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The wedding venue was lavishly decorated for their special day.Photos of Elliot and Sophie, both smiling, were displayed on billboards, and even public transportation had congratulatory messages posted on them.Elliot knew that Sophie loved white camellia, so he had it specially flown to the wedding venue for her.As a little girl, Sophie had often dreamed of wearing a pink wedding dress, saying that white seemed too plain and sad.Elliot had remembered this wish for years, and now he could fulfill it by having her wear a simple yet elegant pink wedding dress.The scene felt like something out of a fantasy novel.Rainbow-colored bubbles floated through the air, and the emerald-green lawn had been neatly trimmed, creating a unique childhood memory.People, from babies to the elderly, went about their lives joyfully.The sunlight at four in the afternoon that day was especially warm, and a rainbow appeared in the sky after a recent rain shower.Elliot held Sophie's hand as they
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Sophie was still in shock as she looked at the tourist guide Elliot had prepared for their trip. "So… Did you plan all of this from the start?"Elliot rubbed her head. "I wouldn't put it that way. I only started making plans after you told me you wanted to go on a trip.""What about the guests? And Mom?"Sophie suddenly seemed worried, but Elliot merely smiled and took her into his arms. "They've given us their full support. Plus, they think it's about time we took a trip to relax."Elliot had begun studying the Locke family's business the very day he brought Sophie home. He then altered the nature of his business to attract their clients, ensuring that William would no longer be able to harm Sophie.When Sophie mentioned wanting to go on a trip for their wedding, Elliot deliberately arranged a fake wedding to stall William.The next few days of their lives would forever be unforgettable for Sophie.They walked along Vyrka's streets, stepping over fallen leaves and strolling und
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One morning, Sophie Queen sat in her bedroom, speaking on the phone with her aunt, Julia Queen.After thinking for a long time, Sophie finally said, "I've made up my mind, Aunt Julia. I will return in a month and marry Elliot.""Finally! I've been waiting for you to say this for so long!" Julia exclaimed."You and William were engaged for four years, but there were never any plans to finalize the marriage, and I know how much you suffered at the hands of those jerks."On the other hand, Elliot's been your neighbor since you were kids and would protect you the moment he found out you were in danger. He even asked me about how you're doing a few days ago!"Looks like your parents were right when they thought he'd be the perfect match for you!"Though initially surprised by the news, Julia soon laughed in relief, happy that her efforts to persuade Sophie into marrying Elliot hadn't been in vain.She quickly hung up and prepared to call Ariana Mott, Sophie's mother, and Elliot to sh
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Unfortunately, Sophie now realized she had failed to warm William's stone-cold heart.Ultimately, Sophie headed back upstairs without apologizing to Lily."Uneducated wench… She should just die in her old poor neighborhood!" Gloria gently patted Lily's shoulder while hurling insults at Sophie.William squinted, and his brow furrowed as he held Lily in his arms, feeling uneasy about Sophie's abnormal behavior.After that, Sophie was left alone in her room, the darkness making it impossible to read her expression.The roar of William's car engine slightly hurt her ears.That was the first time in four years she had seen William panic.She brought out her first aid kit and was halfway through tending to the blisters she had gotten from the fiasco when her phone rang.The call was from an unknown number.When she answered, Lily's voice sounded. "It hurts so much, William. After we go to the hospital, will you take me out to race in your car like you used to whenever I'm in a bad m
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"Sophie! What are you doing?!" William rushed over in a panic and pushed Sophie aside. Dropping to his knees, he anxiously checked Lily's injuries.Sobbing, Lily extended her ring finger, which bore the unmistakable signs of being pulled—marked by a deep red laceration."I did what you asked. I apologized to Sophie, but she lost it when she saw the ring. She insisted I take it off and tried to snatch it from my finger when I refused!"I know I have a bad temper, but you know I'd never lie, right? I just don't understand… Why would Sophie do something like that after I apologized?" Lily bit her lip, struggling to hold back her tears, stubborn yet delicate.Heartbroken, William gently stroked Lily's head and wiped away her tears. "It's all right, Lily. I'll take you to the hospital—or anywhere you need to go. I'll do whatever it takes."Lily's eyes brightened. "Really?""Of course!"William turned to Sophie with a cold expression. "Since when did you become so violent? I gave
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"Hi Sophie. Alena originally promised she would perform with me at my next competition, but she accidentally injured her foot and asked you to perform for her instead."Lily deliberately paused mid-sentence.Sophie was shocked, only just realizing that the person Alena had mentioned was Lily.However, Sophie couldn't muster a friendly act, nor did she want to waste any time on Lily. "I'm busy."Seeing Sophie's cold response and noticing that she was about to close the door, Lily quickly stopped her and dropped her goody-two-shoes act."You can't back out! You've already promised her!" Lily snapped."We don't have the right synergy, so we wouldn't perform well together. More importantly, I'll be busy that day, and I'll have one of my apprentices replace me," Sophie retorted.Lily sneered, her disdain evident as she asked, "Are you afraid?"At that moment, William appeared after hearing the commotion.Lily immediately switched back to her pitiful persona, pursing her lips and cl
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Sophie and Lily were the only two in the practice room.Lily was playing the piano so aggressively that it produced an unpleasant buzzing sound. Stomping her foot as she stood up, she hurled a thick chunk of piano sheet music at Sophie."Your rhythm's off again! Are you sure you're as good a dancer as they say?"Sophie hissed in pain and covered her bruised forehead. She gave Lily a cold stare. "That's it! I've had enough of you!"Lily wasn't actually complaining about Sophie's rhythm, but about her irregular movements. She would even accuse Sophie of being lazy if the latter needed to drink some water during breaks.What was worse, Lily would sometimes whip Sophie with a cane on purpose.One day, Lily deliberately threw away the warm water Sophie had brought in a thermos while Sophie was on her period.When Lily saw that Sophie was in pain, she fetched a bucket of cold water from the washroom and poured it all over her.Gleefully, Lily claimed she was only trying to help Sop
