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"You already know, Rina," Victor said sharply, his voice cold and dismissive. "I won't love you, no matter what you do or how many times you beg. You knew from the start that Helena was the one I loved!"

Victor went on, his voice harsh, "The only reason I married you is because it was my grandmother's wish. I'll provide you with money, but please don’t bother me or Helena anymore."

Tears streamed down my face as I struggled with the pain and despair. My dreams of rekindling our love were shattered before my eyes.

I had planned to surprise him with the news of my pregnancy, but now it seemed he didn't care. My hopes for our unborn child felt pointless in a world where its father had already rejected it.

As Victor’s words lingered in the room, I was left in a painful silence, realizing that the love I had treasured was nothing but a cruel illusion. My marriage had led me into a desert of broken dreams.

Pregnant With His Child

"Can I?" Daniel asked, surprising Rina.

Slowly, she opened her eyes to find Daniel looking at her, his expression sincere despite the lack of emotion on his face. There was a hint of pain in his voice that confused her.

"D-don't... don't kiss me...p-please..." Rina managed to say, her voice trembling as she looked away from him.

Daniel glanced at the priest, signaling him to continue the ceremony.

"Ehem... Ladies and gentlemen, as witnesses to this union... I now present to you Delaine Chen and Daniel Reymundo, now h-husband and wife." the priest announced.

Rina bowed her head, unable to hold back her tears. They were not tears of joy, but of deep sorrow and disappointment. She felt utterly helpless, devastated that she couldn't stop the wedding.

"C-congratulations..." Daniel's men muttered as they began to clap, though the sound of their applause was half-hearted and hesitant, as if they were merely going through the motions.

Painful wedding part 2