I On the garden swing that her parents had lovingly built for her , the delicate Ashley wrapped her arms around the man's neck and leaned in for a passionate kiss . The swing swayed gently . The man froze for just a second before wrapping his arms around her waist . A breeze swept through the garden , carrying petals that fluttered around them as Ashley and Brant lost themselves in their kiss . Soft , seductive murmurs occasionally reached Luna's ears . Each sound felt like a tiny knife , slowly carving away at her already shattered heart . She had thought she was over him , but witnessing this scene firsthand still brought unbearable pain . Luna had never been one to easily open her heart to others . Back then , Brant had pursued her for a long time before she finally agreed to be with him . Even after they started dating , it took her a great deal of time to fully trust him and devote herself to their relationship . Despite her busy university schedule , she had always put him first - cooking for him , taking care of his needs , and making countless sacrifices along the way . But over time , Brant's attitude began to change . She hadn't failed to notice his growing indifference and neglect , and she often wondered if she was somehow at fault . Eventually , all her efforts became one - sided . The man who had once held her hands and promised to cherish her forever had now pushed her into an abyss of pain . All because she refused to let him have his way ... Luna's heart clenched , and she smiled bitterly to herself . It was true - Ashley was willing to do things she never could . Maybe she deserved to be abandoned . But in the end , it seemed like trashy men and women truly belonged together . Luna turned away , steadied her emotions , and prepared to enter the house . But just before she could reach for the door , it swung open . Her mother , Linda , stood there , looking surprised to see Luna in her wedding dress . " Luna ... you're back , " she said , a hint of guilt in her eyes . They hadn't attended Luna's wedding because Ashley had fallen ill , and they still felt somewhat remorseful about it . " Yeah , I'm just here to pick up a few things ." Luna noticed the strange look in Linda's eyes , and her heart ached with a familiar , piercing pain . This woman had once been her closest confidant . But now , she was looking at Luna like she was an outsider as if she didn't belong - here anymore . And she was right . Their biological daughter had returned . There was no longer any room for her . Suppressing the bitterness welling up inside her , Luna tried to step past Linda into the house when a voice called out from behind . " Luna . " The man's voice was laced with unmistakable panic , and his footsteps grew closer . 1/2 Brant's breath hitched . He could clearly see that the love that had once filled Luna's eyes whenever she looked at him had jbeen replaced by a cold , sharp - edged frost . Panicked , he stammered , " Luna , about the wedding- " Luna , I'm so sorry ! This is all my fault ! " A tearful voice interrupted him . Ashley rushed over , her eyes glistening with tears as she reached for Luna's hand . Luna immediately pulled away . Unfazed , Ashley continued crying , " Luna , I'm really sorry . If I hadn't fainted , your wedding with Brant wouldn't have been canceled . " She added , her eyes reddened , " If you want to blame anyone , blame me . Brant was just worried about me - he didn't mean to neglect you . " But you're so capable , Luna . I'm sure you handled everything perfectly even without Brant . Unlike me ... I'm useless and always have to rely on him ... " Her words sounded like an apology , but every sentence was carefully crafted to twist the knife in Luna's heart . Send Gifts 20 ጠ 2/2 P P. 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