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Sophie did not want to expose Lily's antics, nor did she want to deal with William's nonsense. All she wanted was to leave that place and never see William again.When she arrived home, Sophie took out her phone and looked at her marked calendar."Only four more days left… That's also the day Lily will be performing."William had just brought in a glass of warm milk when he noticed Sophie's phone. He grabbed it and stared at the mark Sophie had made on her calendar in a momentary daze.Then, he seized Sophie's hand and demanded, "What's this?!"Calmly, Sophie retrieved her phone and replied, "I'm marking the day Lily's going to perform."William wasn't convinced. "Why would you mark the days leading up to it?"Sophie appeared calm on the outside, but inside, she was seething with frustration.A thought suddenly struck her, and she said, "It's going to be our anniversary soon. Have you forgotten already?"William's face softened when he realized that Sophie still loved him, tha
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Sophie was still in shock as she looked at the tourist guide Elliot had prepared for their trip. "So… Did you plan all of this from the start?"Elliot rubbed her head. "I wouldn't put it that way. I only started making plans after you told me you wanted to go on a trip.""What about the guests? And Mom?"Sophie suddenly seemed worried, but Elliot merely smiled and took her into his arms. "They've given us their full support. Plus, they think it's about time we took a trip to relax."Elliot had begun studying the Locke family's business the very day he brought Sophie home. He then altered the nature of his business to attract their clients, ensuring that William would no longer be able to harm Sophie.When Sophie mentioned wanting to go on a trip for their wedding, Elliot deliberately arranged a fake wedding to stall William.The next few days of their lives would forever be unforgettable for Sophie.They walked along Vyrka's streets, stepping over fallen leaves and strolling und
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The wedding venue was lavishly decorated for their special day.Photos of Elliot and Sophie, both smiling, were displayed on billboards, and even public transportation had congratulatory messages posted on them.Elliot knew that Sophie loved white camellia, so he had it specially flown to the wedding venue for her.As a little girl, Sophie had often dreamed of wearing a pink wedding dress, saying that white seemed too plain and sad.Elliot had remembered this wish for years, and now he could fulfill it by having her wear a simple yet elegant pink wedding dress.The scene felt like something out of a fantasy novel.Rainbow-colored bubbles floated through the air, and the emerald-green lawn had been neatly trimmed, creating a unique childhood memory.People, from babies to the elderly, went about their lives joyfully.The sunlight at four in the afternoon that day was especially warm, and a rainbow appeared in the sky after a recent rain shower.Elliot held Sophie's hand as they
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The peaceful, cozy atmosphere was abruptly shattered by the doorbell.William stormed into the house before Sophie's butler could stop him."William! I've had enough of you!" Sophie snapped, her irritation rising sharply.She couldn't understand why William was acting this way.In the past, he had always seemed indifferent when they were together, and now, his behavior made no sense.She was already disgusted by William's pretense of being deeply in love with her, a notion Ariana had pushed so fervently."I only sided with Lily because I felt I owed it to her. You've been the only woman in my heart from day one. I was already planning to marry you after Lily won her competition!"I didn't know she'd be so cruel and try to kill you! I know I've made countless mistakes and hurt you badly, but I promise, I'll love and care for you, only you, for the rest of my life."As he poured his heart out, William took out the photos they had taken together, the piece of ceramic they had made
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William knew that Sophie would listen most attentively to Julia.Julia had worked hard to become successful overseas before returning to the Queen family.When Ariana and Julia opened the door and saw William, neither of them seemed particularly pleased or welcoming.Ariana had always been straightforward, never one to mince words, nor was she known for her temper. "We weren't expecting you, O'great William Locke. What are your orders, hmm?"Previously, she had reluctantly tolerated William because Sophie loved him. But now, she felt free to speak her mind.William paused for a moment before presenting the luxurious gifts he had brought with him.With a surprisingly humble attitude, he said, "Please, could you help me persuade Sophie to give me another chance?"Ariana recalled the time when Elliot had told them that Sophie had nearly died. Not only had William refused to save her, but he had even kicked her aside to get her out of the way.The memory filled Ariana with such fur
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William would follow them to the bridal shop and rush to buy the moment Sophie decided on a wedding gown.During their rehearsals at the wedding venue, William would purposely disrupt the procedure.Moreover, he would deliberately sit between Sophie and Elliot during their afternoon tea.Sophie didn't mind William following them, but she grew impatient at the thought that Elliot might be upset."What do you want, William?"When she finally spoke to him, William's eyes brightened, and he straightened up excitedly. "I know it was my fault for choosing to take Lily's side in the past, but that won't happen anymore."He went on to explain how he had punished Lily. "Lily tricked me before, but now I see things clearly. I know you're the most important person to me and the only one who's treated me well."Annoyed, Sophie cut in, "So you think Lily's the only one at fault?"William was taken aback by her question. As he gazed at Sophie's disappointed expression, confusion crept in.'
