Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica, I Choose The Arranged Marriag by BlueMoone

Chapter 4

Seven years together. I’d thought that would mean something that Castro would at least trust my

character.

But in Oriana’s presence, those seven years might as well have been seven minutes.

Her word alone was enough to condemn me. One accusation, and I was guilty beyond redemption.

The favoritism was unmistakable, his blind devotion to her undeniable. And me? I was just the understudy who’d forgotten her place.

There was no point in arguing further. Ignoring Castro’s angry calls, I walked away, my cheek still stinging from his slap.

Not wanting to cast a shadow over my colleagues‘ celebration, I quietly settled the bill and texted them: “Something came up. Please enjoy the rest of the evening – dinner’s on me.”

our apartment for the first time

held memories: the window seat where we’d shared Sunday morning coffee, the kitchen -island where he’d taught

felt magical now felt poisonous, each memory a thorn in my heart.

our relationship: the matching “Beauty and Beast” slippers, the “his and hers” coffee mugs that fit together, and a whole collection of professional couple

we had was real. Now they were

an elaborate performance.

didn’t come home for two

I systematically emptied the apartment. I sold or donated every piece of furniture I’d chosen,

original state: stark minimalist,

I tried calling him one last time. Each attempt met

rejection.

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text appeared:

you’re ready to admit your guilt and properly apologize to Oriana, we have nothing