Chapter 316

I must admit it hit me hard

When I married Bryant, we skipped the fancy engagement party showed up grudgingly. It was nothing grand because Bryant: Ferguson family and a few close friends from both sides. It was

the wedding was something Timothy threw together Bryant just ented to keep it low key. The only ones at the wedding were the

as a dinner party

From the day we got married to when we divorced, outsiders only saw how Bryant spoiled his wife, but hardly anyone knew who his wife was. I tried to keep my emotions in check and looked away, only to glimpse Bryant in a custom tuxedo, stepping in with aloof elegance Dorothy, dressed in a gown I designed, was clasping his arm. They looked like a perfect couple, dazzling the guests as soon as they appeared. Many people were eager to cozy up to them.

But Dorothy made her way toward me with the poise of a hostess. “Ms. Webster, we only invited you today in case any last–minute issues with the dress happened. I hope it doesn’t upset you

a low voice, “Dorothy, I’d advise

been someone people could push around in her personal life. Tit

“Did I even speak to you?”

Christine, fixing my gaze

attention to an insignificant ex–wife like me. I just wanted to get out of this mess. The engagement party marked the end of it all. Throughout, I didn’t let my eyes wander to Bryant once. I couldn’t bear to, nor did

teasingly shaking his arm. ‘Bry, were you two only in a contract marriage before? No feelings involved? Maybe Ms. Webster’s heart belongs to someone else?” Bryant looked down at her,

ended up humiliating herself with her words. She pouted at Bryant. “So what? You’re divorced from her now.

Dorothy meant

wasn’t about to stick around and make a fool of myself. Seizing the moment while Dorothy and Bryant were bantering,

a song I used to love. As the music was on, my thoughts drifted far away. So many times, I had imagined a future with Bryant while listening to that song. But right then,

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