The day of the wedding . Kenton booked an entire hotel for the occasion . A red carpet stretched from the entrance all the way to the center of the stage , with walls of red roses arranged on both sides . The guests , dressed in formal attire , gathered in small groups , chatting and smiling . Marisa wore a white mermaid gown , her makeup flawless , clutching the hem of her dress tightly in her hand . She stood at the entrance of the banquet hall , forcing a smile as she greeted the guests who came to offer their congratulations . She had waited a long time for this day, so it was only natural that she felt a bit nervous . " Marisa , congratulations ! " A woman in a pink dress walked over - it was her high school classmate . " I really didn't expect you to get engaged so soon . Mr. Bennett treats you so well , even the engagement party is so grand . " Marisa glanced at her classmate's outfit and smiled politely . She hadn't planned to invite her classmates , but then thought she should let them see how much the Bennett family valued her . " By the way , your belly doesn't seem to be showing yet ? " her classmate asked curiously . " Didn't they say it's been several months already ? " The woman asked with a hint of curiosity . Marisa's face turned pale , and she instinctively covered her lower abdomen , forcing a smile . " Maybe it's because I'm thin , so it shows late . " Her classmate didn't press further , instead chatting about other things , but Marisa couldn't hear a word . Her gaze kept drifting toward the entrance , her heart pounding as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand . 06:14 Chapter 17 ya Wouchers Kenton walked over . He wore a custom black suit , standing tall and handsome , but his face was expressionless , exuding an aura that warned strangers to keep their distance . Behind him were Keith and Joanna . The two elders also looked displeased , though they forced smiles on their faces . Guests came forward to greet Kenton , and he nodded politely in response , but his gaze never once landed on Marisa . Marisa looked at him , feeling as if this moment was nothing but a dream . The emcee walked onto the stage , cleared his throat with the microphone in hand , and said . " Ladies and gentlemen , friends , welcome to today's banquet ... " A round of applause rose from the audience . Marisa's heart beat even faster , she knew the main event was about to begin . The emcee said a few opening words , then looked toward Kenton Kenton took the microphone and announced the wedding was canceled , because Marisa was nothing but a liar . Immediately , a recording began to play on the large screen behind them . It was a record of Marisa forging a pregnancy test report . Marisa was stunned , her face turning deathly pale . She grabbed Kenton's arm . " Kenton , you ... what's wrong ? Did I do something wrong ? Don't scare me ! Is someone framing me ? " Kenton finally looked at her , his eyes as cold as ice . " Then tell me , who would frame you ? Are the hospital records fake too ? " " I ... " Marisa stammered , never expecting Kenton to investigate , let alone so quickly . " I just ... I just wanted so badly to marry you . I was afraid you'd leave me ... " " So you lied to me ? " Kenton's voice suddenly rose , filled with the anger he'd suppressed all morning . " Marisa , do you even know what you're doing ? Did you really think a fake child could tie me to you for life ? " " I didn't mean to ! " Marisa cried , clutching his hand so tightly her nails nearly dug into his flesh . Chapter 17 " Kenton , I really love you ! Can't you see that ? I was just so afraid of losing you ... " " I was wrong about you . " 1281 ( Vouchers Kenton shook off her hand . The force wasn't great , but it made Marisa stumble back a step . Keith had been silent all this time . Now he slammed his hand heavily on the armrest of the sofa , his face dark with anger . " Enough ! Marisa , our family has treated you well , and yet you dare to deceive us like this ! What do you take our family for ? " Marisa fell to her knees with a thud , tears and snot streaming down her face in utter disgrace . " I know I was wrong , I really do ! Please , give me another chance , won't you ? I swear I'll never do it again . I'll live well with Kenton , I'll really give him a child ... " It's too late . " Kenton's voice was devoid of any warmth . " The engagement party is canceled , but since the invitations have already been sent , I can't let everyone make the trip for nothing . " Marisa looked up at him through her tears , confused . A cold smile curled at the corner of Kenton's mouth . " So let me explain to everyone : just treat this as a vacation , and our family will cover all the expenses . " As soon as Kenton finished speaking , the guests immediately began to whisper among themselves . They started criticizing Marisa for being shameless , dreaming of climbing up by using a child . Even her friends cast her looks of contempt . All color drained from Marisa's face . She collapsed to the floor , trembling all over . She looked at Kenton in front of her , not daring to say another word . She wanted to leave , but the flashes from all directions left her with nowhere to escape . Her father , Stephen Duncan , finally reacted and rushed onto the stage , giving her a hard slap . Her mother , Margaret Duncan , stood by and shouted abuse . At this moment , it was as if she were a stranger to them . Chapter 17 288 Vouchers Stephen's slap left Marisa unable to get up for a long time , both sides of her face swelling high . The carefully chosen wedding dress was now in tatters . " What right do you have to hit me ? Is money all you care about ? " Stephen , exposed by her words , was furious . " I wish I'd never given birth to a troublemaker like you ! " With that , he dragged Margaret away . Looking at the familiar faces in the audience , all whispering among themselves . Marisa felt both humiliated and angry . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!