Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

Chapter 3: Apparently, I'm Not Good Enough untless

Under the gaze of eyes and cameras, even several live streams with thousands of viewers, Julian kissed Seraphina, tender and passionate.

Sonya was a mere backdrop, looking superfluous and ridiculous.

"See? You happy now?" Julian, seething, gestured towards the paparazzi and reporters crowding the doorway."Want to hear our love story? Fine, I'll give it to you! I've been secretly in love with Seraphina since junior high. I told her how I felt after high school, and we've been together for eight years! She's the only woman I love, whether it's past, present, or future! I'll give her wedding of the century. Only Seraphina is worthy of my love, remember that!"

A huge declaration, witnessed by countless people online and offline.

"Wow..."

The sharp applause was jarring. All eyes turned to the source.

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Sonya, in her white coat, looked refined and beautiful. Her hair was short, her aura clean and restrained.

She clapped, smiling. Inspired by her, the paparazzi, reporters, and onlookers began to clap along.

Julian looked at Sonya, his eyes flickering with a hint of guilt.

"That Was SO

beautiful. Congratulations

Julian's face hardened.

"Save it. We don't need your blessing!"

you both," Sonya

said calmly.

He grabbed Seraphina and stormed out. The paparazzi and onlookers followed, leaving the office. silent.

Sonya sat down, clutching her aching back. She lifted her shirt to reveal two large bruises. Near the end of the shift, Sonya's phone buzzed. It was 11. new friend request. I'm Henry Sullivan."

Henry Sullivan?

to him twice on the phone. As his future wife, she should friend him on WhatsApp. With that thought, she accepted his request. Facing the blank chat screen, Sonya didn't know what to say.

rolled down. Leo grinned, waving to her."Sonya, Jake's

the word

Parker were Julian's childhood friends, and Sonya

car, Leo handed

was at Seraphina's

party,

said, sounding

0.0%

and took a few sips. She'd seen the video of the party-Julian's proposal, and Leo's enthusiastic cheers:"Marry him! Marry

I guess Julian didn't either. Who knew Seraphina would actually say yes?

Julian was really just trying to

choose

hesitate. You, of

you're lying,

not lying. I've known Seraphina longer, but I

up. Let's not talk about Julian anymore. I'm done with him." Leo stuck out his tongue."People say things they don't mean when they're upset." Sonya frowned. He thought she was just sulking, not really breaking up with Julian? Jake's new bar was tucked away in a courtyard, its back wall painted with opera masks. There was a small pond in the center, lanterns hanging from the veranda. It was

Julian shouting. who wanted to break up, not me!" "Jake, will you stop it? She's the

what could I

"But Sonya..."

one

she's

regret

should regret it. Every time Seraphina needed me, she broke then she'd come

e up with me,

and

even the deepest love can run out. I got you a bouquet of roses. Apologize to Sonya

breath

to greet her."Sonya, I'm so glad you

for the opening-a lucky

"Congratulations. Wish you success."

accepted the gift. Thank

turned to Sonya."Have a seat. I need

Sonya followed Jake

"Sonya..."