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Elliot could feel the sweat on Sophie's palm, so he silently grasped her hand, holding it tightly as if to offer her courage.Sophie took a deep breath, looked at William, and said firmly, "I don't love you anymore, William. And I'm getting married soon."As if he'd just heard a joke, William stepped forward and reached for Sophie's hand, but she shook him off sharply.With a cold gaze, she continued. "I can't stand being compared to someone else, and I can't stand being treated like a second choice after being abandoned time and time again when I was with you."I lived in constant fear before, all because of the rumors—not just from the Lockes, but from the public as well. And all you did was turn your back and watch it all happen."William was at a loss for words, his expression falling as his mind swirled in turmoil. After all, Sophie was speaking the truth.Sophie took a deep breath, perhaps forcing herself not to shout, and stared at him. "I spent five years trying to follow
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Elliot was always unhappy that they had gotten engaged without first going on several dates, like an actual couple.Thus, when it came time to pick a movie, Elliot chose a horror film without hesitation. Sophie smiled and teased, "Excuse me, young man. I seem to remember you've always hated horror movies. I even recall you wetting your pants one time in elementary school."Elliot was terrified of horror movies, but Sophie loved them. Still, he wanted to watch one with her, thinking it was about time he showed her how manly he could be.Elliot's eyes twinkled, and he smiled, trying to hide his annoyance at Sophie for exposing his weakness.He even leaned toward her and cheekily whispered, "No worries, I can always hide in your arms if I get scared."Sophie's eyes instantly turned red. She was embarrassed by the remark but pretended not to understand what Elliot actually meant. "Sure, I'll protect you, you scaredy cat."Elliot nodded happily, chuckling when he saw how stoic Sophi
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Elliot noticed that Sophie was still in a bad mood and decided to go ring shopping with her.-"This is one of our best-selling series that symbolizes true love. Please, pick whichever you like and give it a try," the director of the jewelry shop said, introducing a collection that caught Sophie's eye.However, her interest faded as soon as she saw the deep mark on her ring finger.Once, she had dreamed of wearing a wedding ring, but William had completely worn down that dream.Subconsciously, Sophie now saw a wedding ring as a shackle, something that would only weigh her down.Meanwhile, Elliot noticed Sophie hesitating, her thoughts seemingly elsewhere. He wrapped his arm around her waist and gently guided her to another part of the store."I'm sorry, I…" Sophie began, but trailed off, still struggling with her emotions.She bit her lip, unsure of what to say to explain herself. After all, no man would enjoy it if his wife refused to wear a wedding ring.Elliot, watching her
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The couple received their marriage certificate after Sophie was discharged from the hospital and were now making preparations for their wedding."You must be tired from looking at all these invites. Here, Mom made you your favorite soup."Elliot's brown eyes sparkled with affection as he brought a bowl of hot soup to Sophie, even offering to feed it to her.Sophie immediately blushed, feeling the heat rise in her ears. She was still adjusting to seeing Elliot as her future husband rather than the little boy she once played with.Her heart skipped a beat when Elliot mentioned the word "Mom," and she quickly avoided his gaze as she took the bowl from his hands. "I'll eat it myself, thank you."Elliot clearly saw through her embarrassment but chose not to call her out on it. Instead, he let out a sly chuckle and teased her by using the nickname he'd given her when they were children."Aww, I thought you'd be too tired to lift the bowl yourself, Soppy."Sophie's face turned even red
