That year , I changed my name back to Willow Lewis . Mom told me , " Willow , you've used your name for so long . You don't have to change it . " " No , I want to change it back . " く That man wasn't my dad anymore . I didn't want to share a last name with someone named Chelsea . I always remembered my grandpa , who loved me , and my mom , who was killed while trying to clear my name . I only wanted their name . My mom cried . " Good girl , your grandpa can rest in peace . " On my 28th birthday , my mom held a birthday party for me . Many of the city's entrepreneurs came and introduced their sons to me and my L mom . I realized that my mom wanted to find a talented young man for me . Chad came without an invitation . While I was changing dresses , I saw him waiting at the stairs with a bouquet of roses . When he saw me , he smiled . " Willow . " I was confused . " My dad and mom are divorced . Chelsea doesn't live here , right ? " " I know , " Chad said awkwardly . " I'm not here to see her . " < I stopped and listened . " I'm here to see you , Willow . I heard your mom is going to choose a husband for you tonight , but we're already engaged , right ? " I laughed . " Chad , have you lost your memory ? Our engagement was cancelled . You're engaged to Chelsea . " ו ! Chad hesitated . " Willow , if you hadn't been hiding your abilities , my family wouldn't have wanted to change the marriage candidate . " I thought it was funny . I wasn't hiding my abilities in my past life , but what happened ? He still fell for Chelsea . r I didn't argue and rushed back to the party . Chad grabbed me again . " Willow , I was wrong before . I realized that Chelsea can't compare to you . " Chelsea had been sent abroad to study , but she couldn't graduate . She had affairs with black men . Compared to my talents , the Bennet family regretted their decision . When they heard that my mom was looking for a husband for me , they rushed over . く Chad's parents were talking to my mom . It was ridiculous . When my mom and I were being mistreated , the Bennet family didn't help us . I felt sick and avoided him . " Chad , we can't be together . Leave me alone . " Chad didn't leave . He cornered me . " Willow , don't be angry anymore. " He wrapped his arms around my waist and tried to kiss me . I didn't expect him to do that . I pushed him < away . The next second , I was slapped . " Willow Lewis ! You shameless bitch ! How dare you seduce my fiancé ! " I was dizzy . Before I could react , someone tore my hair I was pushed to the ground . The security guards pulled them apart . I saw Chelsea and her mom . Everyone gathered around . < My mom hugged me and fixed my hair . " Security , kick them out ! " " No , " I said . " Don't kick them out . Call the police ! " " Call the police ! Do you think I'm afraid of you ? " Chelsea shouted . " I'm going to show everyone how you seduce my fiancé ! " The police came . They checked the surveillance . Chad described Chelsea's behavior in America and said that he wanted to get back together with me . The crowd whispered . < " Oh , my God , she had affairs with black men ! " " Yeah , her dad is bankrupt , and she's useless . She has to cling to the Bennet family ! But the Bennet family isn't stupid . They want to run away ! " " They're sisters , but they're so different . " Chad turned pale and tried to retreat , but Chelsea grabbed him . " Chad ! I'm your fiancée ! I had a baby for you ! How could you do this to me ? " Chad shouted , " Did you think of me when you < were with black men ? I'm going to call off the engagement ! You're trash ! You're nothing compared to your sister ! " Chelsea and her mom went crazy and attacked Chad . The police couldn't stop them . Chad was pushed down the stairs . Chad hit his head and broke a rib . " Chelsea and her mom begged Chad for forgiveness , but Chad refused to forgive them . Chelsea and her mom were sentenced to three years in prison . < Chelsea and Brandi asked my dad to help them , but he never showed up . Brandi had been unfaithful to my dad . After leaving my dad , she found other men . My dad realized that his one true love and his daughter couldn't be trusted . Two years later , I married the man I loved . The wedding was held at the city's biggest hotel . My dad appeared backstage . I asked , " What are you doing here ? " < My dad whispered , " Willow , the past is over . I'm still your dad . People will gossip if there's no dad at the wedding . We're still family . Your mom and I can get back together . " I smiled and said , " Mom . " My mom wore a red dress and walked out of the lounge with the city's famous entrepreneur . My dad trembled . " You , you … " I giggled . " Dad , this is called a second spring . Are they a good match ? " My mom smiled . " I forgot to tell you . Our < wedding is next month . Don't forget to come . " " Bride and groom , get ready ! " The staff reminded us . The wedding march played . I ignored my dad , took my groom's hand , and walked toward the front of the stage . He cheated when he was young and abandoned his family . Now he wants to come back when he's old . There's no such thing . Iotting him live along was the grootst morou There's no such thing . Letting him live alone was the greatest mercy . Title: Cohabitating Lover by CrushReel In the romantic tale "Cohabitating Lover," Corinne, a runaway bride still donned in her wedding attire, and Andre find themselves mistakenly tangled in a leasing office mix-up. Despite initial reluctance, they become unexpected roommates after a series of arguments lead to an unconventional living arrangement. 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