Swapped Brides: My Fiancé's Betrayal
The night before our wedding, Jason Scott receives the cancer diagnosis of my adopted younger sister, Helena Sanderson.
His expression falters, and he says indignantly, "We'll cancel the wedding tomorrow, Victoria. Helena is very fragile now. I can't risk upsetting her at this point in time."
I reply, "I don't agree with it! Why would my wedding upset her?"
Jason doesn't show any displeasure after my rejection. He even thoughtfully prepares a glass of milk for me.
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When I wake up the next morning, I realize the house that should be full of excitement is eerily quiet.
Anxious, I dial Jason's number 99 times. He only picks up the call on my 100th try.
"Where did my wedding dress and shoes go?" I ask.
Jason falls silent for a moment. His tone is apologetic when he replies, "I'm sorry, Victoria. Helena wants to experience being a bride once. I can't let her leave with regrets. Please bear with this for now. I'll make it up to you once she passes away peacefully."
As the line goes dead, I sit frozen on the bed, unable to recover for some time.
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A month later, while Jason is on his honeymoon, I send the livestream of my wedding announcement with his rival, Frank Lawrent, directly onto his phone.
Jason regrets it bitterly.