A mere seven days before our betrothal, Robert Lockman informed me that our engagement ceremony would be delayed by a month, rather than occurring as planned.
He elucidated, "Diana has her debut solo performance scheduled for that day. It's a monumental occasion in her career, and I can't bear to miss it. After all, we're getting engaged regardless. The exact timing isn't crucial."
This marked the third instance he had rescheduled our engagement due to Diana.
Initially, he postponed when Diana, who was overseas, became unwell and expressed fear and longing for him.
The second time, when Diana decided on an impromptu journey, Robert grew anxious and pursued her.
And now, this third occurrence.
I ended the call and turned to my lifelong friend and the Royal City's prince, Anthony Norton. I inquired, "Would you be interested in a fiancée?"
On what should have been our engagement day, Robert was tenderly embracing Diana at her concert's afterparty when he witnessed Anthony's engagement to me being broadcast citywide. As he watched, his eyes grew crimson.

After Being Betrayed, I Married the Prince

Robert's face paled dramatically. He seized his companion and demanded, "What did you just say? Who's Trudy getting married to?"


His friend stuttered, "T-Trudy... they're even broadcasting the event live right now. Hold on! You seriously didn't know?"


Someone turned on the television in the room. At that moment, the highlight of our betrothal ceremony was being displayed. Anthony revealed a small box containing a ring. His voice, gentle yet firm, resonated throughout the space. "I'm grateful you chose me. I vow to cherish and safeguard you for all our days."


As he slipped the ring onto my finger, I was still in a state of bewilderment when Anthony leaned in and sealed our commitment with a kiss.


With an enraged bellow, Robert smashed a bottle of wine against the screen. "That's not possible! This must be a hoax. Trudy would never abandon me, much less wed another man!"


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