Chapter 10 Everyone turned in surprise toward Tyler Horton , the man who had just spoken up . His face darkened , brow furrowing tightly . The bride up there is my wife ! The guests stirred with unrest . Sarah Carlisle reached out to restrain Tyler Horton , but he flung her hand off without hesitation . He strode onto the stage in a few swift steps , fury etched into his face . Grabbing my arm in a vise like grip , he spat , Well , Elizabeth Cala , how shameless can you get ? You just told me you were pregnant with my child , and the next econd youre here marrying another man ! Dont you have any sense of decency ?! He squeezed so hard that my arm throbbed with pain , leaving me unable to move . Jeff Vince calmly removed Tyler Hortons hand from me and positioned himself protectively in front of me . His gaze was razor sharp , carrying a dangerous warning : This is my wife . Your wife ? Tyler Horton scoffed , giving Jeff a contemptuous shove . Jeff , youve barely returned to the country and havent even settled in . Now youre rushing into marriage with a woman whos actually my wife whos carrying my child ! But that push did nothing to Jeff . With a slight movement of his hand , Jeff easily threw Tyler Horton off balance . Staying perfectly composed , Jeff said , You seem rather drunk . You claim shes your wife and pregnant with your child do you have any proof ? Tyler Horton , proud for so long , had never been forced into such a corner before . He straightened up , teeth clenched , and snarled , No proof ? We held a ceremony a year ago ! I let out a derisive laugh . A ceremony alone makes us husband and wife ? He Regreted It 3.5 % Chapter 10 Tyler Hortons eyes widened , as though hed never imagined I would dare talk back . Taking a step forward , I pressed him further : All legitimate relationships must be recognized by law , Mr. Did we ever get a marriage certificate ? His face stiffened . He never would have thought that his own words from four months ago- I will never register a marriage with you , Elizabeth Cala , youre not worthy -would come back to hit im so hard now . I twisted the knife deeper : Jeff and I are legally married . We have our certificate . Tyler Hortons expression turned ghastly , his gaze as if it could devour me . Elizabeth Cala , what did you say ?! Jeff responded with a faint smile and slipped an arm gently around my shoulders . To the guests , he offered a polite explanation : My apologies , everyone . Theres been a misunderstanding . This gentleman did hold a ceremony with my wife a year ago . To be honest , if not for him , I wouldnt have pursued her so quickly . Its a long story . Why dont we let everyone hear a recording ? At Jeffs signal , suggestive sounds began playing over the venues audio system . Such noises were wholly inappropriate for a solemn wedding ceremony . Faces changed across the crowd . But the explicit sounds of flesh against flesh and the lewd dialogue were unmistakably clear to everyone present . Ah … Tyler , what if your sister returns ? Isnt today your one year anniversary ? … Hmm ? Sarah … are you teasing me on purpose by saying that ? We never even registered , so what does Elizabeth count as ? Ill never get a certificate with that bitch . Youre the only one in my heart … 14:52 3 He Forgot It , He Regreted It 3.3 % Chapter 10 Then came more blush inducing sounds before the audio cut off . This was the recording Id made at the door on that anniversary day . The guests erupted into excited murmurs . Unflinching , Jeff said to Tyler Horton , I wanted Elizabeth to have a perfect wedding , so I made certain … preparations . the wealthy circles where appearances are everything , this was like dropping a bombshell . The crowd launched into fervent discussions , countless mocking glances pinning Tyler Horton to the spot . His face went ashen , green and white by turns , his entire body trembling with rage . If you didnt want anyone to know , you shouldnt have done it , Jeff said with a smile . I must thank you , Mr. Horton , for helping me win the heart of such a wonderful bride . You … ! Tyler Horton ground out , then turned and stormed away . Sarah Carlisle lifted her skirt and hurried after him . Under the relentless stares and ridicule of the guests , the pair fled like rats under a spotlight . No one paid attention to the stage anymore . They whispered about Tyler Hortons utter shamelessness , and about Jeff daring to play such a recording at his own wedding . Jeff remained composed , smiling broadly as he slipped the ring onto my finger and kissed my hand . Did I do well ? he asked . I knew thered be a show today , but not one this explosive . I burst out laughing . Perfect , absolutely perfect . Jeff looked at me warmly , Im honored that , at the start of our marriage , I can make you laugh so happily . He guided my hand so I could put the ring on him . 14:52 He Forgot It , He Regreted It 2 % Chapter 10 I couldnt stop laughing . Suddenly , he leaned in and kissed me . My eyes widened , and I stood there , momentarily stunned . In just one day , Tyler Horton became the laughingstock of the entire circle , and the Horton familys reputation fell into ruins along with him . Hearned that he had been summoned home by his parents and punished according to the familys longstanding rules . The Hortons valued their good name above all else and would never tolerate anything that tarnished their reputation . This was also why , a few months ago despite the Cala familys declining fortunes they still went through with marrying me into their household . My engagement to Tyler Horton had been arranged by his grandfather and my own . Both men were from the same hometown , served as comrades in arms , and later collaborated in the business world , expanding their domains together . My mother had fallen in love with a handsome , penniless student named Barny Carlisle Indulgent toward his daughter , my grandfather allowed her this freedom to love . Not becoming in laws back then had always been a regret for both elders . When they saw Tyler and me grow up together , developing deep feelings over time , they transferred their unfulfilled hopes onto us . Even though Sarah Carlisle had tried to paint me as the villain , Tyler Horton never truly succeeded in rejecting this marriage . Tylers parents didnt genuinely like me ; after all , the Cala familys fortunes were fading fast . But they cared deeply about keeping their word and showing benevolence when times were hard . So they firmly commanded Tyler to marry me . 14:52 He Forgot It , He Regreted It Chapter 10 D Under these circumstances , Tyler Horton crafted a cunning plan : He would not register our marriage only hold a wedding ceremony . I would bear his child , and then that child would be given to Sarah Carlisle to raise . In doing so , he could kill three birds with one stone : appease his family , punish me , and compensate Sarah Carlisle . As long as he held the wedding , the original engagement between the two families would be Fulfilled . Later , he could find any excuse to throw me out and grandly marry the woman he actually wanted . As I thought of this , my lips curled into a bitter smile , a chilling emptiness settling in my chest . In his plan , I was nothing but a tool , easily discarded at any time . 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