted, "Edward! If you still can't let Madison go, then just get together with her openly!"The moment the words left my mouth, Edward let out a cold chuckle. "Madison and I have always been open. You're the one who's always scheming and playing dirty.""Ed—"Edward stiffened suddenly.That had been Younger Me speaking. I pressed on as if I'd lost all strength, saying, "I don't want to stay trapped in the past anymore. I don't want to stay trapped here."I didn't want to keep waking up every night from nightmares filled with a baby's cries. I definitely didn't want to keep living like some kind of criminal, prone to the curses and humiliation of anyone.I had been telling the truth

Chapter 4

In the end, Edward forced me to sign a settlement agreement, telling me to pretend none of it had ever happened from now on.What did I ever do to deserve this? Why did I have to pay for it with the lives of my mother and my child?As I walked down the street alone, I recounted everything that just happened to Younger Me.This time, she didn't say anything.If Younger Me had still been reluctant when she first agreed to the bet, now the only thing left in her was the same hollow feeling I felt.After I ended the call, I realized I had wandered to the riverbank.In the water, a drowning child was crying out for help. I jumped in without hesitation and pulled him out.But by the time I made it back to shore, my strength gave out, and I blacked out.…I stayed unconscious for six days.When I finally came by, I noticed Edward sitting by my bed, his face drawn with exhaustion. "I told you that we're putting the past behind us, Claire. From now on, I'll take good care of you for y

Chapter 5

Edward paled. "Stop joking, Mom. Didn't you promise me yesterday that you'd acknowledge Claire?"Mrs. Herring looked even more confused. "What exactly are you talking about? I don't know any Claire. Is she a friend of yours or something?"Edward started panicking. He turned to ask the maid, the housekeeper, even the head chef, but their answers were the same. "We don't know anyone named Claire."His face went deathly pale. He suddenly pulled out his phone, fingers trembling as he scrolled through his contacts repeatedly.But no matter how many times Edward checked, that familiar name was nowhere to be found."That's impossible," he muttered. He then opened his photo gallery and started flipping through it frantically. But every picture of me was gone.The confusion on everyone's faces told Edward they weren't lying.It hit him like a bolt of lightning. He staggered back a step, then suddenly turned and rushed upstairs to the bedroom.Edward finally realized what felt wrong abou

Chapter 6

After that, Edward dropped everything at the company and spent every day hovering around me, trying to jog my memory.It went on until Joseph finally had enough and warned him to stay away.Defeated, Edward went back home.Thinking something must have gone wrong with him, Mrs. Herring started bringing in priests, convinced something supernatural was going on.That was when Edward began to notice something was off with her as well.In the past, whenever anything came up at home, Mrs. Herring would always consult Madison. But ever since the world had changed, she hadn't mentioned Madison or the Scott family at all.When Edward voiced his confusion, she gave him a strange look. "Did you hit your head or something, Ed? You've always hated that wretched family, haven't you?"Mrs. Herring then left him standing there, completely bewildered.That night, Edward had a dream about his college days seven years ago.It started again with that same gathering, where Madison had suggested ev

Chapter 7

At first, Edward couldn't believe it, but he quickly confirmed it was true.He stopped me and asked, "Why did you quit the club and start avoiding me?"Edward's face was full of hurt and disbelief, and it made my chest tighten.I had once liked him a lot.When I had heatstroke during an outdoor teambuilding trip, Edward was the one who carried me to the hospital. When I needed to rest on camping trips, he stayed nearby, gently fanning me and keeping mosquitoes away.So, how did Ed, who was so gentle, end up like that?The older me, seven years later, had been battered and worn down. Her voice was dry and brittle, and even hearing it was unsettling.Now that the future has been changed, I might no longer have to go through all that again.But looking at Edward now, I could no longer summon any of those warm memories. They were replaced with memories of the death of Mom and my baby."No reason. I just didn't want to see you anymore." I turned to leave.Edward kept chasing after

Chapter 8

The Herrings and the Scotts had been family friends for years.Ever since Edward was young, he had known that one day, he would marry Madison. He obliged to his family's requests to spend time with her and trained himself to become a proper heir.It wasn't until college that someone unexpected walked into his life.Edward's head told him to stay away, but his heart wouldn't listen. He kept finding reasons to get closer, wanting to treat me kindly.Later, the Scotts used their long history with the Herrings and pressed on until the engagement was finalized.Edward was ready to bury his feelings, but then that incident happened.Thinking we were the ones who wronged Madison, he did everything he could to make it up to her, even if it meant sacrificing Mom and my baby.And now, it turned out it had all been a lie.Edward wanted nothing more than to tear them apart.Despite seeing the obvious disdain on his face, Madison and her family still forced their way forward with awkward s

Chapter 9

I learned about all these things through my phone. Years of bitterness finally loosened their grip on me.I set it aside and turned to look at Mom and my daughter in the cradle. I then suggested a walk in the park.But the moment we reached there, I saw Edward.He hadn't expected to see me either. He froze for a moment, then rushed toward me. His eyes moved from me to the baby in my arms. Tears filled his eyes.If that accident had never happened, our child would be old enough to call him "Dad".Just then, my daughter babbled and reached out her hand toward Edward, her eyes full of curiosity.His breath caught, eyes turning red as he instinctively stepped forward. I immediately pulled my daughter closer and took a step back, watching him warily.Edward looked at me blankly. Then, as if something clicked, he asked, "You remember, don't you, Claire?"I let out a quiet sigh and met his gaze calmly. "And if I do?"As if seeing a flicker of hope, Edward's voice grew urgent. "I know

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