Chapter 3

"Today, if you don't get down on your knees and apologize to Scarlett, don't even think about walking out that door!"

I covered my face, tears welling up in my eyes, but I stubbornly refused to let them fall.

I knew that no matter what I said, he wouldn't believe me.

I wouldn't explain anymore either.

Those who betray true love should swallow a thousand needles, so why is it my heart that's in pain?

My stubborn, unyielding demeanor made Kael completely lose his patience.

He dragged me in front of Scarlett, forcefully pressing down on my head:

"Apologize!"

Memories of being kidnapped and beaten because of him came flooding back like a tidal wave.

Those people, by some twisted coincidence, aimed every blow at my lower abdomen, forcing me to call Kael.

"Little bitch, if you just lure Kael here, we'll let you go!"

One kick after another.

Even as the pain in my abdomen caused blood to gush out, I held on with all my might.

I could lose the baby, I could be their punching bag, but I didn't want Kael to suffer.

If Caelan hadn't saved me, I don't know if I'd already have grass growing over my grave.

But in the end, all the pain I silently endured was rewarded with his betrayal, with him breaking my spine.

If this is what he wants, I'll give it to him.I picked up a shard of glass from the floor and slashed it across my hand. Blood instantly stained the wedding dress red.

"Fine, I apologize! I shouldn't have falsely accused you two of having an affair! I'm the one who wronged you! Are you satisfied now?"

My frantic behavior frightened Kael.

He hurriedly pried open my hand and snatched away the glass shard, his face showing a hint of concern.

But his words were particularly heartless:

"Who asked you to apologize like this? You think I'll forgive you if you hurt yourself? That I'll feel sorry for you and stay with you?"

"Faye, from the moment you decided to betray me, we were over!"

He was the one who betrayed me first, who betrayed our five years together, yet he pushed all the blame onto me.

Blood was still dripping, but I couldn't feel any pain.

I stood up unsteadily and walked towards the door.

Kael watched my resolute back as I left, feeling inexplicably lost. He instinctively stepped forward, trying to grab my hand.

But Scarlett stopped him:

"Kael, I know you're upset. At worst, let her stay to watch the ceremony. We'll continue with the wedding! Just treat her like an appetizer."

The guests' chatter grew louder. Some pointed and whispered, others snickered softly, as if I had become the biggest joke at this wedding banquet.But I didn't care anymore, I just wanted to leave quickly.

As soon as I reached the banquet hall doorway, security escorted me to the changing room.

Scarlett locked the door behind her, looking at my disheveled state with an air of superiority as she spoke:

"You're no longer worthy of wearing this wedding dress. Take it off quickly, and stop embarrassing yourself."

With that, she tossed me a revealing, skimpy outfit.

Whether it was the wedding dress or the clothes she threw at me, they were both humiliating to me.

I refused to give in, and Scarlett let out a soft laugh like a cat toying with a mouse.

The next moment, my phone vibrated. I glanced down to see a link Scarlett had sent.

"Faye, if it weren't for your cheating, Kael wouldn't have realized so quickly that I was the one he loved all along."

"To properly thank you, I've invited the whole internet to witness your noble sacrifice. Take a look at how people online are cursing you! A slut like you deserves to be abandoned!"

"If you don't want to change out of the wedding dress, that's fine. I'll just tell everyone you're still hung up on Kael!"

My heart sank. I hurriedly clicked the link to find that Scarlett had uploaded a video of my humiliation from earlier to the internet and even started a livestream.

The video was shared by some influencers, and my name quickly trended on social media.#Shaw Family's Eldest Son Cheated On, Furiously Calls Off Wedding and Marries Bridesmaid Instead#

I clicked on the livestream, and the comment section was flooded with insults and mockery: