The Bride Swap
I hated how pretentious he was, and he hated how little I resembled a proper woman.
Our life together hadn't been any better than hers with Blake. Within a year, we split.
So this time, I figured—why not let Sarah marry John? John lived close to home, and even if things didn't work out, at least she'd have family nearby. That was still better than being stranded alone on Scholcher Island, mistreated with no one to turn to, slowly wasting away in silence.
As I thought this, I clung to her hand, pestering her with all the charm I could muster. In the end, she let out a sigh and nodded.