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During my friend's wedding night to the girl I loved since childhood, I accidentally discovered messages between him and my mother.
[Orion, Mom intentionally brought up another child in your place, just for this moment. Seeing you about to wed a wealthy woman like Isla Elander fills me with joy and pride.]
[Mom, I'll ensure you're well cared for in the future. My successful life is all thanks to you.]
[If you hadn't raised Vincent instead of me, I wouldn't be marrying the Elander Family's eldest daughter in Stellaria.]
At that moment, I understood why I had suffered abuse for so long.
It was to allow Orion Winters to live the life that should have been mine.
My mother had plotted to exchange me with him and had done everything to make me end things with Isla.
I laughed sadly, knowing I'd give everyone an unforgettable present on his wedding night.

My Mother's Betrayal Stole My Soulmate

"Please safeguard this with utmost care, as my trusted companion!"


I spoke these words as I passed a meticulously prepared gift box to Orion.


If he was so intent on maintaining his charade, I was determined to observe just how long he could sustain the act.


Orion accepted the box with a forced grin, his hands quivering slightly.


He refrained from opening it immediately, instead attempting to quickly pass it to another groomsman.


"Vincent, I appreciate your gesture. Can we please avoid any further disruption today?"


I responded with a subtle smile before shifting my attention to Isla.


"Don't you want to know what's inside?"


"It might hold more significance for you than you realize."


Curiosity tends to eat away at people, and Isla was no exception. After a brief moment of hesitation, she reluctantly began to open the box.


Soon after, the color drained from her face.


Her grip on the box became unsteady, shaking noticeably.


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