I was about to get married, but my boyfriend of nine years had no idea. Why? All because his recently divorced ex-girlfriend waltzed back into town, and he threw himself into her life without hesitation. The knight in shining armor was back, ready to save the day. The moment they saw each other, it was like a scene from a bad romance novel. Their gazes lingered, sparks flying, the kind that screamed, “Oh, we’re soulmates reunited.” To welcome her back, he had 9,999 Juliet roses flown in to decorate her room. Why? All because it was a promise he had made to her long ago. How sweet. Except for one small problem: I’m severely allergic to pollen. When I woke up in the hospital after an emergency rescue, I didn’t cry, yell, or demand answers. No, I pulled out my phone and texted my parents, "Please help me arrange a marriage. I’m done."
View More"Gina, I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please, give Sean back to me. I can’t live without him. My ex-husband has found me again, and he says he’s coming to take me away. I can’t survive without Sean. I’m begging you!“I took this ring without Sean’s knowledge. I’m giving it back to you. I promise I’ll disappear from your life. Please write a letter of forgiveness for Sean so he can be released. I’m begging you." My sister moved to pull Serena away, but Serena refused to budge, stubbornly kneeling in front of the car. I couldn’t stand the scene any longer. All I wanted was for this ordeal to end. I handed her the letter of forgiveness. She bowed deeply in gratitude as I rolled up the car window and left without another word. At the wedding, my father placed my hand in Swaine’s, patting it gently. Tears threatened to spill from my eyes. This was the wedding I had dreamed of countless times, but the groom was no longer Sean. Looking at Swaine standing before me, I knew I would be happie
I looked into his eyes and shook my head. "Gina, are you still mad at me? It’s all my fault. Please forgive me, okay? We promised to grow old together. If you want to get married, let’s do it tomorrow! I’m proposing to you right now. Marry me, Gina!" As he spoke, Sean pulled out a ring and dropped to one knee, right on the shattered glass. He didn’t seem to notice the pain. "Gina!" Swaine’s voice cut through the tension as he entered the scene. The moment Sean saw Swaine, he completely lost control, lunging toward me in desperation. "Stay away from her!" Swaine pulled me behind him, shielding me as he stepped between us. "Gina, we’ve been together for nine years," Sean said, his voice trembling with anguish. "We had so many beautiful memories, so many dreams for the future, so many promises. Are you really leaving me for him? Gina, you can’t do this to me!" A cold laugh escaped my lips. He had the audacity to accuse me when he was the one who destroyed my life by bringing
The next day, my puffy, red eyes startled the makeup artist at the bridal boutique. It took ages with ice packs before the swelling went down. The wedding dress, which Mom had commissioned long ago, was nothing short of a dream—elegant and breathtaking. Swaine stared at me in stunned silence, so much so that my sister had to nudge him. Snapping out of it, he immediately started complimenting me. "You look amazing," he said, almost too earnestly. My sister couldn’t wait to take photos and post them on social media. "Raw, unfiltered shots. Shocked by how stunning my sister is today!" But weddings were far from easy. Just trying on the dress left me exhausted. While I was swapping outfits and feeling a bit lightheaded, a voice called out from the doorway. "Excuse me, who’s Ms. Gina? Your delivery is here." "That’s me," I responded instinctively. The delivery driver handed me the food, took a quick photo for confirmation, and left. Afterward, I asked around, but no one
"Where are we going?" I asked after a long silence."To let some furry friends heal you," Swaine said with a small smile.He took me to his stray animal shelter. Handing me a bag of cat food, he said it was feeding time. The pets here didn’t look anything like strays or abandoned animals—they were clean, healthy, and visibly adored. Every single one seemed to love Swaine. Watching him flail his arms to catch a mischievous kitten climbing up his back, I couldn’t help but laugh. My mood lightened considerably. Sitting on a bench, I felt a brave little cat climb onto my lap, purring contentedly as it nestled against me. Swaine sat down beside me, and together we looked up at the round moon in the night sky. "Your mom told me everything," he said after a pause. "Do you regret leaving him?" "No," I replied softly but with unwavering certainty. "Good," he said with a serious tone, then turned to me. "Because I’m not letting go. I won’t let him hurt you again, Gina. I’ll do my b
"I got so excited I almost forgot! Gina, this is Swaine Quinn, the heir of the Quinn family," Mom said, nudging him slightly forward. "He's a wonderful man. I've already looked into it—no bad habits, no questionable relationships. I even know his mom, and she's lovely. Trust me, no mother-in-law drama in the future!"Swaine, who looked to be at least six-foot-three, stood a full head taller than me, forcing me to look up at him. There was something oddly familiar about his face. He smiled at me, and with that smile, he looked even more striking. Handing me a bouquet made of succulents, he said, "I remember you're allergic to pollen. You used to envy others who could receive flower bouquets. So, I had this custom-made for you." I stared at the bouquet, stunned, and then it hit me—I knew who he was. He was the vet who had performed surgery on Mom’s pet cat, Snowball. "It's you! The vet who operated on Snowball.”"You still remember me, Gina! Yes, it’s me. Even now, when I visit Mrs
