Chapter 2 The sound of the door lock turning woke me from my unintended nap on the couch . " Riley ? " Dominic entered carrying something . " Why are you sitting in the dark ? " " I passed a new bubble tea shop on my way home . Thought my sweet - tooth girl might want some . " The sweet scent drifted toward me , but my eyes were fixed on his shirt collar - on the lipstick mark , crimson as blood , taunting me . I couldn't help but laugh as I took the tea . " What's funny ? " Dominic asked . C " Nothing , just thinking about how long I've been played for a fool . " Hearing this , his brow furrowed , but before he could respond , his phone lit up . The screen notification displayed clearly : " Honey " . And that wasn't me . My hand trembled , spilling hot tea on my pajamas . Dominic rushed to grab napkins , his phone clattering to the couch . But he quickly locked the screen . Pretending I hadn't noticed , he smoothly changed the subject : " My assistant mentioned you went to the penthouse today ? " I quietly sipped my bubble tea , gently stirring it , curious to hear how he would try to explain his way out of this . " Then you must have seen that the penthouse isn't suitable for recovery , " he said calmly . " Regina will be moving in with us the day after tomorrow . " The stirring motion of my hand suddenly stopped , my heart seemingly skipping a beat . I suddenly realized how pathetic I was , still foolishly believing he would feel guilty . " The master bedroom is spacious , perfect for her recovery , " he said casually , adjusting his cufflinks . " You can move to the guest room for now . " Taking my silence for consent , he continued . " Also , there's a charity gala this month . The Thorne family is auctioning some collectibles - I'll send you the list later . " " But Regina wants to go , and she mentioned wanting to wear that Dior dress you just bought a few days ago ... " 204 Our Vows Were Lies But Your Revenge Will Be Very Real 0.8 % Chapter 2 " She can have it all ! " I interrupted with a forced smile . " The patient comes first . " His expression faltered briefly . His expression froze slightly , then he smiled as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders , leaning down to kiss me . I turned away , his kiss landing on empty air . " Riley . " He sighed with displeasure . " Are you still upset ? " " Everything I've done has been for you , " he said , massaging his temples . " Would you rather have cut ties with your family completely ? Shouldn't you appreciate my sacrifice ? " What sacrifice ? Sacrificing the chance to legally marry his dream woman ? Or sacrificing private nights with her in the penthouse ? " Yes , " I heard myself respond mechanically . " I should be . " Those simple words pleased him . His expression softened as he turned toward the bathroom . The shower roared to life , and his phone lit up again . I stared at the flashing screen , then reached for it against my better judgment . Regina's messages flooded in : Dominic , my last wish is to have a world tour honeymoon with the boy I've loved since forever ] Look , I made the itinerary myself . ] opened her file , turning through page after page . A sunset suite in Santorini . Candlelit dinner beneath the Eiffel Tower . Breakfast for two on a Venetian gondola . All the places he'd promised to take me but never did ... Suddenly , my fingers trembled uncontrollably . All these years , I was just a cheap stand - in , fed the same promises , the same sweet nothings , filling the void left by his unattainable true love ... Chapter 2 I remembered our rushed " wedding " -no ceremony , no honeymoon , just a family dinner at the Thorne mansion . He hadn't even bought me a bouquet . Instead , he'd solemnly promised a grand ceremony someday . That promise was repeated often , always dismissed because he was " too busy . " Yet now , this perpetually busy man found time to participate in every detail of wedding preparations and honeymoon planning with his " new bride " ... So time could be made after all - 1 just wasn't worth making it for . I locked his phone and returned it , my fingertips ice cold . When Dominic came out wrapped in a towel , I was about to throw away my unfinished bubble tea . " Riley ! " He wrapped his arms around my waist from behind . " Let the housekeeper handle that . Didn't you text me earlier about having a big surprise ? " I forced a smile , unconsciously touching my stomach : " I was just kidding ! " 2047 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!