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

The entire room fell silent at his words. Nobody had anticipated the shocking news that Diana was expecting.


Diana rushed at him, grasping his shirt. "What are you saying? This baby is yours! How can you deny it? Do you want this child to grow up fatherless?"


Robert paid her no attention and turned to me in desperation. "Trudy, I'm sincere about us. I've already secured the wedding venue and the gown. This time, you just need to come and be the happiest bride. I've even retrieved the sapphire necklace. It's yours, now and always."


I looked at him with a stern expression. "Robert, I'm getting married soon. Please stop meddling in my life. Anthony and I are very content. That wedding you've arranged... it's your event, not mine. It has no connection to me."


"As for that sapphire necklace, why would I want something someone else has worn? Anthony has given me the most exquisite necklace in the world."


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