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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.

a soft, shaky laugh. "Im not crying, baby. These tears, they’re tears of joy. The happiness

could she lie so smoothly abd what was that about him

smiled brightly. "I love you, too, Ivy,"

doubts and guilt. Every time Stefan spoke,

then, it was his turn to speak his vows.

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

Ruby’s heart twisted painfully.

The woman who had abandoned him. Her lips trembled, and before she could stop herself, the word tumbled

"Stop."

seemed

"Why? What’s wrong? What should we

course not! I said that because... I got blown away and just can’t

was silence. Then, Stefan’s lips curled into a soft smile.

let out a weak laugh, but inside,

home with him and he was

to call

of the ceremony passed in a blur, and before she knew it, the reception was in full

decision. She leaned toward Stefan and whispered, "I

head turned toward her, his concern

nodded quickly. "Just

didn’t hesitate.

the quiet hum of the engine filling the

unreadable. "Do you regret it?" he asked

Ruby stiffened. "Regret what?"

"Marrying me."

asked before she