Substitutee Marriage: Fallingg For My Ugly Wifee

Relief seemed within grasp as the distant echo of an approaching vehicle met her ears. Salvation, she surmised.

The vehicle drew near, its illumination piercing the darkness. Rhea extended a beckoning hand, signaling for a halt.

As the window descended, Rhea’s eyes met the driver’s. It was Darin.

Taken aback, she lowered her gaze, knitting her brows in a flustered gesture.

Darin had been an acquaintance since childhood, preceding her acquaintance with Marcus.

Their story began in the corridors of kindergarten, where they shared the same classroom as classmates.

her classroom, she bore the brunt

her chest, she would watch with longing as her peers formed clusters

aching emotions often surged,

like a serendipitous chord, her gaze intertwined with that of a handsome classmate, Darin. A simple act of generosity-a piece of candy

for I shall

of protection that enshrouded her like a guardian’s embrace. In that moment, she felt herself transformed-a metamorphosis akin to Cinderella’s transition to

tides of Life would soon alter course. Her father led her

defining his every step. In that instance, her sentiments pivoted, her infatuation shifting its allegiance. Marcus’ cool countenance

would be a princess, resplendent

the car, his attention drawn