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Chapter 3: Do You Regret It?

The wedding march played softly in the background, a melody that should have been a dream come true for any bride. But as Ruby walked down the aisle, her fingers clenched around the bouquet, she felt like she was stepping toward her doom.

The weight of the deception pressed heavily on her chest. She barely heard the murmurs of admiration from the guests, barely registered the smiles of people who thought they were witnessing a love story unfold. The only thing she could focus on was him.

Stefan Winters stood at the altar, his tall frame exuding quiet confidence despite the dark glasses covering his unseeing eyes.

Even in his blindness, he was composed, strong. His jaw was firm, his posture straight, and though his face was unreadable, Ruby could tell—he was waiting for his bride, Ivy.

Not this imposter, Ruby or this substitute bride.

Her throat tightened. She wasn’t Ivy. And she didn’t belong here. But there was nothing she could do but march on to meet him.

When she finally reached the altar, Stefan reached out, his fingers brushing over her hands before he gently took them in his.

"Are you okay?" His voice was deep, steady—yet laced with concern.

Though he was blind but he could feel the tension on Ruby’s hands just by touching them. fr\eewe.bn(o)v\el.c(o)m

Ruby swallowed hard. "Y-Yes. I’m fine."

How could he tell? Or could he see?

His fingers curled slightly around hers. "If you are, then why are you crying?"

Her breath hitched. He knew. Even without seeing, he could tell. He had to be seeing her! She thought as she tried to make eye contact with him through his glasses.

What was she expecting? He could probably read her posture because of his blind and the tension in her shoulders.

crying, baby. These tears, they’re tears of joy. The happiness of being married to the love of my life," she

smoothly abd what was that about him being

you, too, Ivy," he said and she

but her mind swirled with doubts and guilt. Every time Stefan spoke, every

his turn to speak

said, his voice tender, "I know life doesn’t always go as planned. I never imagined I’d be standing here like this, unable to see the woman I love on our wedding day and in her wedding dress or how brightly I know she’s shinning and lightening up this room. But what I do know is that I don’t need my sight to know that you are my home. I’ve always loved you, and I promise to

Ruby’s heart twisted painfully.

woman who had

"Stop."

seemed

in confusion as his heart skipped a beat. "Why? What’s wrong? What should we stop? You don’t like

an answer. She sniffled, forcing a small smile. "Of course not! I said that because... I got blown away and just can’t wait to

was silence. Then, Stefan’s lips curled

a weak laugh, but inside, she was

going home with him and he was going to be

supposed to call

passed in a blur, and before she knew it, the reception was in full swing. Guests laughed, toasted, and celebrated, but Ruby couldn’t shake

event, she made her decision. She leaned toward Stefan and whispered, "I don’t

turned toward her, his concern immediate.

quickly. "Just feeling a

didn’t hesitate. "Alright.

they were in the car, the quiet hum of the engine filling

his expression unreadable. "Do you regret it?" he asked out of the blue, making Ruby’s heart skip

Ruby stiffened. "Regret what?"

"Marrying me."

she asked before she