Chapter 2 Rosalie's heart clenched , as if an invisible hand had wrapped around it and squeezed hard . Her mind drifted to Duncan's older brother , Julian Hernandez - the one who always wore a gentle smile . From childhood to youth , he had always fulfilled her wishes and treated her with endless kindness . When she first started feeling romantic emotions , it was only natural that she would fall for this kind and thoughtful older brother . Duncan , on the other hand , had feelings for her older sister , Angela Taylor - a soft - spoken girl with a gentle voice and smiling eyes . Back then , the four of them would hang out all the time . Rosalie and Duncan were always bickering , while Julian and Angela would stand aside , watching them with helpless smiles . Until one day ... Julian held Angela's hand and told their parents they were getting married . It felt like a thunderbolt had struck Rosalie . She locked herself in her room and cried the entire night . Unable to face reality , she ran away without thinking . Worried , Julian and Angela went out looking for her , but they got into a car accident on the way and didn't survive . During that time , Rosalie spent her days visiting their graves , crying until she nearly passed out . 0.00 % 21 42 M Chapter 2 288 Vouchers Duncan was the one who carried her away , wiped her tears , and stayed by her side through the hardest time of her life . Whenever she had bad dreams , he'd quickly switch on the light . When she didn't have an appetite , he cooked meals just for her . When she woke up crying at night , he quietly gave her warm water to calm down . Over time , she grew to lean on his comfort and support . One evening , Duncan suddenly said , " Rosa , I love you . Will you marry me ? " Rosalie froze . " I'll take care of you for the rest of my life , " he added gently , his eyes so deep that her heart skipped a beat . " You've fallen for me , too , haven't you ? " Yes , he was right . He had pulled her out when she was about to drown , lighting up her world when everything was dark . During that time , she had indeed fallen for the boy she used to argue with as a child . So , she said yes . On the wedding day , Rosalie wore a pure - white wedding gown and held her bouquet tightly , her hands shaking with nervousness . She truly believed this was the start of a new life . Until the large screen in the banquet hall suddenly turned on , displaying her private photos ! " How do you all like Mrs. Hernandez's body ? " Duncan stood on the stage with a mocking smile . " Think of these photos as my wedding present to you all " No network available now . Please check your network . 32.25 % 21:42 Chapter 2 288 Vouchers Rosalie stood frozen , her whole body going numb . She said , her voice shaking , " Duncan ... What ... is this ? " What is this ? " He stepped down from the stage , grabbed her by the chin , and stared coldly into her eyes . " You caused the deaths of my brother and Angela . Did you really think I could ever love you ? I married you just to trap you and make you pay for what you did for the rest of your life ! " Rosalie let out a broken laugh , her entire body turning ice - cold . As whispers and gasps filled the room , she grabbed a nearby champagne bottle and slammed it against his head ! After that day , their marriage turned into a long , bitter war between them . Now , five years had passed . Neither of them had truly moved on . " I didn't mean for things to happen in the past ... " Rosalie's hands shook as she gripped the medical report tightly . Her voice was shaking . " Duncan , can we please just stay peaceful for these two weeks ? No more fighting ? After that , everything between us will be over . " She would have died in two weeks anyway . Once she was gone , so would the hatred . Duncan let out a short laugh , as if she'd made a joke . " So now you've learned to lie ? 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