The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 7

At the hospital, Callum rushed in carrying Sophie, Mila trailing behind.

The doctor examined Sophie’s wounds with a smirk. “A few more minutes and these would ne

healed on their own.”

Sophie playfully punched Callum’s arm. “I told you it wasn’t serious. Now we look silly

“Your husband’s concern is natural,” the doctor remarked.

The word husband‘ made Callum pause. At the amusement park, he hadn’t corrected similar assumptions because Mila enjoyed it. But he knew who his real wife was.

“Doctor, you misunderstand. We’re just friends,” he stated firmly.

The doctor’s smile froze. Their intimate behavior suggested otherwise–if they weren’t married, this could only mean one thing.

“How nice of you to carry your ‘friend‘ to the hospital,” the doctor’s tone turned cold. “Does your wife

know?”

Callum

doctor, a devoted husband himself, felt disgusted. “You think

with that?” Mila

you’d defend your mother, but-”

not my mother,”

doctor stared incredulously. “Then why are you defending

mean to Aunt Sophie. I’m standing up for what’s right!” Mila

them, piecing together the story. “Is your

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you and your father just heartless? Supporting another woman like this… if

herself,

felt defensive. Sure, he’d once had feelings for Sophie, but he’d

movies, things they’d done since childhood. Mila

maintained appropriate

insisted. “My wife wouldn’t mind. You’re

laughed bitterly. “If it’s nothing, then I hope you’ll feel the same when your

another

thought hit Callum like a punch to the gut – Aria,

and movies…

actions might