Chapter 5 Who the hell are you to lay a hand on my wife ? Rozens voice sliced through the chaos like a blade . 60 % Amber froze mid swing , her fingers still tangled in my hair , but her face drained of color as Rozens grip tightened around her wrist not enough to hurt , but enough to send a message . You dont have any right to hurt her , he said coldly , his eyes narrowed on her as if she were something filthy . Youve done enough . The entire room went silent . Gasps echoed , and all eyes turned to us . Mothers jaw dropped . Scott blinked like hed seen a ghost . Even Thomas , who usually had something smug to say , stood dumbfounded . You … wife ? my mother whispered , like the word was venom in her mouth . Impossible , Amber hissed , wrenching her hand free . Shes lying . This is just another one of her sick games ! Rozen didnt even look at her . He stepped closer , his hand reaching for mine . Shes not lying . Were getting married . Right here . Right now . But … how ? Thomas muttered , eyes bouncing between me and Rozen . How did this happen ? My lips curled upward , slow and deliberate . You want to know how ? I asked , tilting my head . Ill tell you as if youre not aware of it . I stepped forward , my voice rising so everyone could hear me . I lost my memories in the accident , remember ? Or at least … thats what you all wanted me to believe because you , Thomas , forced me to actually drink the pills so my memory wont return .. The room was still . I could hear my own heartbeat in my ears . I thought I was broken , I continued . I thought I didnt remember who I was , where I belonged . I clung to Thomas because I was told to . I believed your lies , all of them . That I was married . That I owed Amber an apology . That I was the villain . I turned to my mother , who looked as if shed seen a ghost . You made me feel unwanted . Unlovable . Like I was a burden to you . I took a breath . But it was never me , was it ? I was never the problem . You just couldnt stand that I was waking up . That the truth would follow . Wait what truth ? My mother asked , pretending she wasnt aware . As if they all didnt betray me . But I knew better now , that is why this has to stop ! I met his eyes , unflinching . That Amber caused the accident . That Scott was cheating on her with me . Wait , why do I need to explain ? You knew everything ! Amber screamed , Shes lying ! Shes manipulating all of you she always has ! Shes sick ! 60 % 19:22 Fri , 18 Apr Rozen chuckled , low and cold . If anyone here is sick , its you . You put on a pretty face , Amber . But underneath it ? Rot . You cant do this , Thomas barked suddenly , stepping in front of me . Youre married to me ! I laughed loud and without restraint . No , Thomas . Thats where youre wrong . From the folds of my gown , I pulled out a copy of the forged marriage license and held it up . This ? Its fake . And you knew it . You used my memory loss to trap me in your twisted story . Thomass face went red . No one will want to marry you . Youre damaged . Rozen stepped forward then , possessive and steady , slipping his hand around my waist . Then call me a madman , because Im marrying her right now . Rozen leaned down and kissed me hard , in front of everyone . My mother gasped . Amber screamed . Thomas swore under his breath . Scott didnt know what to react . And then Rozen pulled me through the chaos , his hand in mine , firm and warm . The venue staff opened the doors to the main hall . The altar was already prepared . Somehow , everything felt like a dream . Are you ready ? Rozen whispered as we reached the aisle . I glanced at the stunned faces behind us . My mother , shaking her head in denial . Amber , on her knees , sobbing , her makeup running down her face . Thomas , motionless , furious . And I smiled . Ive never been more ready, I said . The ceremony started . It was fast , like wed rehearsed it all in a rush of adrenaline . I barely heard the officiants words . My mind was racing , my heart pounding . But when Rozen looked at me , his eyes steady and sure , everything quieted . I do , I said , my voice strong . I do , he replied without hesitation . The cheers came too late . They sounded distant , like echoes underwater . But it didnt matter . I was no longer Jasmine , the amnesiac girl trapped in lies and pity . I was Mrs. Jasmine Blackwood . And for the first time since waking up in that hospital , I felt whole . As we turned from the altar , walking hand in hand down the aisle , I didnt look back . Let them drown in their chaos . This was my beginning . And I wouldnt let anyone take it from me again . Chapter 5 19:23 PA , 18 Apr C Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...