In the end, it was the restaurant staff who pulled me out of the pool.Shivering, I made my way home. I filled the bathtub with hot water and soaked for what felt like forever, staying until my fingers wrinkled and my cheeks were flushed from the steam. Yet, no matter how hot the water was, it couldn’t warm the coldness in my heart.When I finally stepped out and finished tidying up, the sky was already lightening. I took one last look around the house we had lived in for nine years. Memories flashed through my mind, stopping at the moment Sean pushed me into the water yesterday.I placed the keys and the ring on the shoe cabinet by the door, then dragged my suitcase out of the house.On the plane, just before the announcement to turn off phones, I sent Sean one last message, "I’m leaving. Don’t contact me again. Don’t disturb me. I don’t want you anymore."Nine years of my youth ended with that. It was time to move forward.Four hours later, the plane touched down. As soon as I turned
The next day, I went to the company to finalize my resignation. As soon as I stepped out, a friend called, inviting me to dinner.When I arrived at the restaurant's rooftop, I was greeted by the sight of 9,999 slightly wilted Juliet roses. Sean stood in the center, surrounded by his friends and my friend, who looked rather uneasy. I gave my friend a reassuring smile, guessing they’d been forced to make that call. "Gina, I was so busy last month that I couldn’t celebrate with you. Today, we’re making it up to you. Happy birthday!" Sean said with a smile."Happy birthday!" the others chimed in, voices overlapping.Yes, they were busy. Busy hosting a welcome party for Serena. They were so busy that they forgot their promise to come to my place for my birthday.That day, I had prepared dinner alone, decorated the house alone, and waited until midnight for guests who never showed up. When the candles burned out, I whispered a solitary "Happy birthday" to myself at the last minute of the d
I put down the phone and continued packing my luggage. My eyes landed on the journal of our relationship.I turned on the cooker hood, placed the journal in a metal basin, and lit it on fire. The flames devoured the pages bit by bit, reducing them to ashes.Suddenly, the sound of something shattering came from behind me. Turning around, I saw Sean standing at the kitchen doorway, his face filled with disbelief. On the floor lay a broken wine bottle, its crimson liquid spreading freely, resembling blood."What are you doing?" Sean shouted, yanking me away forcefully, causing me to fall onto the icy floor littered with shards of glass and spilled wine.He lunged for the metal basin, but the fire was too intense, and the basin itself had become scorching hot. The moment his hand touched it, painful blisters began to form.Ignoring his injured hand, he swiftly tipped the basin into the nearby sink and turned on the faucet. The flames were extinguished instantly, leaving behind an acrid whi
It was already 8 p.m. when I left my aunt’s house. I took a cab home, only to realize I’d forgotten my keys. I called the property management to help unlock the door, but they told me the only option was to break the lock and replace it with a new one. This was Sean’s apartment, and as an outsider, it didn’t feel right to change the lock without his permission, especially since I’d be leaving soon anyway. I reluctantly called Sean’s number. It took three tries before the call was answered, but the voice on the other end wasn’t his. It was Serena who answered. “Gina, Sean’s cooking right now. It’s so late. What do you need?” she asked sweetly, then quickly added, “Gina, don’t get the wrong idea. I just got back to the country, and I don’t really know anyone else. I can only rely on Sean. He’s just being kind and looking out for me because of our past. There’s nothing more to it.” I hesitated, unsure how to respond, when I heard Sean’s voice in the background, distant but unmis
My parents acted with astonishing efficiency. Even before I was discharged from the hospital, they had already sent me dozens of profiles of eligible bachelors, along with over ten wedding plans. The earliest of these plans had been prepared years ago. Finally, my mom left me a message."Sweetheart, as someone who’s been through this, I know what it’s like to truly love someone. If Sean really loved you, he wouldn’t have let you wait this long. Leaving him is the right choice. I’ve always been keeping an eye out for you, and I started planning your wedding early on. My daughter’s wedding must be perfect."So, it turned out Sean never loved me—it was that obvious to everyone else. I was the only one foolishly clinging to the flawed dream he had woven, unwilling to wake up."Thanks, Mom. Keep the wedding simple. You can decide the man for me. I’m fine with anyone." "The heir of the Quinn family is exceptional. Let’s go with him. The wedding will be in five days. You just need to co...
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