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I have an obsessive crush on Alec, and I'm willing to marry him just to be his shield for his affair with his childhood sweetheart.
"I'm bringing Vivienne home tonight. You'd better not show up."
I'm recuperating in the guest room, trying to avoid them at all costs. I watch helplessly as they embrace and head upstairs. They don't even bother to close the master bedroom door before they start their intimate entanglement.
My thoughts are simple: to love someone is to love what they love.
I'm under Alec's spell. If I can't have him, I'm content with being Mrs. Grey in name only.
But when the earthquake strikes, I witness Alec rushing to Vivienne's side, holding her tight as they escape danger.
Meanwhile, I'm trapped under layers of crumbling walls, billboards, and utility poles, closing my eyes forever.
I regret it now. No amount of affection is worth more than my own life.
Given another chance, I decide to give up on Alec.
But now he's the one with regrets.

Husband Abandoned Me During the Earthquake

He watched me pack my bags with cold eyes, frowning slightly, his tone icy.


"I'm taking next week off and planning to go on a trip with some friends. You're coming too."


He wanted to use me as a shield again, but how could I possibly give in to his wishes?


"You guys go ahead. I have things to do next week, so I won't be joining."


He glanced at me, then let out a scornful laugh.


"You know I'm planning to take Vivienne along, so you're throwing a little tantrum, aren't you?"


I'm so done with this Granger. Who on earth gave him the delusion that I would be jealous of him and Vivienne?


"Isn't it better if I don't go? You and Vivienne can be more intimate without any interference."


I feigned ignorance about his current situation, carefully controlling my expression to look innocently confused as I asked.


He was caught off guard by my counter, his expression darkening.


Chapter 5