Chapter 101

Tristan

I paused as Megan's words hung in the air. Suddenly, something stirred inside me. A memory came back and I knew it was triggered by what she said.

Flashback

It was after our engagement was announced. The grand hall was full of people I didn’t like. They all congratulated us as if we were a perfect couple. My mother, who always cared about appearances, had pushed Elaine and me outside. She wanted us to have a "sweet moment" together under the moonlight. I didn’t want to be there. I didn’t want to be anywhere near Elaine, but I had to play my part.

At least for now, until I found the best opportunity how to get back at Elaine for what she did with Shawn.

“You know what, Tristan? I feel like I am Cinderella now.”

Her voice was bright and cheerful, and it grated on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. How could she be so clueless and so oblivious to the hate I felt? I didn’t even bother to hide my disinterest in her. Yes, I agreed to the wedding yet I never accepted her to be my