Chapter 3 Chapter 3 1288 iVouchers I only knew a little about her from Micah. Back then, I'd been curious about his beloved crush. I asked a few times, but he always got defensive- impatient, even-telling me not to dwell on the past. We actually fought about it-twice. It left a sour taste, but I never brought it up again. Micah and Michelle. Their names even sound like they belong together. No wonder they were called the perfect pair. Turns out everyone knew. Everyone but me. Right on cue, Michelle sent me a message. "Guess you got lucky. You swooped in during one of our fights and picked up the leftovers. Do you re- ally think Micah would've married you otherwise?" The blood in my veins surged backwards. Four years of love and loyalty-reduced to a throwaway line at the altar. "Something urgent came up." That's luck? Fine, then. I'd send her my blessings. I yanked the veil off my head and hurled it to the floor. "Then this wedding is off!" Clara panicked and rushed to my side. "Kate, don't be so impulsive! All these people came-you can't just call it off now. Don't be ridiculous! "That crazy woman's just jealous you're marrying Micah-she's trying to upset you on purpose! You two already got the marriage certificate-the law recognizes it. Who the hell is she compared to you? Just some third party now! You're the wife, the real one! "I know my son. He's not the kind to marry someone he doesn't love. His feelings for you are real. What happened today is his fault. I'll make him come back and kneel to apologize. He'll even write a promise letter if you want!" 0.0% 12:25 Chapter 3 I shook my head. "No need. I'm done. I'm not marrying him." That's when her attitude snapped. "Not marrying him? Are you deaf or just stupid? 11 288 vouchers "I've heard all about your situation from Micah. Your mom died young, and your dad ran off and dumped you. Let's not sugarcoat it-you're basically an orphan. No family background, no money, and not one damn person from your side showed up today. Micah didn't mind all that. That's your good luck! "And now you're throwing a tantrum over something small like him running off? Even after we promised to make it up to you? No wonder your life's been so miserable-it's karma! You can't even let one thing go. You really want to drag everyone down with you just so you can feel better?" To me, Clara had always seemed gentle. I never expected words like that to come out of her mouth- cruel, sharp, ripping open old wounds I'd once bared to Micah. I was raised by my grandma. After Mom died, Dad remarried and didn't want me. Then in my junior year of college, my grandma-the only person who ever loved me-passed away too. No one from my side came to the wedding. I'd invited Dad, hoping he might show up just to see me off. He didn't even reply. Just blocked me. Maybe it's because I grew up so alone that I've always craved a family. Love. A home. But to them, my pain was just ammo for mockery. This was supposed to be my wedding day. Even if it wasn't Micah, I'd still be walking into marriage with someone who loved me. "If nothing had gone wrong today, you'd all still be lying to me, wouldn't you?" Clara didn't deny it. She just said coldly, "A woman who can't overlook the little things is doomed to an unhappy marriage anyway." I let out a sharp laugh and shoved the bouquet into her arms. She flinched, took a step back, and stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "What the hell is wrong with you?! What are you trying to do?!" Tears finally spilled over as I glared at her. "Let's see who ends up more miserable." 32.7 % 12:25 Chapter 3 Then I pulled out my phone and called the wedding planner. "I need the venue redecorated in an hour. I'll send you the photo references-just follow my tions. Spare no expense." Clara turned pale, her voice trembling. "Are you insane?! You want to ruin my son?!" † 288 Vouchers instruc- I smiled coolly. "What are you so afraid of? Is your precious family's reputation on the line? Please. You should be honored to be beneath my shoes. Micah humiliated me in public, and I didn't even flinch. If you're going to do dirty, don't cry when I play dirty back." She lunged at me, trying to grab my arm. But I was stronger. I shoved her onto the bed, slammed the door behind me, and locked it. No matter how much she pounded and pleaded, I ignored her. Within thirty minutes, the wedding was unrecognizable. The roses were gone-white lilies flooded the hall like a funeral procession. Our smiling wedding photos? Smashed beneath my heels. And me? I stood at the center, grinning sweetly, holding a black-and-white portrait of my groom. Gasps rippled through the guests as I lifted the mic. "As of today," I said clearly, "my husband, Micah Gresley, is dead. This is no longer a wedding. This is his funeral banquet. Eat. Drink. Celebrate. Send him off in style." 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